My Christmas Time Entry Way

I have one whole spot in my house decorated for Christmas, yeah!


I have fallen in love with many of the beautiful Scandinavian blogs out there.
They usually have lots of white and natural elements.
Those blogs are where I have taken my inspiration for the entry way.


I wanted to have fresh greenery. I found these little trees at Walmart.
They came in different pots than these. I hope they live through Christmas!


I painted two terra cotta pots white, then sanded off some of the paint.
 I added a simple ribbon and filled around the top of the top with some crinkly paper from the craft store.


On my magnetic memo board I used this wonderful rustic deer picture from Graphics Fairy.
I also hung a Noel ornament.


I found this very rough wooden box at the thrift store. I stenciled on Joyeux Noel and then sanded off a bit of the paint once it dried. I filled the box with these amazing mercury glass looking acorns from Walmart. Thank you Michelle from Emerald Cove for telling us about them on your blog! The white candles are from the dollar store. I added a bit of ribbon to them.





I added some green books to the shelf for Christmas.


The look is very simple.


It's calm and peaceful.



It makes me happy. :)







Next up....finishing the fireplace mantle!







40 lovely thoughts:

Robin said...

It's beautiful Lisa! Love those little trees.

I've been falling hard for the Scandinavian blogs lately. I just love their light filled and uncluttered rooms.

You have done such a great job with your entry - I'm sure they are very proud!

Funky Junk Interiors said...

Gorgeous, Lisa! I just love that wooden side table, it's so unique. So glad you filled in the details on everything too. Cool acorns!

Very fresh and pretty! I'm going pretty simple this year too.

Donna

Mrs.B said...

You go girl, with your One Spot Decorated! ;) Better than me...I just took down FALL today! Looking great so far. I love the colors and your table!!

Revamped French Maison said...

Your entry is so refreshing and festive. Your frame has inspired me to finally do something with a ornate frame I have in the garage. :)

Blessings to you,
Shanna

orchidlanedecor.com said...

This is just lovely! It would look right at home in my entrance too.
Suzy xxx

URUGUAY LIFE - WHITE LIFE said...

I like it! Festive and lightly - great!

Greetings

VINTAGE

sissie said...

Very beautiful and serene and very Scandanavian!

hugs
Sissie

slommler said...

Beautiful! Love the look and the feel of it!!
And those mercury ornies are wonderful!!
Hugs
SueAnn

Joyce @ Quilted Nest said...

Lovin' the greeting on the bulletin board, the added green books and the box of baubles. Way to go!

One Cheap B*tch said...

It looks perfect! Very calm and peaceful indeed!

Jeanine

Sarah @ Modern Country Style said...

Very Scandi-chic! I like the coordinated books too!

I love mecury glass. It's so beautiful and vintage-looking and hiny and wamr and lovely!

Sarahx

Sharing Shadymont said...

Very peaceful and calming entry!

Great ideas!!

Michelle @Shellsshabbyshack said...

You really have an eye for pairing neutrals. Love the acorn mercury glass ornaments. Too cute! It all looks so warm and welcoming!

Orange it Lovely said...

sigh.. I love it. All of it. Looks gorgeous.
Tana

Donna said...

Lisa, this is just gorgeous! I love your stenciled wooden box, and also love how you distressed the painted pots, too. Your magnetic board is gorgeous! Did you make it! The mercury glass ornaments, candles, greenery and all of the other elements you added are just perfect! Now I've got to get busy at my house:)

Sarah @ Cozy.Cottage.Cute. said...

Your entry is so pretty! I love those matching trees in the white pots and the stenciled box. Can't wait to see your mantle, too!

michelle said...

Just beautiful Lisa! I am so glad that you found the acorns and I love what you did with them, that box is perfect! Everything looks so pretty!!!

C'est Magnifique said...

Oh, how pretty! I am in LOVE with all you've done! The little trees... box you stenciled, bulletin board... everything!

Tania

Cassie @ Primitive & Proper said...

lisa, that is just gorgeous! love all the touches you added and love that it is not over the top- it's very relaxing. well done!

rudoo said...

Hi! Just found your blog through Cottage Instincts. Love your entry! I will have to check my Wal-Mart for those ornaments. Did your Library bookshelf come from Ballard? I am trying to decide between black or white.

Kristin said...

Love the vignette of candles and acorn ornaments in the box. Very elegant and yet simple.

Heather said...

Very pretty and elegant. I can't believe that some of the items came from Walmart! Great job!

Tricia - A Rosy Note said...

Very pretty. I love those little trees. I think I need to take a trip to Walmart :)

Tatum said...

Love this entryway. In it's simplicity, to me it says winter wonderland. It's so peaceful and serene. Good job!!

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Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal said...

Your entry looks fantastic! Love the memo board. I will have to jump over to see how you did it. The wooden box is so cute with the candles and ornaments in it. It all looks great!

Jenni said...

I love what you have done with your entry way! That white wooden table is darling, too! I love the wooden planter box and the little trees you put inside of the white pails! The entire look you have created is perfect! :)

I hope you are having a great day!

Blessings,
Jenni
{Beautiful Nest}

Michelle@Fromhousetohome said...

This looks so very sweet! I love the color combination, it is very calming!
~Michelle

Lori Lynn said...

That's very lovely! I just painted an old picture frame white that I had planned to have mirror put in, but now I'm rethinking that :-)
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Victoria said...

That is so lovely, very simple and clean looking. I was looking at your little mans blog, how precious!!! I think you have a future author there!

Rebecca said...

Love how you change this out for the season! Great accents!

Annie Louise said...

I adore your entryway! Beautiful, I too love the Scandinavian influence in design. Thank you for sharing your relaxing, inviting, and calming entryway--great job!
Jeanette

time-worn interiors said...

Your off to a good start! Can't wait to see more!
Theresa
aka:TOT

Lynn@ The Vintage Nest said...

I saw those ornaments yesterday at WalMart. They are wonderful. I bought some glass birds they had and just love them. Your entry way is definitely Jeanne d'Arc worthy. It's very beautiful, serene and calming. Perfect! HWW

Deanne said...

Love it! It's so simple and so gorgeous! Love the frame with reindeer and noel- simply beautiful!

Object of Maya*ffection said...

Looks GORG! I love what you did with the lil trees (I got one too that I just repotted and am wishing I had seen your post first!!)

Leslie said...

It looks so serene and peaceful, you can come on over and decorate my house for me this year! Thanks for your sweet words today, they really warmed my heart. Bless you!

Dee@FrenchBleuVintage said...

It makes me happy too. Very clean and serene. Happy Holidays & Happy WW!

Miss Sandy said...

Love your sweet vignette, the bookcase/table is awesome!

Rebecca said...

It is lovely, love the look...
Blessings
Rebecca

lorena said...

Now I want to change to a white and silver theme!