Guys, I may have crossed over to the dark side. I’m usually the gal who is a staunch believer in no decorating for Christmas before Thanksgiving…but this year I did, and I may never go back. Sure, it’s 2020 and we can all use the extra cheer - it’s why I pulled everything out early. But the few extra weeks of holiday joy made my heart so happy that I may just have to make it my new tradition!

We went under contract on this house during the Christmas season last year, so I’ve literally been dreaming for an entire year about how I would decorate it. I had my heart set on cozy, warm neutrals and a classic, timeless look. I hope you’ll enjoy! Stay tuned for the rest of the tour and posts coming soon with a few tutorials on how I pulled this look together!

Front Entry/Foyer

With the stairway as grand as it is, I knew I needed some hearty garland. I actually combined two different types - eucalyptus and juniper (artificial). Once I wired them together I added in the battery powered lights and ribbon. I carried the same garland throughout the entrance, living room and kitchen for a cohesive look. I just love the muted greens! I even added some eucalyptus picks into the flocked tree to complement the garland and bring the look together.

Living Room

This is my favorite place in the house now because we spend most of our time here and it’s just so cozy! I added in some new elements this year like black candles on the mantle. Normally I wouldn’t incorporate black into Christmas decor, but I loved the bold contrast to all the white! And one of my favorite DIY elements was the wall of Christmas gifts! It’s normally our family gallery wall, but I wrapped all the frames to give a nice neutral holiday touch. (tutorial coming soon!)

Powder Bath

Yes, even the bathroom gets decorated around here!

Stay tuned - tomorrow we’ll continue our Holiday Home Tour with the kitchen and dining room!

Cheers!