Hello, my friends! How are you today? I am so happy to be able to share our annual “Christmas Decorating Ideas” post featuring many homeowners that were featured on my “Beautiful Homes of Instagram” series. They are really creative and when it comes to Christmas decor, they do not waste any time! Their homes are filled with the Christmas magic and I am sure that they will leave you inspired and wanting to add more of this magic right to your home.
Make sure to follow them on Instagram, pin your favorite 2018 Christmas ideas and get ready to celebrate this beautiful season with your loved ones. This is the main reason we work hard on this… to make sure we create beautiful memories in our homes with the people that matters the most to us.
Now, let this Holiday Season begin!
I wanted to keep a more traditional look for my Christmas decor outside the house this year. I feel that it matched the style of the home the best. I took wreaths from Michaels and added an outdoor red bow from Walmart and hung them on the windows and doors with command hooks. I put a pre-lit garland from Walmart on the upstairs balcony and added a couple of swags from Michaels as you walk up to the home and that was it for the outside.
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For my indoor Christmas decor I love to add a lot of red and plaid. My home is so neutral year round so I go crazy with color this time of year. I add red or plaid bows to my wreaths I already have up and change out my pillows and blankets for more red and plaid. I found these red pillows at At Home for only $5 each and the black and white plaid blanket from Walmart for only $3. I love a bargain. My chairs are from Nebraska Furniture Mart in their Ashely Home Store line and they are the most comfortable little chairs.
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My dining table decor was very simple to create by just adding 4 Target trees, a few wooden deer from Hobby Lobby, some Dollar Store candles and a few picks that look like garland from Hobby Lobby.
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I created the Merry Christmas garland above my oven with sticker letters on wood slices strung on twine. I like to make my own bows for my wreaths too. My tiered tray is one of my favorite purchases because I can easily change out the decor to match any season. Pine cones and berry stems can be put anywhere in the house to add the Christmas season to any space.
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I like to keep certain decor out year round because it’s just easier that way. For fall I added apples and pears to this greenery and for Christmas I added some snow covered pine cones and berry picks.
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My favorite place to shop for Christmas decor is Target. I’m sure you can agree that Target has it all. I made this cute, simple little vignette in my kitchen with items from Target and Michaels.
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I kept all my main decor pieces in this space and just added some red ornaments from the Dollar Tree, NOEL letters I painted red from Hobby Lobby, some cotton stems to make it look more wintery, and a plaid bow I made with leftover ribbon from my tree.
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Reindeer printable is from Etsy at NMinetstore.
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My Christmas tree is 9 feet from At Home and it’s been going strong for 3 years. I’ve never had to replace a bulb. I found my ornaments at Target, At Home, and Hobby Lobby. My tree skirt, garland, white houses and comfortable fuzzy blanket are all from Target too. The beautiful pillow is from my favorite IG pillow shop @linenandivory. I stuff the adorable Santa bags I found at Michaels with packing paper to make them look like they’re filled with gifts. With having 4 kids I like my decor to still be fun for them.
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I add plaid ribbon from Michaels weaved in and out of the tree because it adds so much to the tree.
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Since I don’t have a fireplace I have to make do with Netflix Christmas Fireplace. 🙂
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It’s a beautiful Mississippi night! Have you started Christmas decorating? I hope you’re having a wonderful holiday season friends!
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I’m so thankful today for God’s love and Mercy! Gratitude works miracles, try it! It shifts your mood in seconds! Think positive thoughts today and have a blessed day!💚
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I had plenty of good help today decorating this 12 ft Fraser Fir Christmas tree!🌲
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Special memories!🌲 Make someone smile today, and it will make you happier! Enjoy your day!💚
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Love this picture of Beau. He’s enjoying the fire!
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Cindi’s porch swing is one of the most pinned on the net and it’s easy to see why, right?! 🙂
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Christmas is my absolute FAVORITE season of the year to decorate! There’s something about the twinkling lights and the smell of a fresh cut Christmas tree that makes our home feel truly magical. I love to start with a neutral color scheme of white, gold and silver, but then incorporate a few pops of color. Navy and blush pink are my current favorite looks for the holiday season, and there is nothing like adding fresh greenery to the mix! I love to have a cohesive look throughout our home, especially since we have an open concept layout. I just love how it all flows together.. including my matching wrapping paper! We are so excited for the Holiday Season and look forward to the wonderful memories we create each year. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas, from House on Prairie Lane Xo!
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Photography: Andrew Standaert.
Pendants: Pottery Barn.
Bar Stools: West Elm.
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Chandelier: Feiss
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Candle Holders: West Elm.
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Shiplap Wall: Sherwin Williams Cyberspace.
Lighting: Birch Lane.
Metal Wall Art: Target.
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Ornaments: West Elm.
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Erica Barratt Ballerina: West Elm.
