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Finally! I'm finally sharing my living room and my main tree all decorated for Christmas! This room has been decorated with the tree up since the week after Halloween, but I did a lot..and I mean a lot...of handmade stuff on my tree this year. So, it took some time getting that all done and ready to go! I'm so happy with how it turned out! 

 Chair: Link         Lamp: Link    Shiplap: Tutorial     Media Console: Tutorial     Builtin shelves: Tutorial

I think I say every year that it's my favorite way I have yet to decorate for Christmas. And this year is no different! It's probably a good thing! I wanted to go for a kind of boho vibe, but without going overboard. So, I kept with my normal Christmas decor and added some macrame and beading in the tree. It felt right considering my tribal-esque rug and Moroccan leather pouf.

 Leather Moroccan Pouf: Link      Rug: Link  

 I strung all of this garland. I'm not sure how many feet, but probably at least 20 feet of this stuff. It took me many many nights :) I also handmade all the macrame ornaments. 

 I'll (hopefully!) get some tutorials up on how I made all the macrame ornaments next week. I just loved how they turned out and ended up looking in the tree. I wasn't so sure it would work! 

 And the beaded garland is kind of self explanatory, but I'll make a post on it also with links to everything I used :)

 I was going to leave the tree without the ball ornaments until my husband asked if I was really not going to put any on (insert hand palm here). So, I felt obligated to do so. He said it wasn't a Christmas tree without them. ha! So, I did a mad hard search for ones that would work in the tree. I mean, what color goes with natural wood and macrame string?? Really? I bought about 4 tubs of different color bulbs until I finally found some white/pearl ones I liked. It came with these rust color ones too that I wasn't going to use. Then I put one up...and yeah. Loved it. It gives the tree a little more depth with all the white. ...Speaking about all the white. This is the tree I flocked! It turned out more beautiful than I imagined it would, and I'm sooooo sad I didn't do it years ago. You can see the tutorial on how to flock a tree of our own here :)

 Now for my mantel. How awesome is this vintage looking wood world map? 

 I got it from DecorSteals. The size is massive! It's technical name is repurposed wooden spool world map. I love it here for Christmas because I kind of image Santa's sleigh flying across the world. Dumb, I know :) It's my kid at heart!

 I flanked it with other vintage-y looking pieces like my faux aged terracotta pots, some candlesticks I got from Hobby Lobby, chippy corbels (also from DecorSteals), and vintage books. I then kept my birch stick strung across my mantel, swagged some frosted greens and hung up the stockings. 

 As for the other side of my living room, I changed out all my pillows to white. I wanted a snowy white wonderland :) I did keep some textures going with the macrame and the jute on the pillows. 

 White Ruffle Euro Covers: Link

 In the little toy corner (yes, there is a huuuuge mess of toys hidden behind this couch), I brought out my traditional elk. I strung some beads on one of them to bring in the beads from the Christmas trees. Plus, it totally works as a scarf :) I added lots of frosted greens and a tree to finish the look off. This countdown advent calendar clock is a Christmas tradition ever since I made it a few years ago. (Tutorial here)

Wood Advent Calendar Clock Tutorial

Last year, I went a little overboard on the Christmas trees....and ended up loving it. I love flanking my main trees with little ones. It goes back to what I say about layering...the more the better! :) 

 Layering carried on throughout this whole room, heck my whole house! I used lots of frosted greenery swagged along tabletops. And of course, lots of cozy blankets and pillows! 

 I never thought I would love a rug as much as I did my other one that was in here last year. But, I'm here to say, this one is a close second. 

Stay tuned for my Christmas bedroom tour coming up this week also (I went with a totally none traditional color)! And if you missed my other tours, you can find them here:

Red and White Christmas Living Room (my front living room/guest room):

 Farmhouse Christmas Dining Room:

Also! You can find last years full Christmas home tour in American Farmhouse Style Magazine! Be sure to go check it out on stands right now!! 

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I love rounding up some of my favorite things every year around Christmas time. I discover new things throughout the year that I just can't wait to share with you. They range from home decor down to beauty picks. This year, I found sooo many things I just love! This roundup also doubles as a great Christmas gift guide. I own and have tried everything on this list. So, if it made the list, it's a five star review from me :) 

Magnetic Eyelashes. 
I started wearing magnetic eyelashes a couple of years ago, just off and on. Mainly for special occasions. I then realized how much of a time saver they were, and started to wear them daily. I loved one brand for awhile until they 'improved' their design. I stopped buying them since they didn't fit my eyes anymore. I have tried some random brands from Amazon that I hated. Then I found one brand that I have loved for over a year and half now. These lashes are from Silly George. Weird name, but great lashes! I've tried all three of the kinds they have to offer. I love the "originals", but the "dailies" are good for every day use. The "drama" ones were a little much for me. They offer a couple of eyelash things on their site, but the ones I love are the dual strip magnetic lashes. You can find them on their website, and sometimes on Amazon.

