Christmas Room Variations
By Jane F ~ December 20th, 2009. Filed under: Holiday.
This has been such a hectic season it wouldn’t surprise me if many of us were a bit tardy in getting to our seasonal decorating tasks. While most people have their traditions – which often dictate where the tree and the gifts are put each year – I thought these alternative spots and strategies might offer some interesting last-minute solutions.
Tree in the Foyer [above] – A Norway spruce, dusted with white snow spray, is parked in the nook, right in front of a hallway chest. The cotton rug provides a makeshift tree skirt and surface for the presents and helps focus the open area.
Presents on the Porch – An oversized eucalyptus and pine wreath, hung suspended from the ceiling by metal-reinforced ribbon, almost looks like a chandelier in disguise. It also creates a table-in-the-round for candles, books, gifts or even a more elaborate Christmas scene. The antique wire birdcage with Delft handle is an ingenious solution to having pillar candles lighted for a long period of time without worrying about safety.
Bedroom Gifts – When a trio of these stellar paper shades are suspended from the bed canopy the stars are out all day and night! It’s fun to bring the spirit of the season into the boudoir and — when we were small — my Mom used her room as the holding area until all the gifts were wrapped. (Photos via H&G 12/09)
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December 20th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
OHHHH what fun alternative Christmas Ideas… Dee Dee
December 20th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
Beautiful ideas. I love the stars hung above the bed. What a lovely way to fall asleep.
Christi @ A Southern Life
December 20th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
I still haven’t done ANY decorating…….but this week is MY week
Thanks for the ideas!
December 21st, 2009 at 10:53 am
OMG! I love everyone of these ideas. Especially, the blue table on the porch with that pine and eucalyptus wreath overhead, and the birdcage with the candles.
Well, the tree and the stars over that gorgeous bed are pretty wonderful, too!
Merry Christmas!
Rhonda
December 21st, 2009 at 11:15 am
Such lovely ideas…
I’m glad I’m not alone in this year’s CHristmas completely sneaking up on me. I have decorated, but not nearly to the extent I usually do. Still, the house is beautiful. I didn’t even get around to going out back to snip fresh greens for over the pictures etc. And now, with 2 feet of snow on the ground, it seems unlikely that will happen this year. Maybe I’ll send the kids out to do it! LOL!
Hosting Christmas Even dinner again this year. Okay….deep breaths….
December 21st, 2009 at 3:43 pm
What a beautifully decorated tree! And the stairway is oh so gorgeous as well.
Merry Christmas.
December 21st, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Oh I just adore your Christmas inspired metamorphosis.
December 21st, 2009 at 6:21 pm
Oh, what a grand idea! I love the porch / blue-table / “green” chandelier too! Brilliant idea.
My house isn’t decorated either, but then again, I seem to be on my normal trajectory. We usually only ever get around to any “decorating” on Xmas eve and that also because we finally feel ashamed to be the only un-festive quarters in a neighbourhood of festoonery!
Perhaps the porch wreath idea will be my salvation this year. It looks deliciously original.
December 22nd, 2009 at 1:10 am
These are all so different…but I like them all. I think the foyer one is my favorite…the rug is perfect!
Susan
December 22nd, 2009 at 4:58 pm
LOVE all these rooms!!!
Happy Holidays to ALL of YOU!!!
ENJOY!
Fifi
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:51 pm
Great ideas…wish i had seen this before. Of course, there’s always next year…Thanks for sharing!
Merry Christmas,
Carrie
My link:
http://carolanativitygallery.blogspot.com/2009/12/stairwell-picture-gallery.html
December 23rd, 2009 at 4:45 pm
Well, I see three useful ideas to take away here. And one is oh so important
Thanks for the inspirational images!