Ah...October.
It's that wonderful time of year when all the holidays seems to collide.
Whether you're scrolling social media or walking into a store, like I did this past weekend, you'll find yourself face to face with Jack-O-Lanterns, turkeys, Santa Clauses and Christmas trees.
Side by side as if they were all celebrated on the same day.
I myself am usually more of a live in the moment kind of decorator, preparing for each one in its own time.
However, when it comes to home decor, my mantra has always been do what makes you happy.
And this weekend - in something that's becoming a bit of a habit - that’s exactly what I did...which means my home looks like those stores.
Trick or Treat and Ho-Ho-Ho cohabitating in a seasonal time warp.
And it's all because of this box.
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| This post contains gifted product from King Of Christmas. All opinions are my very own. |
I tried to ignore its pull, keep it packed up until the day after Thanksgiving, but you see, at the very same time UPS rang my bell, I also happened to be updating my daughter's bedroom.
Her blue bedroom, the one room that clearly stood out from the rest of the house, decorated with bold reds and soft greens.
The room I'd been trying to transform since the day she moved out. With no luck whatsoever.
I just couldn't find my groove.
Until. About two weeks ago, I finally found the pieces I was looking for and the entire room came together. It was so darling, I thought, wow, imagine how magical this room would look decorated for Christmas.
I’d never put a tree in there before. That tiny space was lived in, and I mean really lived in, but now, as an extra room there was nothing stopping me.
And I tore that box open.
My husband was all "You want to do what? Just so you can see? For real? That's a huge job."
Of course, I knew better. I already had one of these King of Christmas trees. A flocked one that I shared a few years go.
They go up quick and everything we needed was in the box.
From the instructions.
To the stand.
There were no wires to connect for the lights, the pins in the pole took care of that. So we just popped the parts of the tree labeled A, B, C into each other and into the stand...and voila.
We were ready for fluffing.
Also quick and painless since the box even included gloves to protect my hands from being pinched or scratched.
The entire process took about 15 minutes start to finish.
To get fabulous, sparkly results.
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| //My King Of Christmas Tree// |
Since he's a gadget guy, my husband did stick around a few minutes more to check out all the neat light settings and the timer function which could be activated by the foot control.
But then he was on his way, which left me to play...and boy did I ever.
I started by digging out the pink and purple ornament set I shared in July and put them on the tree.
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| //Glass Ornament Set// |
Then I added a few baby blue ones I had in my stash.
I even emptied my vase to place flowers between the branches, like I did on my mantel garland last year.
I believe this is the point where I may have gotten a little carried away by all the sparkle and went into full blown - we need a little Christmas now - mode.
You see, I had to take a break, to go to the aforementioned craft store, for some fall supplies, and once there, I spotted a few pink and blue nutcracker accents that I couldn't resist.
They were on sale, I had a coupon, so I bought them all and went home to continue playing dollhouse decorator.
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| //Nutcracker Advent Calendar// |
I understood that Christmas was months away, but I have to say that it was the most fun I've had on a decorating project in this old house in a long, long time.
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| //Small Book Box//Large Book Box// |
It was day filled with pure enjoyment, I leaned into a process I adore and experimented with colors I don't often use.
And the result was positively dreamy. The room was light, bright, pastel and airy.
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| Floral Rug //Snowflake Pillow// White Bedding Set |
That blue room finally looked as if it truly belonged in my country cottage by the sea.
It felt magical during the day.
And even more so as the sun began to set.
It's made every one of us smile whenever we walk by and catch a glimpse of that evergreen and those twinkling lights.
And made my daughter want to move back home.
So for a few more precious days I'll leave Christmas in that lovely, lovely room.
Despite the fact that fall is lurking in every other space around here.
But, if you close the door to sit by the tree, you'd never know.
And I won't tell if you won't.
😉🎄👻
How early do you plan your holiday decor?
Merry October, Friends!
Kim I really like the tree, looks perfect for any size room. I also appreciate how each story has its own journey and I feel like I'm part of it. Happy Holidays. ~Beth
ReplyDeleteThanks Beth! I'm glad you enjoy my decorating tales...and Happy Holiday to you, too...all of them!! Haha!!
DeleteIt is dreamy! I think you should leave it up all year long.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I guess all that room really needed was a tree. ☺️
DeleteSoooo pretty Kim. I would leave it up. I love the sparkle of Christmas. I usually put my tree and decor up before Thanksgiving and can enjoy the pretty lights a lot longer. The holidays come and go so quickly. Have a great rest of the week. Hugs. Kris
ReplyDeleteThanks Kris! I have to say that sparkle just changes the entire mood of the house. All those lights and the pretty pastels feels so happy and calming. I find myself standing in the doorway staring at it every time I pass by...Merry October! 😉
DeleteKim, such a sweet look in your guest bedroom. I love King of Christmas trees. So easy to set up. The room looks fabulous with the Christmas decor. I would leave it up, so you can enjoy it longer.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda! I agree, my husband loved the fact that there weren't any wires to connect for the lights. It made it so easy to put up. I love that so many people think I should leave it up. I really may do that, it's truly precious.
DeleteIt looks absolutely stunning, is it staying there or are you going to move it,,,,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Marilyn! I haven't decided yet. So far it's still up...I just can't bring myself to take it down.
Deletelove love love!!! that blue room is adorable and i love the carpet with the tree. another beautiful room kim!
