stockings / mantel hooks / related brass bowl / candle and cloche / wreaths, pinecones, berry stems from Dealer Joe’s

I really feel like I lastly hit my stride this 12 months with impartial vacation decor—we’ve collected simply sufficient new objects and household heirlooms to make adorning a cinch. The vacation “look” we love as a household is straightforward but put collectively, fairly however not glam, and largely impartial with a contact of gold (much like my style model).






After sharing my mantel tutorial, I bought so many requests for vacation decor sources. On this submit, I’m rounding up every thing I used for our Christmas tree and different knick knacks that can assist make your home really feel particular all through the vacation season.

What’s on Our Christmas Tree & How-To

1 / Arrange the tree stand and trim uneven branches

2 / Add flocking spray (wait 10 min. to dry)

3 / String lights prime to backside, reaching the tree’s middle for a “lit from inside” look

4 / Add extensive ribbon, beginning on the base and “zig zagging” horizontally upward

5 / Place jumbo mercury glass ornaments largely at backside

6 / Place medium silver crackle ornaments and small gold ornaments within the center and prime

7 / Fill in holes with birch stars

8 / Fold lower velvet ribbon (related right here) into loops and distribute

9 / Add poinsettia picks the place wanted

10 / Vacuum, then add fake fur tree skirt




Impartial Vacation Decor for the Remainder of the Home

I attempt to carry the theme of the tree all through the home to make it really feel even cozier. We have now touches of gold-year spherical, however I’ll add a vacation candle (my candle and cloche is on sale) and a fake fur blanket for Christmas motion pictures on the couch. I simply ordered this classic Night time Earlier than Christmas e-book—it’s enjoyable figuring out we are able to use it when we have now children sooner or later, too.

My scented pinecones, wreaths, swag, and berry branches are all from Dealer Joe’s.

I can’t wait to calm down and spend time with household right here. There’s actually nothing extra particular than being residence for the vacations. For extra vacation content material, don’t miss my listing of Raleigh vacation actions or these vacation social gathering outfit concepts.