A Touch of Christmas in the Master Bedroom!
We’ve been adding some Christmas touches to the master bedroom, and I’m loving how it looks!
I had already decorated the family room very simply, just adding some very natural elements, using what I could find. I didn’t even hang ornaments on the family room tree, and ended up loving the simplicity of it.
Next up was the master bedroom, a room that I normally don’t decorate for the holidays. I wanted to do something different in here, since the master bedroom was newly renovated. It’s such a nice, large room with a beautiful curved, bank of windows on the front, creating the perfect spot for a Christmas tree.
I wasn’t sure what direction I was going in but when I found an old abandoned Christmas tree in our attic, left by the previous owners, I decided to bring it down and try flocking it for a “snowy” look.
The old faux tree was really a great little tree to use for this project, and surprisingly all of the pieces were still there, including the stand.
It was a smaller size tree, and once I moved some of the furniture around, it worked perfectly in front of the windows.
I had a gorgeous old basket that I bought a few years ago at Scott Antique Market in Atlanta.
I was hoping that the tree’s stand would fit down into the bottom of this basket, and luckily it did!
For many years, when I was growing up, we had “snowy” Christmas trees. My mama adored a flocked tree, and one day I will have to share with you all of the interesting {and sometimes crazy} ways that she achieved this beautiful “snowy” effect. Let’s just say that mama was very creative in her flocking processes, but the end result was always gorgeous!
This little abandoned tree brought back such fond memories of those white childhood trees, and the lengths mama went to, in order to get the look! Some of them were worthy of Macy’s holiday windows!
For this tree, I used a commercial flocking spray that can be found at the home decor store, and it was really easy to use. Just spray, let dry, and then decorate.
It wasn’t a heavy coating though, and I really wanted the look of some heavy “snow” in places. So I pulled out some old upholstery batting that I had stored away, and taking small pieces at a time, I shred them into small “feathery” poofs, then just poked them in among the branches.
White lights, blue, white, and gold ornaments were the finishing touches.
I love the end result and instead of this old tree getting thrown out, it was given new life!
Using some of the fresh greenery clippings that we had picked up at the tree lot, I made a small garlands, placing them over the old antique mirrors that hang over the bed.
A handmade banner of one of my favorite Christmas songs is draped across the front.
The banner was really easy to make. I printed the letters on sheets from an old book….the letters aren’t quite uniform…I was doing this in a hurry and late at night…oh, well…it still looks cute!
I punched holes in the top of each page and strung jute twine through them and draped the banner across the mirrors.
Highlighting the banner are a few gold, glittery stars.
Those stars {along with a few other beautiful things!} were sent to me a few days ago by a dear blog friend. What a wonderful, kind, surprise they were, brightening my day…….and they are exactly what this banner needed!
Moss balls always adorn the altar candlesticks on a side table.
Poking some snippets of evergreen underneath, and adding a few vintage ornaments adds just the right amount of holiday cheer!
I also took some of the fresh clippings and made small wreaths and hung them on the doors of our master bedroom’s built in cabinets.
They turned out so cute, hung with burlap ribbon, and they were so easy to make, tying them together with a little bit of floral wire.
Also sitting in our attic was this small metallic, silver tree that I bought last year and never used.
I placed it on the bedside table. The sparkle of the metallic silver ties in perfectly, and all I did was add a few sprigs of evergreen to an ironstone jar, and another vintage ornament to the table.
The other bedside table holds a little ornament and a small package wrapped in silver paper.
One of my big cement lambs resides on that table, so there isn’t a lot of room to add more.
See him peeking at the tree? In case you’re wondering if there is a sheep obsession….why, yes there is!
Boxwood wreaths are placed here and there for a perfect touch of green.
I love preserved boxwood wreaths and keep them displayed all year long. They’re perfect in any room, for any decor, and any occasion.
There you have it, the master bedroom all decked out for Christmas!
So glad you stopped by and I hope you enjoyed seeing the master bedroom, with the little abandoned tree, all decked out for Christmas!
Cheers, Cindy
It’s all quite lovely!
Also, I love you framed verse-Be still and know. Is it DIY? Would love the DIY details if it is! Thanks!
Camille
Camille, we sell them in our online shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/edithandevelyn. However, we are currently sold out. We are hoping to have more available in a couple of weeks.
Such an inviting room, how do you ever leave it in the mornings, but no doubt the rest of your home is just as lovely…..making me revisit thoughts of changing our bedroom color from a dark chocolate brown to a blueish/greenish/grayish shade closer to what you’ve chosen here. Are those 3 graces lamps on your bedside tables? I have a similar one in our bedroom, a gift from a sister, seeing your’s makes me think I have good taste, ha!
Susanne.
Thank you Susanne! Yes, those are the Three Graces lamps! One belonged to my precious mother in law {Evelyn}, and I finally found a matching one several years ago at a flea market! Love them!
Gorgeous! The colors are absolutely amazing. All of the decor has this touch of ethereal to it all with all of that ivory.
Thank you Jordan!
I love the soft colors you’ve used in the bedroom, and the flocked tree is perfect! I remember my mother saying they used a mixture of whipped ivory soap and something else to flock the trees when she was young. They’d mix it with the old fashioned hand – cranked beater! Such a fun memory!
everything you do is stunning…. would you please share where to purchase the lt blue coverlet on your bed?
