Cozy Candlelight Christmas Home Tour

There’s nothing like an evening by the fire at Christmas-time. This tour is different than most in that all the photos were taken at night, revealing the magic of a cozy candlelight Christmas at home.

Today’s tour is a special one, and different than anything else I do all year. Today I’m joining some friends for the Christmas Nights Tour hosted by Rachel of Maison de Pax. 

The glow of Christmas lights, a roaring fire, candlelight…. they all convey a feeling of warmth and coziness. And for me, they are some of my most favorite things about this magical season.

So grab a cup of tea or a glass of wine and take in the magic of the season. I’ve lit the fire and all the candles, and want to welcome you into our home. If you’ve come here from French Country Cottage or one of the other homes on the tour, I’m glad you’re here! Welcome…

 

The porch is definitely a favorite place to decorate. And this year, with fewer friends and neighbors coming inside, it seems more important than ever for spreading holiday cheer! Outside I use natural greens, with two wreaths and garland around the door.

Lanterns bring warmth and add a festive touch, too.

 

If you’re not a regular reader, this year’s decor is definitely simpler and more pared down than in year’s past. I’ve used neutrals and lots of greenery for a slightly European take on the holiday.

 

This little tree is one of my few new purchases this year and I just love it! I bought two and have one in here, and one in the family room hung with dried oranges. You can see that tour here.

 

I’ve spent many evenings by our fire sitting by the tree either reading or working, something I almost never do the rest of the year! 

 

The garland is a mix of 3 different types for texture and variation, as well as pinecones, white berries and dried oranges added. You can see a video with details on how I put it together here.

 

On the coffee table I have three little bottle brush trees under a glass cloche for a pretty vignette. Tonight I added the fairy lights for more sparkle and I’m loving it! I think I should do this every year!

 

One way to add more of that sparkle is to add twinkle or fairy lights all over. They are relatively inexpensive and can be added to little trees, garland, or to a simple bowl of ornaments.

 

To see our living room Christmas decor in the daylight, take a peek at my Neutral French Christmas Living Room tour.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by! And if you’re a subscriber, a very special thank you! 

You’ve made the season extra special with all of your support, comments, questions and emails. My hope is that my holiday decor serves as a source of inspiration for your own decorating. And I hope this view of my cozy candlelight Christmas tour has inspired just a little of this magical season for you.

 I wish you all the very happiest of holidays. This strange year has brought uncertainty, pain, and sadness to many. But I truly hope you can salvage some joy during this special season.

I’ll be back on December 29th with a special post reviewing the home projects I’ve done this year, as well as the ones I hope to accomplish in 2021. Hope to see you then!

Merry Christmas!

Sheila
xo

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I hope you’ll visit the next stop on the tour, The Wood Grain Cottage, and then onto some of the other homes participating!

Maison de Pax | Inspired by Charm | French Country Cottage | Shabbyfufu

 

Maison de Cinq | Thistlewood Farms | Finding Silver Pennies | Happy Happy Nester

 

Nina Hendrick | The Wood Grain Cottage | Julie Blanner | Bless’er House

 

Two Twenty One | Ella Claire & Co. | At Home with The Barkers | hosted by Maison de Pax