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2015 Holiday Housewalk – Living and Dining Rooms

by Jennifer

I have to warn you…while I have dabbled in a few Christmas posts up until today (a free watercolor printable, using cable ties while decorating, and a gift guide), it’s about to get verrrrrrry Christmasy around here. I have been a busy little Christmas elf the last couple of weeks and today I’m kicking off the Christmas decorating posts on the blog as the secret house on Jennifer Rizzo’s Holiday Housewalk.

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The annual Housewalk is a Christmas tour I’ve looked forward to and admired for many years now and I’m really humbled and honored that Jennifer invited me to participate. This year there is a surprise house that will be revealed each day of the Housewalk and I’ll be sure to let you know the rest of my secret colleagues as they’re unveiled. Today I’m sharing how I’ve decorated my living room and dining room for Christmas this year. Check back on Wednesday to see what I did in the mudroom, kitchen, and family room and next Monday to see the entryway.

If you’re new here, I used this watercolor painting (which I’m offering as a free printable!) as my color muse this year – dark green, blush pink, navy blue, and coral. And I always like a little bit of black mixed in. With few exceptions, I really stuck with this group of colors in my Christmas decorating this year.

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Now come on in and see how that color palette translated into my Christmas decorations. I’ll link to any products I used that are currently for sale as I mention them, and will also have a full source list at the bottom for easy reference.

First up is the living room, where I decided to put our tree and Christmas stockings this year. To keep the tree consistent with the color palette I was using, I used mostly gold ornaments and mixed in a few glass ornaments in blush and pale blue to tie in with the color palette. I also picked out anything from our sentimental ornament collection that had neutral colors and used them as well. There is little I look forward to more than putting the tree up every year and pulling out the bin full of ornaments Scott and I have collected since we were little.

Festive but simple Christmas living room. Modern yet classic with touches blush, coral, and dark green.

I wrapped gifts in a mix of brown kraft paper, a gold faux bois paper I picked up at Home Goods, and both floral and plaid paper from Rifle Paper company in green, coral, and blush. I used black and white ribbon and gold chevron ribbon for the bows. Ornament clusters and fresh greenery springs are my favorite gift adornments and really make a gift look extra special.

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For the tree topper I clustered together some faux florals I had on hand and stuck them in!

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On the other side of the room from the tree our stockings hang from the mantle.

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I have wanted white knit stockings for a couple years now but could never cough up $30+ per stocking for our family of four. These ones are only $13 each, though I had to go to two different store to get four of them – apparently I’m not the only one snapping them up! How adorable are the pom poms??

Soft, neutral, glam Christmas mantle with white, gold, greenery, and an easy DIY wood bead garland

I kept the mantle really, really simple this year. I did a more elaborate mantle last year that I loved, but I was feeling pulled to something visually quieter this time. I made a simple wood bead garland to drape between the stockings and hung a black tassel between each stocking as well for a little extra embellishment.

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On the actual mantle I used a faux garland I’ve had for years and tucked in some dried eucalyptus to fill it out. I placed a metallic artichoke on top of each stocking holder (similar ones here).

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To personalize the stockings I hung a gold glittered monogram on each one.

Classic cable knit stockings hung with a DIY wood bead garland, black tassels, and glittered monogram letters

On the coffee table (details on this custom updated piece coming soon!) I made just a few easy groupings of things.

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My favorite ceramic dog statue got a new necklace. I have a history of hanging things from this little pup’s neck – this time I used a jingle bell and some ribbon for his adornment.

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I set some drinks on a mirrored tray – it’s under $30 and would make a great holiday gift. Just saying ;) I made the faux fur and sequin pillows that are on the sofa a couple years ago, but you can buy the coral stitched pillows now for under $20.

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I decorated a small wooden tray with some tealights (similar holders here), mini metallic ornaments, and fresh greenery sprigs I clipped from my yard.

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Across the hallway in the dining room, I kept things mostly neutral because of the colorful dining chairs and rug, but mixed in a little of my Christmas color palette to keep things consistent.

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I tied little mini ornament and greenery sprigs onto the chairs, which may be my favorite detail in the whole room this year.

Easy idea for Christmas - hang a mini cluster and some greenery clippings on dining chairs for a pretty and festive look!

Actually, it’s a toss up for my favorite between the chair ornaments and the appetizer plates. The colors of the plates are so pretty (and will be great any season) and added just a bit of color to my very neutral table.

Beautiful Christmas tablescape featuring mercury glass, neutrals, and some pops of coral, navy blue, blush, and mint. Festive and classic but a little unexpected too!

For the centerpiece, I started with a driftwood tree I picked up at Home Goods a couple years ago and nestled in some greenery cut from the yard, white pillar candles, and mercury glass ornaments. I folded coral napkins and tucked in placecards and a little white pine sprig, then placed them across the tops of the dinner plates.

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There’s a big bay window on one side of the dining room that I draped with a couple of gold geometric and mercury glass garlands.

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On the windowsill I put together a simple little vignette with a Moravian star and some cut greenery branches in ceramic vases.

