If you recall my Garden-Inspired Christmas Mantel, I've decorated my front living room for Christmas around the colors and existing decor of the room (pale blues, neutrals, birds and nests). I didn't stop at the mantel with the garden theme...
I mentioned how thin, short, and cheap, my old artificial tree is for this room when I decorated it last year and I was hoping I'd have a new one this year, but oh well. Next year, I'm getting a beautiful, lush Fraser fir because my husband's allergies don't seem to flare up with those...just the pine garlands!
Once again, I went hunting through my house to find appropriate filler for between those branches, and since I'd just bought two huge bunches of dried hydrangeas for $15, I tucked them in all over as well as branches, ribbon, twig orbs, garden pot ornaments, birds, nests, and glass balls for some sparkle...
Everything I used on the tree were items that I already owned, but I did splurge on a set of these adorable silver nests at TJ Maxx...
As for the base of the tree, I used my "trick for a larger-looking Christmas tree" from last year and set the tree up on a side table that is normally next to the wicker chair in the room...
I then filled in around the table with gifts, grapevine orb, baskets, etc...
I still have tons of Christmas shopping to do. I can't believe it's mid-December already. With two of my girls' birthdays this week, it's been crazy!
Upon looking through my pictures, I can't believe I didn't get one of the entire room! I did find this one with the mantel though...
Hoping you're farther along with your Christmas shopping than I am!
Kristen
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This is unbelievably gorgeous! Love love love it. PS I'm in love with your sweet little birdie pillow, do you mind sharing where you got it?
ReplyDeleteIt is absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!! love the star on top, well, I love it all.
ReplyDeleteReally gorgeous.
ReplyDeletealways love the natural elements for Christmas decorating! It's just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt's so pretty! Like something from a magazine!
ReplyDeleteuhuhuhuh..what a gorgeous tree, I love it! Thanks for sharing. Happy holidays.
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I've been waiting to see your tree after the glimpses you' gave us. Love it.
ReplyDeleteAnd I have those silvery nests, too.
Now, you must share where you find BUNCHES of dried hydrangea for $15. You have to take me shopping there.
Very pretty and very unique! So cute!
ReplyDeleteBrooke =)
It is just gorgeous and love that you sat it on top of a table!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, Kristen! Love all your ornaments. Great idea on raising the tree up higher and I love how you've concealed the table with presents and baskets.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love the garden inpspired tree! It is absolutely amazing!
ReplyDeleteYour tree is absolutely amazing!! I love anything with a garden theme so this tree is right up my alley! It is incedibley creative an dbeautiful!!
ReplyDeleteLove the hydrangeas. Love all of it!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you were able to just pull that together! It looks professionally designed and is absolutely gorgeous!!! You are a very talented lady.
ReplyDeleteYour tree definitely has to be my favorite I've seen so far!!! LOVE it!!!!! Love everything about it!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the little silver nests and the silver bird ornament, as well as the white basket on the floor. It's all so festive and pretty for the holidays!
ReplyDeleteI love anything garden inspired. And this is a bonafide beauty!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Hi Kristen, Your home is so beautiful and your tree! Oh my, your tree is just gorgeous. The silver nests are the perfect touch. Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteKristen...your tree is magnificent...love all of the wonderful natural elements....you have created such a showpiece...incredibly beautiful...the faux wood paper goes so nicely with the tree!!...Bravo...standing ovation!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous tree! I love the dried hydrangeas, and the birds nests are too sweet!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen a tree like this, and I adore it!! Hydrangeas, bird nests, and that star is the prettiest!! So glad you shared this at Wow Us Wednesdays, it's magical :)
ReplyDelete~April @DimplesandDelights
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ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tree. I also used hydrangea in my foyer tree last year but it was no way near as beautiful as yours.
Thanks for sharing!
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Cheers, Gee
Can you hear me clapping???? This tree is GORGEOUS!!!! I love every bit of it and want to do this next year! In our master bedroom so I can go to sleep with it!!!! XO, Pinky
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!
ReplyDeleteSherry
Hi Kristen! I found you at Stone Gable. I live in Raleigh too! Meet me in TJ Maxx!
ReplyDeleteYour tree and all your decorations are gorgeous! Mixing the natural and the bling really worked. We have joined your beautiful blog and I hope you will check us out. Hope to see you around town!
Linda at the French Hen's Nest
What a beautiful tree! Love the theme, and all the decorations! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThis is officially my favorite tree I have seen online this year! I love the theme and green hydrangeas are my absolute fave! I also love the nests and sparkly eggs. Wonderful job! :)
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Wow, this is gorgeous! I love your blog. I'm a new follower ;)
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