Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Romantic Christmas Living Room...Part 1

It is cloudy today, but that didn't stop me from taking photos of our decorated living room.  When children are at school and the house is quiet, one has to take advantage of the time no matter what the sun is doing.
So here is our romantically lit living room on a gray December day....and I'm finding it so very peaceful.

A reflection of the room:

This smaller tree holds white, silver and vintage-inspired ornaments:


Had to include one of my smaller lace angel wings....

...as well as a gorgeous script-stamped angel wing from Sandi at Wayside Treasures:

I couldn't resist adding some fun fur yarn to the trim of this white knitted stocking I made, hanging from the galvanized bucket:

More of the fireplace and mantel:




I got this lovely ornament at Nesting (see my previous post to see that gorgeous store).

The far corner...a simple balsam wreath on our old door:


I wanted to add a little 'pretty' to the room over at this console table:

Lovely gifts from another dear friend...I received this adorable book and burlap bag from Sandi of A Cottage Muse.  I added more fun fur yarn around the lovely fabric rose on the bag.

This white tree was perfect for arranging some wallpaper ornaments.  I made the round ones from new and vintage wallpaper, while the glittered-edge ornaments were from sweet Karen of A Shabby Moment In Time

(wallpapered boxes underneath, too!)
The Santos doll gets a festive necklace of vintage garland:

These 'NOEL' ornaments I made last year blended in well on the flea market shelf:

We'll plan to spend some relaxing time in here all season...

I'll be sharing more of the room (in Part 2) later this week. 
Don't forget to enter my Christmas Giveaway - it ends Wednesday night!
Sharing with these link parties:
White Wednesday
Feathered Nest Friday
Vintage Inspiration Friday
Show and Tell Friday

Update: December 12th - also joining in on Jennifer's fun holiday house tour party:

40 comments:

d e l i g h t said...

Just beautiful and festive! I love the large and small wings. They add such a wonderful touch.

It's me said...

Wowwww...your home looks so nice decorated for christmas....i like it very much darling....i love it !!.....xxx

www.MaisonStGermain.com said...

What a beautiful winter wonderland:)
~Debra xxx
Capers of the vintage vixens

Cindy said...

Everything looks so beautiful. I love the contrast of the fresh dark greens with the whites. And your galvanized bucket with the lights and greenery is so simple and so wonderful!

Cindy

A Cozy Cottage in the City said...

Hi Susan,

Oh your home is so...DREAMY!!! I love everything about it. So soothing, peaceful, and gorgeous! You have decorated it so perfectly for the season - thanks for sharing! Hugs & Happy Holidays!


XO's,
Jessie

Anonymous said...

Every detail is beautiful! I love the wings on the mirror and the petite Christmas tree is so lovely. Can't wait to see more.

xo, abby

Betty Sneeringer said...

Hi, I love your light, white look. I like using the urn for your small tree. I may have to dump the plant out of mine by next Christmas! I have the same metal crown as yours. Was yours a darker color originally? Mine is.
Betty

Blondie's Journal said...

This is such a beautiful and serene room, Susan! Everything looks so pretty, especially dressed up for Christmas! Your little tree is precious...love how you decorated it and the mantel, too!

Happy Holidays! :-)

XO,
Jane

Anonymous said...

All I have to say is, "WHEN can I MOVE IN????" Your home is beautiful Susan!!!! I love it all. I would love to have that much white in mine , but have a ways to go...maybe someday. ha!!
Hugs~
Sandi@WaysideTreasures

very merry vintage style said...

What a beautiful room. Love all the windows & frames! Stop by and link up if you have time.
Mary

Marilyn said...

You have a lovely, calm and peaceful room. Beautiful.♥♫

Unknown said...

GIRL...you must have been a busy little elf all day! wow..your living room looks amaaaazing! I love its' serene.... soft palette. like a frosty December morning. love..love! :)

Donna said...

