If you’re looking for a great top this holiday season to wear with denim and won’t break the bank, this is it!  It’s only $20 and I love the way it fits!  It doesn’t hurt either that it matches my color scheme I’ve got going on downstairs here. (Bow belt purchased a few years ago.)

Glam White & Gold Christmas Kitchen

Last year I tied large pink velvet bows on my pendants in the kitchen because they looked like huge presents to me and it was so fun.  So this year I went even bigger and fancier.  I contacted one of my favorite wholesalers because I didn’t see any retailers selling what I wanted and could envision in my head and my Google searches left me coming up empty.

The other night I shared on my Instagram stories how I took some white roses and green clippings from Trader Joe’s and made some simple, yet elegant, Christmas floral arrangements to put in my kitchen.  It smells so good!  I love the aroma of fresh pine!

This is the same ribbon I used on my tree and it is so stunning!  I had to use it to create a beautiful bow on this simple wreath and add it to my pantry.

I was telling everyone on Instagram the other day that if I put out candy around the holidays where I can see it, I want nothing to do with it.  But if I hide it in the pantry, then it becomes a temptation.  Funny, right?! So I have it sprinkled throughout the kitchen for guests.

I kept these gold wreaths out from my fall decor as they were perfect for Christmas too! I used 3M hooks on my glass cabinets.

I love adding just a little ribbon to my gold canisters at Christmas time.  They add a festive touch!

White & Gold Hot Cocoa Bar Cart

I always put out a hot cocoa bar cart as soon as it gets cold. The kids and their friends and our guests always love it.  I made this cute banner years ago but have it saved on my computer.  If you’re interested, I’d love to share it in a blog post and offer it as a free download!

 

White & Gold Christmas Dining Table & Buffet

The one thing I miss having in this house is a formal dining room and I’m dying to build again for that reason alone because I’m one that loves to entertain.  Putting a buffet at the end of our dining area helps it feel more like a dining space and also gives me a perfect space to put my nativity set at Christmas time.  I especially love that it’s just to the side of my “Walking On Water” canvas by Reflections Of Christ.

I found it years ago at a garage sale for $5 when we lived in Waco. It’s in perfect condition and I just love it so much! The reflection in the mirror of my tree here is one of my favorite views from this part of my kitchen.

I wrapped these all around the candle sticks this year and I cut each one in half.

Last year I purchased these little wreaths (you can pull off the darker berries if you wish) and sprayed some faux snow spray, glued some maribou feather, and then glued some mini village ornaments.  This year, I switched the ribbon on top and added some simple gold and white grosgrain ribbon and used the 3M hooks to the back of the chairs to hang them.

One more gold leaf wreath on a cake stand with my angel, glitter Christmas tree candles, and mercury glass votives seemed to be the perfect centerpiece. At night, the votive candle give the angel a beautiful glow.

Tomorrow I’m sharing my tall 12′ Christmas tree in my entry! Make sure to come back for that and for my bedroom tour on Friday!

It is sooooo fun to turn them all on at night, along with the Christmas tree lights, and walk into our home.  It’s just the kind of experience I envisioned for those walking into our home.  It’s not only elegant but also feels magical.

I added these little white fur trees I found last year and placed them on the ends.

I started with a faux fur table runner on the bottom, added the trees and then placed this lovely gold glitter garland (found at JoAnn’s) across the front.  I love the way it all sparkles and glistens!

Still loving this tall 5′ mirror  I purchased a few months ago!  It’s such a stunning backdrop for my trees.

I’ve been looking for a golden/champagne Christmas wreath and was thrilled when I found this one at HomeGoods a couple of weeks ago.  It was the perfect addition to this vignette!

Elegant Flocked Christmas Tree In Mixed Metals

This year I chose a 12′ Flocked Slim Christmas Tree from King Of Christmas.  A pencil tree was way too thin and the regular size was way too much, as I didn’t want to brush past the tree on our way to the living room and didn’t want to feel  squished in the hallway.  This slim version was just perfect for this space.  Guess what?  It has 6 sections and we actually took 1 off and just used 5, as it was plenty tall.  

I found the cutest sleigh at a local boutique, years ago.  It’s perfect for displaying gifts on, next to the tree, with my cute little dear friends.  Brooklyn and Beckham nick-named them “Snowflake” and “Snowball” years ago when they were younger, ha!  Isn’t that cute?!

On this tree, I used sparkly Christmas magnolia and poinsettia stems.

I cut pieces of this pretty tinsel wired ribbon in pieces around 12-18 inches and just tucked them in the tree all over.

I used gold glittery and metallic leaf stems and places them throughout the tree.

Then I grabbed all my ornaments I’ve collected over the years and also the pretty gift boxes and matching wrapping paper.  As I do more gift wrapping, you’ll see a post on all my creative and beautiful ways I like to wrap gifts.  Make sure to come back for that!

More Of The Entry

A cozy faux fur settee to sit on and take off and put on your shoes is the perfect piece to have here in this elegant Christmas entry way.  Next week I’ll share a fun and easy Christmas DIY for this area so stay tuned.

I recently made these glitter jeweled candle rings.  I had made them for my candlesticks but then decided I needed a couple more for these wall sconces on the sides of the front door and it looks so perfect for the holidays.  Look for a tutorial on these in just a few days!

Loveliest Looks Of Christmas – Faux Fur Coats

You’ll hear it said that faux fur throws, pillows, rugs, and just about anything else faux fur is a MUST as Christmas nears and as the temperatures drop.  I would also say that a stunning faux fur coat is a winter essential for the holiday season and should be a staple in your wardrobe capsule.  This soft ivory coat is one of my absolute favorites!

I love that I can put it on with a skirt, dress, or pants but also a sparkly top with jeans and heels for a dinner or holiday party.  Whether you dress it up or dress it down, it’s the perfect coat for all your events this winter.

Getting Cozy With Pottery Barn Faux Fur Robes, Slippers & Throw Blankets

My favorite thing on a cold winter morning is to dress in a warm robe and slippers and head down to breakfast and make some tea.  When I saw Pottery Barn’s new robes and slippers this year, I just knew I had to have a specific set.  The Dune Leopard Faux Fur Hooded Bathrobe and the matching slippers have become my new favorite set.  The robe is the softest and most comfortable one I’ve ever worn.

If you saw my fall & winter bedroom post already, you know how much I love this other faux fur throw blanket from Pottery Barn Teen.  Isn’t it so pretty draped over my bed?  I also purchased that long faux fur lumbar pillow from Pottery Barn for my bed and it just makes my bed look so inviting and cozy after a long cold day.  I feel like every bed and sofa needs a faux throw in the winter.

Starting tomorrow, I’ll be revealing my living room mantel, then my other Christmas trees, including this year’s blush office tree (see last year’s office tree HERE), my Christmas kitchen, Christmas tables, touches of Christmas decor in our bedrooms, AND our new bonus room makeover with touches of Christmas as well.  I have more holiday traditions, recipes, pink gingerbread houses and the prettiest gift wrapping ideas coming too so stay tuned!  

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