Get excited. Today I’m sharing our 2018 flocked Christmas tree!
I’m also joining another amazing holiday home tour with a bunch of talented bloggers so be sure to check those out at the end of the post. If you’re stopping by from Life is a Party, welcome!
Before I get to the Christmas tree, I wanted to show you how I decorated the board and batten wall across from our built-in coat lockers. You see this wall when you’re coming from the front door to the living room and kitchen so I figured it needed a little Christmas cheer.
I got the felted wool mistletoe garland and wreath last year during a sale. The red and white felt ball garland was also a sale purchase– I want to say I scored each strand (there’s two in this photo) for $10 each.
I love the felted wool because it’s so classic and timeless– I can’t see it ever going out of style.
Now onto the tree!
Last year, was my first year with this flocked tree. I was so awestruck by its beauty that I added some picks in it and called it a day. But this year I thought I should up my game a little, so I added some silver and red mercury glass ornaments.
I got the ornaments from HomeGoods. I’m sure the cashier wanted to strangle me when I waltzed up with that many breakables to wrap. But I think I surprised her by wrapping the ornaments while she rang them up. And seriously, they’re gorgeous, substantial glass ornaments for the price. I’d believe it if I saw the same ornaments priced at $15 each at Pottery Barn. Oh, and I dropped one from at least 4 feet up, and nothing happened to it.
Some of you may be thinking, “Wow, glass ornaments with a 9 month old baby. Ballsy, Chelsea.” BUT Emmett hasn’t shown much interest in the tree. And I figure next year he’ll be way more into it so I need to seize this moment and do glass ornaments this year.
I have to be honest, all the white boxes with red ribbons and bows aren’t even wrapped. They’re just white boxes that I put red ribbons and bows on. Easiest. Gift. Wrapping. Ever.
I had to share this photo of Emmett taking his short morning nap in front of the tree the other day.
If you’re following the tour, Tatertots and Jello is up next! But definitely check out all the amazing Christmas spaces throughout the week. And shout out to The Happy Housie for organizing this tour!
Today I’m joined by some talented friends who are also sharing part of their Christmas home tour with you…
Tuesday
Sincerely, Marie Designs
Satori Design for Living
Finding Silver Pennies
Willow Street Interiors
Confessions of a Serial DIYer
Happy Happy Nester
Life is a Party
Two Twenty One
Tatertots and Jello
And the sharing continues all week long!
The Happy Housie
House of Wood
Inspiration for Moms
Town and Country Living
In My Own Style
The Turquoise Home
Amber Tysl
Deeply Southern Home
Tauni Everett
Wednesday
Lemon Thistle
So Much Better With Age
Taryn Whiteaker
Love Create Celebrate
Rambling Renovators
Clean and Scentsible
House by Hoff
A Pretty Life
Modern Glam
Thursday
Rooms FOR Rent
Shabbyfufu
Stacy Risenmay
Jenna Kate at Home
Sand & Sisal
Paint Me Pink
Setting for Four
Place of My Taste
Maison de Cinq
Friday
The Happy Housie
Home Made Lovely
Just a Girl and Her Blog
Maison de Pax
Summer Adams
Jamie Costiglio
Sawdust 2 Stitches
Hallstrom Home
The DIY Mommy
All Things With Purpose
Christy James says
What a gorgeous tree! I’d say you might be safe even next year if you dropped one of those ornaments from four feet and it was still okay! XO
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
Thanks, Christy! Hah! Most likely, but then again I wouldn’t want of these to fall on little toes either– they’re heavy. (I made sure they’re very secure on the tree after I dropped one.)
Rachel Steck says
GORGEOUS!!!!
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
Thank you, Rachel! Merry Christmas!
Shauna says
Oh my, that red against the white flocking is stunning! I have major tree envy 😉
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
Thank you, Shauna! I love how they look like rubies.
Amanda says
Chelsea. this is beyond stunning! That tree is gorgeous, every detail. I love the red and sweet mercury glass ornaments, stunning!
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
Thank you so much, Amanda! Aren’t they gorgeous? And I don’t think I’ve ever seen red mercury glass ornaments before– or I haven’t been paying attention. But I’m obviously a fan now!
Kristina Hudson says
As always, how lovely! I love the red on your tree, absolutely gorgeous!
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
Thank you, Kristina! And I’m not a big fan of red! I only started using it in Christmas decor a couple years ago. I’m a convert now.
Paloma @casadepaloma says
Absolutely in love with your tree !!!!!!!!!
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
Thank you, Paloma!
Margaret Cowan says
Lovely but nothing religious ????
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
Thank you! We aren’t religious.
Kimberly says
Beautiful! I’ve always wondered for those of you who buy new ornaments each year and make pretty, themed trees – do you sell the ornaments each year or keep a massive supply so you can mix and match them? And do you not have family/sentimental ornaments? Our whole tree is made up of ornaments from vacations, new baby, etc.
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
I’m big on using picks. And I have a stash of different colored ornaments to mix in. But to be honest, I typically don’t use a ton of ornaments. We have sentimental ornaments– I get the kids a personalized Lenox ornament every year. In the past, I’ve put all of our sentimental ornaments on a smaller tree. I’m just so afraid of breaking one, which I know sounds silly.
Patricia Schroll says
All your decorations are beautiful. Your tree stands out with the red and white, in other words it’s stunning.
Love your little one taking his nap!
Dannyelle says
Your tree is gorgeous and so Chrsitmasy in the red and white. Love your new ornaments. Great job.
Krista says
Thank you for sharing your stunning tree and being a part of the home tour. Super cute pic of the baby. Looks like you wore him out from a day of decorating. Maybe next year he’ll help!
Janine says
Your tree is stunning with the white and red. I love your ornaments you scored at Homegoods! I think I saw them at our store too! What an adorable photo of Emmett napping in front of your tree. You’ll love this as a memory when he gets older!
Danielle Driscoll says
Your flocked tree is amazing. I love the one of your son with it. Adorable!
Marti Collier says
Love your tree. Its beautiful.Love your blog.Thank you
Tracy says
Well, no one mentioned your entryway, so I will (love the tree too though!). Thank you for showing that wall, because I now have an idea for my own entryway, which has nothing, and is so boring. Both of my homes thus far have been old INCO homes built in the 40s, and they definitely lack spacious entries. I wanted to at least put a couple of hooks on the wall, but this type of design will brighten up the wall itself. And, give me a ledge to put pretty things on!
Lyn Dansak says
Your tree is stunningly beautiful! This is the first year that I considered buying a flocked tree, but did not see one I liked. Yours is beautiful! Would you share where you bought it?