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December 3, 2019 · 52 Comments

Minimalist Elegance Christmas Decor + Video

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I can’t wait to show you my minimalist elegance Christmas tour along with a giveaway at the end of this post!

Christmas tree decorated and garland hanging on mantel.

Welcome to my full minimalist, elegance Christmas tour! I’ve shared these posts for Christmas 2019:

Snowy Paris Buildings Printables

Pecan Butter Tart Bars

DIY Wood Bead Christmas Garland

How to Hang Lighted Garland + Video

Scandinavian Style Christmas Table + Video

Holiday Gift Guide

Praline Snickerdoodles

Today is the big home tour where I’ll be sharing my living room Christmas tree and kitchen holiday decor.

I’m also participating in Seasonal Simplicity Christmas tour hosted by my friend Krista of The Happy Housie. If you are coming over from Ashley of Cherished Bliss, welcome! Be sure to visit all the Christmas home tours at the end of this post.

Paris art on wall in gold frames with garland hanging on mantel.

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I pared down my fireplace mantel from previous years with new faux cedar garland.

I found this cedar garland at Canadian Tire but this garland from Pier 1 looks similar. The new look is a nice change!

Four different images of mantel decorated for Christmas.

2016 Christmas mantel

2017 Christmas mantel

2018 Christmas mantel

2019 Christmas mantel

Brass bells hanging on wall by Christmas tree.

I love these large bells hanging on the wall just with a Command Hook.

I’ve had these same Eiffel tower globe ornaments for 5 years now and they are still my favorite.

Christmas tree decorated with bells on wall in background.
Christmas tree with presents with a chair and green pillow next to it.

I love having the holiday wrapping paper out and ready to wrap a gift in the evening. Ribbon on wooden spools look just as pretty as decor.

Presents wrapped with kraft paper and green bow under the tree.

Here are the four ways I’ve decorated the living room for Christmas.

Four images of Christmas tree decorated in same room.

2016 Christmas living room

2017 Christmas living room

2018 Christmas living room

Kitchen

I paired down my decor in the kitchen too and went with natural elements like pine clippings and oranges in this large champagne bucket.

Oranges and greenery in big silver bowl on kitchen counter.
White kitchen, stove, bread boards on counter.

Nothing like fresh baking for a Christmas kitchen!

French bread boards on counter with cookies and bucket with oranges.

I love using vintage champagne buckets for floral arrangements and for these fragrant oranges.

Champagne bucket with oranges and pine clippings.

I’ve edited the open shelves so that we have just our everyday cups and glasses and a few statement decor items.

White open shelves with little greenery trees on display.

shop mini trees

Close-up of mini evergreen tree wrapped in kraft paper.

I found the Christmas garland above the windows from a dollar store. I love the simplicity of them.

White kitchen decorated for Christmas with white sink.
White kitchen with garland above windows.
Big bowl of mandarin oranges and greenery.

Shop the kitchen

Here are the four ways I’ve decorated my kitchen for Christmas.

Four images of Christmas decor on kitchen island in same kitchen.

2016 Christmas kitchen

2017 Christmas kitchen

2018 Christmas kitchen

dining room

I shared two looks and a video of my dining room earlier this week, Scandinavian style.

French chandelier and cane backed chairs in dining room decorated for Christmas.

I love the cedar clippings and simple elegant touches.

Table decorated for Christmas with Christmas tree lights in background. Candles on the table.

The second look involved a beautiful red linen tablecloth. To see the whole tour, click my Scandinavian table here.

Red tablecloth on table, Christmas tree in corner, wreath and advent calendar and bottle brush trees.

dining room sources

Red linen tablecloth | Table runner | plates | gold flatware | napkins | napkin rings | candles – Ikea | ironstone plate – vintage find | wine goblets | water glasses | advent calendar – Home Sense | bottle brush trees | large bottle brush trees – Home Sense, similar | Christmas tree | similar chandeliers

Here are the four ways I’ve decorated my dining room for Christmas.

Four images of same dining room decorated four different ways for Christmas.

2016 Christmas dining room

2017 Christmas dining room

2018 Christmas dining room

2019 Christmas dining room

Jingle bell on old books with bokeh lights in background.

Now be sure to visit Cassie Bustamante to continue the tour and the rest of the beautifully decorated homes at the end of this post!

Be sure to watch my short video on simple and elegant Christmas decor!

Make sure to pin it for later!

Minimalist Elegance Christmas Decor.

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How to Hang Lighted Garland

How To Hang Lighted Garland graphic.

Plaid Christmas Living Room

Plaid Christmas Living Room graphic.

