Nostalgic and Homey Christmas Tree 2020

Hello! Long time no talk. I’ve been busy with design work but I’ve also been devoting lots of time to family. The girls are still home and virtual learning. My handsome man is home… I’ve done some projects but my people need me so that’s where I’ve been. Because this year was, hmmm hmmm, not what we expected, I really want to make Christmas as special and meaningful as I can for the girls. Pointing them to Jesus and showing them how to love their neighbor is one and two. Time with family will hopefully be three. And a sweet tree decorated by them can be four. Today I’ll be sharing our tree as a part of the My Home Style Block Hop hosted by Stephanie at Casa Watkins Living. You may be joining from Becky at Daly Digs and, if so, welcome! Since we’ve been home, I’ve really just been craving comfort and tradition or routine. Because of this, and because I know the homeLy ornaments are my girl’s favorites, that’s how we decorated our tree. No theme, no new beautiful color schemed ornaments, just a nostalgic and homey, memory-filled tree.
Nostalgic, memory filled Christmas tree | House Homemade
Our living room has changed a lot this spring and summer. I just recently over grouted our brick for a more tonal, textured look. Nostalgic, memory filled Christmas tree | House Homemade We made the coffee table based on this Pottery Barn inspiration and I got a pair of these pretty, modern chairs to balance the traditional rug. They’re the perfect scale for in here, so reasonably priced and comfy! (The other one will come out with the tree goes away.)
Nostalgic, memory filled Christmas tree | House Homemade
Ok back to the tree.
Nostalgic, memory filled Christmas tree | House Homemade
The tree is a Scarlett fir from King of Christmas and is so pretty!
Nostalgic, memory filled Christmas tree | House Homemade
I made the faux leather tree collar last year. Here’s the tutorial for that. The ornaments are either, from family, from our childhood or handmade by our sweet girls. This one is my favorite. I should probably laminate it for a little longer shelf life.
Nostalgic, memory filled Christmas tree | House Homemade
I did sprinkle in some copper, red and blush ornaments through out to help thing look a little more cohesive.
Nostalgic, memory filled Christmas tree | House Homemade
These felt santa bells were my Great Grandmothers. The same one that had amazing taste in rugs.
Nostalgic, memory filled Christmas tree | House Homemade
and look at this tiny Popsicle stick angel at the top. My 7 year old said “dad, look at this derpy angel I made when I was little” haha. She’s funny and I wouldn’t trade her derpy angel for anything.
Nostalgic, memory filled Christmas tree | House Homemade
Before I send you to the next tree I thought I’d share the reality this year.
Nostalgic, memory filled Christmas tree | House Homemade
That’s my blurry big kid doing school from the coffee table. Obviously, it’s not what we had planned but I’m so thankful they’re here and can learn at home, under and around the Christmas tree. Seems pretty dreamy to me. You can shop our tree and living room by scrolling below:
  Then head over to see Yuni’s tree at Love Your Abode.

Monday:

Casa Watkins Living // Up To Date Interiors // Taryn Whiteaker Designs // Cherished Bliss // Thou Swell // Cassie Bustamante

Tuesday:

The DIY Mommy // PMQ for Two // Jeweled Interiors // Kate Decorates // Banyan Bridges // Making Home Base

Wednesday:

Monica Wants It // House of Hipsters // Cuckoo 4 Design // Delineate Your Dwelling // Lolly Lane // Mango Manor

Thursday:

Two Twenty One // Lemon Thistle // Iris Nacole // Au Petite Salon // Setting for Four // Whispering Pines Homestead

Friday:

The Handmade Home // Our Fifth House // Tag & Tibby // Daly Digs // House Homemade // Love Your Abode

Thank you for having me Stephanie. And thanks for reading, friends. signature

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