I covered the giant canvas painting above our entry table with the lyrics to “White Christmas” and my favorite – black and white stripes! You’ll notice that the black and white stripes show up throughout the tour!
I picked up a cute table top Christmas tree over the weekend, but the burlap base just didn’t fit in with my decor. I replaced the burlap with some black and white striped fabric and red ribbon, and I love how chic it looks now!
Across from the chairs, the couch is decked out in cozy pillows, and tucked in the corner behind the couch, we added our narrow lodge pole pine Christmas tree. This was our first Christmas tree when we lived in a condo downtown, but we’ve just been storing it the last few years. This year, Scott suggested it would fit perfectly in the corner of the living room, and I love it!
And the red HO HO HO letters are a quick and easy project that saves big money. Very similar letters were selling for big bucks from a major retailer last year!
On the counter adjacent the bench, I once again created a coffee and hot chocolate station complete with lots of flavor and add-in options.
Last year, I added the glittery dollar store snowflakes that hang from the ceiling, and this year I picked up some sparkly, white pom pom stems that I’ve arranged around the base of the trees. The glittery silver monogram stocking pins are another quick and money saving DIY project.
In Beckett’s vintage preppy bedroom, his tree sits on top of his tweed storage trunk.
I gave Beckett my old Fisher Price record player from the 80’s, but his collection of records dates back to when his grandparents were kids. Seasonal favorites include Rudolph and Mickey’s Christmas Carol.
Finally, I also framed Beckett’s Santa photo, and added a couple of bottle brush trees to the top of his bookshelf.
Sarah Lemp says
Your home is super fun!! I love seeing such a variety of styles represented in this home tour – thanks for sharing yours!!
Angela, Blue i Style says
Thanks Sarah!
Deb Foglia says
Very pretty Angela! I love all the colors you chose.
blueistyle says
Thanks, Deb! I love color – as if you couldn't guess! 😉
Carrie @ lovely etc. says
Thank you so much for sharing your home tour! So many great ideas here – I love the huge Christmas song lyrics, all the family Christmas photos, and the pretty glass ornaments hung safely in the windows.
blueistyle says
Thanks, Carrie! The song lyrics covering the canvas is one of my favorite parts as well – the best $14 I've spent in a long time 😉
Domicile 37 says
Love your boldness! I love how you incorporate different color schemes into your home even during Christmas!
blueistyle says
Thanks so much! I love your style as well!
Sara Kaufer says
WOW!!!!! Your style is amazing! I'm totally a "farmhouse/rustic" decor girl but you have some talent girl! You have the perfect touches of red. The use of the black and white is just lovely. The tree with the black and white material and red material, LOVE! Well done. Sharing!
blueistyle says
Thanks! It's so much fun to see everyone's different styles! I love that we all have a totally different take on Christmas decor!
Karen @ a house full of sunshine says
That photo of your front porch with the snow lying on the steps? Perfection! Makes me wish for a white Christmas, which of course is never going to happen where I live… ha! I'm completely crushing on that oversized black and white striped canvas in your entry, and the felt ornaments on your downstairs tree are just gorgeous! And I LOVE that you added a Christmas tree to your boys' dollhouse! Too cute! 🙂 xoxo
blueistyle says
Thanks, Karen! I can't wait to check out your tour! I actually spent one Christmas season in your neck of the woods (Brisbane), and while I missed the snow, I would do it again in a heartbeat to get to come back to Australia!
Gretchen says
Love all the teal and red! And that dollhouse–oh my goodness! My oldest had a similar dollhouse, but he was never very interested in it. Maybe there's still hope for the toddler :). And I love that your kids have all the old records; I wish my mom had saved mine from when I was a kid!
Carolyn McAfee says
Beautiful! And you have snow?!!
I love the ornaments hanging in the windows, they fit perfectly there!
Carolyn
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Krista thehappyhousie says
Absolutely beautiful Angela – I love your crisp modern style and how you translated traditional Christmas to suit it! So fun and cheery and a place I would love to hang out in over the holidays. Are you hosting any parties?
ashley@biggerthanthethreeofus says
Wow, you killed this! It looks beautiful. I adore that kid-friendly tree and the garland on it. So beautiful!
Stephanie Watkins says
Gorgeous!!!! I love all the colors you incorporated into your home! ? I am in love with your front porch! The lanterns look spectacular! Pinning and sharing!!
Sarah Cook says
Your house is amazing, Angela! That fireplace is to die for! I love the pops of color you added throughout your holiday decor. So fun! And I am so jealous of your snow! Send some to Texas, LOL.