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Wrapping Paper: Sugar Paper at Target.
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Sofas: Pottery Barn.
Coffee Table: Pottery Barn.
Lanterns (by fireplace): West Elm.
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Rug: Pottery Barn.
Ceramic Houses: Target.
Knit Stockings: West Elm.
Stocking Holders: West Elm.
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Accordion Paper Trees: West Elm (similar) – the ones above are also from West Elm, but no longer available.
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Gold Garland: West Elm
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‘Tis the season! For our front porch I swagged greenery over and across our front doors and hung boxwood wreaths with black and white striped ribbon for a clean, classic look.
Little extra details include, black ribbon tied to the lanterns and a black and white striped rug under the welcome mat to greet our guests in a big way!
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I filled a black container from the Hearth & Hand line by Magnolia for Target with live greenery and red berries.
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In our family room, I used live cedar garland across our mantle and added accents such as a white flocked trees and an antler pillow from a local shop.
Hello and Happy Holidays! It’s the most wonderful time of the year again! It seems that I just put my Christmas totes away two or three months ago.
Thank you to Luciane once again for all of her hard work she puts in to every blog post and special series’ that she writes. I am so honoured and humbled to be featured in her Beautiful Homes of Instagram Series along with so many other very talented home decor accounts that I adore. I hope your enjoy the tour.
Decorating my home for Christmas is my favourite season to decorate. Although I start strong with good intentions, sometimes I find it hard to stay motivated and keep decorating until it’s finished. Maybe I put too much pressure on myself. Whatever the reason, I certainly find scrolling my favourite Instagram accounts helpful to find inspiration and keep up the momentum.
I am very much a less-is-more kind of person (except for decorating a Christmas tree, which in my opinion, can never have too many decorations) as you can tell by the decor on my front porch. I enjoy arranging the urns myself and adding special touches and items from nature but snow and time came too soon this year. I purchased these pretty, ready-made planters this year at a local nursery. I like the festive touch the pops of red from the berries give. I love lanterns in any colour or style, and like to group them together and either add a candle to the inside, or different colours of Christmas balls to them and add a bow and ribbon the the handle.
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As I mentioned, Christmas tree decor is where more is more!!! I love ribbons, bows, sparkles, flowers, just about anything, as long as it all compliments each other. My tree decor changes every few years or so but I am careful to ensure it matches my interior decor.
I love this tree from Balsam Hill in the living room. Its branches are full and life-like and made of such great quality and it assembles quickly. It is not prelit. As convenient and beautiful as they are, I prefer adding my own strands of lights.
I tried adding this mantle sign to the sunroom mantle but I feel its home is above this fireplace. A few years ago, I decided I wanted to try my hand at sign making, as I look back, I wonder why I didn’t start with a smaller sign. To me, this sign is significant in meaning, and I don’t require much more decor on the mantle than what is there now.
I’ve always been drawn to gold for Christmas. It adds a pretty, timeless elegance to anything and it compliments so many other colours.
Is there anything more cozy than a warm crackling fire and the soft golden glow of Christmas lights? Both create a warm and homey ambiance.
My sweet girl Liberty keeps her eyes on me while I tweak decor pieces and move them from one room to another, many times over, until I find just the right spot for it.
Along with a collection of Christmas trees, I also have an abundance of pretty bags, boxes and tissue paper that sit underneath the tree, or I use them to add sparkle and glam to any space.
These cute little white houses were purchased at Target Dollar Spot.
This 9 foot tall tree is the perfect height for the sunroom. This year, I found a large roll of pretty peacock ribbon at Costco and knew the shades of blue were perfect for the sunroom tree. I was able to wrap the whole tree and still have a substantial amount of ribbon left! I added blue balls from Canadian Tire and Michales and added gold filler, of course.
My dining tablescape decor will likely change a few times before we actually enjoy Christmas brunch and dinner around it. I’ll add a long fresh flower centrepiece and add silver or gold candles (or both) and keep it simple and elegant.
You must see her kitchen on Pamela’s Beautiful Homes of Instagram feature!!!
I like to layer garland with different tones and species of greenery, like cedar, pine and of course, eucalyptus.
Keeping with the less is more theme, my mudroom has a tiny flocked gold and silver decorated tree that I found at HomeSense Canada a few years ago.
I must admit, I have a rather large collection of assorted Christmas trees and signs. You will find a tree or two in every room.
This year we took a more traditional approach with our Christmas Decor. We achieved this feel by using lots of greenery and reds. We also added in some gold accents to bring out a more modern feel.
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You can see more detail on this kitchen hood here.
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Wall Color: Sherwin Williams Creamy.
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I am so excited to be a part of this amazing Holiday feature on Homebunch! My name is Cynthia and I run a custom interiors studio from our historic stone home BannockBurn 1878 located in the rolling countryside of south western Ontario, Canada.
