Welcome, friends!
Fall is now behind us and we have officially entered the hap-happiest season of all! I am so thrilled to be participating in Home for the Holidays blog hop hosted by the lovely Jenna from Wife in Progress. She has done a fantastic job of organizing this tour packed full of talented bloggers sharing their holiday homes. Links to all of the tours can be found at the bottom of this post. If you are stopping by from Sand Dollar Lane, welcome! I had the pleasure of meeting Leen last summer, and I adore her beautiful coastal farmhouse style. I know you will, too. If you are new here, thank you so much for visiting.
Today, I am sharing my den/living room decorated for the season. This is a casual and comfy space next to our kitchen, with views into our back garden. This is where we relax, watch television, and just hang out. The furniture and much of the decor is light and neutral, and I’ve added pops of blue and natural greenery. Of course, lots of thrifted and vintage items as well. This space has changed a bit since my tour last year. You can see that here.
I was definitely inspired by a simple and natural Scandinavian aesthetic this year. I added seasonal decor that blended naturally with my existing color scheme. I found the pretty faux tree at Hobby Lobby and left it unadorned. I placed it in a vintage copper mug/measuring cup that I found thrifting a couple of weeks ago. I thought the copper cup was interesting and pretty, but I honestly didn’t know what it was. Upon researching, it turns out it is a rum ration cup once used by the Royal Navy to give a daily ration of rum or grog to British sailors. This one says 1/2 gallon on the side. I also found two smaller ones, marked pint and 1/2 pint. I think they are so cool, and just another reason why I am a thrift store addict.
Under a large cloche, I placed Christmas tree candles that I’ve had for years, and a felted wool deer picked up during the post holiday sales last year. The deer is from a beautiful store in Vancouver, BC called The Cross. Everything in that store is amazingly gorgeous. The deer has a handmade, imperfect and vintage look that I love.
I recently purchased a second slipcover for my Ektorp Sectional. It’s the Lofallet beige. IKEA slipcovers are so affordable, and I thought it made sense to get a second one for the winter. It’s a very light beige, but adds a bit more warmth and coziness (than the white one I had) to the room for the season. I added lots of pillows and throws for snuggling.
The blue striped pillow with the frayed edge cross stitch skier was a DIY that I will be sharing later.
I made a swag for the round white mirror using a deer shed and fresh evergreens that I foraged from the park near my home. There were so many different types of evergreen branches and pieces on the ground. Perfect for holiday decorating. . . and free!
Nothing cozies up a room like candles. Again, taking inspiration from a simple Scandinavian style, I added votives and tea lights to my vintage milk bottles. Here in Seattle it gets dark at around 4 pm this time of year, and I’ve been lighting candles almost every evening.
Thank you so very much for visiting. I am happy to be able to share my little home with you. I truly hope that your holiday season is filled with peace, joy, and plenty of time spent with those you love.
The next stop on the tour is Kelly from The Tattered Pew. Kelly is a such a sweet soul, and her home is full of farmhouse charm. You will definitely want to swing by for a visit
Happy Holidays!
Monday
Wife in Progress // Inspiration for Moms // Sand Dollar Lane
Saw Nail and Paint // The Tattered Pew // The Fat Hydrangea // Worthing Court
Tuesday
A Blue Nest // Sincerely, Marie Designs // Town and Country Living
Farmhouse on Boone // Postcards From The Ridge // The Frugal Homemaker
Wednesday
Little Glass Jar // North Country Nest // Bluesky at Home
Aratari at Home // Little House of Four // Twelve on Main // Elizabeth Joan Designs
Thursday
AKA Design // The Everyday Home // On Sutton Place
Joy in Our Home (not pictured) // Noting Grace // Making It In The Mountains //Shabbyfufu
Friday
Seeking Lavender Lane // My Creative Days // Thistledown Domestic Creations
The Honeycomb Home // Flatcreek Farmhouse // Green With Decor // Atta Girl Says
Susan, your living room is so cozy and peaceful. I love the soft Scandinavian accents with the pops of blue. And that copper cup is beautiful. Thanks for welcoming us into your home! ~ Angie
Susan your living room makes me want to come cozy up and read a good book! I love your Scandinavian touches and the blue accents. SO well done! So fun to join you on this blog tour!
I love all of the cozy touches in your living room! Your coffee table is so pretty. Love that copper mug you found, what a fun story!
Susan, I absolutely love your color scheme, during the holidays or any day. It’s simple but so warm and inviting. I think I have the same little owl that is on your shelf. the best items are found at thrift shops. Happy to be introduced to you on the Holiday Home Tour blog hop.
This is just beautiful! Love the blue and white.
Love the blue touches, kind of makes me want to come in and sit down!
Susan, your living room is just perfection! Blue and white with little rustic touches is the epitome of my personal style so I’m just totally in love with this! It’s the perfect amount of festive and cozy…and simply beautiful 🙂
Thank you so much for participating in this blog hop with me! Merry Christmas!!
I love your simple and natural themed decor. The soft blues are perfect for Christmas!
Hi Susan – this is so beautiful! I love all of the blue – my favorite!
This is so pretty and cozy!
I love your home! This simple Christmas Decoration is lovely.
Your sofa looks like the perfect spot to curl up on and watch Christmas movies! Your living room is beautiful!! It is fun touring with you this week!
Ok, I am IN LOVE with your color scheme! Gorgeous!
Love your Scandinavian design, Susan. Very calming and cozy. The mountain goat in the cloche is my favorite! I’ll definitely be stopping by some of the other blogs, when time permits. Merry Christmas to you!
Your living room is so inviting! I have always loved blue and white…this reminds me why 🙂
Very comfy and inviting thank you for sharing
I, too, love thrift shops and what bargains are to be found! One of my presents to all is something from a charity store as it means I am helping someone in need as well as giving the family pleasure. If they don’t like it or need it the gift can be donated back to one of those stores. A silver cake server was my bargain of the week.
Lovely neutral Christmas decor! Love it!
Susan – your home is so beautiful! Blue is my Christmas color crush this year and I love the soft hues you chose! And those bottles turned candle holders are genius! Love that idea!! Merry Christmas my friend!
Oh my goodness, I LOVE that blue! Such a serene accent color to add to holiday decor! The little milk bottles are so cute too! I may have to try doing that with some of mine!
Your home is so, so pretty, Susan and definitely has that Scandinavian feel you were going for!
Susan, your home is already magical…and then styled for Christmas it just takes it to another place. I LOVE!!! it all…every detail is perfection.
your whole space just looks so calming!
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Thank you! Calm is exactly the feeling I am trying to achieve in my home. I really appreciate you stopping by and taking the time to comment. Susan
Your home is so bright and pretty. I love the simple holiday decor!
Thanks so much, Erin! I really appreciate you stopping by and taking the time to comment. Susan
I keep returning to look at your tour again and again. There’s just something about it that makes me so happy every time I see it. It’s just so serene and pretty and … Sigh
Oh, Laurel, thank you so much! It means so much to me that you stopped by my little home tour. Susan