AirMoji by MojiLife
I shared this little device with you all a few months ago. I love this thing. I don't buy candles any more or air freshener. This thing pumps so much yummy good smelling stuff into the air, and the scents to pick from are amazing. They have their Christmas fragrances out right now...and let me tell you. Have you ever stepped into a Home Depot or Michaels, or whatever store, that have thousands of cinnamon pine cones in bags. And you think to yourself, I need that in my house. Then you grab one measly bag, bring it home, and your house doesn't smell anything like the store? Well, I got you covered....without spending gobs of money on thousands of pine cones :) The Cinnamon Cheer is what you need ... it's what I have, and my whole house smells like I'm living on a cinnamon pine cone (in a good way). They also have Holly Berry, I'll Be Home (my next fave! It's like Christmas morning), and Christmas Tree. Besides all their other scents, this little device is the best thing since.. well, candles and hot wax. Actually, it's way better than those since it has no hot wax or flame, and is cordless and programmable. Plus, the scents last for weeks. I just put an I'll Be Home in my car that I have had open for about 4 weeks, and my car smells oh so good. I can go on and on about these things...you can see my full on review at this link >here<. Or visit here to buy or learn more.

Recessed light chandeliers 
This product from Worth Home has saved me a ton of money from converting my recessed lighting into hanging pendants. They offer a great selection of pendants that just screw into your existing recessed lights...just like a light bulb, but with a big long cord to something beautiful! I have one in my bathroom and one in my dining room. I'm wishing I had more recessed lights, so I could change them all out! They are available online through Amazon and I have seen some on Home Depot's website. 

Josie Maran Whipped Argon Oil

I don't know how to describe this lotion, besides it feels like butter going on your skin and then melting away leaving an amazing scent and softness. Like, this stuff is legit. It's amazing and I could bathe in a whole tub of it. They offer multiple scents. This is one of those things you get for that person that is hard to shop for. You can find the selection here.

Dyson Vacuum, Ball Animal 2
Now, this has been a sanity saver in my house. Seriously. I had a Bissel vacuum for years and thought it was good. But it started to suck...well, not suck. You get my drift :) I upgraded to this Dyson ball vacuum last year after seeing how amazing it was at my mom's house with her german shephard. This thing is legit you guys! The first time I used it, I was so disgusted by the amount of crap in my rugs and carpet. I was emptying out the thing every room. I didn't realize how much stuff my old vacuum didn't pick up! Plus, if you are an animal lover ...this is for you! It gets that hair out of everything. I can actually wear black socks and not have hair all over the bottom of them :) ha! (you totally understand this if you have a crazy shedding animal). This comes with lots and lots of attachments too so you can use it virtually anywhere. I love the attachment that helps me dust my high up shelves and ledges. I can seriously go on and on about this! Check it out for yourself here :)

Wool Dryer Balls
Sounds normal and boring, but I didn't know what I was missing until I found these. I randomly saw someone post about how much time these wool dryer balls save when drying their clothes. Then I looked them up and checked out more reviews. I swear, am I the only person who had never heard about these things?! They cut drying time, they replace chemical laden dryer sheets, they help reduce wrinkles and static. Our dryer is a bit old and takes it's time drying things. These balls have helped so much in speeding that up! They are extra large and come in a pack of six. I throw all six in my wash every time. You can get them here. 

Alex and Ani bracelets
I received my first Alex and Ani bracelet a few years ago from my in-laws. It as something I didn't know I wanted. I wasn't a bracelet person back then, but my jewelry usage is cyclical. Since then, I wear bracelets almost every day and my Alex and Ani bracelets are always in the mix! They have such a great selection for all occasions. You can see them all here.

Blowfish Bilocate Boot
I'm throwing  a little fashion your way. I saw my sister-in-law wearing these boots last Christmas and fell in love. I had to get a pair for myself. They are by far my fave pairs of boots...and that's saying a lot since I own like 50 pairs :) I'm tall, just under six foot, and this heel isn't too big that I feel uncomfortable like a giant. They are comfortable and are super cute with most outfits! You can get them here. 

