Hello there! Hopefully you’re not tired of Christmas inspiration yet, as today I’m sharing my final Christmas tour with you as part of Krista’s Seasonal Simplicity Series! If you’re coming here from A Place of My Taste, welcome. But wherever you’ve come from, I’m so glad you’ve stopped by.
Today I’m doing something special, something I’ve wanted to do for awhile now. I’m sharing our patio dressed in some simple holiday spirit! Because I’m in California, it’s actually possible for us to sit outside some nights and enjoy the cool night air, some Christmas tunes, and a glass of wine. Of course, we need a heavy sweater and some blankets, but it is another way of enjoying the season. We have so many hot days and nights all summer and fall that I’m happy to take advantage of the one perk we have!
There’s a special glow this time of year unlike any other. Something magical happens when we slow down and enjoy the season, rather than rushing around. And this year I’m really trying to capture some of that magic. Especially since many years the season has flown by in a blur, and I’m left with a feeling that it went way too quickly.
I brought a small tree out here, and also added strings of white lights to the citrus trees and around the fountain.
Cedar garland and silver mercury ornaments create some seasonal cheer without too much fuss.
I plopped some white roses in a vintage champagne bucket to make it feel a little special. And if you wanted to use this idea for a table inside, you could simply add some placemats and silverware and you’re all set. Casual but chic – and easy!
Faux fur blankets keep us cozy – at least until it gets too chilly and we have to go in!
And of course, lots of candles are a must!
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Here’s hoping you can capture some holiday magic, too. Whether that’s sitting outside by the fountain, around a roaring fire, or just by the tree in your living room….
Sheila
xo
Make sure to stop by my friend Bre at Rooms for Rent next – and some of the other fabulous tours sharing today!
Thursday
Rooms FOR Rent
Shabbyfufu
Stacy Risenmay
Jenna Kate at Home
Sand & Sisal
Paint Me Pink
Place of My Taste
Maison de Cinq
And the sharing continues all week long!
Monday
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
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
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
Friday
The Happy Housie
Home Made Lovely
Maison de Pax
Just a Girl and Her Blog
Hallstrom Home
Jamie Costiglio
Sawdust 2 Stitches
The DIY Mommy
Summer Adams
All Things With Purpose
Christiane Lavoie says
Lovely patio, enjoy. It is not possible in Eastern Canada.
Sheila says
Thank you so much! I would love to have snow but since that is impossible, I’m embracing what we do have;)
Happy Holidays!
Sheila
Shirley @Housepitality Designs says
Oh the outdoor living in sunny California….so beautiful Sheila! As I write, I am overlooking a pretty snowy backyard…the ice should be clearing soon and then I can break out of the house!….Have a most Merry week Sheila!!
Sheila says
Aww, it’s so funny how the grass is always greener isn’t it?! I would LOVE some snow – any snow!! Believe me, it doesn’t feel Christmas-y if it’s in the 70s!! That’s why I decided to embrace what we have you know?!
Wishing you a very merry one Shirley!
Sheila
xo
Krista says
Stunning! I can’t even imagine spending Christmas on the patio. Thank you for sharing your home on the house tour.
Sheila says
Aww thank you Krista! I know – it is ridiculous! But since I long for the white stuff so much, I figured I should take advantage of what I have, haha!
Thank you again for having me on the tour. It was a pleasure:)
And Merry Christmas to you!
Sheila
xo
Stacy Risenmay says
It is beautiful! I wish we could still use our patio in the winter. It is currently covered in snow. Love the metallic touches 🙂
Sheila says
Yes, this is clearly not possible where there is snow! But, I’m always so sad that we don’t have that beautiful, classic White Christmas so I figure this is the only perk we have, haha! Thanks for your kind words and for stopping by Stacy!
Sheila
xo