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    Updated: Nov 2, 2022 by Kris Jarrett

    Our Christmas Home!

    I love this time of year for so many reasons including that our home is always at its coziest! Our family room is where we hang out the most so that’s where I always start my Christmas decorating. I’m excited to share it all with you – come on in and I’ll show you around! I’ll share most sources as we go but have included a full Source List at the end of the post for anything I might have missed! (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here})

    Tour our family room decorated for Christmas!

    You might remember that in past years, we put our Christmas tree between the bookcases behind the sectional but this year I changed things up and put it at the front of the room:

    Gorgeous Christmas tree decorated with ribbon!

    I’m loving the new location because we get to see and enjoy our tree the whole time we’re in the room instead of having our backs to it (our tree is {this prelit tree} in the 6.5′ height). I decorated our tree with two types of ribbon – a wide gray velvet ribbon and several more narrow sheer ribbons. Instead of using one long roll, I cut the ribbon into pieces, making 1-3 ribbon loops with each piece, tucking the ends into the tree. I added faux berry and pearl sprigs and interspersed some faux flowers, all from Michaels – I found them in bundles in the faux botanical section and cut them apart with wire snips which is actually a lot less expensive than buying individual Christmas tree picks or sprays. If you want to see the step by step of how I decorate my Christmas trees, check out {this post}.

    It’s hard to see with all of the presents piled up in front of it but I used a silver Christmas tree collar instead of a skirt – I love the look and it works especially well in smaller spaces like mine where you don’t have room to spread out a large skirt. I found mine at HomeGoods a few years back but {this tree collar} is almost identical. I’m a wrap-as-you-go kind of girl so I’ve already got a bunch of presents wrapped and waiting under the tree:

    Gorgeously wrapped Christmas gifts!

    I have two of {these white floor poufs} to our living room which have been great for sitting on while puzzling or playing games on our coffee table. And they’re really lightweight so they’re easy to move around to use as ottomans too!

    Loving these gorgeous floor poufs for extra seating and foot rests!

     

    Loving these inexpensive but gorgeous floor poufs!

    I stuck with textured neutrals for my pillows in this room too! Christmas decorations are up for such a short amount of time that I went with cozy pillows that I can use all winter long. I chose {these gorgeous textured gray pillow covers} and {these canvas fawn pillow covers with tasseled ends} – love them both so much! And I added {these cream tasseled pillow covers} that I already had into the mix!

    Loving this combination of textured neutral pillows - click through for links to all of them!

    I did something kind of fun and different with my Christmas cards in our family room this year too! I took a decorative ladder, wove a fresh garland and battery operated fairy lights through it, and then used ribbon to attach cards along with some mini lanterns:

    Wrap a garland and twinkle lights around a ladder and tie on Christmas cards for a beautiful, unique way to display your holiday cards!

    I actually already had the ladder down in storage in our basement (it went with the bookcase in our old house) but {this blanket ladder} is super similar. The bare wall in front of our family room bookcase ended up being the perfect spot for it:

    Loving this idea for displaying Christmas cards in our living room - cards are tied on a garland wrapped around a whitewash ladder!

    Battery operated fairy lights are the best because they allow you to light up anything, anywhere! Be sure to get ones that have a built-in timer or a remote like {these} so you don’t have to turn them on and off with the battery pack every day. The cute little lanterns tied onto the garland are finds from years ago at the Ballard Outlet so they’re no longer available but {these mini lanterns} would give you the same look.

    Mini lanterns tied on to Christmas garland as part of this super cute Christmas card display!

    I taped some of the cards onto the ladder while others I tied to the garland with some gray plaid ribbon and {this ⅝″ velvet ribbon in antique}. I’ve only gotten a few Christmas cards so far this year so I pulled out a few I had saved from years past to get things started:

    Love this way of displaying Christmas cards by tying them onto a garland wrapped ladder!

    Since we have a faux Christmas tree, I’m loving having the fresh garland in the room for that fresh greenery smell that I associate with Christmas! With the twinkling lights, smell of greenery, cozy pillows, and decorated tree, my family’s loving the cozy holiday vibe of our family room. Even Hope seems to want to hang out here more – this is her favorite spot on {our super cozy faux fur throw}:

    Loving how this New England home is decorated for Christmas - the Christmas tree is gorgeous!

    Ready to head upstairs and see our other Christmas tree?! This year I put a second tree upstairs on the landing where my girls hang out and it turned out to be a great spot for it! I’ve always been kind of torn between flocked and “naked” Christmas trees and when I found this happy medium “frosted” tree, I was all in (it’s {this 7.5′ frosted fraser fir} with incandescent lights:

    Loving this blue and white Christmas tree with gold accents!

    Sources: “Feather” Herringbone wallpaper (color: denim) | Daybed | Blue Vera Bradley Traveler’s Floral quilt & shams – no longer available | White quilted Euro shams w/navy stitch (similar)| Navy stripe tassel pillow – no longer available | Blue & white block print pillow covers |  Long textured lumbar pillow | White super soft pom pom throw – no longer available but {this cozy pom pom throw} is similar | Brass floor lamp (similar)| Brass sputnik flush mount light fixture (similar) | Roman shades with ribbon trim in Light Navy trim | White Moroccan leather pouf

     

    I decorated it with two wide silver ribbons including a silver basketweave ribbon (which is no longer available) and a platinum stretch net ribbon along with narrower gold ribbon in several different designs from {this ribbon 6-pack}:

    Love the silver and gold ribbon used to decorate this Christmas tree! Click through for links!