Wow! Your living room is just stunning, Susan! Everything is so gorgeous and dreamy, I don't know where to begin! I love all of the mercury glass, and one of my favorite things (well, they are all favorites, but if I had to narrow it down!) is the petite white tree with the wallpaper and sheet music ornaments. What a wonderful idea! And the covered boxes below are perfection. I still say you need to be in Romantic Homes magazine, or Jeanne d'Arc!!! Enjoy your week:)

Brenda Pruitt said...

This is all so beautiful! Looks like it should be a magazine spread.
Brenda

Unknown said...

...it is very romantic Susan!!
candlelight and Christmas sparkle is sprinkled everywhere and looks oh-so-lovely!

xo, Rosemary

hong kong property said...

looks so awesome! i really love the wings!<3

Anonymous said...

Everything looks so gorgeous!!

Kathy

Cape Cod Washashore said...

Oh my gosh what a BEAUTIFUL home!!! I am totally in LOVE LOVE LOVE with your mirror over the mantle!!! I wish I could decorate in whites... but with dark wood beams throughout our home (not to mention the "mess" that comes with having four kids), it just doesn't happen! ;)

Mikey Fuller said...

This is sooo beautiful! I love the colors. The Christmas decor is fab!

~Mikey @ Shabby French Cottage
www.shabbyfrenchcottage.com

Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

*love*...*love*...*love*
I have a pair of Sandi's wings too!!

A Shabby Moment in Time said...

Susan,
You have such a way with your home...I adore it. Your living room looks like the perfect place to sit a spell and dream away the hours. Merry Christmas to you my friend!
Blessings & hugs,
Karen

Bohemian said...

What a Beautiful Home you have and the Christmas Styling is a Vision in White!

Christmas Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian

Amy Kinser said...

Everything is just gorgeous! I love a white romantic farmhouse room.

Headed over to follow you and keep up with what you are doing next.

Blessings.

Shabby chic Sandy said...

This is so beautiful--I am following you now!

Fishtail Cottage said...

Your home is so romantically shabby! coming over from French Country Cottage to say hello! xoox tracie

Ribbonwood Cottage said...

Wow, I'm so glad I sgtopped by your blog, it is just lovely. what a wonderful job you did decorating with white for Christmas. It is gorgeous. Love the little tree, the Christmas music. I'm decorating with music too. I just love the look. Simple and elegant and so perfect for the holidays. Your home is beautiful. I will be back for more visiting.
blessings,

Debbie

Lady Pamela said...

If I could have a wish, I wish my cottage could be decorated exactly like yours. Every detail is perfect.

farmhouse-story said...

simply gorgeous--all of it:)

Sarah said...

hi susan, new follower here, nice to meet you! your room is elegant and beautiful!

Heaven's Walk said...

Susan ~ what a beautifully romantic Christmas room! I'm totally swooning over your awesome grain sack pillows (being the grain sack addict I am), but add them to a pretty French ruffly chair.....just perfection! :)

xoxo laurie

Debra@CommonGround said...

Magical and beautiful. the pale colors are so serene and calming. Love the angel wings! thanks so much for linking up with VIF, xo

Vera Moraes said...

Hi Susan!
I'm Vera and I from Brazil. It's so beautiful!
I loved your blog! Congratulation! I anticipate my wishes for Merry Christmas! Sorry but my english is so bad. xoxo Vera.

Anonymous said...

Stunning..I love your home..
Merry Christmas..

Mimi said...

So many beautiful ideas here, I don't even know what to sat!

Kathysue said...

susan your home is oh so very pretty!! I loved my visit here. I did an angel wing theme in my dining room this year, It would work perfectly with your home, Merry Christmas!

Nonie said...

Very pretty. Merry Christmas!

VS said...

A beautiful white Winter Wonderland, your Holiday Home is Beautiful!! Thanks so much for sharing...
Smiles,
Susie

Free Art Printables said...

It looks beautiful! I love the angel wings!Thank you so much for joining in on the holiday tour!

Michelle Hughes said...

it is all so pretty, but I love the angel wings the most!

Junk Fairy said...

Love your Christmas home
Tour. I love Christmas
too! Very homey.
I'm a follower now!
Wishes & Kisses!
Eloise

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