Sunday, December 8, 2013

Woodland Tree in the Living Room

I ordered this pinecone botanical off of e-Bay. It has set the tone for the living room decorations this year. 
It took some time to get here from England, I'd forgotten I had ordered it.  
  It's beautiful. 

 

This print plus the pinecones we collected at the lake have created a warm and rustic feel that will be easy to live with well into January.



I wanted simple, rustic and organic.





Once I had the theme in mind, I pondered the tree. Usually our tree is heavily adorned with hundreds of ornaments.
  I just didn't want that this year. It seemed too much and too overwhelming.



I was too tired for that.  
Since Bill is traveling throughout the month of December, he didn't care about having a tree in the man cave. He had quite a few cool "lodgey" ornaments that would pair well with the antique mercury glass ornaments from my grandparents.




   
This is the way my sister-in-law does her woodland tree. 



Tasteful and not too cutesy. 

  

I just don't feel up for a lot of kitsch.
 The moose on skis just didn't make the cut.


The tree is embellished with mushrooms,
owls, acorns, pinecones,  
a few forest creatures,
and a few sweet birds. 
 I threaded burlap and white ribbon through out. 
The ribbon was giving me fits but I just kept messing with it.


We really did a lot of shuffling to try to get everything to fit but I had to put a chair in the garage. 
I like the loveseat in its new spot.


 My neighbor said it made the room look bigger and more open. I knew this but Bill likes the cozy L configuration of the old arrangement. I hope he gets used to it this way.
  I draped my new gray plaid throw from Pottery Barn across the back. 
I got the throw for 70% last winter.



 My friend, Sara and I each made a jingle pillow during our craft night a few weeks ago.


 



   
The cat and I are enjoying the big leather chair.


Actually we are sort of fighting over it but I usually win- sometimes, 
kind of. 
Okay-
 I never win but who wins against a cat?






I love our cozy Christmas living room. 
Katie    
Linking with,
Between Naps on the Porch   
A Stroll Thru Life   
Savvy Southern Style   
Coastal Charm 
From My Front Porch to Yours   
Common Ground   
French Country Cottage  
Everyday Vintage @ Helenes Legacy


9 comments :

  1. Love the pine cone botanical and all the woodsy details, Katie! Your woodland tree is just gorgeous. Everything looks cozy and beautiful over there!

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  2. This is so pretty! I also love that pine cone botanical and all the natural elements! Super job!
    Sherry

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  3. What a beautiful and comforting home! I love the woodland tree and how you used the antique ornaments and outdoor style ornaments. Your touch of white is wonderful Christmas and on into the winter months. Have a lovely time when your husband returns.

    Pam

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  4. Everything is so beautiful. I love your tree, it is stunning and the wreaths on the stairs is so pretty too. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  5. Your tree is very pretty! I love the woodland look you gave it. I have that same plaid throw from Pottery Barn too! It is so soft isn't it? Mine was on sale too. I never pay full price at Pottery Barn! LOL.

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  6. What a beautiful woodland tree and your "jingle" pillow is soooo CUTE!!! Thanks so much for sharing at my party.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  7. gorgeous...love it. Your home is beautiful and love the tree!

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  8. I love everything, specially the tree.
    A few years ago I realized, less is more sometimes.
    Visiting from Common Ground today.
    Michele

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