I can’t wait to show you my minimalist elegance Christmas tour along with a giveaway at the end of this post!
Welcome to my full minimalist, elegance Christmas tour! I’ve shared these posts for Christmas 2019:
Snowy Paris Buildings Printables
DIY Wood Bead Christmas Garland
How to Hang Lighted Garland + Video
Scandinavian Style Christmas Table + Video
Today is the big house tour where I’ll be sharing my living room Christmas tree and kitchen 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 tours at the end of this post.
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I pared down my 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!
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.
I love having the wrapping paper out and ready to wrap a gift in the evening. Ribbon on wooden spools look just as pretty as decor.
Here are the four ways I’ve decorated the living room for Christmas.
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.
Nothing like fresh baking for a Christmas kitchen!
I love using vintage champagne buckets for floral arrangements and for these oranges.
I’ve edited the open shelves so that we have just our everyday cups and glasses and a few decor items.
shop mini trees
I found the garland above the windows from a dollar store. I love the simplicity of them.
Shop the kitchen
Here are the four ways I’ve decorated my kitchen for Christmas.
dining room
I shared two looks and a video of my dining room earlier this week, Scandinavian style.
I love the cedar clippings and simple touches.
The second look involved a beautiful red linen tablecloth. To see the whole tour, click my Scandinavian table here.
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.
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!
giveaway
Bloggers have a special knack for sharing their ideas with the world and connecting with readers in a personal way. The DIY and decorating books listed below were all written by creative bloggers who are passionate about teaching and inspiring others. Here’s your chance to win your own copies – just in time to spruce up your home for holiday gatherings!
One lucky winner will receive all 6 of these popular DIY and decorating books:
- But Where Do I Put The Couch? by KariAnne Wood & Melissa Michaels
- French Vintage Decor– -> that’s me!
- The Home Design Doodle Book by Marian Parsons
- The Gift of Gathering by Bre Doucette
- Creatively Christmas by Jennifer Rizzo
- Amazing Furniture Makeovers by Jen Crider
Follow the directions to enter below. Giveaway open to US and Canada through Dec. 7, 2019.
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Click in Case you Missed:
Wednesday
Taryn Whiteaker Designs ** Just a Girl and Her Blog ** Cherished Bliss ** So Much Better With Age ** Cassie Bustamante
Lemon Thistle ** The DIY Mommy ** Love Create Celebrate ** The Handmade Home ** Craftberry Bush
And sharing the rest of this week…
Monday
The Happy Housie ** Shabbyfufu ** Jenna Kate at Home ** Inspiration for Moms ** We’re the Joneses
Rambling Renovators ** Home Made Lovely ** My 100 Year Old Home ** Maison de Cinq ** Nick + Alicia
Tuesday
House by Hoff ** The Tattered Pew ** Clean & Scentsible ** The Turquoise Home ** Rain on a Tin Roof
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
Love the simplicity of your decorations.
Thanks Cynthia!
Hugs, Jamie
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.
Thanks so much, Mary!
Hugs, Jamie
goodness gracious your kitchen looks amazing!!!!!! i also love the french art paired with your christmas mantle!
Everything is gorgeous your tree is especially beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much, Cassie!
Hugs, Jamie
Love looking at the different ideas through the years!! I like them all!!
Thanks Brenda!
Hugs, Jamie
Your whole house is beautiful!! The design books look amazing. Would love to win!
Thanks Colleen!
Hugs, Jamie
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☺️
That sounds like so much fun, Tracy! I love projects 😉 Thank you! Merry Christmas!
Hugs, Jamie
So pretty, Jamie (as always)! Love all the simple touches 🙂
Aww thanks Shauna!
Merry Christmas
Hugs, Jamie
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.
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
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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Aww thanks Arlie! My house is small so I’m always trying to maximize my space too.
Hugs, Jamie
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
Thanks Jen! Such a great giveaway you organized. I love your book!
Hugs, Jamie
The dilemma I have is adding modern touches to a home with antique, vintage pieces. These book would hopefully give lots of inspirations.
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
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!
Thanks Teddee! I love that decor too!
Hugs, Jamie
Everything is gorgeous. Your tree is especially beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Candy! Happy holidays.
Hugs, Jamie
Painting furniture or kitchen cabinets.
Showing all the years in each room is just brilliant!! What elegance!! Thanks so much for the giveaway.
Everything looks beautiful and gets better every year! Thank you for sharing your home tour and the previous years too. Merry Christmas Jamie.
Aww thanks Krista!
Hugs, Jamie
Love the look this year! Everything you do is gorgeous.
Thanks Cathy! That’s so kind of you to say.
Hugs, Jamie
I love your minimalist Christmas decor this year, Jamie… you are such an inspiration to me, girl. Your mantle gets an A+… stuuuning!!
Alicia
Aww thanks so much, Alicia! That’s so sweet of you. Happy holidays!
Hugs, Jamie
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.
I’ve been feeling that way all year, Margo! It feels freeing! Happy holidays.
Hugs, Jamie
Your home is lovely! Thank you.
Thanks Anne! Happy holidays.
Hugs, Jamie
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!
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
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!
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!!
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
So beautiful! I loved seeing your mantle decor from previous years.
Thanks so much, Shawna.
Hugs, Jamie
Such a beautiful tour, Jamie! I loved seeing the comparison shots from throughout the years! Hope you’re having a wonderful week, friend!
Thank you so much, Abby! Merry Christmas!!
Hugs, Jamie