It’s Snowberry’s first Christmas!
I’ve was so excited to deck the halls and today I’m sharing Snowberry in all her holiday glory.
Before you get the idea I went too crazy, I definitely stuck to my less-is-more-in-holiday-decor philosophy.
I surprised myself by embracing traditional red and green … and it worked!
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Front Porch & Window Boxes
I love plaid and finding this red plaid lumbar pillow is what led me in the direction of traditional red and green. Oddly enough, this is the back side of the pillow. The front is a pinecone print.
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Our window boxes and decorative corbels were the first things I bought for the house. I’m not sure why it took me so long to get them planted. Better late than never. I found these cute, fresh wreaths at our local Orchard Nursery. They have the most wonderful holiday greenery and decorations.
Foyer
Our entry bench is from Restoration Hardware. It’s always draped with a throw. This one, from Serena and Lily, is no longer available, but I linked similar options below. The plaid, tassel pillow is a new purchase and the little green and gold pillow was my mom’s.
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Kitchen
My little flocked counter tree needed fit nicely inside this sweet basket. My friend, the Vintage Contessa, returned a book to me in it. Isn’t that clever? I think she got it at World Market.
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Dining Nook
My mom left me her collection of Waechtersbach Christmas dishes.
My grandmother gifted her, and my sister and I, from the collection every Christmas.
You can see how I set our Christmas Morning Breakfast Table here.
I love a cranberry cone tree and I found this one at Target. I set it in the bottom of a lidded basket.
I also picked up this cute stack of faux books … it’s embarrassing how much I love it.
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Christmas Tree
The holiday season is whooshing by … I feel like Thanksgiving got short shrift this year as many of us were anxious to get into the holiday spirit by decorating for Christmas early. I had our decorations up before Thanksgiving. It was really nice to bask in the glow of the Christmas tree while enjoying Thanksgiving dinner. This might be our new tradition.
Our pre-lit, flip tree from Frontgate is about nine or ten years old. It’s been in storage for the past five years. I was worried what kind of shape it would be in, but it turns out its a very resilient tree.
A well timed blog post from Danielle at Faith and Farmhouse ,all about Christmas tree collars, got me thinking. Because our tree is slim I didn’t think a tree collar would work. But, after reading Danielle’s blog post and doing some research I decided to give it a try. I ended up purchasing a woven collar from Balsam Hill in the small size. It’s 28′ in diameter and 11″ tall. There are so many cute options out there.
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Great Room
Decorating our mantle presented a bit of a challenge.
The doors to the TV cabinet are almost always open so putting anything taller than the garland would interfere with the screen.
QuelIe horreur … says Jim.
Next year I think I’ll add larger pinecones nestled in the greenery.
Pippa and Maggie got new stockings by Hearth and Hand.
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The hutch in our great room is one of my favorite finds. After scouring antique stores all over the Bay Area with zero success, an Arhaus catalogue landed in our mailbox and there it was … the perfect piece … the Toulon Hutch and Buffet
I hung two sentimental on the cabinet doors … and ornament that was my mom’s and Jim’s childhood Christmas stocking.
Great Room Beverage Bar
Here’s a sneak peek at another perfect holiday cocktail … I’ll share later this week.
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Last week I made Cranberry-Tequila Punch.
Cranberry-Tequila Punch
Christmas isn’t cancelled and neither is delicious food and festive drinks.
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There you have it … Snowberry decked out for her first Christmas.
I hope you enjoyed the tour.
Have you finished your Christmas shopping? I just started and I’ve ordered quite a few things from my own first-ever holiday gift guide!
As always, I appreciate your visit and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.
Cheers from Snowberry!
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Unless otherwise noted, all photographs in this post taken by Monica Vargas Photography.
MERRY CHRISTMAS JULIET!
LOOKS LIKE YOU ARE READY!
I have never heard of a TREE COLLAR before!!
GOOD GOD DID I LEAVE THE PRICE ON THE VESSEL????
IT LOOKS SO GOOD THERE WITH YOUR COOKBOOKS!!!
MAKES ME PROUD!!!
I have a PIGGY who likes to circle MY TREE which in turn makes the BELLS I HUNG LOW for this REASON go RING DING A DING!!!I can be heard SHOUTING from the KITCHEN………NO PIG NO!!!
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Ha ha ha … brings new meaning to jingle bells!!! Good Piggie! xo
It is just gorgeous!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!
Gorgeous as usual. Love your posts.
Merry HoHo, Ellen
Thanks, Mama Parsley … love you. xo
I love your understated look which is what I go for every year. Your home is so beautiful and your holiday finishing touches are wonderful.
Thanks, Carol! A lot less work and fuss … and things to dust! xo
Your home is lovely, Juliet, and I like your simple holiday decorating. I had never heard of a tree collar – thanks for educating us! I really like that you have your TV behind doors; that makes the room more cohesive and keeps the TV from being the focal point – very creative of you.