Wednesday

Christmas blogger tour 1

Taryn Whiteaker Designs ** Just a Girl and Her Blog ** Cherished Bliss ** So Much Better With Age ** Cassie Bustamante

Christmas Blogger Tour 2

Lemon Thistle ** The DIY Mommy ** Love Create Celebrate ** The Handmade Home ** Craftberry Bush

And sharing the rest of this week…

Monday

Christmas Blogger tour 3

The Happy Housie ** Shabbyfufu ** Jenna Kate at Home ** Inspiration for Moms ** We’re the Joneses

Christmas Blogger Tour 4

Rambling Renovators ** Home Made Lovely ** My 100 Year Old Home ** Maison de Cinq ** Nick + Alicia

Tuesday

Christmas Blogger tour 5

House by Hoff ** The Tattered Pew ** Clean & Scentsible ** The Turquoise Home ** Rain on a Tin Roof

Christmas Blogger Tour 6

Stacy Risenmay ** This is Our Bliss ** Southern State of Mind ** Styled with Lace ** Life is Better At Home

Thursday

Grace In My Space ** Rooms For Rent ** Modern Glam ** Happy Happy Nester ** Town and Country Living

Two Twenty One** Place of My Taste ** Life is a Party ** Sincerely, Marie Designs ** Willow Street Interiors

Friday

Tatertots and Jello ** A Pretty Life in the Suburbs ** Maison de PaxShe Gave it a Go ** Summer Adams

Amber Tysl ** All Things With Purpose ** Cuter Tudor ** Chrissy Marie Blog ** The Happy Housie

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  1. Cynthia Hamm says

    December 4, 2019 at 3:19 am

    Love the simplicity of your decorations.

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      December 5, 2019 at 9:33 pm

      Thanks Cynthia!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  2. Mary says

    December 4, 2019 at 6:03 am

    Your home is stunning. I especially love how you change your mantle out each year. The bells on the wall are a really nice touch too.

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      December 5, 2019 at 9:34 pm

      Thanks so much, Mary!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  3. Cassie Bustamante says

    December 4, 2019 at 10:50 am

    goodness gracious your kitchen looks amazing!!!!!! i also love the french art paired with your christmas mantle!

    Reply
    • Candy says

      December 4, 2019 at 5:44 pm

      Everything is gorgeous your tree is especially beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    • Jamie says

      December 5, 2019 at 9:35 pm

      Thanks so much, Cassie!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  4. Brenda says

    December 4, 2019 at 2:15 pm

    Love looking at the different ideas through the years!! I like them all!!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      December 10, 2019 at 9:56 pm

      Thanks Brenda!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  5. Colleen says

    December 4, 2019 at 2:27 pm

    Your whole house is beautiful!! The design books look amazing. Would love to win!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      December 4, 2019 at 7:53 pm

      Thanks Colleen!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  6. Tracy says

    December 4, 2019 at 2:54 pm

    Beautiful Christmas tour!!! I have a forty year home and I’m constantly fixing up little things here and there. I’d love to refinish some antique chairs in that deconstructed look to add some character☺️

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      December 10, 2019 at 10:01 pm

      That sounds like so much fun, Tracy! I love projects 😉 Thank you! Merry Christmas!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  7. Shauna says

    December 4, 2019 at 3:02 pm

    So pretty, Jamie (as always)! Love all the simple touches 🙂

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      December 10, 2019 at 10:02 pm

      Aww thanks Shauna!
      Merry Christmas
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  8. Camay says

    December 4, 2019 at 3:31 pm

    There’s a glimpse of your area rug in your 2019 Christmas living room picture. I love the color tones. Would you mind telling me where you got it or if you know if it’s still available? I’m definitely liking the simple, relaxed Christmas look. Your home looks great.

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      December 10, 2019 at 10:09 pm

      Hi Camay,
      I got it at Pacific Rug Gallery in North Vancouver, BC. It’s a beautiful sage green vintage rug. http://www.pacificruggallery.com
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  9. Arlie DeGiuli says

    December 4, 2019 at 4:03 pm

    Your natural style makes me swoon! I need to maximize space, so looking to winning the decorating books for some new approaches.
    .

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    • Jamie says

      December 10, 2019 at 10:10 pm

      Aww thanks Arlie! My house is small so I’m always trying to maximize my space too.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  10. Jen @ Girl in the Garage says

    December 4, 2019 at 4:06 pm

    Your home is so gorgeous Jamie! Especially with all your fabulous Christmas decor. Thanks so much for being part of the book giveaway – I love all the creative ideas in your book! xo

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      December 4, 2019 at 7:56 pm

      Thanks Jen! Such a great giveaway you organized. I love your book!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  11. Mae says

    December 4, 2019 at 4:23 pm

    The dilemma I have is adding modern touches to a home with antique, vintage pieces. These book would hopefully give lots of inspirations.

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      December 10, 2019 at 10:14 pm

      Yes! I love the same thing, Mae. I find that keeping things simple (not a lot of clutter) really helps to combine modern with vintage.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  12. Teddee Grace says

    December 4, 2019 at 5:04 pm

    Everything you do appeals to me, but I’m hoping the pendulum will swing back to a less austere look soon. I still love your 2017 Christmas dining room…and can’t believe that was two years ago! What an amazing giveaway! Count me in! Happy holidays and thanks so much!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      December 4, 2019 at 7:56 pm

      Thanks Teddee! I love that decor too!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  13. Candy says

    December 4, 2019 at 5:46 pm

    Everything is gorgeous. Your tree is especially beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      December 10, 2019 at 10:15 pm

      Thank you, Candy! Happy holidays.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  14. Angie C. says

    December 4, 2019 at 5:50 pm

    Painting furniture or kitchen cabinets.

