Proceed only if you are a dreamer dreaming of a cozy white Christmas. Holidays without snow can be perfectly merry. Colorful red and green Christmases just jolly. But if a Noël Blanc warms you to the core, we’re in business. And since the season is a few weeks away, PIN THIS POST to save for future reference.
Cozy White Christmas Decorations
Since the weather here has been balmy delightful for days, I am not anxious for it to turn frightful with winter. But snow-capped trees, quiet tones, and candles glowing in the windows? Time to get shopping out of the way in order to enjoy that season with peace, not panic.
Not that holy days are about crossing off lists and anxiety. They truly reflect a Gospel story too good to be true: the Divine is FOR us and WITH us and never departing.
If there must be bold color pops for Christmas, let them be shiny green apples, citrus, fanciful giftwrap or cheery bright red Ilse Jacobsen boots. But we need not feel obligated to decorate with colors in tones clashing with our interiors. This is our permission slip for a pale palette!
Speaking of pale palettes, did you see my #lightacademia video?
Holiday Wreaths & Garlands
Here’s a lit and flocked wreath that feel Scandinavian and simple:
If you’re a fan of gold Christmas bells and bulbs, you can display them in new ways…here they are in my vintage English crocks with fresh evergreen sprigs:
You can never go wrong with gold bells at Christmas…these would be lovely with any hanging wreath.
Nordic French Christmas Decorating
These Swedish electric candelabra have been a part of my own holiday decor for decades, and they honestly look good anywhere you place them.
In a window sill, on a shelf, nightstand, dresser, or bathroom counter…they provide this wholesome vintage glow.
While I think these candles may be discontinued, there’s a new one to benefit St. Jude’s if you click through.
Whimsical Nutcracker Christmas!
If you have yet to shop Rifle Paper Co., oh my goodness, there is so much whimsy and charm and loveliness in their designs. The nutcracker items tend to sell out quickly.
Holiday Ornaments
Did you see this story with a favorite decorated holiday house? Pamela Pierce mentioned in Milieu she spraypainted ornaments on her Christmas tree to make them white. Occasionally you can find white glass ornaments, but not often!
Holiday Mantel and Staircase Ideas
While fresh greenery is a wonderful delight, sometimes everlasting makes sense either because of access, pets, allergies, or just because you’d prefer not to still be vacuuming needles in the spring.
Tabletop Christmas Tree
A beautiful Christmas tree should be nine feet tall? Charlie Brown has an opinion, and this juniper so sweetly petite and flocked begs to differ.
If your tree is not tabletop-sized, you may want this collar which is such an understated element for a crisp, coastal, transitional look.
Gingerbread Houses in Branches
It’s a dreamy, home-y, folksy look that won’t ever fall from favor.
Here’s another idea for a pale and quieter color story. Think camel and soft golds.
We can always use more cow bell, oui? They feel nostalgic, European country inspired, and child-like. They’re even functional! They can go on a ribbon for your sweet kitty, pup or goat.
I’m keeping my eyes peeled for deer that I can spray paint white for a vignette like this:
Cozy White Christmas Houses
What is it about simple white country mini houses that sets us at ease?
Basket for Holiday Cards
Each year we seem to receive less Christmas cards in the mail, but we keep sending them. I even miss the agony of getting the family Christmas photo. As stressful as it inevitably was, the ritual is embedded in memories for a lifetime.
Christmas Tablescape Idea
How about building your whole tablescape from this inspiring Nutcracker inspiration with its golds and pretty blue with green?
Even simple gold chargers from the Dollar store could go under these paper plates for an inexpensive start.
Timeless White Ribbon for Everything
It’s so luxurious and elegant on a wreath, gift, tree, or ?
Cableknit Christmas Stockings
My white holiday stockings are ivory velvet, but these are so tempting to add!
Pretty Neutral Throw Pillows
It doesn’t shout Christmas, holidays or even winter, and I think that is why I love it so much as a staple for neutral holiday elements. Every color will look stunning next to it.
Fall in Love With Vintage Prints
Just because they are vintage art does not mean you’ll pay a lot! You’re going to adore the selection.
See this gallery below? In one fell swoop, you order all the prints you see in the image!!! Brilliant!
Cozy Plaid Throw
Who needs a red and green pattern when you can have this timeless grey plaid to enjoy all winter long?
Smitten With Neutral Tapers
Isn’t the color perfect and a refreshing alternative to so much white on the table?
Lovely White Christmas Ideas for the Holidays
If the pretty dessert idea on this title’s cover is any indication, this title promises to be magical inside!
Get an Authentic Taste of a French Home
While this isn’t a Christmas home tour, get a sense of the colors, effortless beauty, and textures within a a French home with unfussy interiors.
And just in case you’re open to a few more festive finds:
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Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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