We decided early on we were going to simplify for the holidays this year. Last year we hosted a big holiday party with friends and family, we went festive in every room in the house, and looking back, boy was our house different back then. It is amazing how much my look has changed in just one year.
Since we weren’t doing a huge tree in the Living Room this year, I opted instead for a little tree in the Master Bedroom. We went with a charming 4 foot tree, artificial, and propped it up on top of the nightstand….
I enlisted the help of my good friend Laurie, and she worked her magic…whirling twigs and branches, burlap and clock faces…we giggled and chatted and listed to Christmas music…
A trio of old hand written documents, rolled and embellished with burlap and fresh tree cuttings…
Faux cotton branches, purchased at an antique store, reminiscent of billowy white snow…
A delicate birds nest, filled with a couple eggs…
Whimsical old clock face…
At the very top of the tree, I placed a glittered tree topper I just found last week at a flea market…
It adds a little extra height to this little 4 foot tree!
And at the base, a gathered burlap sack…
My friend Laurie is not only a stylist, she has a wonderful etsy shop where she sells her burlap creations…many of which I proudly own and display in my home.
We used my bedroom as a staging backdrop for her Christmas stocking line…
We make a great team she and I…she styled while I photographed…
It was my birthday that day, and I didn’t tell her until the end of our photoshoot. I didn’t want to make her feel obligated to do anything special for me. I told her she was my gift..the gift of her wonderful friendship…
More fresh green cuttings, these ones courtesy of some beautiful trees at the local park…
And in case you’re wondering, the mirror and stockings, and all greenery were removed before we went to bed that night!
Linking to Sarah’s holiday party.
If you want to find out more about our Master Bedroom, click here. And to check out more of our home, click here. Have a great week friends!
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
62 Cottage8: Burlap Tree and Stockings Holiday Bedroom
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~*~Beautiful!!!~*~* Hugs,Rachel
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Hi! I'm here from the Thrifty Decor tree party. I clicked on your link because I noticed the clock faces on your tree. I've been collecting clock faces all year to hang on my tree, so I love seeing yours. It's beautiful, and I love that tree topper! Well done, and Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI saw that remark meant for me...good girl! :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks absolutely beautiful!
Everything looks so beautiful. I love the little clock face on the tree. I also love the stockings on the head board...so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! My favorite tree I've seen so far. And those stockings are fresh and beautiful too.
ReplyDeleteThat is truly stunning! Tell me that wasn't a sad looking little fake tree like I see in my local store that she made look so stunning. IT all looks so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHoly Moly, that is stunning!! I love your tree. The styling (and photos) for that shoot are amazing. Your room is incredible.
ReplyDeleteYour tree and decor is just amazing!
ReplyDeleteWhat inspiration!!
Your bedroom and tree are just beautiful! I love the burlap, the clock faces, the simple colors of the room, everything. A warm and peaceful place to rest. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteJennifer! What a beautiful tree! I like everything about it. The stockings on the mantel are so cute. What a clever idea for a photo shoot. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I love the look and it suits your bedroom perfectly!
ReplyDeleteHow beuatiful. I just love the tree and the stockings are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday too.
I'm drooling. Absolutely beautiful. I want to do my entire house over!... Love that burlap tree, just awesome.
ReplyDeleteThis is seriously the one of my favorite trees I've ever seen! I love your bedroom!!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I really like the idea of going with a smaller tree like this.
ReplyDeleteLove, love LOVE the tree!! Makes me want to decorate one more... how many trees are enough??
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous!!! Xoxoxo 1942charm.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous,I printed clock faces for my tree too,but since I'm in love with bling for the tree this year, I outlined mine with coarse glass glitter in silver.I really love the way you guys styled the pics.
ReplyDeleteOMGosh..never have I seen such an adorable tree. So so cute and charming and full of personality.
ReplyDeleteI am going over to her shop to see if she has those stockings...of course, I have to buy one at a time as we have..............18 Christmas stockings...aren't I blessed!! :)
I love the stocking idea!
ReplyDeleteSimple doesn't mean not beautiful or plain. Your simple is just lovely and so perfect for our hectic lives. It appears that you used a burlap ribbon vs burlap yardage on the tree, am I right? Love your stocking tops too. Very, Very cool. Terry
ReplyDeleteYour room looks absolutely magical all decked out for the holidays, Jennifer!! I LOVE the way you've decorated the little tree!
ReplyDeleteThanks for so much wonderful inspiration!
xo,
Jo :)
First of all, your bedroom is wonderful. I love how you decorated the bedside tree in burlap and clock faces. I'm going to have to try that! It's always fun to visit your blog--I get lots of ideas and inspiration!
ReplyDelete~Delores
OMG!! How beautiful....I bet you had visions of sugar plums that evening!!
