Grab your favorite festive drink and get cozy, because today we’re inviting you in for our annual holiday home tour!
This year, I focused most of my decorating efforts in the living room, and it slowly evolved into my vision of a French Provincial Christmas.
You may notice a big difference from previous years: we got a new tree!
The change came about because most of the lights in our previous tree stopped working, and I didn’t want to have to spend hours stringing twinkle lights every year. So I ordered two popular twinkle trees to compare, and landed on this beauty from Lowe’s.
I couldn’t bear to part with our old tree though, and it has found a new home in the playroom (and it also fits in this new space much better).
One of the first things I look forward to each season is planning out our gift wrap and ribbon. I found some gorgeous pieces this year, and am in love with the way it all came together (you can shop everything here on my LTK):
As usual, the tree decor was inspired by the gift wrap, and I opted for decorations that felt more elegant and regal—like the slim taper candles, hydrangeas, gold bells and pearl garlands.
This year I also had an idea to create a grand garland arrangement over our living room console table.
I used four large cedar garlands, draped strings of pearl, and layered in stems and berries to make it extra lush.
I may have to do this every year now!
I used up all my garland so the fireplace was kept simple with a mixed pine arrangement, candles and stacks of old books.
Every year I snap a photo of our girl from the same angle at this tree… and ever year she refuses to stop growing 😢
And this little man…
He’s now at the age where he’s starting to truly experience the wonder of Christmas. He feeds off of big sister’s energy, and their pure excitement over these last few weeks has filled our home with so much joy.
It’s not lost on me that we are at the ages of peak Christmas magic, and only have a few precious years to bottle this up for our memory bank.
The holiday season doesn’t officially begin in our house until our box of Christmas books comes out. We brought them down one night last week, and Esmé hasn’t stopped reading since.
Both kids have their own mini lit trees in their room, and Esmé and I love decorating hers together. She chose the gold bow topper this year.
I also hung cedar garlands around her window and added pinecones to match her woodland cottage bedroom feel.
If you need to find Susie, she’s always in a sunspot somewhere…
I fell in love with cedar garlands this year, and used them around our kitchen window as well.
I reused the norfolk swags around all of the sconces in our dining room (just swapped out the ribbon)…
and found this cute norfolk mini tree for our foyer and back porch.
One last look at the tree…
And that’s a wrap on this year’s home tour! I hope you’ve enjoyed your time here.
Wishing you and your family the warmest holiday season,
Linda Grubbs says
Oh Jenna,
Your home , your family, absolutely stunning! I’ve followed you for a lot of years… I’ve watched your style evolve, what a beautiful time in your lives. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a beautiful 2026!
Your friend in KS
Sandra says
Love it all but seriously mesmerized by the beauty of your children!
Marijean Jenson says
Wow! You never disappoint. Your home looks gorgeous all decked out and such a beautiful family too.
Teri says
Your home is truly beautiful for the holidays, but that family picture…wow, just stunning.
Merry Christmas!
Monika Karcz says
All the best, Jenna
Merry Christmas to You and Your wonderful, beautiful family.
Jenna Sue says
Appreciate you Monika!
Jen C says
Thank you for sharing your home with all of the gorgeous decorations. You have a beautiful family. Enjoy doing all of the fun things this holiday season. Merry Christmas.
Jenna Sue says
Thank you Jen, and same to you!
Janice Locke says
You are amazingly talented! Your home is gorgeous, warm and inviting. I love the family pics with your precious children who look like child models. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Jenna Sue says
So kind of you to say, thank you Janice ❤️
Michele M. says
You are soooo right about these short “wonder years” of Christmas magic when children are young. Enjoy every moment. And yes yes yes on that fatty garland over mirror in buffet area. I pinned it – it made me gasp. So did the pic of your children and you and family together. Stunningly beautiful home and family. Blessed Advent to you. Oh and good move on the new tree – it’s perfection.
Jenna Sue says
So glad you like the decor this year Michele. Happy holidays to you!
Kathryn Vezerian says
The only thing more beautiful than your Christmas decor is you family. Enjoy all the fun moments of the season.
Michele M. says
Absolutely positively AGREE!
Jenna Sue says
So kind of you to say 💗
Janelle James says
What a gorgeous family, gorgeous home, and gorgeous decorations. Thank you for sharing.
Merry Christmas.
Janelle James says
What a gorgeous family, and gorgeous home, and gorgeous decorations. Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas.
Jenna Sue says
Thank you for the kind words, Janelle!
Catherine says
Votre maison est absolument magnifique, Noël sera joyeux et heureux chez vous! Vos enfants sont tellement mignons dans cette merveilleuse ambiance🎄! Votre famille est tout à fait charmante🥰
Il faut que je prenne exemple sur toutes tes décorations, ici chez moi, il n’y a pas encore d’atmosphère de Noël😀 (et j’habite dans la vraie campagne française, en Bretagne🌊)
Est ce que Susie est la chatte que tu avais bien avant de quitter la Californie? j’ai l’impression de toujours la connaitre sur ton blog🤍
Meilleurs voeux à vous quatre pour Noël et la nouvelle année, à bientôt sur ton blog🙏
Your house is absolutely beautiful, Christmas will be merry and happy in your home! Your children are so cute in this wonderful atmosphere🎄! Your family is absolutely charming🥰
I have to take an example from all your decorations, here at home, there is no Christmas atmosphere yet😀 (and I live in the real French countryside, in Brittany🌊)
Is Susie the cat you had long before you left California? I feel like I always know her from your blog🤍
Best wishes to the four of you for Christmas and the New Year, see you soon on your blog🙏
Jenna Sue says
So kind of you to say! You are living the real-life inspiration for our holiday decor this year in the French countryside 😉
Yes, Susie is the same kitty that has been on the blog since I started it in 2011! She’s been here through it all. Happy holidays to you!
Lilly T says
Beautiful Family!! Those eyes!!! All of you have beautiful eyes but my gosh, all I can see is their eyes!
Quick honest question, where do you store all your decor stuff? I’d love some but don’t know where to store it or how.
Hope you all have a Merry Christmas!!!
Jenna Sue says
Thank you, Lilly! We built a loft/attic space in our garage and keep all the holiday decor in storage bins up there.
sandy says
Stunningly beautiful family. And home-awe-makes me warm and cozy just seeing it all. Beautiful-just beautiful
Jenna Sue says
Thank you Sandy, so glad you enjoyed the photos!
DaphneThomas says
Absolutely, gorgeous…love all of it.
The children are both beautiful and handsome. Heartwarming to see children excited for Christmas.