We have only lived here about 8 months, but we’re loving settling in for our first Christmas at our home here in the desert of Phoenix. Today I’m sharing a look inside our house to give you a peek at how we decorated for Christmas this year. Come on in!
I love our simple felt wreath (found on Etsy last year).
I’m a big fan of tinsel trees, we have 5 of these on our front stoop.
Most of our decor is vintage (or vintage inspired) or handmade or both! This Christmas card holder was my grandmother’s.
We don’t have a mantel, so had to get a bit creative this year and made a “tree” out of twinkle lights, finger knitted garland and gold tinsel. The handmade banner was a gift last year.
I picked up this bottle brush vintage wreath at an antique market.
Our baby girl needs a pink tree, and I found this one for a dollar at Goodwill.
I have never been into the snow village thing before, but this year we inherited this big piece that is fiber optic and glowy. I fell in love with the miniature-ness, and can’t wait to add to the collection each year.
These bottle brush vintage trees are so fun (color blocking!), I have collected 4 so far — and they match the wreath!
This gold nativity is from Russia, and is made of clay.
It’s no secret my favorite Christmas decoration is my vintage tinsel tree. I love to put all our vintage, handmade and kid-made ornaments on it. I’m not a purist, the more mish-mashed the better! This year my boys made a pink finger-knit garland. We have a big color wheel that turns and lights it up at night.
Some of our handmade ornaments made by my great-grandmother.
I’m linking up today at the Nester’s place, along with Tsh and Aimee. Have you shared a tour of your Christmas decor?
About Arianne
I love the vintagey-ness of it all! So very you. And I love that little village! I’m with you; I’ve never found one I like or have the space for it, but that one is super fun.
Tsh @ Simple Mom´s latest post: A peek inside our scrappy Christmas home
This snowy village changes colors and glows like it’s Christmas on Ice or something – but in a quiet way (heh.) so I adore it
I’m not gonna lie. I am all kinds of jelly over your tinsel tree and nativity.
I wish for every person who wants a tinsel tree to have one! Scour the flea markets and random antique malls until you have one, m’dear. xoxo
Oh, I loved this! Your trees everywhere – so fun and, yes, I agree with Tsh: you’re home is so very YOU! Bright, colorful, happy
Merry Christmas, Ari!
Kara @SimpleKids.net´s latest post: Merry Christmas from Indiana! (a holiday tour of my home)
that mantle is AWESOME!!! i love what you did!
cassie´s latest post: Crafty Christmas Features & Taking Time Off
That tree is ADORABLE!!! Love your decor!!!
the Blah Blah Blahger´s latest post: TALES FROM THE TREE LINK UP
There’s so much familiar comfort here!! As an AZ girl born and bred your house is how I grew up! And we have very similar ornaments to those your grandmother made! We also have some corn husk angels!
Thanks for sharing!
Jennifer´s latest post: Stockings Filled With Love {Magic of a Childhood Christmas Series} And LINK-UP!
I’ve been thrifting for our holiday decor and then mixing it with pine cones and other natural elements that my kids are collecting outside. Love the bottle brush trees!
Amy´s latest post: beyond pinned
I have the same tinsel tree I picked up 10 years ago at a yard sale for like $6.00. It is my favorite thing to put up every year, along with a vintage red felted reindeer and a perfectly aged santa. I believe we have very similar taste! Merry Christmas my friend!
~Kristin
LoveFeast Table´s latest post: Our Friendship Story~Part 2
I love the decorations! Thanks for reminding me that i need a new garland!