Turkish Towels
If you have been following me and reading my blog for awhile, it's no secret I love blankets and that  I love turkish towels. I totally use them as light weight blankets. They are great for style, great for summer, great for towels. And they come in some pretty great colors and patterns. About a third of my 'blankets' are turkish towels. They are a great, inexpensive way to add layers to your home. You can see a huge selection of them here.

Leather Moroccan Floor Pouf
This leather pouf has been one of my favorite finds this year. I love the character it has brought into my house. Plus! It's a perfect place to put up my feet, sit on for additional seating, or rest against. It has survived my dog and children the past months. It is beautifully crafted and handmade. The color and stitching are outstanding. I know there are a lot of leather poufs out there, but this is one I can vouch for! You can find it here.

Ruffle Skirt Bedspread
I have always loved the look of long bedspreads that touch the ground. They tend to be super expensive, so when I found this one, I snatched it up real quick! Now to look at the price, I freak out a little bit. I paid more than double and thought it was a good deal! Now it's like they are giving them away. I just love how it transformed my bed. It too has held up quite well over the past year between my husband, kids, and dog. It is due for a dry clean though. That's the only downside. But, if you keep care of it, you don't have to do that very often! You can get one for yourself here.

Hope you found some inspiration in this list! I feel like nothing on here is way overpriced. If I was a girl, and I am, and I didn't own any of these, but I do, then I would be so happy with getting them all for Christmas :) Heck! I wouldn't mind getting them all again even though I own all of them! ha! :) What's your favorite thing or gift idea to give during the holidays for those who are a little hard to shop for? Share below!

As always, these are my reviews from the products I received. Not all products are the same. Do your own due diligence before purchasing. If you purchase a product recommended by me, and it doesn't meet your expectations, please contact the place your purchased it from and not me :) Happy shopping!

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I still feel like I'm dreaming, and that when I wake up it's going to be July :) That being said, I really have had my Christmas decor up for almost a month now. I know! I'm crazy. I thought it would get me into the spirit....ha! Didn't work so well. I'm barely feeling it; the snow outside helps a little. My decor has been up for awhile, so it's probably about time I shared it with you! I'll be sharing my front living room and entryway decor today. Look for my main living room and bedroom Christmas tours coming in the next few days! 

I decided to try something a little new this year with my entry way. I usually put my garland along the risers on the stairs. I love it there, but wanted to change it up and give it a more traditional look. I got this garland from Michaels a few years ago along with the cute little wreaths.

 This bench in our entryway is actually more functional than anything. I do love to decorate it though. I added pops of red with the garland and pillows to mesh with the red in the front room. I left my cathedral window frames up here from my fall decor. I just love how they fit the space. 

 This is still one of my favorite views in my house for some reason. I'll love it even more when I change out that carpet! Maybe that'll happen in 2020 :) 

 As for my front room, I went way past what I did last year with neutrals and added a ton of reds. My goal was to have board and batten up in here by this tour, but alas, that didn't happen. Once again, I added pops of red with the garland and the pillows. 

(Side Table: Target      White Slipcover Couch/Bed: Ikea      Rug: Rugs USA    Storage Bench: Target     Jute Pillows: Target      Farmhouse ladder: Tutorial       Wood sunburst mirror: Tutorial      Red Buffalo Check Covers: Amazon  )

 And lots of red with this huge sign from Kirklands. I found this sign, and I totally decorated the room around it. I had envisioned red in this room, and this was the perfect sign to make it work. 

 I flanked the jolly red sign with a diy Christmas tree calendar (tutorial here) and the reindeer name sign I bought from Michaels this year. I needed something to go in the middle, and I thought these cute white houses went perfectly -also a Michael's find. 

 Christmas countdown: Tutorial

One of my favorite traditions is having my kids help decorate this tree at the beginning of the season. I only moved about 2 balls because they fell off, besides that, the ornaments were placed by them! They were taught young to step back, take a look, and then place :) I love watching them decorate this tree; we throw on some loud Christmas music and go to town. 

 I always love full room views, so here are couple more that give a good idea of what this room looks like. 

 Adding red into my decor during the Christmas time is just the best. I love that I have neutral decor throughout the year...it totally helps make the red pop so much more! 

I'm toying around with the idea of changing this room up a bit and rearranging the furniture. It's been this way for a few years and I wonder if it's about time :) What do you think? Maybe just switch walls. Couch where the fireplace is and visa-versa? We shall see! 

If you missed my tour on my Christmas dining room decor, you can find it here:

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