Thank you so much, Judith. If you knew what went into designing the TV cabinet and doors … a little bit of an ordeal but where there’s a will there’s a way! Happy Holiday’s! xo
Juliet, it is simply beautiful! I love it all! I am so jealous of your window boxes!
I’m go glad you like them … they are my absolute favorite thing! Something I always wanted … I need to pinch myself! xo
Hi Juliet,
Your house looks perfect and all ready for the festivities to begin! The tree collar is a new concept to me, I like it! I’ve always wanted to elevate ours and put it in an antique urn. But our trees are usually too large.
Having the tv over the fireplace definitely has its drawbacks when it comes to decorating the mantle! That would drive me crazy because that’s me favorite place to pile on the decorations. I like your creative solution, go down, not up!
I hope you can take a few days to relax and enjoy the holiday preparations! So glad this year will finally by over soon, next year is going to be much better! Hope is on the horizon.
XO Heidi
Heidi … you’re so right! Hope is on the horizon and there’s light at the end the tunnel. I love your idea of putting a tree in an urn. Do you follow Wyse Guide? He has his tree in an urn and its fabulous. I’d love to try it next year. Also next year, our library will be complete and I’ll have a mantle to decorate to my hearts content. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas! xoxo
Absolutely gorgeous and inviting Christmas home! You did a beautiful job!
I love it all! So classic and festive! Thanks for sharing with us! Merry Christmas!
Gorgeous tour, Juliet! I just love your casual elegant style. Your tree is beautiful and I enjoyed seeing all your holiday touches around the house. Have a wonderful Christmas!
Cheers!
Shelley
Shelley, you’re so sweet … thank you. It felt so good to decorate this year … after so many years in transition. We’re enjoying it … and I hope you and family have a wonderful, amazing holiday season! xo
You are ready to celebrate! I never noticed your TV cabinet- I need that in my life!! Also never noticed your window seats flanking the fireplace! Merry Christmas!
It may be just the two of us … and two little dogs … this year, but you’re right, we’re ready to celebrate! Have a wonderful weekend and a Merry Christmas, Marie! zo
This is so beautiful! Happy holidays!
Thank you so much and same to you! xo
Your Christmas decor is gorgeous! I love your tree and that Dutch door is fabulous!
Thanks, Jennifer … I’d always wanted to Dutch door and its one of the best decisions we made. Happy Holiday’s! xo
I love your light hand in the holiday decorating!!! Yes, this year in particular, I too am embracing less is more.
Blessings and Bliss to you and yours!
Diane, that’s so lovely of you to say. Wishing you the very happiest holiday season! xo
I love it Juliet! The red looks go good with all the blues you have in Snowberry, your style is so polished and pretty!
Merry Christmas.
Thank you so much, Sydney! I’m delighted with the way red works with our blue door. A happy accident. Merry Christmas to you! xo
I added a tree collar this year – a galvanized one from Home Depot. It fits my farmhouse decor perfectly and I do not have to snit with the cat over a tree skirt. Merry Christmas from FL!!!
Yes, the tree collars are a huge bonus where curious cats are concerned! I love the galvanized collars … my friend added one and it’s absolutely perfect for her farmhouse decor too. Are you having a warm Christmas there in Florida?! Merry Merry Christmas to you! xo
Wandered over from Thistlewood, enjoyed your decor. Delighted to see the Waechtersbach dishes…I began collecting them in the 70’s and have them in the kitchen every year, still love them! We also lived in Northern California in the early 70’s where hubby was in grad school. Many happy memories.
Hi Jillian … thanks for paying a visit! I’ll bet your Waechtersbach collection is wonderful … and gorgeous displayed in your kitchen for the holidays. I’ve been poking around ReplacementsLTD to see what pieces I can add. So much fun. Where did you live in NoCa … and where do you live now? Merry Christmas! xo
Oh my goodness, it’s all just perfect!! I normally don’t do red and green for Christmas but now I’m rethinking it for next year 🙂
Thanks, Mary … I usually steer clear from red and green too. I surprised myself! Merry Christmas! xo
What a cute holiday home tour. I love so much about your house. Your entry way may be my favorite LOVE that door
Renee … you’ve made my day. Thank you. I loved the door color … Farrow & Ball Oval Room Blue … from the moment I saw it and more and more every day. It was a stroke of good luck! xo
I so much enjoyed your Christmas home tour. Everything looks so festive and beautiful, all tastefully decorated. My childhood stocking looks a bit like yours. My grandmother made mine. I dug through my archives to find a post with my stocking in it and found this one: https://www.virginiasweetpea.com/christmas-outside-and-on-the-porch/
Happy New Year to you!
Paula, your stocking is nearly identical to my husbands. I wonder if it was a popular pattern at the time. You’re is in much better shape than his! I loved your 3 Christmas in Woodstock posts … what a magical holiday vacation. Sherman in his element! xo