    I used {these midnight frost ornaments} that include a good variety of shapes and sizes in frosted white and three shades of blue and a set of {these gorgeous winter wishes frosted ornaments}. I also layered in some white berry sprigs and faux white poinsettias that I found at Michaels. I interspersed mini faux white poinsettias throughout the tree and added some larger ones spiraling up to the top:

    Faux white poinsettias spiral up the top of this gorgeous tree instead of a tree topper!

    I went with a tree collar on this tree too, using {this woven beauty}:

    Love this woven tree collar as an alternative to a typical Christmas tree skirt!

    I plugged both of my trees into {these wireless dimmers} that are part of my Caséta smart lighting system. I can control them remotely with my phone which is pretty awesome – with a quick check of my phone, I can make sure all of the tree lights are off before going to bed!

    Gorgeous Christmas tree decorated in blue, white, silver, and gold with white poinsettia accents

    I’ve got more rooms to share but figured that was enough picture overload for one day! I’ll be sharing our front porch, kitchen, living room, and more in the days to come!

    Our fireplace mantel at Christmas with brass hurricanes and a eucalyptus garland

    Thanks for taking time out of your busy day to stop by! Another holiday-related post you might like if you’re looking for gift ideas is {this post} on My Family’s Christmas Wish List Gift Ideas – I update it every year with our family favorites!

    XO,

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    Family Room

    Paint color: Walls & Trim in Benjamin Moore Cloud White | Furniture: Slipcovered sectional (fabric is Basket Natural) – {this one is a similar option by the same brand} | Reclaimed wood TV console – no longer available but {this one} is similar | Acrylic coffee table – no longer available but {this one} is similar | Rattan accent chair | Lighting: Chandelier (satin bronze) | Floor Pours, Pillows & Throws: Floor poufs | Cream tassel pillow covers (similar) |  Fawn tassel pillow covers | Faux fur ruched throw | Pom pom throw – HomeGoods | Large textured cream pillow on rattan chair | Rug: Honeycomb ivory/grey wool rug | Shades: The Shade Store – Robert Allen Fabric in Perfect Stripe (Earth) | Art surrounding TV (from top left): Wreath – HomeGoods |  Son (abstract) by Lori Wemple | Sand Spirit (horse print) by Leslie Le Coq | Mesmerize by Melanie Severin | Marble Two by Melissa Selmin | Brainchild (abstract) by Misty Hughes | Morning Walk on the Seine by Sharon Rowan | Stormy Sunrise by Melanie Severin| Reflection (boat print) by Neeta Sawhney (no longer available) | Flora in B+W by Very Marta| Llama Love by Jocelyn Eden (no longer available)  (Art prints are 18″ x 24″ prints that were matted and framed by Minted to a final finished size of 18.5″ x 24.5″) | Media console accessories: Brass turtle dish | Faux shagreen (black and white) – have had for years | White coral | Coffee table accessories: Tray (28″ x 28″) | Brass swan planter |  White & black pinstripe box | Book: The Collected Home | Book: Terrain | Book: Leaf Supply | Bookshelves: Grasscloth lining the back of the bookcases  | Antique glass Christmas trees – HomeGoods and {here} | Stone bookend | Woven lantern, Black & white shallow basket, Black & white vase – HomeGoods | Brass bowl – thrifted | Brass bell – no longer available

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    1. debra @ 5th and state says

      December 09, 2018 at 8:47 pm

      we just finished decorating a home for a Christmas walk. I had a team. your home Kris looks like you too had a team, of seasoned professionals. those trees are a work of art!
      Merry Christmas friend
      Debra

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      • Kris Jarrett says

        January 02, 2019 at 1:35 pm

        Debra, you’re too kind! I hope you have a wonderful new year and that our paths cross in 2019!! XOXO

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    2. Terry Reeves says

      December 09, 2018 at 11:14 pm

      Beautiful Christmas decorations love the color scheme. What are setting the trees in?

      Reply
      • Kris Jarrett says

        January 02, 2019 at 1:36 pm

        Hi Terry! They’re faux trees that are just in your typical tree stands with the metal screws holding them into the base. I have tree collars around them both. Happy new year!

        Reply
    3. Karen Bunch says

      December 10, 2018 at 12:32 am

      Kris,
      Your trees look so beautiful. Don’t you love the way a Christmas tree lights up a room. Great selections of the Christmas details.
      Karen

      Reply
      • Kris Jarrett says

        January 02, 2019 at 1:36 pm

        Thanks Karen and yes, I sure do! I still haven’t taken mine down!

        Reply
    4. Judi says

      December 10, 2018 at 1:27 am

      Your home / and decorations look beautiful .. Your trees remind me of how Kellynan decorated her trees..
      Merry Christmas

      Reply
      • Kris Jarrett says

        January 02, 2019 at 1:37 pm

        Thanks so much Judi! I joke with Kelley that I’ve dubbed her “Christmas Kelley” because her decorations are just so gorgeous for the holidays so I’ll take that as a huge compliment! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Janie Hayes says

      December 10, 2018 at 7:13 am

      Everything is BEAUTIFUL!

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      • Kris Jarrett says

        January 02, 2019 at 1:38 pm

        Thank you so much Janie! Happy new year!

        Reply
    6. Sltown says

      October 17, 2020 at 2:10 pm

      Where did you get your ornaments?

      Reply
      • Kris Jarrett says

        October 20, 2020 at 9:33 pm

        Most of them are from Balsam Hill!

        Reply

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