ReplyDeleteYou are the sweetest!! Thank you so much...and yes, I adore that entire room now. I think it needs to be Christmas in there 365 days of the year. 😉
DeleteI believe you bring magic to every thing in a room. It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWell you just totally made my day!! Thank you so much!! I do have to give some credit to that tree though...and that rug. ☺️
DeleteHow cute is that! It really fits in that room, and the room embraces the tree. I never put up Christmas until the day after Thanksgiving, but if I had a spare room I just might do this. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mari! The room really does embrace that tree. What a lovely way to put it!! 💕
DeleteWow Kim, you decorated that room so pretty with the pastel colors. I love the gorgeous tree and ornaments. I would leave that tree up for the holidays! Have fun decorating the rest of the house. I'm hosting Thanksgiving this year so I'll be doing Christmas decorations during the beginning of December.
ReplyDeleteThanks Julie! It was so fun to play in this room. Usually when I’m decorating, I have to think about how the decor will function and I have to make concessions. This was just for fun and I really enjoyed it. I really thought everyone would say to take it down, it’s too early, but maybe I should leave it!
DeleteOoh this is so pretty and I am planning right now, though only in my creative head...I do want to put the skinny tree up this year in my room, but I am thinking of ways to fluff it out more. I'm ready to get started!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gina! This was fun, since I’ve never had one in a bedroom before. I think you should definitely put one in your room. There are so many pretty picks out there, and you’re so creative. I’m sure you’ll find a way to give it some festive fluff!
DeleteEven though I'm in no way thinking of Christmas yet (I'm still fall decorating, lol), this tree is absolutely gorgeous, especially in this bedroom! I'm confused though - you said you'd enjoy it for a few more days. Please don't tell me you're going to take it down...and then put it all back up again in just 6 weeks or so! (Way too much work! I'd just enjoy it a little early since it's so pretty.)
ReplyDeleteThanks Melanie! Well, so far it's still up...I really do enjoy all things fall, so I thought I'd take it down and let it autumn decor have its moment. I have to say, it really wasn't a lot of work to put it ub, but it's just too pretty to put it all back in the box.
DeleteThat is the most darling Christmas tree I think I've ever seen! Amazing, and I love the color choices for the room too. The soft blues just pull my heart with you - to the sea! Perfect for your extra room/guest room. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Marilyn! It was so much fun to decorate this room with all those pastel colors. I really enjoyed the process and the result.
DeleteOh my this conjures up sugarplums, adorable, darling, sweet. I’m so glad you continued the blue and pink theme with the little house and extras. I don’t put up Christmas until after Thanksgiving BUT I always wanted a Christmas vacation cabin the woods that I could “play” in, decorate all up for the holiday and leave it until we returned the next year 🙂 . You should leave this up! you won’t have time to replicate it again once the season fills up and at the very least you won’t have time to enjoy like you did this time. It’s fun to work outside of our color comfort and you really made that blue room sing…dare I say “it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎶”?
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!! I don't usually put up Christmas until after Thanksgiving - or actually, lately, on Thanksgiving, but I couldn't resist and I'm glad I decorated. It was fun to just play and I highly recommend it. Your Christmas cottage idea sounds dreamy. What a magical place that would be to visit!!
DeleteOh how darling your tree turned out, Kim! I’d want to move back in, too! It is truly magical!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Kitty! That entire room really does make me smile. It truly is a bit magical!
DeleteHi Kim! Your room makeover turned out fabulous! The tree is gorgeous by itself but looks amazing with all your pretty ornaments! King of Christmas trees are the best! I also love the rug you chose, it pulls everything together and matches your style perfectly! I know you're going to enjoy every minute with that pretty tree!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Donna! I agree about those trees, they are super easy to put up and it makes decorating so much more fun. That rug is my favorite, too. I wasn't really sure what to do to bring a cottage feel to the space...until I saw that darling rug! Thanks so much for popping by!!
DeleteHi, I love blue. I love pink. I love nutcrackers. I love vintage. I make an RSVP for the blue room please, at the lovely Cottage by the Sea.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Carla! You are welcome anytime in the Nutcracker Suite...that's the room's new name. Of course, there's apparently a long list of others who want to visit, so you may have company. Haha!!
DeleteGood for you for just going for it! I was talking to a friend the other day who decorates her house extensively like I do. She has already started. She hasn’t put ornaments on the trees, but because she decorates every room, and because she likes to be able to relax and enjoy everything at Christmas, she starts in October. Honestly, that’s not a bad idea. This room is just precious.
ReplyDeleteI have to say Pattie, every time I catch a glimpse of that room, I smile…and I don’t think it’s ever too early for that! Thank you for the sweet works about the room. I think precious is just perfect!
DeleteSo beautiful, elegant and heartwarming!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda! So many lovely words...you just made my day.
DeleteA blue room with all of those pretty pastel ornaments? I'm moving in! Absolutely beautiful, Kim.
ReplyDeleteCome on over, Ann!! And thank you my friend. 💕
DeleteKim,
ReplyDeleteLove, love , love it!! Looks so magical! Love the pink and blue combo...I am sure your daughter wanted to move back in!!
Hugs,
Deb
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Thanks so much, Debbie! I take this as a high compliment from the Queen of Christmas decorating!! ☺️
DeleteWow, so pretty Kim! That rug really ties in the colours in tree decor beautifully and I love that mirror!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sara! I love that rug, too. It's truly outstanding in person. The mirror was a gift from a friend. I love it, too.
DeleteOh, Kim. So beautiful and charming. The rug is lovely and all your ornaments are just perfect. I would sit in there for a long length of time. I have been planning Christmas in my head since the first of the month and now, I want to get going. You are a good influence! Just beautiful, my friend..xxoJudy
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Judy! This one was purely for play, but I am so excited by the way it turned out. I'm also so happy that I did it, because I really struggled with the theme of that room for far too long and that tree just gave me the focal point I needed...I hope your planning goes well. Your cottage always looks fabulous, so I have no doubt that it will!! xo
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