I transformed my room into a Christmas wonderland! There is nothing cozier than having a Christmas tree in your room. I always turn the lights on while I'm getting ready for bed, and it really sets the mood for magical Christmas dreams (Cue the nutcracker soundtrack). I got this tree at Walmart on sale for $20 and it was the best decision I've ever made. Now, its not the most full/luscious tree in the world... I mean it was $20, but I LOVE it and fill it up with garland and ornaments. I started adding old fashioned toys under the tree because at the turn of the century they didn't wrap Christmas presents. Kids would see their toys unwrapped under the tree, so I took inspiration from that. As you can see I like to add some greenery around the paintings, something I often see when I visit historical home museums (at Christmas time). It's a small detail but it makes a huge difference. I think it really elevates the look of the room and it makes it look more like a castle (hey... a girl can dream!) A new addition this year is the Christmas pillow, I got it in Paris and its from Villroy and Boch, I think it looks perfect in the centre of my bed and I love the old fashioned illustration. Another new addition is my Santa Claus! Isn't he magical! I got him in Barcelona and I fell in love with him as soon as I saw him... mainly because of the puppet he's holding haha. Some of my other favourite pieces are the couple skating among the trees on top of my hat cabinet. Can you believe those trees fit inside each other like a Russian nesting doll? I lucked out at the Vintage store! And finally another one of my favourites is the red egg that opens up to reveal a small Christmas tree that spins while playing music. Its something that makes me think of a Christmas gift from years gone by. There is something magical about it.
If you want to hear more details about the decorations I posted a video on my Youtube channel where I vlogged the decorating process! You can find it below!
A splendid Christmas Wonderland, so very cheery ... I love the silver sugar bowl, and the sweet toys under the tree ... Actually I love everything and the photos of your room reveal more every time I look ... I just snapped up on Etsy a needlepoint stocking with a vintage Santa surrounded by holly leaves and red berries, for a total of $22.00 cad, that includes the shipping ... Another seller has the exact same stocking, but the shipping puts it over $50.00 .... I can hardly wait for it to arrive and I will hang it from my bedpost or maybe my dresser ... You are so right, the lights are are so cozy while reading before bed, or watching one of my fave Christmas films ...
ReplyDeletebtw, Thank you for taking me back to Freeland Antiques, it has been about 8 years since I was last there and I do believe that is the same Value Village at the top of the hill ... You purchased some very lovely treasures, I sure enjoy the pieces I have found at different Antique Malls in Ontario ..
Merry Vintage Christmas ... Pink Pearls xo
What a nice Christmas decoration! The lights the painting the everything!
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ReplyDeleteYour new vintage Christmas dress is so lovely, glad it worked out for you .... Thank you for taking me back to NOTL and St. Jacobs, all the places I used to go, I felt like like I was there again .... You make me smile because you look at all the same type of goodies I like, that musical carousel tin is something I would definitely buy also ... It's a Wonderful Life must have been fun to watch on a big screen in a theatre !!! ..
Very Best Wishes, Pink Pearls