My Christmas Home 2016

Hello Everyone! Today I am thrilled to be sharing my home all decked out for Christmas with each of you. If you are visiting here from, Jennifer Rizzo Designs, WELCOME! I am so glad you are here. 

A big thanks to Decor Gold Designs and Randi Garrett Design for asking me to be part of their "Deck the Halls Christmas Home Tour." Be sure to check out all the other talented participants at the end of my post. You won't want to miss all of their gorgeous Christmas spaces. 

Now, on to my tour!

As you can see, I kept my color scheme and overall design pretty similar to last year's Christmas decor. I normally really change things up, but I loved it so much last year, I decided I should enjoy it for one more Christmas. :) 

The biggest change is that I added some natural greenery this year. I love the combination of the my flocked tree and garland and the fresh cedar garlands in my home. The smell of the fresh cedar is to die for and the brightness and texture it adds to the space is really beautiful!

I changed up my mantel from last year by using this cascading garland, which I bought a few years ago. I wanted a flocked garland, and since it wasn't I decided to flock it myself. I used this flocking kit. It was super easy, and I love the end result.

I kept the decor in my tree relatively the same, but this year I added some beautiful aqua glittered ribbon. I love the way it shines when the lights are on. 

My dining area is adjacent to my living room, so I continued my Christmas decor into that area by tying some sweet iced wreaths to the back of my dining chairs with some sating ribbon.

A tiered glass jar, some pretty mercury glass candlesticks and some more fresh greens adorn the center of my dining table.

Thank you for visiting my Christmas home! Next, be sure to head over to see the gorgeous Christmas living room of the talented duo of CC and Mike, at CC and Mike Creative. :) I promise, it will not disappoint! Also, check out the full list of participants, below. Happy Holidays!

Jennifer Rizzo

Sita Montgomery Interiors

CC + Mike

Lindsay Hill Interiors

I Don't Know How She Does It

Shabbyfufu

MONDAY - ENTRY/PORCH

StoneGable | Decor Gold Designs | Eleven Gables

Randi Garrett Design | Dimples & Tangles | Dear Lillie | French Country Cottage

COMING

WEDNESDAY - KITCHEN

A Thoughtful Place | Thistlewood Farm | Maison De Pax

Craftberry Bush | Shabbyfufu | CC + Mike

THURSDAY - DINING ROOM

Tone on Tone | Sunny Side Up | Just a Girl and Her Blog

Lindsay Hill Interiors | The Leslie Style | Eye for Pretty

FRIDAY - BEDROOM

Edith & Evelyn | Randi Garrett Design | French Country Cottage

Decor Gold Designs | Life On Virginia Street | Zevy Joy

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The Ultimate Gift Guide for Men

Help the men in your life have a "holly jolly" Christmas and throw something under the tree that they will love!

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Gift Guides for Kids

Looking for ideas on what to give your kids, nieces, or nephews for Christmas? Here are some great ideas that won't break the bank and are all under $75!

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Cyber Monday Sale Picks

I can't let the biggest online shopping day of the year go by without sharing some of my favorite finds from today's Cyber Monday sales. I've rounded up everything from cozy pajamas to my favorite ever Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer, all for up to 60% off. Take a look!

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Black Friday Sale Picks

I've scoured the internet and rounded up some of the best Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales around. My picks come from places and brands that rarely have sales this good, so you will want to take advantage of them, while you can. Christmas shopping just got chicer and more affordable! Happy Shopping!

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Holiday Gift Guide for Her - Under $50

Are you looking for the perfect gift for your Mom, Daughter, Girlfriends or maybe even yourself? We've got you covered! Check out my Gift Guide for Her, below. I've rounded up some of my favorite gifts from fashion, jewelry, beauty and more! The best part...all my picks are UNDER $50. Great gifts that won't break the bank = holiday happiness! Take a look!

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Happy Shopping!

Key Elements for a Beautiful Dining Room

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Holiday entertaining season is just around the corner! A gorgeous dining room will really set the stage and help your family and friends get into the holiday spirit! Here are four key elements that will help you create that space you are looking for.

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1. Statement Chandeliers
These chandeliers will definitely light your space with Joy! They set the tone for the room and make a great statement for all to enjoy!

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2. Pretty Dining Chairs
These chairs will for sure have your guest wanting to stay! They are pretty and add comfort to the space.

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3. Stand Out Art

Art is a beautiful way to express who you are! They are a nice touch of color and finish off the room to be "picture perfect".

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4. Beautiful Holiday Linens

What a better way to finish off a space than with some holiday decorations on the table top! They bring in the holiday cheer in an elegant way.

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The Foxtrotter One Project: Family Room

I am excited to be sharing the first reveal from the Foxtrotter One Project. This new construction was project was completed earlier this year. I was privileged enough to design this home from construction through completion. The homeowners are a darling family of 7, who have been friends for many years. They trusted me completely throughout the process and gave me full control of the design of the exterior and interior of their home. The family room area is a grand space. This room is 20' x 20' in size and has a 2 story height ceiling. We added floor to ceiling trim work on one wall to add some interest and dimension to the expansive room. The ceiling also sports 12' painted beams. The homeowners wanted this to be a gathering place in their home, where their family could come together free from distraction. Consequently, the television was left out of this space. :) I designed this space to have optimal seating and plenty of table area to play boardgames, cards, etc. The sofas are 108" in length and the coffee tables are 48" squares. I added bit color to the mostly neutral palette of the room. The result is a space that can be enjoyed by parents and kids alike. 

I hope you enjoyed the first of the reveals from this project. Stay tuned for more. 

GET THE LOOK

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