If it wasn’t already apparent from round one of my Christmas home tour and my Christmas tree, I’m declaring this year’s Christmas theme as decorating with memories.
And also random items such as an Elvis bust.
Oh, and vintage things too – because vintage Christmas decor makes my heart go pitter patter.
These theme(s) have always been at the heart of my holiday decor, but this year I’m on a mission to get everyone to embrace their own holiday decor rooted in memories and good times – because that’s what Christmas is about.
So here’s part two of my Christmas tour – our living room – in all its (random) glory.
If you are following along on the Christmas Home Tours hosted by Marty from A Stroll Thru Life (isn’t she just a little gem? Love her to pieces!) and just came over from Doreen at Hymns & Verses, hello!! Her vintage holiday decor is always one of my favorites, so hopefully you’ll like my take on holiday decorating as well.
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This year, we opted to move the Christmas tree into the corner. Last year, it was right in the middle of the windows, which is pretty to see from the outside at night, but when you sat in the black chair and tried to watch t.v., you had to crane your neck to see.
However, things were tight once we put up the tree and the white console table was still in the middle of the windows, so in a move where we had no idea whether or not it would work, we switched the console table out for the vintage radio cabinet.
Vintage Radio turned Bar / DIY Cowhide Rug / Coral Lamp / Double Old Fashioned Glasses / Green Curtains
And it worked like a charm.
P.S. I’m a little pissed we didn’t do this sooner. It’s like it was made to be in this space.
We don’t have a fireplace here, so our stockings hang in the window. All but one is vintage (of course, Bill had to have a Tennessee Vols stocking) and none of them match, but each of them represents the person it belongs to nicely.
And also they look really pretty from outside at nighttime.
There was even enough room to put my father-in-law’s old sled by the tree and load it down with gifts. I was planning to decorate with it on the front porch, but I’m terrified someone would steal it. I realize being terrified someone will steal a sled and not your television isn’t exactly normal.
#ineverclaimedtobenormal
The Meaningful Decorated Christmas Tree / DIY Vintage Storybook Garland / Unusual but Meaningful Christmas Tree Ornaments
You won’t find any matching ornaments on our tree. Instead, you’ll find things like stuffed animals, old car keys, PEZ dispensers, Barbie and G.I. Joe figurines. There are some “real” ornaments, but they must hold a special meaning to be on our tree.
DIY Vintage Ornament Tree / How to Make Ornaments Clusters
I do have a vintage ball ornament addiction – but instead of putting them on our tree, I make them into clusters that I wrap on lamps and other surfaces.
And just to liven things up, I adorned David with a purple tinsel scarf.
Because why not?
Swing Arm Wall Sconce / Bonkers Print
Or maybe it’s because we’re all bonkers.
Black & White Gallery Wall / Refinished Buffet
And last but not least…
Swing Arm Wall Sconce / Ornament Clusters / Vintage Santa (similar)
I’ve never met a vintage Santa I didn’t like…
Merry Christmas, Y’all! Hope you decorate with lots of memories and randomness this season!
The next stop on the Christmas Tour of Homes is Chelsea from Making Home Base – she NEVER disappoints!
You know you don’t wanna miss any of this crazy.
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Gorgeous. I love your tree with all it’s special ornaments and decorating with memories is the best way of all. That sled is perfect, such a treasure. I need to make some of those ornament cluster balls, so pretty.
Thanks, Marty! Yes – I think its the best way too!
Such wonderful ideas using vintage finds. I am in love with that key ornament idea! Kicking myself for not saving old keys!
Thanks, Christy!! I love me some old keys!
Love it, Jenna! Love your tree and it’s special ornaments! We have a lot of meaningful ornaments too and I like to mix them in with my tree. This year I really wanted a white and red tree so when we were putting our tree up I told Matt and Peighton that anything not red or white had to go on the back of the tree. They both looked at me like I was nuts and I realized how stupid that sounded. Our tree wouldn’t be as lovely had we put all the special ornaments on the back. They tell our story!
hahaha!!!! Take it from me, Chelsea, I tried the total matching ornaments on the tree one year and while it was pretty, I detested it because there wasn’t a drop of us on it!! So glad you kept the meaningful ones!
Love, love, LOVE it all! Every Elvis needs a purple tinsel scarf and I too do not put our antique sled out for fear of theft. Why be normal when abstract is SO much fun.
Could agree more – abstract is WAY more fun!!
Love all of the meaningful details! How special for your family! The color and bold patterns are so much fun!
Thanks, Claire!
Love it all! It is so bright and happy and most of all FUN! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Thanks, Lindsay! If it’s fun, it works around here!
So glad I get a Grande dose of Christmas at your house!! Nada here cuz I will be heading out to spend the day with my dad (only 750 miles away) and my farmer boy doesn’t want to have to deal with it! I learned that if I wasn’t going to be here to take down the tree, it was safer to not put it up (lost a few of my blown glass icicles the one time I did). I remember the days with my kids were small and I would even decorate my bathroom!!
I’m glad you are enjoying it, Susan!! I’m a little ready to be done with all the Christmas hoopla and sit back and just enjoy it. Soon!
One – you have a troll. Two – the vintage touches are great, especially the sled (I’d totally worry about it too – we had a vintage, red car that was stolen and we all cared more about it instead of some TV that could easily be replaced). Three – the quotes on your wall, especially the shut your mouth one. I need that one. But I don’t think it would be appropriate in my classroom – although I may have said it a few times today. Or at least a slightly better version of it…. But who’s keeping track?? Love your decor!!!
Dude. The troll – they have them at Target. RUN and get one now! No way that bad boy wasn’t coming home with me!! Honey, as long as you don’t cuss at the kids you’re good in my book. When I was a teacher, that may have happened once or twice. #teacheroftheyear
I have a whole collection of old trolls but I knew target had one too. Looks like I need to dig mine out. I really want the shirt at Target that has a troll and “messy hair don’t care” on it but it’s only in kid size. Boo!
I’m so jealous you still have yours. Mine got thrown away as a child because my parents heard they were made by devil worshippers. WTF.
My head is spinning!!! It’s all so gorgeous, there is so much to see! I love your Alice in Wonderland quote…is that a printable? I MUST have it! Love being on tour with you, and love the randomness…it’s perfect! Merry Christmas!!!
It is a printable on Etsy, Jeanette. It’s actually from Jen at My Fabuless Life’s store. Thanks!
😉 Thanks for the good job you do. You always make me smile~
Thank you, Pam!!
Jenna, I love your Christmas tree with the vintage storybook garland and the random ornaments, so meaningful! The sled is also gorgeous, I wouldn’t put it outside either, too precious! Happy to be partying with you. Happy Holidays!
Thanks, Cristina! I’m glad you agree on the sled – I would die if it got stolen!
Oh my gosh, Jenna! I am totally in love with your Christmas home! So bright and vibrant and totally you! Your tree with the unmatched and special ornaments reminded me of when my kids were little and we decorated a tree with their favorite toys! That book page banner – genius! I keep going back over every single detail – just spotted the gold unicorn by David in his tinsel scarf!!! Perfection!
Thank you so much, Doreen! I just love that little unicorn – scored him for a whopping $3 at an antique store!
I love this! It’s such a great style and beautiful in more ways since it’s so unique and full of memories. Makes me want to be a little more like you 🙂 Maybe I should move the nonmatching ornaments to the front of the tree lol
Thanks, Alicia! I say embrace those non-matching ornaments, girl!