If you follow us on Instagram, you may have noticed that we put our Christmas tree up last week! Well now it’s decorated too.
What’s that you say?
It’s a bit early?
Well we sort of like Christmas around here. It’s definitely our family’s favorite season.
So why not stretch it out? Enjoy it a little more?
I love everything about Christmas…decorating, shopping, cooking, eating and celebrating.
Typically we start the whole season off on the right foot by putting up the living room tree.
You know, the one that Mommy decorates. The one that looks really pretty.
(Later in the season we add another tree in the family room. That’s the one that everyone decorates, so not to worry about traditions and collected ornaments. They’ve got a home too!)
This year we started with plain a 7 foot pre-lit tree. And then we added wide burlap ribbon, curly black and white checkered ribbon, a couple of feather boas, a plethora of gold glittery ornaments, black chalkboard balls, a few raw wood ornaments like reindeer and snowflakes and black framed silhouettes of our family (including the puppy and the hamster!).
(Learn how to make the DIY Silhouettes here)
Oh and did you notice we rearranged the entire living room? It happens.
Sitting in our living room right now is so relaxing and peaceful. The fireplace is only electric, but it really adds a cozy feeling to the room.
I sure wish you could come over for coffee.
I hope we’ve inspired you to start decorating your own tree. (Whenever you’re ready, of course!)
Make sure you visit Michaels’ blog, The Glue String, to see the other 49 Michaels Makers’ dream holiday trees that were created this year. And from now until November 14, you can get FREE shipping on all Christmas trees that are 6ft or taller on Michaels.com! If you’re just getting started on your holiday decor, you can also check out some of the ornament projects and tutorials available on Michaels.com.
Living Room Source List:
- Wall Color – Sherwin Williams Bungalow Beige
- Flooring – Sandy Hills Hickory “Handscraped” Laminate from Lumber Liquidators
- Area Rug – Moroccan Trellis in Tan from Rugs USA
- Couches – Second Hand
- Grey Plaid Throw – similar here
- Large Square Coffee Table – DIY Brickmaker’s Coffee Table found here
- Large Square Tray – Homesense
- Electric Fireplace – Canadian Tire
- Industrial Shelves – DIY found here
- Stag Head – Home Hardware
- Wreath – Homesense
- Mantel Shelf – DIY found here
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It’s so pretty Shannon!
Thank you!
Can you tell us what is in the bags at the mantle and what the tradition is? Looks gorgeous!
Shannon,
I LOVE the tree! The choice of ribbon is fabulous. I’m really into plaid or buffalo check this year so that really matched my style. The feathers also added such a glam touch. It takes me a couple weeks to get the house the way I want it so I’m starting super early this year too.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Jenn
🙂 I love mixing textures with neutrals! Thank you and have fun.
Looks great, love the new living room set up too. So cozy, you’re getting me in the Christmas mood.
🙂 thank you! When do you start Christmas decorating?
It’s positively dreamy Shannon! I can just imagine snowy landscapes, frosty windows, a fur blanket and a warm cup of coffee, all in front of that lovely tree … so cozy!
Your tree along with the whole room layout and décor looks wonderfully coordinated and so inviting! The colour scheme (love the way the brown “Advent bags” tie in with the burlap ribbon on the tree) and the ornaments you’ve chosen are perfect. Going back to look some more and of course, Pin!
Thank you Lori!
Looks beautiful! What size is that plaid ribbon?! I want to use ribbon this year but I don’t know what size to get. Thank you for sharing – I can’t wait to get started! 🙂
It’s about an inch and quarter wide. 🙂
Absolutely love this tree! Every s.i.n.g.l.e thing about it!
Thank you!
I will be there for coffee in an hour 😉 Your tree is lovely and so beautifully decorated. The silhouettes are a lovely touch and the black really pops and yet co-ordinates so well with the other elements. Love love the deer head with the boxwood wreath too. It’s November, you aim to inspire, you get to enjoy it longer and it is post-Thanksgiving for we Canadians so I say go for it! Thanks for sharing!
Exactly. I love that thanksgiving is early up here! So much longer to enjoy Christmas!
I love the tree, just gorgeous!! Also loving the new furniture arrangement! How awesome that you can just move your fireplace whenever you feel like it!
Yes – one of the perks of an electric fireplace!
shannon, your tree is just gorgeous. I am sure you will love sitting in this room during the holidays. well done!
Thank you. So enjoying it already.
Thank you for posting early. It gives us time to get ideas and find the things to make what you have made. Thank you for lots of pretty, fun and also great family decorations!!!!
Even the pretty tree needs “warming up” with family momentos of some sort!
Definitely not too early! I am like you- want to enjoy it as long as I can. Your space is gorgeous. I could definitely see myself sitting there with a nice cup of coffee, feeling nice and cozy…ahhh…Perfect.
🙂
Every part of the room is perfectly done with coziness. It’s so inviting. The tree is beautiful and the ornaments speak personality. You’ve inspired me to get going, Shannon.
My dining room table will be a mess with unpacking our Christmas boxes this week. 😉
Have fun!
Soooo. my big question is where did the deer head come from?
I love them and all the different things people are doing with them.
Just cannot decide if it is for my house. Also would I get a white one
or one like yours. I saw a photo of one from Bouclair, but they didn’t have
one in the store to look at.
*Smiles*
It actually came from Home Hardware of all places a couple of years ago!
I would never have even thought of that. lol
Thanks
MAN!
I LOOOOOOVE Chritstmas too!
Christmas decorations, sparkling lights, pavlova with cream & strawberries, lots of prawns and crayfish, presents, wrapping pretty packages, handmade Christmas cards . . .
I genuinely cannot control myself – it’s all just so WONDERFUL.
<3
Pia
Stunning Shannon!!
Shannon ~ I LOVE that you do a “pretty” tree and a family traditional tree. We do the same thing and both are lovely in their own way. I never thought of adding black touches to a Christmas tree but it really makes the shades of cream and white stand out. Stunning!!!
Love your tree. The ornaments and everything looks awesome. Those chalkboard ornaments are cute.
You did a great job.
Beautiful!!! I love the neutral theme, and those silhouette frames are precious, great job!