Thank you Nancy! The blue coverlet is actually a vintage quilt that my mother made for me many years ago!
It’s a fairy land for grown up! So beautiful. Merry Christmas! Linda
Thank yo Linda! Merry Christmas!
There are only a few blogs that I visit and just SIGH and SWOON and yours is one of them for sure. Your master is gorgeous. I am posting my master tomorrow and it can’t compare one bit with yours! What a lucky find with the tree!!! I am guessing you sprayed it with the faux snow spray? Love the little “snow puffs” too! Everything is heavenly!!!!!!!
Thank you Pinky!
I’m so so sorry for the loss of your pet – my heart and thoughts go to you! YOu’ve created such a stunning holiday bedroom – it’s so serene and gorgeous. xo Heather
Thank you Heather, Merry Christmas!
Well, when you have the best creativity person what else do you expect…..JUST GORGEOUS!!!!!!! This bedroom is so beautiful as well as the other rooms you have decorated. Love the tree in the basket.
Merry Christmas
Thank you Nancy, Merry Christmas!
Cindy, I think your master bedroom is my favorite of all your rooms so far. Your tree is so beautiful and blends in with your decor so beautifully. What a great find in your attic! I love that you brought it back to life. I, too, wish you could come to California and decorate! Merry Christmas.
Thank you Linda! Merry Christmas!
I’m not sure where to start Cindy… every inch of this room is just so beautiful. So you. So perfect. I love it all. May you have a blessed Christmas xx
Thank you Kerryanne, Merry Christmas!
I love your style!
Thank you Pamela!
Cindy, it is breathtaking! Thank you again for finding the strength to please your readers. I come home from work and have numerous blogs in my inbox and always read yours first! Your room and decor is just perfect. Thank you for inspiring
Thank you Vicki, that means so much to me! Merry Christmas!
Cindy it is all so gorgeous and serene! Absolutely lovely!
Thank you Vanessa!
Swooning Cindy. Ahhhhhh just gorgeous.
Kris
Thank you Kris!
Oh my!! I truly adore your master bedroom! The ceiling!! The tree! It’s all so amazing and gorgeous! Love the details Cindy!! You’re style is to die for!!
Oh my goodness, thank you so much Becky!
Where to begin…..first let me just say how gorgeous your room looks…
I love your banner and all the greenery you have use around your room….
You truly have found the Christmas spirit….
I love the attention to detail throughout your home, it just makes your home so special…
I pray your healing…
Wishing you a great weekend….
Smiles~
Mari
Bless you Mari, thank you. Merry Christmas!
I am speechless…for the first time in my life I might add! GORGEOUS!
Oh my, Janet, coming from you, that is an amazing compliment! Thank you! Merry Christmas!
It’s all been said!!! Fabulous! Your talent is exquisite….please come to my house in California….I have stuff, I need you!
hahaha….you’re too sweet Kim! Merry Christmas!
As always your attention to detail and creativity result in photos that leave me breathless! It is bliss!! Wishing you and your family a Christmas filled with love.
Thank you Cynthia, Merry Christmas!
Oh there is that “sigh” again….gazing at your most beautiful images of your bedroom. The salvaged tree from the attic looks so exquisite…it was so nice to read about how your mom wanted to provide a most beautiful tree for your family….and she passed her inspiration down to you. The basket is perfect for the tree like they were truly meant to be together!….Have a most wonderful weekend Cindy, enjoying the beauty and serenity of your home.
Thank you Shirley, Merry Christmas to you and yours!
This is sooooo gorgeous and inspiring Cindy! I am always in awe of how you put things together, and that tree came out fantastic! Love the simple touches you make from practically nothing and then all together it creates the perfect statement of a simple yet luxe french christmas. xo
Thank you Amy, Merry Christmas!
Cindy!!!!! You simply must stop making me swoon so! Every time you come up with some new decor in your home, whether it be renos, seasonal changes or anything else for that matter, my heart goes into overdrive and my senses drown in … well … pure bliss! Is there no end to your magnificent talent? You know, you could make oodles of money if you became an interior designer. You would rapidly be booked for years in advance, I have not a doubt and I would be the first in line for sure! What a lovely room made festive for the Holidays in a very classy way. I love it! Thank you dear Cindy, for sharing your awesome talent with us over and over again, I’m sure that I’m speaking for the majority when I say we all truly delight in it and appreciate it more than you know. Hugs and blessings, dear friend. xxx
LindyLou, you humble me with your words….thank you dear friend. Wishing you and yours a wonderful Merry Christmas, filled with blessings!
Wow every detail is absolutely stunning! What a lucky “leftover” from the previous owners…you made it gorgeous! XO
Thank you Christy, Merry Christmas!
I would really hate to follow you in a decorating blog….this is Beautiful….
Thank you Kathy!
despite your sorrow and pain you feel, you did a great job creating a beautiful holiday home. Losing a pet is hard ( i have lost several) , and I feel your sadness. take care
Thank you Laura, Merry Christmas!
So beautiful! You did an outstanding job on your room. Everything is just beautiful. I love the banner – I would have never noticed the unevenness if you hadn’t pointed it out.
By the way, did you do the “Be Still And Know” book page print yourself or purchase it somewhere? I love it!
Thank you Cecilia! Yes, I made the “Be Still….” print. It’s printed on a salvaged page from the book of Psalms, from an antique bible. Merry Christmas!