I often hear people say that they don’t know where to begin when creating the mood for Holiday Dinner parties… It can all seem a bit overwhelming! I was thrilled to collaborate recently with Bradshaws, a fantastic local shop for a Holiday Style shoot at our home. We had a wonderful time and I hope these photos give you some ideas for setting your table this festive season!!
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Creating a beautiful Holiday tablescape sets the mood for the festivities… smiling faces and laughter mixing with beautiful holiday music enticing those that sit to linger and make memories. For this look we started with a classic white tablecloth topped with the unexpected addition of a jaunty stripped table runner. Round woven placemats in silver and gorgeous Le Creuset dinnerware bring texture and interest. Some whimsy comes to the party with these fun tree ornaments tied around the napkins with twine… A gift for each guest to take home as a memory of the evening.
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Mixing fresh greens with crystal candlesticks, white candles and these wonderful mercury glass trees brings the perfect mix to this centrepiece. I can just imaging the dance of soft light when the candles are lit playing off the metallic of the trees… sigh.
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If you are anything like me you are always looking for serving areas. I designed these collapsible tray tables based on a vintage baggage stand concept. We have them throughout the house and quite frankly, I can’t image not having them… I use them in so many ways. Here one makes the perfect place to showcase desert. Not only does this leave the host or hostess free to do less hopping between courses but it also provides another place for a holiday vignette.
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We work so hard creating beautiful deserts for Holiday gatherings… it seems fitting to give them centre stage as long as possible! This absolutely adorable cake dressed with rosemary tip trees and a banbiesque doe deserve to be seen and fawned over… yes, I did say “fawned” over Ha Ha Ha… or is it Ho Ho Ho?
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Sometimes high impact can be achieved through simplicity… a wreath hung with wide black ribbon is all that was needed to dress my china cabinet.
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Fresh greens are always my go to when styling for the Holidays… yes, they can be more work and yes, they do drop as the season winds up but for me… there is no substitute! Here a small posy of cedar, seeded eucalyptus and a magnolia tip are tied with ribbon on the chair backs.
Well that is my take on creating a festive dining room for the Holidays. I hope you enjoyed the photos and if you are curious to see more of our home and my work please follow along with me on Instagram at @cynthia_weber_design. I would love to get to know you!!
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Kitchen cabinet paint color is “Benjamin Moore OC-17 White Dove”.
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Counters are LG Viatera Quartz, Everest.
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Everything seen here is crafted from greens found in nature. From my gas lanterns hang magnolia swags infused with apples, cedar, holly and pine (and you might even catch a hint of cloves). Then, I made a gorgeous magnolia wreath to match and it graces my bright yellow door. On the front steps, you’ll find parcels wrapped in brown paper nestled amongst small, fresh cedar trees.
Door Color: Lemon Twist by Sherwin Williams.
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In keeping with my simple living and decor philosophy, every piece of Christmas greenery I use is natural and real, beautiful, cost effective and extremely fragrant! I envision back in 1926 (the year my cottage was built), families traipsed through the woods, axe in tow, to select the perfect Christmas tree. And I’m sure the lady of the house would also have gathered cedar, pine, holly and boxwood along the way to adorn her lovely home. So this is exactly how my cottage is decorated for Christmas!
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My kitchen area is full of cedar and apples! Apples in the window sills. Apples dotting the runner on my dining room table. And a dough bowl full of apples on my kitchen island! All natural, boxwood wreaths grace the triplet windows above my kitchen sink.
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Hardwood floors are refinished originals.
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While I didn’t traipse through the woods, I did visit a local tree farm and selected the perfect tree. I strung white lights all throughout tree. Next I crafted a beautiful rag garland by tearing strips of white fabrics (garnered from sheets, bedskirts, clothing, tablecloths, curtains, towels and more all found at Goodwill, garage sales or other thrift stores). I tied the fabric onto rope in an alternating fashion by both texture and shade of white. Then, you might be surprised to hear, I don’t have Christmas ornaments! My ornaments are dried hydrangeas I deadheaded from a friend’s garden! Lastly, I stuck a few sticks in the top to spray outward, and that is my tree. Very simple. Very plain. But oh so beautiful!
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My mantel is definitely the focal point of my Christmas cottage. My mom used her amazing creative talent and created a massive magnolia and pine cone garland that drapes over the front. Striped black and white stockings (purchased locally) hang from the mantel drawing the eye into the space. Smaller Christmas trees and tiny Rosemary trees flank each end. They are separated by wooden candlesticks (marked with $105 price tags but purchased from a garage sale in Texas for only $5). For the center of my mantel, I used the website PicMonkey and created a chalkboard graphic that says “O come let us adore Him.” After sending the graphic to Office Depot for printing, I framed it in a frame someone gifted me! Then, I topped it with plexiglass cut from our local glass shop. My mantel is a statement piece and I love that it was created on a dime with extremely thought out and purposeful, natural décor.
