Soooo excited for today! It’s my very first Christmas tour of the season and I’m participating in the Holiday Home Tour, hosted by 11 Magnolia Lane, and Evolution of Style, and we are sharing different spaces in our home all week. A huge WELCOME to any newbies coming from The Pink Clutch Blog with Paige. She’s so fun and I love her style! This time of year is busy BUT festive and. filled with joy and magical memories being made. It’s especially wonderful this year as we’ve moved from Vancouver, WA to Lexington, SC and LIFE IS GOOD! Your first Christmas in a new home is always special. Today I’m sharing the very first space you walk in to, in our new home…my entry way with spa blue Christmas tree.
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Gracie and I would like to virtually invite you to enter into our entry. Funny note…I forgot to grab the red ribbon on Saturday for my front porch and so I just photoshopped all this red ribbon onto the wreath and trees and on to Gracie too….ha! I’ll change it out tomorrow. 🙂
(Set of trees | Similar mat | wreath from HomeGoods | Wreath Door Hanger | Gift Box)
I brought back the spa blue tree (seen here last year) because I loved it so much! THIS LINK contains all the links to what I used on my tree so make sure to pin that post as well.
Immediately to your right, I have a tradition of placing all my pretty mercury glass trees along my entry table and they all light up at night! It’s so magical!
(Glass Trees | Mirror | Faux Fur Runner)
I’ll probably do something completely different next year but I’ve loved displaying this elegant forest of trees.
I made this cute little swag for my favorite mirror. Just grab some garland, Christmas floral picks, and some pretty ribbon. Twist that floral wire and make it all look right. Maybe you keep it simple or fill it like crazy or somewhere in between. They are fun to make. I hang mine with 3M sticky hooks. Make sure to let it stick for a few hours (follow directions) before you hang the swag on it so that it doesn’t crash. I may or may not be speaking from experience (wink wink) – last year.
This collection of gift boxes and gift wrap from (Sugar Paper for Target last year) was so gorgeous and I wish they were selling it again this year. Sadly, they’re not BUT click on that link because they have gorgeous options this year. I couldn’t believe they were launching this collection the same year I’d decided to use this spa blue color for my entry. Talk about meant to be!!!
While I prefer a large, fuller tree, this space (and just like my last space) could only fit a slim tree. My 12′ slim flocked tree is so tall and perfect for any tall entry but I’ll have to photograph it in 2 or more shots.
I grabbed the most gorgeous Christmas ribbon (see this post) and layered it with a mesh tinsel ribbon for an extra touch and then tucked it from top to bottom, in a diagonal twisting fashion. You can clip your ribbon there if you want but my tree is so tight that it stuck in their just fine.
I love mixing the champagnes and golds and silvers throughout my tree. It gives it so much more dimension.
These spa blue poinsettias here look perfect mixed with white Christmas floral.
This is a sparkly tree topper from Target last year but they have other pretty ones HERE.
Last year I used really thick garlands for my stairs and I looooved them. However, the family that built our home 2 years ago, and then sold it to us, didn’t put outlets up the stair case or at the beginning and end either. EEK!!!
Instead, I chose some simple flocked unlit garlands that I could easily wrap some battery-operated lights around.
It’s worked perfectly and was easy to strap to the banisters with clear zip ties.
Use the same ribbon you’re using on your entry tree OR if you don’t have an entry tree, use a beautiful neutral ribbon to make bows and place throughout the banister.
Another tip: If you use red in your other trees then you can choose red on your banister. Or if you use blue or gold, etc…use that color to help it look seamless.
(Staircase chandelier)
I love this view at the top and I’m thrilled with this chandelier we put in the entry!
See that tree in the right corner? We never found the other one after the move, as they used to sit on my front porch, so why not stick another tree in the entry? Ha! I’ll prob move it into the dining room.
I’m so grateful to have been able to find a home when we moved here that had a tall entry for my very tall tree, as we’d built our last home with an open tall entry in mind and were excited for a tall tree in the entry. As building would’ve taken almost 2 years, we really lucked out when we found this home. It’s the little things! I would’ve hated to have gotten rid of this tree or my entry mirror. Glad it worked out.
Ok there are some fabulous homes to continue to visit on our tour today! Please hop on over next to Home By Heidi and see her gorgeous home!
Monday, November 29th (Front Porch/Outdoor Spaces)
Southern Hospitality | A Blissful Nest | Most Lovely Things | Cindy Hattersley Design | Shine Your Light
Tuesday, November 30th (Entries/Dining Rooms)
11 Magnolia Lane | Sincerely Marie Designs | The Pink Clutch Blog | Summer Adams | Home by Heidi | Classic Casual Home
Wednesday, December 1st (Living Rooms/Dens)
Sincerely Marie Designs | 11 Magnolia Lane | Sincerely Sara D | This is Our Bliss | Thrifty Decor Chick | Dimples and Tangles
Thursday, December 2nd (Kitchens/Laundry Rooms/Misc.)
Evolution of Style | Sincerely Marie Designs | A Stroll Thru Life | Pink Peppermint Design | Setting for Four | Citrine Living
Friday, December 3rd (Master Bedroom/Kid’s Rooms)
Quarters One | Just a Girl | Postcards from the Ridge | Decor Adventures | A Stroll Thru Life | Country Road 407
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Lisa says
Summer your house is a winter wonderland! Your “spa” tree is magical and your ribbon is so special. I love the mercury glass tree forest too!
Summer says
Lisa, thank you so so much! Merry Christmas! Xoxo
Christy @ 11 Magnolia Lane says
It’s beautiful, Summer! Love that blue and gold ribbon; it’s so fancy. I’ll bet South Carolina is a breath of fresh air compared to Washington! You did make me laugh with your photoshopping skills (I never would have guessed, it looks so good). Thanks for touring with us again, and Merry (early) Christmas!
Summer says
Aww thank you, Christy! Oh it is indeed! We are sooo happy here! Feeling blessed! Xoxo
Carolina says
Beautiful foyer and, like everyone else, I am blown away by the blue and gold ribbon.
Summer says
Thanks sooo much! I fell in love with this ribbon 🎀🥰 xo
Amanda Marie says
I always love your home, so elegant and tastefully done. Your tree is gorgeous and that ribbon! P.S. I’m loving the little pup by the door too!
Summer says
Thanks so much sweetie! Merry Christmas 🎁🎄 xo
Christina Todd says
Perfect! just perfect, really i fall in love with it, breathtaking decoration is this, but i specially love the glass trees with entry table, it is soo gorgeous, thanks for the amazing idea.
Summer says
So sweet of you! Thank you! xo
Rebecca Payne says
Gorgeous!
Rebecca Payne says
Gorgeous and Awesome!