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My Home Style Blog Hop: Neutral Modern Farmhouse Tree
Welcome to the 2nd annual My Home Style Blog Hop: Christmas Tree Edition hosted by Casa Watkins. I’m so happy to be participating again this year and to be sharing my Neutral Modern Farmhouse Tree for Christmas with you. (Check out my Christmas tree decor style from last year.)
If you are heading over Lovely Etc., WELCOME to Elizabeth Joan Designs! My name is Erin and I blog about all things DIY, decor, etc. Isn’t Carrie’s tree and style amazing?! I just love her glam winter wonderland tree. If I were brave enough, I would have flocked my own tree this year. However, I opted not to because I have yet to research all of the details. (Is the flocking permanent? Can you unflock a tree? Does it shed?)
This Year…
Anyway, my Christmas tree style for this year is similar to last year’s tree, in that I’ve used several of the same ornaments. However, I’ve really changed a few things up to give it a new, fresh look! Our tree is a lot brighter, thanks to some white batting (from a torn apart old pillow) that I added to give a freshly snowed upon look. I wanted to lighten things up and this was a great way to achieve that effect.
One of the new items that we wanted for our tree this year was a new tree topper! (In the past, we’ve used a star and a monogrammed C; our last name initial.) When my hubby and I saw this cute white, glittered reindeer head, we knew it would be the perfect addition to our tree. Isn’t he cute? I think we need to name him. *wink* And, for $6.98, I don’t really think I could have passed him up!
The Ornaments
We opted to keep our ornaments simple and went with a few tried and true favorites, along with a new find. I DIYed the feather ornaments and silhouettes of our kids. The rest were purchased on the cheap! Monogram C from Walmart.
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Feather Ornament | Monogram | Silhouette | Snowflake | Glitter Feather
We’ve also added a bazillion new lights to the tree. (OK, maybe that is a bit of an overstatement.) There are bigger bulb type lights mixed with traditional warm white lights. I love how glowy it looks in the evening!
You may not be able to tell from the photos, but tons of lights = tons of cords. And I have yet to figure out how to hide all of these. Seriously, when the Christmas lights are not on, it looks like I must have just thrown the bundles of lights at the tree and called it a day. It truly is a mess. I guess that is something to try to figure out how to improve on for next year!
Previously, I have described our home style as Neutral Modern Farmhouse and our Christmas tree definitely falls into the same category, even in this new house. I love to keep things simple with clean neutrals, but also have a comfortable and collected look. Kind of classic meets contemporary.
Thanks so much for stopping by today to check out the My Home Style Blog Hop: Neutral Modern Farmhouse Tree! To see more, browse the project gallery or follow me on Instagram or Facebook for fun sneak peeks!
Eager for more Christmas Tree styles? Head on over to Roots North and South next! Then, check out the other Christmas Tree stylings by these amazing bloggers.
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Casa Watkins Living
Blue I Style
Polished Habitat
Southern State Of Mind
Up To Date Interiors
Lovely Etc.Tuesday
Elizabeth Joan Designs {You are here!}
Roots North and South
Postcards From The Ridge
The Striped House
Pocketful Of Posies
The Gathered HomeWednesday
Boxy Colonial
Ciburbanity
PMQ For Two
Farmhouse 40
Monica Wants ItThursday
The Happy Housie
Organized Nashville
Designing Vibes
This Is Our Bliss
Iris NacoleFriday
Fresh Crush
Domicile 37
Cassie Bustamante
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Complete Gift Guide – On a Budget
You may not be ready to start decorating your home for the holidays, but have you started thinking about holiday shopping yet? I’m sharing my favorite gifts for under $10. Whether your budget is tight or you need a few stocking stuffers, I’ve got you covered. (Keep reading to find out more about the Complete Gift Guide!)
(Affiliate links included for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure.) I’ve joined up with some of my favorite bloggers to bring you the Complete Gift Guide. That’s right! We’re making gift buying for the hard-to-shop-for people on your list easy this year by featuring over 60 gift guide categories from 30+ bloggers. You can get all of your holiday shopping done from home and save yourself a bunch of time by just hopping around the links at the bottom of this post. Now check out the steals and deals we’ve found! Now check out the steals and deals I’ve found!
Prices subject to change.
1. Vivian & Vincent Chevron Sheer Infinity Scarf ($8.99) – Dress up your favorite holiday outfit with this pretty lightweight scarf. So many colors to choose from!
2. Oldshark Wide Angle Camera Lens Clip On Kit for iPhone ($6.99) – Get a perfectly sharp and wide angle photo with this fancy little phone camera clip on.
3. The Time Garden: A Magical Journey and Coloring Book ($8.79) – Remember how you loved to color as a kid? This amazingly detailed and beautiful coloring book will keep kids (and adults) of any age engaged for hours.