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In order to find the perfect greenery and trees for the rest of the cottage, I did traipse through the woods and cut an abundance of cedar, pine and boxwood. Every light fixture in the cottage is laced with cedar. Simple “Charlie Brown” trees are located in each bedroom—some have lights, some do not. All my trees rest in galvanized tubs or buckets, because again, I pondered what families in the 1920s might have utilized to hold water for their trees and figure these were a logical option.
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To wrap all of this up and tie it with a bow, I constantly burn candles and play Christmas music during the season. My choice of candles (for any time during the year) are scents that smell like delicious desserts! So if you happen to step foot in my cottage during late November and anytime in December, rest assured you will be transported to a Charles Dickens’ like experience complete with all the sights, sounds and smells of the holidays!
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Nothing says Christmas to me like a warm welcome and I’m obsessed with my preserved boxwood garland that I bought on sale at Ballard Design (similar here) a few years ago. The ribbon is from a garden store and the ornament balls are from various HomeGoods stores. I change the ribbon color every year, but this was one of my favorites! Stair runner is by Stanton.
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Wood floors are by Duchâteau—walnut with an oil stain. Pretty spindle bench purchased through The Sitting Room. Sconces are antique…We love having a mix of new and old lighting throughout the house. Enamel is Simply White by, Benjamin Moore. Plaid pillow is from Gray Home.
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This was the first year I ever did a faux tree… Ours is a Balsam Hill (Fraser Fir Flip Tree.) Rug is a Couristan carpet, table is an antique Baker that I found on Etsy. Chairs and stools are from The Sitting Room. Trio of wreaths are Ballard Design and pretty Jingle Bell art is from John Derrian in NYC.
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Vintage art above tray table is The Atelier Collection. Stockings are vintage—embroidered with my kids names— they have an elegant and whimsical charm to them and I tear up every time I pull them out. Blue and white has been collected over time and the red photo album says, “Christmas Thru The Years…” A treasure of precious memories.
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Pine table is an antique, pretty blue plaid cubes are from Etsy…They came in a simple white and I recovered them with this beautiful English plaid…I also have slipcovers for them when the seasons change.
Paint color is Simply White by Benjamin Moore.
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I love using my blue and white Juliska soup tureen for a centerpiece and red roses and fresh greens are always a classic. Bamboo chairs are a consignment find.
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These faux berries are the easiest and perfect way to bring Christmas into the kitchen. Stove is Ilve, runner and clipper ship tray are antiques. Monogrammed French cloth is Jan de luz Linnens.
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Front entry welcoming. Vintage art by The Atelier Collection. Pine dresser, brass lamp and books are antiques. Brass hurricane was a score at HomeGoods.
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We call this room, The Nook. A cozy space to sit by the fire.
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My very own The Vignette Box—Christmas Edition. It is now sold out, but it was one of my favorites.
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Darling wrapping paper by the very talented, Abbey Holden Studio. Abbey is also the designer for all of my Vignette Box art.
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Close up of my John Derrian find….Vintage Christmas art that makes my heart sing.
Merry Christmas everyone! xoxo
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Decorating for the holidays in our new home this year was both exciting and challenging. I always love to mix old and new when styling a space.
Although my home is full of neutrals I love to keep holiday tradition and incorporate classic pops of red. Our flocked tree is from Hobby Lobby and I used a $4 white cotton ribbon and stuck with the three classic colors of white red and green to dress it. Again I pulled in vintage crocks and an antique sleigh and chair to add some charm.
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To keep it extra magical and fun for the kids I added this new North Pole sign from @wildelmdesignco and of course Santa! The 25 pillow by @livingwithamanda is another new favorite this year, perfect pop of red with a vintage vibe.
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Our sitting room is the perfect rustic modern mix full of neutrals. The shelves are simply styled with old books, an antique scale and wood and white decor.
The faux trees shown are from @hobbylobby. The fresh farm tree sign is designed by Rebecca @wildelmdesignco. Adding some holiday pillows by @livingwithamanda and a cozy blanket completed the looked!
Paint is Sherwin-Williams Pure White.
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The antique log roller, crocks and vintage style stockings from @thevintagebucket softened the space and the wrapped gifts were the perfect touch. All the greenery used on the mantle can be found @pier1 and the little white houses @target.
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I have spent half my life wrapping gifts on the floor and I thought it would be fun to create a gift wrapping station in our second floor living area.
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Mostly all the gift wrap and accessories and the tree are from Target. The buffalo check bench is from Aranda @dixiecottage , pillow from @livingwithamanda.
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Wall paint color is Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray.
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I absolutely love your Christmas posts Luciane, and the ideas that come from your guest contributors. Also nice to see links to shopping ideas right on your blog. Enjoy the season! ❤️