Today’s post features gorgeous neutral French farmhouse Christmas decor in the family room. Whites and silvers, along with natural elements like pinecones and dried oranges, create a simple but elegant holiday with a nod to European Christmases of years past.
Yesterday I shared my French-inspired neutral Christmas living room, and now I’m continuing my holiday decorating in the family room! I’ve kept many of the same elements, like the neutrals of white and silver. But I’ve also added some European touches like dried oranges and I’m loving the simplicity the touches of nature create.
The tree is decorated similar to the living room tree in order to keep some continuity between the two spaces. I used lots of silver mercury glass ornaments and pinecones, with some touches of white. And again, I skipped garland in order to keep it simple.
The wicker tree collar is a new addition and I love that it’s more casual than a skirt, as well as the texture it adds!
On my tiny tabletop Noble I added a simple dried orange garland to the twinkle lights. This is something I’ve been wanting to do for years and I just love the Scandinavian feel it brings!
I dried the oranges myself and strung them with fishing line. But they are fairly inexpensive to buy if you want the look but not the trouble!
The dough bowl is something I saw on Pinterest a number of years ago and had been wanting to try to recreate ever since. I love my dough bowl and hadn’t used it in quite awhile and I’m so glad I finally decided to do it!
To create the centerpiece, I added a plate inside the dough bowl so the candles would sit a little higher and to give them stability and a flat surface. Then I simply added moss and voilà ! A beautiful centerpiece that would look equally good on a dining table or as a centerpiece in a tablescape!
I’m so smitten I’m thinking this could be something that becomes a tradition. 😉
The vintage Santas are something I bring out every year – I love their old-fashioned charm!
I have quite a few, and each year I use them in different ways. This year I sprinkled just one or two in each room, but in the past I’ve massed them in groupings for a bigger statement.
Some greenery and pinecones in a silver bowl, along with more greens in a French urn accessorize a side table.
This year’s neutral and natural French farmhouse inspired Christmas decor feels festive and calm at the same time, which is exactly what I was going for.
I’ve sourced most of what I used below, and where I couldn’t find the exact same item, I’ve linked very similar options!
Shop French Farmhouse Christmas Decor
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Sheila
xo
Our ‘farmhouse’ Christmas tour is inspired by simple, beautiful holiday decorating. The friends joining me all have slightly different styles, but all have a bit of that farmhouse influence, and all are beautiful!
I hope you’ll visit some of their pretty Christmas inspiration below!
Maison de Cinq: French Farmhouse Christmas Decor Ideas
Making it in the Mountains: Farmhouse Christmas Bedroom
Maison de Pax: Simple Holiday Living Room
Nina Hendrick: Simple Christmas Decor
Rooms for Rent: Christmas Porch Decor
If you enjoyed this post, you might want to check out some of my other Christmas posts from year’s past:
Mary says
I love the simplicity of using the warm whites and all of the texture mixed in with the natural elements! It makes me feel all warm and cozy and “Ah……” (deep breath and relax!). Btw, is that a Thymes Frasier Fir candle next to the vase and ?trophy on the coffee table? My absolutely favorite winter scent! And local for me (from Minnesota!).
Sheila says
Thank you for the lovely words Mary – I so appreciate it! And yes – Frasier Fir! One of my faves too. 🙂
Happy Holidays!
Sheila
Amber says
Very pretty!
Sheila says
Thanks so much Amber!
Rachel Paxton says
I love that dried orange tree- SO sweet!
Sheila says
Thanks so much Rachel! And thanks for joining us!
Wishing you a wonderful holiday season 🙂
Sheila
xo
Vicki says
Lovely! This will be our first Christmas where we’ll stay in California instead of traveling, and your fresh and bright ideas seem just right– especially the orange garland. Thanks for the inspiration!
Sheila says
Aww that is such a lovely compliment! Thank you so much Vicki!
Wishing you a wonderful holiday – and hoping next year we are all gathering with loved ones again.
Sheila
Nina Hendrick says
What a beautiful tour, Sheila! I love the bowl with the candles, such a great idea. Thank you so much for hosting!
Sheila says
Thanks so much Nina! and thanks for joining us! 😉
Sheila
xo
Kristi says
Oh, it’s all just SO beautiful Sheila! I love that you worked in so many layers of neutral colours and textures to make everything feel cozy + warm and the extra little European Christmas touches fit so perfectly! My favourite part is that lovely little dried orange garland – I’m definitely going to give that a try in my own home too!
Sheila says
Aww thanks so much Kristi! I love the oranges too – glad I finally got around to doing them, haha!
Merry Christmas to you!
Sheila
xo