    Reply
  15. Eileen says

    December 4, 2019 at 6:10 pm

    Showing all the years in each room is just brilliant!! What elegance!! Thanks so much for the giveaway.

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      January 2, 2020 at 11:00 pm

      Thanks Eileen! Hope you had a wonderful holiday!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  16. Krista says

    December 4, 2019 at 7:03 pm

    Everything looks beautiful and gets better every year! Thank you for sharing your home tour and the previous years too. Merry Christmas Jamie.

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      December 4, 2019 at 8:12 pm

      Aww thanks Krista!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  17. Cathy Tally says

    December 4, 2019 at 7:47 pm

    Love the look this year! Everything you do is gorgeous.

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      December 4, 2019 at 7:58 pm

      Thanks Cathy! That’s so kind of you to say.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  18. Alicia says

    December 4, 2019 at 8:21 pm

    I love your minimalist Christmas decor this year, Jamie… you are such an inspiration to me, girl. Your mantle gets an A+… stuuuning!!

    Alicia

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      December 10, 2019 at 10:16 pm

      Aww thanks so much, Alicia! That’s so sweet of you. Happy holidays!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  19. Margo says

    December 5, 2019 at 2:17 am

    I’ve always loved a “fully decorated” look, however, this year, all of a sudden, I feel like there is just too much everywhere and I want a cleaner, less is more approach. I’m still gathering ideas on how to do this and love looking at books filled with ideas.

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      December 10, 2019 at 10:17 pm

      I’ve been feeling that way all year, Margo! It feels freeing! Happy holidays.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  20. Anne says

    December 5, 2019 at 4:13 am

    Your home is lovely! Thank you.

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      December 10, 2019 at 10:17 pm

      Thanks Anne! Happy holidays.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  21. Louise Ryan Granger says

    December 5, 2019 at 4:48 am

    I have toned down my Christmas decor over the last few years and I love it. I am always looking forward to reading your blog. You are a great inspiration my fellow Canadian. A very merry Christmas to you and your family!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      December 10, 2019 at 10:20 pm

      Thanks so much, Louise! And thanks so much for following my blog. I’m loving my pared down Christmas look this year too. It feels more relaxing without so much decorating! Have a wonderful Christmas this year too!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  22. Anne W says

    December 5, 2019 at 8:59 am

    I have an open concept kitchen, dining & living area so I’m looking for ways to improve the sight line when decorating so it looks cohesive. Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      January 2, 2020 at 11:02 pm

      Thanks Anne! Hope you had a wonderful holiday.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  23. Wendi Yates says

    December 5, 2019 at 9:38 am

    Not sure how to enter the contest but here’s the post comment! I love how your “look” changes but remains true to your love for the French look and feel, Jamie! I too am a lover of that style, the way that a few simple but beautiful items really up the ante. I have paired back too, in my store, C’est Cheese Please! I have a look that I call “In The Garden” with topiaries (Rosemary, lavender and that lovely pop of a Lemon Cyprus), a few bottle brush Christmas trees and white cyclamen and white mini poinsettias. Along with marble cheese boards and this gorgeous green throw, it looks quiet and festive but simple and could take one through the winter season whilst we dream of spring and the garden waking up! A new book to be inspired by through the wintery nights would be a lovely thing to look forward to the New Year too! I also love the prints and will download those, thank you so much! Have a wonderful Christmas, Jamie with your now husband!!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      December 10, 2019 at 10:31 pm

      Thanks Wendi, what a sweet comment. Your look ‘In the Garden’ sounds lovely. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas with your family too!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  24. Shawna says

    December 5, 2019 at 10:24 am

    So beautiful! I loved seeing your mantle decor from previous years.

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      December 10, 2019 at 10:22 pm

      Thanks so much, Shawna.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  25. Abby Lawson says

    December 5, 2019 at 7:03 pm

    Such a beautiful tour, Jamie! I loved seeing the comparison shots from throughout the years! Hope you’re having a wonderful week, friend!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      December 10, 2019 at 10:21 pm

      Thank you so much, Abby! Merry Christmas!!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  26. Decor Craft Design says

    January 12, 2020 at 2:03 am

    Amazing decor! It’s beautiful and elegance at the same time! I love the color tones, the rustic look and the simplicity of the decorations. Therefor, your post will be featured on You’re The Star – Creative features! Thank you for linking up at You’re The Star Blog Hop!

    Decor Craft Design – Creative Co-Host

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  27. Sabina says

    October 27, 2020 at 6:59 am

    Hi Jamie

    I love your fireplace surrounding. Can I ask where did you get it from please?

    Thank you

    Sabina

    Reply

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