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I do hope you enjoyed the tour and remember to stop by again later this week and next week to see the rest of the rooms I’ve decorated for Christmas. Here is the source list I promised you if you want to grab any of things I used decorating this year:

Living Room
blush and pale blue glass ornaments
floral wrapping paper
plaid wrapping paper
black and white ribbon
gold chevron ribbon
cable knit Christmas stockings
black tassels
silver Christmas stocking holders
gold glittered monograms
mirrored tray
coral stitched pillows
glass tealight holders

Dining Room
black, white, and gold mini ornaments
appetizer plates
coral napkins
mercury glass ornaments
mercury glass garlands
ceramic vases

The next surprise house on the tour is Everyday Enchanting – make sure you swing by and say hi to Nina. We actually live pretty close to each other and met in October. She is such a sweetheart and has beautiful, classic style.

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Here is the full 2015 Holiday Housewalk lineup too – you definitely won’t want to miss any of it!

1. Jennifer Rizzo
2. Liz Marie Blog
3. Just Destiny Mag
4. Eclectically Vintage
5. Dear Lillie
6. Kindred Vintage
7. City Farmhouse
8. My French Country Cottage
9. Lily Pad Cottage
10. Jeanne Oliver
11. Rooms for Rent
12. Paige Knudsen
13. Craftberry Bush
14. Rusty Hinge
15 .Town and County Living
16. Duke Manor Farm
17. Shabby Nest
18. Restoration House
19. Jenna Burger Design
20. At the Picket Fence
21. Yellow Cape Cod
22. East Coast Creative
23. Golden Sycamore
24. Jennifer Wagner
25. Unskinny Boppy
26. Ella Claire
27. My Uncommon slice of Suburbia
 28. My Sweet Savannah
29. My Golden Boys and Me
30. Susie Harris
31. Number 53

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Comments

  1. Cassie Bustamante says

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    oh i LOVE it, jennifer- the color palette is unique and so perfect for you. the mentle and wood bead garland is a favorite! and where is that gold geo garland from?

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      Thanks, Cassie :) I got the garland at Target last year – I checked but they don’t have it this year. They have a cool himmeli-type one though! http://www.target.com/p/metal-geos-garland-threshold/-/A-26390610#prodSlot=medium_1_4&term=threshold+garland

  2. Jennifer Rizzo says

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    I am so gald you were able to be a part of the house walk! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us!!!

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      Thanks so much for making room for me, Jennifer!

  3. Jennifer Rizzo says

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    I am so gald you were able to be a part of the house walk! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us!!!

  4. Maria M. says

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    Gorgeous decorations! I love your color palette and you did a wonderful job distributing that palette throughout the rooms. I especially love your dining table centerpiece — that is beautiful! I’m a sucker for driftwood. ;-)

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      I don’t usually use much driftwood because my house and my town are more colonial than coastal…but I just loved that tree the moment I saw it! Thanks, Maria!

  5. Maria M. says

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    Gorgeous decorations! I love your color palette and you did a wonderful job distributing that palette throughout the rooms. I especially love your dining table centerpiece — that is beautiful! I’m a sucker for driftwood. ;-)

  6. Julia @cuckoo4design says

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    So festive and beautiful. I never had stockings because it’s not a German thing but I totally love the ones you bought. They are so so pretty.

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      Really? I never knew that about stockings. You’ve probably mentioned it before but I didn’t remember that!

      • Julia @cuckoo4design says

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        They have boots on St. Nicholas Day in front of the doors which got filled with nuts, fruits and maybe a little chocolate. St. Nicholas is the actual Santa Claus. And on Christmas we had baby Jesus come and give us presents for his birthday. Christkindl is actually baby Jesus. And when I talk about it, I remember how much better I like it the old way. We were terrified of St. Nicholas’ helper, Knecht Ruprecht who carried a wooden rod that he would pretend to hit us with if we weren’t good kids LOL

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      Really? I never knew that about stockings. You’ve probably mentioned it before but I didn’t remember that!

  7. TOXIC_LAND says

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    what’s up with the links- they just stopped yesterday!

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      I’m updating them as the posts publish – ones later this week aren’t live yet.

      • TOXIC_LAND says

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        thank you!

  8. Megan // Honey We're Home says

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    Your ‘quieter’ mantle is gorgeous! I love the cozy stockings too! I bet y’all love hanging out in that living room!

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      Thanks, Megan :) I think I will VERY much enjoy this room this Christmas season and beyond. I only just set furniture up in it within the last month or two so I haven’t used it much until now. Sometimes I feel like I am moving at a snail’s pace getting this house truly together! But having the tree in there right now draws me in every single day :) There’s just something about those twinkly lights.

  9. ConfettiStyle says

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    I love every little detail of your holiday decor. So many fun details that create your distinct style. Cheers to the season.

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      Thank you, what a nice comment! Cheers to you too :)

    • Jennifer@TheChroniclesofHome says

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      Thank you, what a nice comment! Cheers to you too :)






Meet Jen

I'm a design and DIY lover, decorator, modern home-maker, foodie, fashion enthusiast, and jill-of-all-trades when it comes to home improvement. I'm slowly but surely adding classic-contemporary style to my early 90's colonial home one inch at a time and I'm taking you along for the ride.

It's often messy - there are usually project remnants and toys strewn about - but the making of a home isn't always tidy work and I love showing you how you can make and style and organize your way to a home and a life you love!

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