Welcome back to another edition of My Home Style!
A big shout out to Stephanie from Casa Watkins for organizing another fun tour. If you missed the start of the tour, you can head back over to Stephanie’s amazing blog to catch up!
A few months back, Stephanie asked a few bloggers to describe their home style in three words. You can read about it here…
This time around we are sharing how our three words guide us in designing our Christmas tree!
I never realized until I accepted this challenge how much it really does.
Light bulb moment for me!
Our Fun-Loving Frosty Tree
This old house is home to four Christmas trees! Yikes. I know. We definitely enjoy the season.
The tree that represents us best is in the family room.
While it is inspired by nature and outdoor activities, it is still a little on the eccentric side.
Which you probably guessed from the leopard boots and the garland made of scarves in the picture above…
Because our tree has so many “can’t live without it” ornaments (we’ve been collecting for a long time), it has become a very busy tree. But many of the ornaments have been bought during our travels.
From a sweet little gift shop in Old Town Alexandria to a fun and funky Christmas shop in Franklin, Tennessee to a picture perfect Christmas store in Breckenridge, our tree holds many fun family memories.
So I’ve tried to incorporate black top hats, dark ice skates and some black chalkboard ornaments in to our tree every few branches. It gives the eye a rest from all the colorful collectibles that adorn our tree!
It’s a trick I use all throughout my house since I am a gal who likes color…
My Three Design Words and My Christmas Tree
Here is how I incorporate my three design style words in to our tree…
Colorful: And I mean that in every sense of the word from character to to actual color. Our tree is snowman brought to life from the top hat on his head to garland around his body down to the rubber boots on his feet.
Blended: Combining textures like burlap and glitter, unexpected colors and using things like leopard snow boots in places you just don’t expect them is definitely part of my signature style
Nature-Inspired: Our house blurs the line between indoors and out because — from feathers and flowers to pinecone garland –we are a nature-loving crew. So our tree is a combination of everything we enjoy outside.
A Closer Look at our Christmas Tree Ornaments
Our tree has just about everything snowman related you can imagine, in addition to all kinds of fun winter outdoor activities.
I’ll stop yapping now and just let you take a peek at a few more ornaments…
And that’s it my friends! Thank you for stopping in.
Next up on the tour is Sara from Shabby Grace. I’m sure you will love her blog (she has lots of great year around ideas!) and the rest of the Blog Hop!
Be sure to stop back soon. I have a lot more holiday fun to share over the next few weeks including a Cookie Exchange with a few blogger friends and a Room by Room Holiday Home Tour with a talent group of designers and bloggers.
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Have a Merry Christmas…
Shelley
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Stephanie @ Casa Watkins says
Shelley! I love your tree!!! I especially love all the sentiment behind it. We have a similar family style tree that we place in the family room. I can’t believe you have 4 trees! The snowmen are adorable!!! Pinned and shared my friend. Thanks for sharing your Christmas Tree style!
Shelley says
Thanks so much Stephanie! And back at you. You know your blog is one of my favorite places to visit!!
Susan says
Love your frosty tree! What a fabulous theme! The scarf garland is a clever idea too.
Shelley says
Thanks Susan! He is a fun tree to put together!
Sara @ Shabby Grace Blog says
I just love a tree full of memories! Your tree is beautiful!!!! The added touch of scarfs is perfect!
Shelley says
Thanks Sara! I’ve been thinking its time for a change the last few years, but can’t bring myself to give up all the memories these ornaments have. Glad you stopped by…
Sharon says
Shelley, I adore your tree! It’s the perfect mix of style and sentimentality. Merry Christmas to you, too!
Shelley says
Thanks Sharon! Glad you stopped by…
Krista says
Very cute Shelley!! I love all the sweet adorable touches!
Shelley says
Hi Krista! And thank you. Happy you came over to visit…
bon bon @ Farmhouse 40 says
Beautiful Tree…..so many wonderful memories when you look at your tree. Awesome!
Shelley says
Thank you! Hoping to make the rounds soon to visit all of the trees featured today on other bloggers’ sites… Thanks for stopping.
Angela, Blue i Style says
What an adorable and fun tree! My boys would go crazy for all those snowmen!! I love that you have four trees – we do as well (and don’t tell my husband, but I have plans for one more next year)!
Shelley says
Thanks Angela! I’ve seen so many fun trees on the tour it makes me want to do more next year too!
Amy Dowling says
I just love it!! So cute and meaningful to your family!!
Shelley says
Thanks Amy! It’s definitely a fun tree to put together…
Maria gonzalez says
Your tree is beautiful! You have the cutest ornaments!
Shelley says
Thanks Maria! I’ve had a lot of help collecting gates. Glad you stopped by!
Jamie | anderson + grant says
Beautiful tree! I love seeing how all the random, single snowman ornaments look so perfect and at home together on one tree!
Shelley says
Thanks, Jamie! That means a lot coming from you!!
Erin says
Your tree is so fun and I absolutely love the stripes!! Beautiful!
Shelley says
Thanks Erin! It’s our “fun” tree and we enjoy it!
Designing Vibes says
I love how fun and festive your tree decor is. Beautiful work, Shelley!!
Much Love,
Erica- Designing Vibes
Shelley says
Thank you! Glad you stopped by…
Carrie says
What a fun tree! Love the Frosty theme and all the different ornaments that tie it together!
Shelley says
Hey Carrie! It is fun! Glad you stopped by.
Kathy says
Soooo cute!! I love all of the snow embellishments. It’s such a fun, eclectic, wintery-wonderland tree!! Beautiful job.
Shelley says
Thanks Kathy! I finally just found over-sized skis to add to the mix! Glad you enjoyed it.
Linda says
Your blog caught my eye; I am from TN but live in PA and my husband is from upstate NY. What a pretty tree. Your ornament collections is amazing. THere are several that really stood out to me like the 5 cent sign and the skater. Merry Christmas! Linda
Shelley says
Ah… another gal with roots in the north and south! Glad you stopped for a visit!
Corinna - A Designer At Home says
Your tree is incredible, Shelley! I love the theme and how you’ve taken it to a really cool level.
Shelley says
Thanks Corinna!Glad you liked it… Have a Merry Christmas!
Jessica says
Wow! Your tree is so pretty! There are a lot of fun elements that make is so homey and Christmasey!
Shelley says
Thank you Jessica! Glad you dropped by for a visit…