Update: you can see Part 2 of the tour here!
Welcome to my biggest (and favorite) home tour of the year! Step right in and follow Susie through the foyer…
I’ve spent the last month (slowly) getting our home holiday ready, embracing a “warm woodland” theme this year.
I get really into Christmas decorating, especially with an excitable little one around, so I ended up with over 100 photos from this shoot, yikes! I’ll have to narrow it down a bit and spread the tour across three different posts this week.
Today I’m focusing on the foyer, dining room and the star of the show—the living room:
This year it was all about bringing the outdoors in with greenery around every corner. I reused my garlands from last year, like this one on our staircase (no longer available) adorned with gold velvet ribbon and bells (I used my Rub n Buff technique to make them look vintage).
The foyer opens right up to the living room…
In this space you’ll find more greenery, lots of wood tones, cozy textures with accents of black and vintage gold tones.
And my favorite part… the tree!
We got a new tree this year and it was one of the best investments (the 9.5′ size is no longer available but you can get the 7.5′ here if you still need a tree!)
I linked to some of the ornaments I used in this post—but essentially I started with several strands of wood bead garlands, added a mix of 3-5″ gold/champagne/copper ornaments (most of them were just painted or Rub n Buffed), brought in fun woodland themed ornaments, tucked in a few berry sprays, then tied a handful of black velvet ribbons.
Esmé loves pointing out all of the ornaments and naming the animal sounds. There is nothing sweeter.
She also loves pulling the bead strands off the coffee table and wearing them around the house as a necklace 😉
On the coffee table, I have a large round wood tray with books and wood beads next to my favorite $12 lantern.
I also filled a DIY paper clay vessel with pinecones and greenery.
On the sideboard, I set up my porcelain winter village atop vintage books in lieu of the standard blocks under white felt.
The garland is faux norfolk pine (sold out) and I love the way it drapes over the front.
A black velvet bow is my new favorite way to make any object feel elegant and festive!
Okay, let’s talk about this fireplace situation…
The garland is actually a mix of seven different garlands, plus a bunch of filler. That’s the only way to get it this full!
I used two of these as the main garlands but everything else is from last year and no longer available. You can recreate this with pretty much anything though. I even took the old dried eucalyptus leaves and dried flax grass from our Thanksgiving centerpiece and added those in. It’s all about variety!
The cute monogrammed stockings and reindeer are from JCPenney. And good news—this mirror is finally back in stock at such a great price!
In case you’re wondering, I hung the garland on the mantel with two of these command hooks and so far, so good!
These two melt my heart.
Shall we move to the dining room?
This was the simplest room to decorate with just a few swags and ribbon over the sconces.
I was originally going to drape a garland around the chandelier, but decided that might be overkill, and tied a small scrap piece of ribbon to the bottom instead.
Here’s the view from the kitchen:
And from the other side of the kitchen:
We’re getting lots of use out of our wine ladder these days 😉 Tis the season!
Here’s an angle I never post where the living room meets the dining room. One day we’ll get on that laundry room renovation…
We often tell Esmé about these photos we took while traveling, and now she’ll stop at this photo and say “mama!” I can’t even with her cuteness.
Time to wind things down now so I can start editing photos for Part 2 of the tour…
I’ll be sharing even more on my Instagram throughout the next month, so make sure you’re following along there as well!
Check back here Wednesday to see how I decorated our kitchen, bedroom and all three bathrooms! And of course, more of this cutie patootie…
Jessi says
Soooooooooo perfect! Just beautiful, classic, elegant. You are my Amber Lewis (and I LOVE Amber Lewis).
I am catching up on your blog tonight and I can’t believe how big Esmé has gotten! I can’t be that far behind but she’s like a different kid now! So fast moving these little babes.
Happy Holidays!
Jenna Sue says
That means a lot Jessi, Amber Lewis is all time! I feel like Esmé is a different baby in every post–she changes so much each day!
Susan says
I love your living room chandelier. Can you send me a link? Love EVERYTHING in your home, especially the Susie, the black cat:)
Jenna Sue says
Thank you Susan! You can find all the sources linked here: https://www.jennasuedesign.com/shop/heights-house/living-room/
Mpb says
Stunning down to each detail.
Can you share what manufacturer/color your gorgeous wood floors are?
Jenna Sue says
Thank you! You can find them linked here: https://www.jennasuedesign.com/shop/heights-house/living-room/
LONI says
Your home is absolutely gorgeous! And your little one is previous!
Can you tell me what size photos & frames you used, I want to copy your vision for my travel photos ❤️
Jenna Sue says
Thank you! The frames are 31×31″ and photos are 12×12″
Fonda auldridge says
Love your floors could I ask what are the? I am planning new floors soon
Jenna Sue says
Thank you! You can find them linked here: https://www.jennasuedesign.com/shop/heights-house/living-room/
C Kenn says
Hi Jennie! Are you planning dark or light floors? We’re there any issues with the the flooring? How’d you keep them clean? BTW, I just received the same flooring. They are much lighter than I thought. Waffling about whether to install them, or not. Help?
Jewels Lacap says
So beautiful Jenna! You’re home is definitely an inspiration ❤️ Happy Holidays!
Can you please share what size pictures you have inside your 31×31 frames? ?
Jenna Sue says
Happy holidays to you! The images are 12×12 🙂
Chelsie Beard says
this is just simply beautiful! can you please link your green pillow case on the couch?
Jenna Sue says
Thanks Chelsie! Here you go: https://amzn.to/2EYUZpR
Gale says
So beautiful! You are just so good at everything you do in your home!
Jenna Sue says
Thank you Gale, that means a lot!
Mary formerly of the boondocks says
Elegant with just the right amount of sophistication. Love your tree and of course your little miss running around. Oh to have a little one around at this time of the year.
Jenna Sue says
Thank you Mary! There is honestly nothing better ?
Teri says
Everything is so lovely! Did I miss the tutorial on the DIY paper Clay vessel? I’d love to see how you made it!
Jenna Sue says
Thank you Teri, I haven’t actually shared a tutorial for it but I just might next month! ❤️
Alyson Bird says
Your style is always so unique and lovely. I love how you put things together and it never looks like anyone else. The colors this year are divine, and Esme is a doll.
Jenna Sue says
That means a lot Alyson, thank you so much! ?
Ann Knight says
Absolutely stunning! So light and bright, but with a cozy “woodsy” charm! As one of your old Mi-Wuk area fans, I have to thank you for sharing a Christmas tree pick that finally convinced us that an artificial tree could be better than “thining” one from our forest. Ordered just this morning, can’t wait for it to arrive! Wishing you and Lucas and darling Esmé a very Happy Christmas!
Jenna Sue says
Yay, I’m so glad you found your tree! You’ll love it ❤️
catherine says
magnifique! et Esmée est une petite fille adorable..?
https://www.instagram.com/catherinecoteterres/?hl=fr
Jenna Sue says
Merci beaucoup ?
Crystal Brown says
It’s lovely, and there’s nothing better than a toddler, looking at Christmas through innocent eyes. She’s adorable
Jenna Sue says
Thank you Crystal! I can only imagine how fun it will be for the next several years as she understands more of what’s going on <3 <3
Judy says
Beautiful, simple and organic! I love your house! Thank you!
Judy
Jenna Sue says
Thank you so much Judy!