Thanks to a long weekend for Veteran’s day and some away University of Miami football games, I managed to finish most of my Christmas decorating before Thanksgiving. All that’s left are the main Christmas tree and outside decorations! I thought I’d share a glimpse of how I’ve transformed my home for the holidays.
Living Room
In the living room, I swap out all the everyday knickknacks for festive ones and decorate two charming 4-foot Christmas trees. Behind them, you’ll notice the fireplace mantle—a unique holiday decoration! It’s actually a five-piece setup that I assemble each year for Christmas. To make it look more realistic, I hang a piece of black cloth behind it.
This faux mantle is the perfect spot for hanging our stockings and setting up the Christmas village.
Ortensia, our spirited 1-year-old blind baby, had her own ideas about holiday decor this year. She decided her stocking belonged in her cozy “nest” rather than hanging on the mantle with the others. As much as I admired her creative placement, I ultimately had to overrule her. (Sorry, Ortensia!)
Dining Room
The dining room gets a playful holiday makeover with chair covers and smart lightbulbs, which we switch to festive colors for the season. On the right, you’ll see our advent countdown calendar that I made. This is where we start our Advent activities on December 1st. If you’re curious about those fun traditions, follow along on my Facebook page—I’ll be sharing them there!
Kitchen
The kitchen is one of my favorite rooms to decorate. Years ago, my dear friend Barb Silcox began gifting me handmade Amish Santas every Christmas. Her thoughtful tradition inspired me to start collecting Santas from all over, and now I proudly display them above my cabinets. Each one holds special memories, and they bring so much joy to this space.
Master Bedroom
Even the master bedroom gets a festive makeover! Although it’s not pictured here, I swap out our bedding for Christmas-themed linens. I also replace or wrap all the framed pictures in the house as “presents,” which adds a whimsical holiday touch.
Foyer
The foyer welcomes guests with a cheerful holiday rug and plenty of festive decor. It’s the first room you see when entering the house, so I love making it extra special.
The Final Touches
Every room gets its own Christmas tree, and even the bathrooms aren’t left out—they’re adorned with Christmas towels and shower curtains. It’s all about the little details that make the whole house feel like a magical winter wonderland.
Decorating for Christmas brings me so much joy, and I love going all out to make every corner of my home festive. I can’t wait to share more about our Christmas trees soon!
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