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It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas…

Christmas, Uncategorized

Christmas is my favorite time of year to decorate.
Decking the halls with holly, fresh greens & a bit of bling
fairy lights, silver and gold and lots of glistening bits…
I love it.
Chandeliers draped with greenery,
ornaments filling jars and bowls
&
wee trees all over the house add Holiday cheer.
Last year,
I decorated my bedroom with a big wreath above my bed
and lots of glistening gold ornaments and ribbons galore.
This year…
as it seems to be all over the house…
I am feeling like adding more quiet decorations.
Pearly whites, soft pale pinks, silvers & muted old golds.
Natural tree’s and branches
bits of berries and just a few ornaments.
In my bedroom, because I have
red in here- I do add a bit more color either way!
I placed an antique headboard behind my bed to bring in more texture and character
and love how it changed the feeling of the bed.

I am not a fan of real snow…

too cold and frosty for me, but I do enjoy the faux variety.
Fresh greens draped over the antique headboard behind my bed
are dusted with faux snow.
Each year, my NOEL letters come out for a bit and sit atop the shelf.
This year their bright silver and gold finish was lightened a bit
with a few touches of white.
One of my bistro chairs came inside
to sit near the commode that serves as my nightstand.
It’s a perfect spot to stack my latest reading.
I love the red berry twig wreath tied to the back.
The check draperies are on the list for a change with a new look
for the bedroom that I have planned.
( One of these days I will get to it!)
White quilts, a red pastoral toile coverlet
and several pillows warm up our bed.
My favorite red checked antique settee
is the perfect spot to sit and wrap a few presents while listening
to Christmas music
I just love the small chubby tree in the rusty galvanized bin
It has just a few white ornaments and starfish
and a wee dainty silver vintage inspired garland.
Here is the mantel in our bedroom as it looks for the moment lol!
I say that, because I have decorated it 3 separate times and
have not been 100% happy yet- so it just might change again!!

A snowy wreath hangs from a faux window
I have a snow covered tree in my bedroom that you can
catch a glimpse of in a couple of the photos
so the wreath continues the flocked look.
I laid a few fresh pine boughs atop some dried silvery leaves.
A simple crystal swag, silver ornaments and berries
bring the bling and color.
A couple of those darling little boxwoods
and tall candelabras and it’s finished.
I really wanted to use my antique art nouveau brass candelabras…
when I brought them in,
I bumped into something and broke a couple of the arms off of one.
🙁
I can fix them with JB Weld- but it takes some time.
So, for now these gray ones will have to do.

I am off for a walk and then back to work on a few projects!!


Comments

  26. Anonymous says

    Your home looks so pretty! I love the way you have decorated your room-the muted colours and natural look is gorgeous!

    Hope you had a nice walk. I can't wait to see your other decorations!

    Best Christmas wishes,
    Natasha.

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  34. Blondie's Journal says

    Courtney…you did wonderful decorating your bedroom! Simple and elegant without all the bright colors we normally see. I love the 'snow', tons better than the real thing! ;-D

    Love the NOEL letters and how you have dressed the mantel. leave it alone…orders from me!!!!

    XO,
    Jane

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  35. Heaven's Walk says

    Okaaayyy…..after looking at your incredibly gorgeous photos, Courtney, I want to redo my entire Christmas decor! There's just something unique and special about the way you create vignettes. I find myself going back to look at your photos over and over and over again. 🙂

    xoxo laurie

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  36. "Cottage By The Sea" says

    I feel the same way as Laurie at Heaven's walk. I must save this somehow for ideas for next year. That bedroom looks so enticing and perfect for a place to dream of Christmas. I love all your live boughs and your tin buckets. Everything is modern and clean yet vintage and charming at the same time. Absolutely lovely!

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  39. Shari @ turnstylevogue.com says

    Unbelievably beautiful. I just finished my "tour" post earlier this evening and now I don't want to post it! This belongs in a Bing Crosby Bed N Breakfast Christmas movie. I believe everyone is wanting to be you about now 😉

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  45. Tricia says

    Your bedroom is sooo gorgeous, Courtney! I love the greenery over the bed and the little tree in the bucket, and of course, I think I say this everytime…the ceiling!

    xo

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  46. Karena says

    Courtney I adore your mantle just the way it is!! I know what you mean though I am always finessing mine!

    Come to enter the latest Giveaway from Design du Monde! It is a Framed Antique Architectural Print!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  84. Anonymous says

    Is there anyway the lady that decorated this room could email me???? I have multiple questions as far as where she purchased things. I am moving into my first home and love this idea as far as decorating. If you could plese email me at [email protected]. I really would appreciate your time.

    Reply

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