Brandon and I finally finished decorating the house for Christmas. We were thinking about getting a real tree again (last year’s was so pretty), or maybe a big white fake tree, but we ended up using the little silver tree that we already had. It’s cute, just a little too small.
Our white ceramic deer made an appearance again on the buffet, this time surrounded by silver ornament garland (picked up on sale at Pottery Barn).
We don’t have a fireplace, so we hang our stockings on the built-in buffet.
And again, because we are lacking a fireplace mantle, I decided to decorate the TV stand.
There are those twee little reindeer again.
The paillettes that were in our old apartment are back out on display.
And I couldn’t let the sequin balls go without use another year, so I put them on my desk. They’re a little ridiculous, but they make me smile.
Tis the season!
morgan
December 11, 2008 at 6:30 pmI love all the glitz and glam. Thats my kinda christmas! It reminds me of Cher…swoon.
N.
December 11, 2008 at 7:31 pmI love the colors; it makes me smile, too!
your mother
December 11, 2008 at 7:36 pmGasp! How pretty!
Jules
December 11, 2008 at 7:38 pmI love it! My ornaments are so traditional. I do love them, and I love how every single one has a story behind it, but I do admit to looking longingly at the more modern ornaments that come out every year.
Kathleen
December 11, 2008 at 7:39 pmI love it! I have to ask – where did you find your white TV?
Carm
December 11, 2008 at 7:41 pmI love, love, love your silver tree. It makes me want to rush out and find one for myself. I’ve yet to do one bit of Christmas decorating and I’m a bit envious of how holiday-esque everything looks at your place. Can I move in? :)
Jules
December 11, 2008 at 7:45 pmOh, I forgot. I DID look for a small silver tree for the boy’s toy room, but came up dry. It was like someone was trying to tell me, “Give up. You’ll never be cool.”
molly
December 11, 2008 at 8:05 pmIt looks wonderfully festive! And I’m so glad you found a spot for the big sequin balls…
Liz
December 11, 2008 at 8:39 pmI love your decor style.
But I must ask where did you find that white dove? It’s beautiful!
Ruth
December 11, 2008 at 10:58 pmSimply beautiful! I agree, the glam sequin balls ARE ridiculous, but I still like them. Oh, wonderful everything looks in your newly wallpapered dining room!! Keep up the good work!
Wendy
December 12, 2008 at 10:48 amI like the idea of the stockings on the buffet. We don’t have a fireplace either so we hang ours on the wall with those 3M Command hooks, next to our thermostat as a nod to it being our “fireplace” :)
Lisa
December 12, 2008 at 10:59 amI love the sequin balls, they’re so much fun. I would leave them up all year round :) Those sweet little reindeer are adorable. They would be so cute on a shelf in a little girls room…..speaking of little girl, congratulations on your baby news.
take care,
Lisa
Elizabeth
December 12, 2008 at 12:33 pmI really love your office desk and red file case. Where did you find it (or did you build it yourself?)
Thanks!
jbhat
December 12, 2008 at 12:51 pmThose deer are to die for.
susan
December 12, 2008 at 5:05 pmnoooooooooo! the sparkly balls must hang so their sparkly majesty might inspire all!
LOVE the way you decorate :)
megan
December 12, 2008 at 10:48 pmthat silver tree is absolutely gorgeous. oh, i am so in the christmas spirit after reading this post!!
Beth
December 13, 2008 at 8:25 amI love your style – it is so clean and simple, but with lots of kick! I am giving ornaments as a wedding gift (friends getting married in December) and I love your initial ornaments on your tree – perfect idea for a newlywed couple! May I ask where you found those?
Making it Lovely
December 13, 2008 at 11:36 amBeth, those were from Restoration Hardware last year.
Elizabeth, the desk was by Blu Dot for The Container Store and the red drawers are the Helmer unit from IKEA.
Liz, I’m not sure, but I think the dove was a Christmas decoration from Target a few years ago.
Kathleen, Brandon ordered the TV from Amazon. It’s a Sharp Aquos.
jo
December 14, 2008 at 8:12 pmoh goody, the deer are back!!! I really like them and i think their expressions are sweet. I remember them from last year and was happy to see them again! i love the silver surround this year, really nice!!!!
where did you get them, could you tell us the story of the little family?? just think next year, they’ll be one more little stocking hanging! :)
joslyn
December 15, 2008 at 3:46 pmi love the silver tree…i’m hoping to find one on sale after christmas for next year!
Marilyn Woodard
December 15, 2008 at 3:55 pmI particularly like the way you dressed up the TV. That’s always a tricky thing to decorate without making it look just silly.
Oh, and I so envy you your built-in sideboard. It’s gorgeous!
Merry Christmas!
Taylor
December 15, 2008 at 4:18 pmJust lovely!
Be sure to get one of those “fireplace” dvd’s so it looks like you have a fireplace.
puglyfeet
December 16, 2008 at 11:21 pmYour tree is the most charming one I’ve seen yet.
Sheree
December 18, 2008 at 3:20 pmlove love loooovee those sequin balls! if i had some they would be up all year long!
melody
December 22, 2008 at 4:39 pm<3
Carla
December 24, 2008 at 2:30 pmCongrats on your pregnancy! I LOVE your style!! I love Ikea and Anthropology and could see right away you do too, right? Real Question: Do you have a priter in your office? It looks so neat (like the rest of your house). Mine takes up half my desk area and would love your look.
Carla
December 24, 2008 at 2:31 pmI meant PRINTER, sorry.
Josh
December 27, 2008 at 2:09 amADORABLE holiday setup you have!
just wanted to say: i have that bird that you have on top of the tree! i got it at target this year, and it’s one of my favorite christmas decorations…EVER.
Holly
January 18, 2009 at 6:41 pmThose deer are SO SWEET and adorable!
Love them, and all your festive decor. :D
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