If you are here from BooMama’s Christmas tour of homes, welcome! I’m also having a little party here myself today with a few of my friends, so check out Mr. Linky below for more Christmas party fun. You are sure to be inspired.
Today we’ll take a look at the livingroom, first stop the mantel. This year I did almost all natural greens here, with just a couple of faux springs tucked in for impact. Fresh greens from the tree lot, along with some magnolia leaves that were found nearby and that makes for a great looking mantel.
This year I was inspired to move an iron mirror from one of the bedrooms here to the livingroom, where I layered it with a grapevine wreath and some special ornaments picked up last year in the after-Christmas sales. I’m really loving this color combo of bronze, browns, and greens.
I really love to pick up special ornaments to use as centerpieces on wreaths or table displays, like this pretty star that I found in a specialty store after Christmas last year. The giant sparkly pinecones were from Homegoods, again on sale.
Wish, Joy, Hope! What better message for this time of year? These 3 glittered wonders were found at Kohls last year, again after-Christmas sales. I love to go out on the hunt and find the deals. You can see one of three faux pinecone sprays that I picked up at Hobby Lobby to use right here in the center of my mantel greens.
It blends in so well, you would never know it. I love to add candle holders as lifts to hold special objects and ornaments and you can see a glittered pinecone that I did last year.
These pretty bronzy mercury glass-like ornaments were a Hobby Lobby sale find from last year. I love the large size of them and when you have larger pieces, you don’t need as many to make a statement.
Magnolia leaves at Christmas are a Southern staple and I love to find them and snip some branches.
I found a few brown/bronze glittered birds after Christmas last year at Target and they were fun to pull out this year to use on the mantel with all the other bronze items.
The Christmas tree this year was put over to one side of the sofa in the livingroom and still fits in here quite nicely, even though it’s not front and center like last year. I’ve had gold and burgandy ornaments on my tree for many years, so I doubt I’ll start over with this anytime soon. I do love it when it’s all decorated and lit!
JOY is spelled out over the doorway (another giveaway gift from Stacy, at 19 Butternut, thank you!). I’ll show a closeup of that down below.
I always admire those really decked out tree toppers that I see designers doing, so this is my version. I had pretty ribbon and feathers and just added some glitzy golden baby’s breath around the bottom, as well as some glittered gold leaf sprays. It’s not perfect, but I’m happy with it.
The Tree…so very pretty. This year I tried out using an urn for the tree, since I really hate the bottom of fake trees. I managed to wedge it into a garden urn with some bricks in the bottom and so far so good. I like this so much better. I’ve seen urns that are made especially for fake trees, but haven’t seen any this year. Whenever I find a pretty one, I’ll get it. Anybody seen those this year?
Pretty ornaments and ribbon.
Thanks to my friend, Judy at Gracious Southern Living for passing on this ribbon find from sales last year. I love this ribbon, it’s perfect for my tree, and it even matched some other ribbon I already had, just slightly darker in color.
Here’s a closer look at the urn.Antique mirror coming up the front stairs with a hanging cone, found in a yardsale last year. I decided to put it to good use this time around.
Behind the sofa, 2 gold trees, long ago finds from Tuesday AM, decorate the sofa table, along with a paper mache angel.
The nativity scene is a good fit for this little side table.
Here’s a closer look at the JOY letters, also from Stacy’s giveaway.
I love to add pretty balls and baubles to my boxes and bowls around the livingroom. These red ones were found years ago at Garden Ridge.
Perfect in the gold box, along with some bronze garland and fresh snipped greens.
One red ball rests on top of an urn with moss.
More red balls in another box with stacking Christmas boxes behind them.
This little iron birdbath is a fun spot to change out for the seasons, with some extra lime green ornaments, pinecones and greens.
Fresh greens swag from the nursery tied with a big bow greets our guests coming in the frontdoor.
And another peek at the brown cone, filled with greens, berries and topped with a brown bow.
Now, for all of my friends here and anyone new stopping by who wants to join us, please add YOUR Christmas tour on Mr. Linky below and so we can all come by your house for some Christmas cheer. Let the party begin!
These berries are actually not real, but they sure are a good fake with their yellowy leaves. Found them over in Atlanta when I was home recently.
I sure hope you enjoyed the livingroom tour of the tree and mantel this year! I had a lot of fun doing it all. It’s tiring, but so worth it to celebrate this Christmas season. I hope you and your family have the Merriest Christmas ever!
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There’s also a party going on over at Hooked on Houses, so check out her links too for more holiday fun. This is going to be a full week of cheer!
Now, for all of my friends here and anyone new stopping by who wants to join us, please add YOUR Christmas tour on Mr. Linky below and so we can all come by your house for some Christmas cheer. Let the party begin!
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Kat says
Oh Rhoda!! What time is the party?
There has to be a party! Your home looks ready for one. I cant pick a favorite but I never can at your house. Its all so beautiful.
JudyBug says
So beautiful. I love the use of the magnolia leaves for the southern touch!
Elizabeth-Plain and Simple says
Your home and Christmas decor is beautiful. I especially love your tree and fireplace.
Elizabeth
Cyndi says
Your home looks beautiful! I love the greenery on your stairs lovely.
Merry Christmas.
Kelly says
Your home looks absolutely amazing!!! I’m not surprised – you have GREAT taste!!!
Creations from my heart says
Your decorations are beautiful. Thanks for hosting the party. Blessings…Sherry
Linda at Lime in the Coconut! says
What a great party you had Rhoda!
…Now I only need an entire weeked to catch up on all the great looking posts!
Christina says
We just had to join in too.
Everything in your home is just beautiful. I just love all of the luscious colors. Your tree is just lovely.
Cottage Magpie says
Oh, your tree is so gorgeous! You really have a way of putting things together. Just beautiful. We joined in the fun, too! Thanks for hosting the tour!
~Angela 🙂
Southern Fried Gal says
Your home is lovely. I kept oohing with each picture! Love, love, love the glass ornaments on the mantle AND the lime green pine cone ornaments. When you are ready to rid yourself of them please give me a shout!
sarah @ a beah cottage says
hi Rhoda
love it all, of course I do!!
my fave is the mantel, the tree and the wreath
the cones are gorgeous, I am going to keep an eye out in the winter to collect some of my own
I’d love to come by your house for a Christmas drink….
sending festive wishes from AUS
Sarah
Me says
Your home is so elegant and beautiful!!!
Merry Christmas,
Anne
dec0r8or says
Your house looks great, Rhoda! I’ve joined the party too! Thanks!
Suzann @ Lavender and Roses says
Every photo is more beautiful than the last. Thank you so much for the tour. You are an amazing keeper of the home – your decorative touches are not only festive, be welcoming.
nikkicrumpet says
Your tree and your home are so elegant, lush, and gorgeous. But then who is surprised!
Gail Kramer says
Sorry I’m so late to the party! It amazes me how everyone’s homes are so different. Same concept – decorating for the holidays but everyone has their own style. It’s like people. No two are alike!
Mrs. Rabe says
Beautiful!
Merriest Christmas to you and your family!
Deanna
Miss Sandy says
Rhoda,
Your decor is glorious!!! Thank you for hosting this event. I am fashionably late to the party but hope to party hop through the links in the next few days. Have a very Merry Christmas!
kari and kijsa says
Rhoda-
Kijsa finally got out of the Memphis airport and to a computer…sorry we are so late…but those delayed flights and icy weather kept us away!!
We are so glad we got back in time to see all the wonderfulness you have! Beautiful decor!
Thanks for hosting
blessings,
kari & kijsa
Cherry's Jubilee says
Everything is breathtaking…..stunning! Cherry