I got all of our decorating done before Thanksgiving this year, and I can’t tell you how great it feels to have it done.
It’s nice to just sit back and enjoy the season a bit.
My friends Vicki and Jenn from 2 Bees in a Pod are hosting a Christmas home tour week this week, so you can hop around to see Christmas foyers, living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms and kitchens.
All of the posts are linked near the bottom of this post. Yesterday’s foyers were so pretty, I can’t wait to see the posts the rest of the week.
If you’re hopping over from another blog, welcome! You can learn more about me and the blog here or tour our house here. We’ve renovated two houses and are currently decorating our third house.
I really debated if I wanted to use traditional Christmas decor or try a more coastal Christmas look.
When we were unpacking a bunch of our Christmas decor and I saw allll the red, I figured traditional would make more sense.
I couldn’t resist a little coastal decor though so our dining room has a beachy Christmas feel. (I’ll share photos next week after we finish painting the legs of our farmhouse table we built! You can see our dining room design plans here.)
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If you add some festive pillows, mini Christmas trees, candles and lights to any room, it pretty much becomes instant Christmas.
GET THE LOOK: Seagrass basket | Lamps | Faux garland | Bread bowl | DIY faux concrete bottles | Stockings | Copper mugs | Red berries | Coffee table
I’m big on Christmas pillows, they’re just too cute. Actually if we’re being honest, I’m big on pillows for all seasons.
GET THE LOOK: Couch | Coffee table | Boat artwork 1 | Boat artwork 2 | Pier artwork | Fishing net artwork | Christmas van pillow | Red + white pillow fabric | Green + white blanket | Brown pillow
Pillow covers are even better because they’re easier to store and usually cost less.
I couldn’t resist this pillow this year though, it looks like our dog Oakley driving! (If you’re also a pillow addict, check out this list of affordable Christmas pillows I’ve been eyeing this year.)
I used to decorate with a lot more red throughout the house, and over the past year or two have pretty much phased it out for aqua. (You can read how I switched color schemes on a budget here.)
I kept some of our red accessories though to use for Christmas, and I’m so glad I did. Hello, free decor!
Those red and white pillows (you can see one on the couch above) were actually leftover material from curtains in our other family room. You can follow this tutorial if you’re interested in making pillows from extra fabric.
I popped a couple throw pillows into that magazine basket for fun, too. The best thing about solid colored pillows is they work throughout different seasons of the year!
I added a couple Christmas trees to the coffee table. (Milwaukee folks, that white one is from Bittersweet in Delafield – isn’t it cute?!)
That gold sparkly tree used to be my grandparents’. I still have my favorite Chestnut & Acorn candle going, I love it!
I added some mini Christmas trees to our chest, too. (It used to be black, but I painted it white this year. You can see the painted chest tutorial here.)
I figured I’d mix it up this year and not keep the mini tree sets together.
I have a few of those green ones spread out throughout the house, same with the red ones. In years past, I’d always kept the red ones together in a set (see last year’s Christmas living room here), and I’m loving them throughout the house instead.
GET THE LOOK: Painted chest | Crates here or here | Mini Christmas trees | Red berries | Plate | Reindeer Advent calendar
That gold tree was from our trip to Magnolia Market, and I’m already regretting not buying a few more. It’s so pretty.
All the mini Christmas decorations are getting me this year.
Even our lanterns turned into little Christmas villages. More green trees, of course, and some of the smaller pieces from our Christmas village.
Oh, and who else loves snow globes?
GET THE LOOK: Drawer pull | Red hydrangeas
I painted that little blue table. It used to be black.
I have a lot more pictures and details on our Christmas mantel here. Basically, I’m obsessed with that faux garland I found last week.
I’m loving having so many candles up there, too. With the lights on and the candles lit at night, it feels super cozy in here.
That Christmas tree wall decor is one of my favorite Christmas pieces. It’s hanging a little low since that’s where the nail was for the picture that’s usually there, but I didn’t feel like messing with it.
Sometimes easy works best.
I love that red tinsel tree, too. It was my grandparents’, which makes it all the more special.
GET THE LOOK: Side table | Wood Christmas tree sign | Floor lamp | Chaise | Curtains | Curtain rod here or here | Lanterns
And then our Christmas tree, of course!
We have two trees, this one for sentimental ornaments and a second tree in our dining room that’s decorated with all sorts of pretty blue and gold ornaments.
I love the look of a gorgeous Christmas tree, but I love looking back on all of our ornaments over the years even more. It’s fun to look back on vacations, Packers games and different things we’ve done over the years.
These DIY Christmas list spool ornaments were such a fun little project.
I love this little green and red tin under the Christmas tree, too. The colors make it so festive.
You can see our coastal living room decorated for everyday decor here.
It took us a while to call the room finished, but I love how it turned out. (Just in time to get the Christmas decor up!)
