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Our Tinsel Christmas Tree

November 19, 2019~ Christmas

It’s that wonderful, beautiful time of year again – the My Home Style Christmas Tree tour, hosted by Stephanie of Casa Watkins Living. This year I’m sharing our Tinsel Christmas Tree, currently set-up in JB’s colourful nursery.

Check out last year’s Retro Ceramic Christmas Tree Display as part of the tour

Bring pastels and vintage charm to a tinsel chrismas tree, using simple and clean ornaments. Sprinkle teddy bears and toys with boys for a nursery charm.

Please note and adore that JB is staring at Boots with the biggest smile on her face. She looooves her kitty.

Bring pastels and vintage charm to a tinsel chrismas tree, using simple and clean ornaments. Sprinkle teddy bears and toys with boys for a nursery charm.

She clearly has mixed thoughts about this person photographing her, especially because she’s wearing a frilly dress and laying on a blue rug. I think we’d all have questions.

Bring pastels and vintage charm to a tinsel chrismas tree, using simple and clean ornaments. Sprinkle teddy bears and toys with boys for a nursery charm.

Tinsel Christmas Tree

This silver tree was a local purchase from a friend who was looking to lighten her load of vintage Christmas decor. It was kind of fun to assemble, and I could probably make a new one having seen how it all goes together. There may be a new tutorial hitting the blog.

Bring pastels and vintage charm to a tinsel chrismas tree, using simple and clean ornaments. Sprinkle teddy bears and toys with boys for a nursery charm.

Bring pastels and vintage charm to a tinsel chrismas tree, using simple and clean ornaments. Sprinkle teddy bears and toys with boys for a nursery charm.

Bring pastels and vintage charm to a tinsel chrismas tree, using simple and clean ornaments. Sprinkle teddy bears and toys with boys for a nursery charm.

Don’t mind us, just being #extra next to an Anthropologie worthy Christmas display.

Check out the rest of my Christmas decor, DIYs and ideas

Bring pastels and vintage charm to a tinsel chrismas tree, using simple and clean ornaments. Sprinkle teddy bears and toys with boys for a nursery charm.

Retro and Vintage Christmas Ornaments

In the past year, I’ve decided to keep the trees themselves simple – balls or tear drops only. By using a paired-down style and focusing on colors instead of shapes, I achieve a far more era appropriate look, and get to create a color story of my choosing.

Bring pastels and vintage charm to a tinsel chrismas tree, using simple and clean ornaments. Sprinkle teddy bears and toys with boys for a nursery charm.

I Instead, I opted to display the more personal and unique ornaments in a bowl. I want to be able to touch them, feel them, and remember all the memories they hold. In the case of JB’s nursery, I’ve got them sprinkled throughout her shelving.

Bring pastels and vintage charm to a tinsel chrismas tree, using simple and clean ornaments. Sprinkle teddy bears and toys with boys for a nursery charm.

Tree Skirt Displays

I used the tree skirt I sewed last year, and although we’re not giving JB any gifts this year  – she’ll be 4 months old – I did wrap giant bows around several of her toys, and nest them in and amongst some boxes.

Bring pastels and vintage charm to a tinsel chrismas tree, using simple and clean ornaments. Sprinkle teddy bears and toys with boys for a nursery charm.

Bring pastels and vintage charm to a tinsel chrismas tree, using simple and clean ornaments. Sprinkle teddy bears and toys with boys for a nursery charm.

I think an equally important part of a Christmas tree display, is what’s going on beneath it. I usually keep it simple, but in the case of a whimsical nursery, I felt the addition of the stuffed animals was totally appropriate.

how to sew a christmas tree skirt

Bring pastels and vintage charm to a tinsel chrismas tree, using simple and clean ornaments. Sprinkle teddy bears and toys with boys for a nursery charm.

 

Monday

Casa Watkins Living // Up To Date Interiors // Delineate Your Dwelling // Thou Swell // House Of Hipsters // French & French Interiors // Haneen’s Haven

Tuesday

Two Twenty One // Jeweled Interiors // Dimples and Tangles // PMQ For Two // Kaleidoscope Living // Reality Daydream // Heathered Nest

Wednesday

Setting For Four // Monica Want’s It // Domicile 37 // The Happy Housie // Lovely Indeed // Lemon Thistle // Amber Oliver

Thursday

Taryn Whiteaker Designs // Cherished Bliss // Lovely Etc. // The Honeycomb Home // My Sweet Savannah // Cuckoo For Design // Kate Decorates

Friday

Our Fifth House // Kelly Elko // Daly Digs // Tag & Tibby // House Homemade // Lolly Jane // The DIY Mommy

 

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  1. Julia@Cuckoo4design says

    November 19, 2019 at 7:38 am

    So much fun and so pretty! Love your tree, it is so you

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 19, 2019 at 10:45 am

      Thanks Julia! It’s a beautiful little scene

      Reply
  2. Mariele says

    November 19, 2019 at 9:42 am

    This is very pretty! But please remember to keep your kitties away from anything tinsel. We don’t want something bad to happen. 🙁 https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/tinsel/ https://www.preventivevet.com/cats/the-12-days-of-christmas-pet-hazards-series-day-1-tinsel

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 19, 2019 at 10:44 am

      Kitties had a good sniff, but other than that they’re not into it!

      Reply
  3. Mary K Hunnicutt says

    November 19, 2019 at 10:25 am

    I am on the hunt for a vintage tree like that! I love the simplicity of the colorful balls and that fun retro tree skirt!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 19, 2019 at 10:44 am

      I was SO luck to find this one! Although having seen how it assembled, you could probably make one

      Reply
  4. Pam Swingle says

    November 19, 2019 at 8:41 pm

    I bought you might might not know that tinsel can be dangerous for cats. If they chew or bite the tinsel it can cause problems in their intestines, such as blockages.

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 20, 2019 at 6:47 am

      Hi Pam! I did know that actually! Thank you for making sure though ????

      Reply
  5. Jennifer Griffin says

    November 19, 2019 at 10:40 pm

    THis is the sweetest tree and room! And she is ALL about that kitty… so cute!!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      November 20, 2019 at 6:47 am

      Thank you friend! She truly is. During tummy time you can see, she wishes they came closer

      Reply
  6. at home with Ashley says

    November 20, 2019 at 11:34 am

    You’re such an expert on channeling the 50s! I love the simplicity!

    Reply
  7. Julia - Tag & tibby says

    November 20, 2019 at 1:42 pm

    Love that you made the tree skirt! so fun!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      September 12, 2020 at 8:42 am

      me too! Spoonflower has the best fabrics

      Reply
  8. Stephanie @ Casa Watkins Living says

    December 9, 2019 at 11:05 am

    absolutely adorable! Just adore this little tinsel tree and how it expresses your family right now. 🙂

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      December 9, 2019 at 11:07 am

      Thank you ????

      Reply

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