4. Eaglewood In-Ear Wired Headphones ($9.99) – Keep the music in your ears, whether running or lounging.
5. essie Nail Color, Ballet Slippers ($9.00) – A subtle and sheer light white/pink nail color that is perfect for almost any occasion.
6. The Veleveteen Rabbit, Hard Cover ($7.99) – This heartwarming childhood classic is one of our favorites.
7. iPhone 6 Case ($7.99) – Sleek and pretty, this case has protected our phones from several nasty falls. Plus, you still have access to all of the speakers and ports.
8. Scented Candles (Vanilla) Soy Wax Aromatherapy Candle ($9.95) – A clean burning candle with a wonderful smell will welcome all of your holiday guests.
9. Wall Mounted Beer Bottle Opener ($6.44) – A vintage bottle opener attached to the wall will save everyone time when trying to crack open those craft beers. No more searching for the misplaced opener.
10. Folkmanis Mini Barn Owl Finger Puppet ($8.49) – My kids love these little puppets from Folkmanis. They are so fun to play with and use for an impromptu puppet show. Plus, there are tons of adorable options to choose from.
Here’s the list of all the other gift guide categories. I can’t wait to see what all of my friends will be offering! Good luck and happy shopping!
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Seasonal Character Door Hanger
This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Click here for my full disclosure.
#sponsored #DIHWorkshopWoohoo! Today is the day that I get to show you my Halloween themed version of the Seasonal Character Door Hanger. It was so fun to actually get my hands on some power tools and build this project on my own!
You can build and style your own too!
If you enjoy creating projects, The Home Depot offers Workshops at all of their locations for do-it-yourselfers of all ages and experience levels. There are three types of Workshops offered:
- Do-It-Yourself (DIY)
- Do-It-Herself (DIH)
- Kids
As a memory refresher, here is the original image supplied by The Home Depot for this project. If you sign up for a workshop, customers can learn how to build décor projects, how to make easy home repairs and how to operate tools through demonstrations and step-by-step instructions. Visit http://workshops.homedepot.com to learn more.
OK. Here is mine.
I decided that I wanted to create a neutral skeleton look for my Seasonal Character Door Hanger to go with our light & neutral decor.
I’m not sure if this cute guy looks more like a skeleton, a ghost, or a jack-o-lantern, but he is sure is happy and welcoming. Maybe he needs some teeth?
The building process was super easy. (Click here to sign up to make your own at your local Home Depot store.) After putting this together, I stained the wood with a combo of Minwax Jacobean and Classic Gray. Next, I dry brushed the entire thing with white chalk paint. Then, with a pencil, I freehand the face and filled it in with a thicker application of my dry brushing technique, which gave it an airy, ghosty feel.
I added my favorite black and cream ticking fabric around the top of the hat brim to finish off the look.
Isn’t this guy a cutie? If I wouldn’t get crazy looks, I would consider leaving him up year round.
If you liked this project, you can register here to learn how to build your own in person at your local Home Depot Workshops. You should also definitely check out the other amazing and unique versions of the seasonal character door hanger from the participants in this Workshop Virtual Party!
Live Laugh Rowe
The Turquoise Home
Cherished Bliss
TIDBITS
Refresh Restyle
The Creative Mom
My Sister’s Suitcase
My Love 2 Create
Sweet Charli
Not Just A Housewife
Domestically Speaking
Lovely Etc
Redhead Can Decorate
Yesterday on Tuesday
Elizabeth Joan Design
The Rustic Life
One Artsy Mama
Tonality Designs
She Leaves A Little Sparkle
Our Vintage Nest
All Things Thrifty
Our Thrifty Ideas
Junque Cottage
The Crafted Sparrow
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The Home Depot Workshops: Seasonal Character Door Hanger
This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Click here for my full disclosure.
#sponsored #DIHWorkshopYou guys! I’m so excited to announce that I am partnering with The Home Depot in their Workshop Virtual Party to bring you an awesome holiday project! Aren’t the seasonal character door hangers pictured below so cute? On Monday, October 17th at 1 pm, twenty-five bloggers will be participating in the party, building and sharing their own take own on these. (Hint: Mine is Halloween themed!) Plus, you can register here to learn how to build your own in person at your local Home Depot Workshops.
WHAT ARE THE HOME DEPOT WORKSHOPS?
Did you know that The Home Depot offers Workshops at all of their locations for do-it-yourselfers of all ages and experience levels? That’s right! You can totally join in on the fun. Participants can pick from three types of Workshops offered:
- Do-It-Yourself (DIY)
- Do-It-Herself (DIH)
- Kids
Customers can learn how to build décor projects, how to make easy home repairs and how to operate tools through demonstrations and step-by-step instructions The Home Depot Workshops.
YOU CAN LEARN MORE BY VISITING http://workshops.homedepot.com.
I can’t wait to show you guys my take on this Seasonal Character Door Hanger! Join me back here on October 17th to see my version and view the other amazing projects by my fellow bloggers. Also, don’t forget to register so you can build your own!