For more Christmas decorating inspiration, head to the other bloggers’ posts below:
FOYERS:
My Creative Days | Lydi Out Loud | Our Home Made Easy | Craving Some Creativity | Lehman Lane | Slightly Coastal | The Crowned Goat
LIVING ROOMS:
Green With Decor (you’re here!) | Little Red Brick House | Catherina’s Creative Corner | Houseful of Handmade | 1915 House | All Things Big and Small
BEDROOMS:
2 Bees in a Pod #1 | Average But Inspired | Bliss Ranch | Keys to Inspiration | Country Design Style | Making it in the Mountains
DINING ROOMS:
Little Bits of Home | Two Purple Couches | Worthing Court | The Inspired Hive | DIY Beautify | Refresh Restyle
KITCHENS:
2 Bees in a Pod #2 | Robb Restyle | Noting Grace | The Honeycomb Home | Chatfield Court | Home with Cupcakes and Crinoline
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Lydi @ Lydi Out Loud says
Allll the heart eyes for your precious Christmas villages Meg! I love how you hung them in crates, too. I really wish I had kept more of my grandma’s Christmas decorations; that tinsel tree is darling!
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks, Lydi! I had too much fun with all the mini Christmas village stuff this year! Yes, I’m so glad I have pieces of my grandparents around the house this time of year, it makes it special!
Rachel says
Your living room is beautiful! I definitely can’t resist pillows and snow globes either. They are just so darn cute. The mirror above your mantle is stunning and I love the colors with the nails. Where did you get it?
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks, Rachel! Pillows and snow globes are just too good! Thank you, I LOVE the mirror! It’s from a local home decor shop, and I can’t find anything online. I really wish I could find something similar – I get questions about it all the time!
Vicki and Jenn 2 Bees in a Pod says
Meg – we love your Christmas living room! All of your personal touches are evident throughout! The cute lanterns, snow globes and the handmade ornaments are all precious! We too are big fans of pillows especially at the holidays. Thanks so much for touring with us. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season!
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks, ladies! Such a fun tour!
Cat says
Cat here from (Catherina’s Creative Corner ). I simply love your style! It’s traditional yet clean and classy! I’m kind of in love with your fireplace mantel???? and your cute snow globes. All the feels my friend! So clean and fresh too! I love it! And I’m so happy to be included in this talented group of bloggers for this Blog Hop!happy holidays!oxox
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks, Cat! I love those snow globes, too! Happy holidays!
Cindy says
Everything is so festive and merry! Love all the touches of red and green 🙂
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks, Cindy!
Nancy says
It looks so great Meg! I love the little scenes you created in the lanterns. That is so adorable! Your space looks so inviting! Merry Christmas!
Nancy
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks, Nancy! I love those little lanterns, too!
Jeanette CountryDesignStyle says
I love those crates! I might have to give that idea a try! It must be wonderful to have all the decorating the shopping done. I what to try that some year too!!
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks, Jeanette! The crates are so much fun to decorate and style! It definitely is nice to be ahead of the game this year! 🙂
CoCo says
Such a great job on everything Meg! There are so many fun and festive touches you’ve added I don’t know where to start pinning ha ha. I love it all! Hugs, CoCo
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks so much, CoCo!
Lindsay Eidahl says
I love so much about your living room! It is cozy and perfect for the holidays!!!
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks, Lindsay! I love how cozy it is!
Bre @ Average But Inspired says
Meg, I love those crates you filled with cute little Christmas accessories! Also, that is SO smart to have two trees – one of the sentimental ornaments and one for pretty ones. DUH! How did I not think of that??? My big tree is all sentimental, but I have a smaller one I could totally make “pretty.” It’s just sitting in the basement. Thanks for the spark of inspiration! 🙂
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks, Bre! I love having two trees, it’s fun to decorate both!
Kristi says
Oh my gosh! LOVE the snowy lanterns, the sweet little pillows and your fireplace looks so beautiful! SO many cute little touches!
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks so much, Kristi!
Bliss says
Soooo…. when I get home from vacation I am adding little pom poms to my christmas pillows because as you have shown me those kick it up a notch, and I love the notch it kicks it up too!
GreenWithDecor says
Haha glad to inspire!
Tara @ Lehman lane says
What a gorgeous living room Meg! Your fireplace is just beautiful.
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks, Tara!
Kristy Robb says
I love your cheerful reds and greens… and that pillow! I must have one! Cheers – Kristy
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks, Kristy! I know, right!? I love the pillow!
Brittany L Wise says
Your room looks so pretty! I’m happy that you stuck with the red 🙂
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks, Brittany! I couldn’t resist the festive red!
Nicole @ The Inspired Hive says
Your whole living room is gorgeous! I love how the fireplace and mantel turned out!
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks so much, Nicole!
Emily says
Meg, your living room is looking amazing!! Such an incredible difference from when you moved in! I love all of your Christmas touches, from your pillow collection to the garland on your mantel (it’s faux!?!?) to the Christmas village you added inside your lanterns (adorable). I wish I could pop by and enjoy a mug of cocoa in here with you!
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks so much, Emily! Yes, isn’t that garland amazing? I love it! Wish you could stop over, too!
Jen @ Noting Grace says
Meg! This is so beautiful! I love how you styled your mantel – and those pillows are the cutest!
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks so much, Jen!
Jenny says
I just love the little Christmas scenes in the lanterns – so cute! Everything about your living room is perfectly decorated for Christmas!
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks, Jenny! I love those lanterns, too!
Kati says
It looks amazing! Those Christmas scenes in the lanterns are so perfect. Reminds me I need to get out our Christmas village still.
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks, Kati! I love how the lantern scenes turned out!
Sarah says
It’s all so pretty and festive, Meg! I LOVE all the little Christmas villages so much! And those pretty pillows look so cozy!
GreenWithDecor says
Thanks, Sarah! I’m loving the Christmas villages, too!