The tree
It’s not really all that spectacular, but a few of you asked to see it so here we go. Actually I think my favorite part might be the vintage Mexican wool table runner I used for the tree skirt. Another excellent find at my grandparents’ house.
Do you like the ribbons of sequins? I bought 10 yards at Lincoln fabrics and used it as garland around the tree. I think it’s kind of awesome. Dashiell’s first Christmas ornament is from Paloma’s Nest. It doesn’t SAY baby’s first Christmas, but that’s okay with me.
And for those of you interested in vintage ornaments? There are TONS on ebay. And lots on Etsy too. Love the idea of using vintage cookie cutters for ornaments. And look at this cute shop!
Happy Friday! Only one week to go. I’m just about to start panicking.
do you know how much i love getting snippets of your house?
and i might just buy some sequins today. (i already need to buy sequins today anyways, but now i might also buy the linear kind too.)
also, is that a little owl in the back of the second photo? is he vintage?
Beautiful, Kristina. Great idea to use the ribbon of sequins as garland, and I absolutely love Baby D’s ornament. You are totally on top of your Christmas game. Bravo! xo.
OMG OMG, I looooove the sequin ribbon garland! Our tree is already decked, but I just might *need* to add some of that… ;)
I love it!! It is simple and sweet. Hope all is well! XO
mexican table runner. genius!
also, i’ve found that my mom’s attic is an excellent place to find vintage ornaments. ;)
Do you know, I’ve never actually made it inside Lincoln Fabrics? I should probably be checking it out, right?
What a beautiful home…and I LOVE the ribbons of sequence. great idea
So lovely and cozy. And I love getting to peek at your home-decorating style.
it’s very pretty…and yes, the mexican runner is killer!
I love it! It seems like I’m not the only one delighted and intrigued by the first picture… (that console! that couch! the picture wall!) Maybe you’d like to take us on a house tour sometime?
Love your tree, Kristina! Like you, we inherited a ton of vintage ornaments a couple of years ago from a good family friend. I love how much prettier they make the tree. Happy holidays!
Thanks you guys! It’s definitely homey, our tree. But I’ve never been one for a matchy-matchy christmas tree. And you all DO need sequins. BAD.
@jamie – I love getting snippets of your house too! The owl is from Mudpuppy on Etsy.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/mudpuppy
@rachel – I cannot believe this. You NEED to go!
@Gretal – House tour probably won’t be happening any time soon, but thank you so much for such nice words! House is a disaster, with baby + me working at home + limited time. I would be mortified to show all the scary little corners on the internet.
I love the sequined garland! So festive with a hint of glamor.
Kristina! The living room looks great. And that tree is adorable! Also love Dash man’s first ornament, totally necessary :)
it turned out beautifully! my weekend was spent running around in full christmas panic mode. at least the holiday shopping is officially done. phew!
Is too spectacular.
Hi! Well I’d like to see the house tour… even the messy one! I love looking at other people’s homes!