ReplyDeleteSo inspired...thank you!
Marvelous Christmas magic!!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! All of it! Very inspiring too!
ReplyDelete~Amber
I adore the burlap tree and stockings, if I ever get ahold of burlap I'm goilng to do something similar.
ReplyDeleteI am love with that bedroom. Fantastic! I love the simple but elegant look.
ReplyDeletewow, stunning!! I would say it is a truly southern tree with that there cotton, kiddo!
ReplyDeleteLovely vignettes and images my darling! Great images! HAPPYYYY BIRTHDAY LOVE! Miss ya tons! Hope to see ya soon! Hugs, lulu
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful. That looks remarkably like real cotton. Most people haven't seen how cotton grows and it's fascinating. I usually decorate with it for Thanksgiving because I love the stark,rustic look of it and the brown matches my turkey plate, but I like it with the Christmas decor, too. Love the stockings!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh.....what a beautiful room, Jennifer. So very romantic. I could spend all day long in that bed and never leave! How in the world do you actually pull yourself out of there every morning?? lol! :)
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
Oh my!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful!!!
What a great time you too had together!
I love your bedroom...simply gorgeous!
Deborah xo
OMGoodness! It looks amazing! You really should submit to a magazine.
ReplyDeleteJennifer it's BEAUTIFUL!
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love it!
Every little thing is SO SWEET and PRETTY!
Merry Christmas friend,
Layla :-)
Jennifer, it's all positively gorgeous and magical all at the same time. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS, GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteEverything is so beautiful! I love the clocks in the tree - so clever! The whole room is incredible. The tree is filled with so many fun items to look at. Love those stockings too.
ReplyDeleteI love your tree and a good idea for a smaller tree this year. I downsized my tree a few years ago and it's so much easier.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! I love the cotton.
ReplyDelete********************swwwwwoooooooonnnnnnn*******
ReplyDeletebeautiful..
beautiful....
beautiful.....
xxoo
Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteI wish I could just step into my mac and be magically transported to this beautiful room. Perfection...again.
Deborah
Love your cute little tree! Your friend has a gorgeous line of stockings. I'm gonna go check her out.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Gorgeous!!! I am enthralled with your beautiful tree, it is the most unique tree I have ever seen and I love it! How wonderful to have a close friendship with such a creative, talented woman.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Cindy
Love this little tree! I can't decide what my favorite part is...the topper, the clock face, the cotton, the papers...hmmmm. I just love it all! Your girlfriend is sooo talented. The stockings are great too. And what a perfect place for the shoot. You two sure make a great team!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Missy
Hola Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteYou are so beautiful
There will never be another you!
xoxo
Laurie
Unique headboard!! Great Christmas post!
ReplyDeleteI would like to stay in this room any time!
ReplyDeleteIt's absolutely breathtaking.
I absolutely adore the entire room and that tree you guys did is nothing short of magnificent! Thank for the inspiration, it gives me some wonderful ideas for an even shorter version oh say 18" tree!
ReplyDeleteHave a very safe and happy holiday
Sandra
Wow, everything is so beautiful. Lauri is very talented, just love the burlap.
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Rebecca
Love it. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI would love to have a tree in my bedroom. Your tree and your bedroom are quite beautiful. I love the color scheme you used. Those burlap stockings are very sweet as well. I am a new blogger and would love for you to come visit. Happy holidays,
ReplyDeleteCareyAnn
How wonderful I see so many beautiful items for gift giving!!
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xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
My first time here. Oh my goodness, how lovely! I'm hooked, definitely following along! Looking forward to seeing more!
ReplyDeleteSo so beautiful. Your headboard is my favorite thing! Thanks for that link to the cottage of the month. Her farmhouse about made me cry it was so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love the birds' nest and twigs on the tree, so inspiring! Maybe we'll go "natural" like the next year and see what the kids come up with. (I bet we'll end up with rocks under the tree..)
ReplyDeleteLove the rustic, vintage inspired tree ~ especially the clock faces!
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays ~ Heidi
Happy Happy Birthday - and a Happy 'new' Year. I adore the transformation from last year to this year. Like you, my goal for this holiday is 'Simplicity'. It just seems like the right fit for the times. Love that delicate writing on the old rolled scrolls as well. Nice job! (And, as I said on my B-day post not too long ago, it is always better to give than t receive. (well, ok, maybe not ALWAYS...(:
ReplyDeleteYour room looks absolutely lovely! Those stockings are to.die.for.... Blissfully beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt all looks gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteI have a question about the headboard. Is it attached to the wall? My headboard is very large like this, but it's very annoying as its always hitting the wall, nothing bad meant here, but we have three fur babies and even when they are playing it sounds like the bed is going to bust through the wall. How can I fix this?
ReplyDeletebeautiful :))))))
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