My last holiday tour of the season is my French Inspired Christmas Living Room! I’m continuing my theme of touches of French blue throughout, along with neutrals and lots of white for a soft and subtle version of the season.
Good morning friends! I’m so excited to be joining the Holiday Housewalk hosted by Jennifer Rizzo for the first time ever! This is always a gorgeous tour, and it has been around for nine years now. There are 7 of us sharing today, but there are more posting through Friday so be sure to stop back and get inspired all week long.
And if you happen to be landing here from the stop before me, Jen at Chronicles of Home (or any of the other lovelies on the tour), hello and thanks so much for stopping by!
If this is your first time visiting here, I’m Sheila and I live in Southern California with my husband and three kids. We also have a Golden Retriever named Hudson who thinks he’s my fourth child (you’ll see him a little later in the tour 😉 )
The name Maison de Cinq means “House of Five” in French, which is what we are 😉 . And if you didn’t already guess it, yes, I love France and anything French. French design, French food, French wine…. all of it!
So welcome to my French Inspired Christmas Tour with Touches of Blue! For my regular readers, you know I’ve been adding some French blue to my otherwise neutral decor this year. After the holidays last year I planned this palette and I’ve been super excited to actually implement it!
The blue is such a departure for me, but I love the shade so much. A little bit French, and maybe a little bit vintage ~ that’s what this shade evokes for me. And today, I’m bringing it into the living room. Hopefully you’ll like it, too!
This frosted tree was new last year, and I love that it’s flocked but in a subtle way. But instead of it being covered in blush ornaments, this year it’s silver, white and a bit of French blue!
This year I decided to swag my garland vs. draping it over the top of the mantel like I usually do. I don’t know why I didn’t do this sooner! I used six different garlands to create this look – to get more details and all my tips you can check out my tutorial on Instagram stories.
White roses in a simple glass vase and a little vignette with one of my paper maché houses and some mercury glass bowls decorate the coffee table.
I’ve scattered some of these small blue mercury glass ornaments all over the house – I can’t get enough of them! 😉
I love this garland – it looks so real! I added some faux juniper berries, pine cones, and silver mercury glass ornaments for just a little sparkle.
My favorite lanterns made an appearance on the hearth – I love these! I’ve used them in the backyard, on the porch, and in the house.
The stockings are a mix of different cream knit ones that I’ve found over the years. I love the charming, old-fashioned feel of them.
And these paper whites are faux!! Can you believe it?! I did force fresh paper whites a couple of years ago (you can see those here) but I found that the timing isn’t great as far as having them bloom at the right time. I’ve been on the hunt for faux that look real for awhile now and am so thrilled to have found them! They are a bit of an investment, but I figure I’ll be using them again and again for years so it’s money well-spent. Mine are these. They look so real and they come in 3 sizes!
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Thanks so much for stopping by my French Inspired Christmas Tour today! I know there are a ton of tours this time of year, and I so appreciate you coming here and spending time in my little corner of the internet!
Now continue the tour by going to my friend Cami at Tidbits next. Cami has amazing taste and is living in a brand new home they just built. I just know you’ll love her farmhouse tour!
Happy Holidays!
Sheila
xo
And if you missed any of my other holiday tours, you can get to those by clicking the photos below!
Holiday Porch with Touches of Blue
French Farmhouse Christmas in the Family Room
Romantic Holiday Entry Way
A Blue Christmas Kitchen
Gina says
Sorry I didn’t comment right away, but was so excited when I saw this post! I had already been thinking about that same juniper garland and when I saw your mantel I figured out mine very quickly and put everything up last weekend. My husband even commented that it looked very classy. Finally my Christmas decorations fell like me. Thanks again for all your wonderful inspiration!
Sheila says
Aww thank you so much Gina! I’m so glad that you’re loving your decor this year – that is such a nice feeling isn’t it? And I so appreciate you reading and sending your feedback! There is nothing that makes me happier than inspiring my readers:)
Merry Christmas~
Sheila
laura janning says
Shelia- what a gorgeous tree and that shade of blue is stunning! Just love the picture of your dog. what a life to lay in front of a beautiful Christmas tree. such a beautiful holiday tour. Merry christmas!
Sheila says
Aww thank you Laura – I so appreciate that! Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday season!
Sheila
xo
Kristin salazar says
Your tree and mantel are so beautiful, I love the touches of blue!
Sheila says
Thanks so much Kristin!
Sheila
xo
Susan says
Sheila, you have created such a pretty and romantic home for the season. Just so beautiful!
Sheila says
Aww thank you Susan! And thank you for coming over – I so appreciate it!
Sheila
xo
FrenchGardenHouse Antiques says
Breathtaking Sheila! I love the neutral backdrop with a touch of classic French blue! Your mantel looks amazing too, every room looks read to welcome your family and friends home to a gorgeous and cozy Christmas holiday. xo Lidy
Sheila says
What a lovely compliment – thank you Lidy! And it’s extra special coming from you:)
Happy holidays to you!
Sheila
xo
Laura Roussel says
Shelia,
I so love all of this but especially that garland and your coffee table. These are the exact same colors we use in our first cottage. We totally decorate the cottages for Christmas and most holidays for our guests. The wrapping paper you used is perfect. Would you please share where you purchased that? So love your style!!
Sheila says
Thanks so much Laura – I’m so glad you like it! That wrapping paper was a lucky find at Home Goods this year. I would try Home Goods and TJ Maxx since they often get the same items. Hope that helps!
Thanks for stopping by!
Sheila
Kelly Elko says
Sheila you’ve done it again! Your home is truly stunning and I love the mantel and the beautiful little touch of adding that blue ribbon to your paper whites! merry Christmas!
Sheila says
Aww thanks Kelly – I so appreciate that! So thrilled to be joining all of you!!
Happy holidays!
Sheila
xo
Danielle says
So gorgeous! Swooning over your tree and that gorgeous garland. It all looks so beautiful! x
Sheila says
Aww thank you Danielle – I so appreciate that!!
Happy Holidays to you!
Sheila
xo
Lisa B says
Thank you so much for the wonderful tour, Sheila! Love your beautiful exquisite decor with the touches of french blues! Like a frosted winter wonderland! And so many great tips! 🙂
Sheila says
Aww that’s so kind! Thank you so much – I’m so glad that you found inspiration here:)
Sheila
Linda says
Wonderful, spectacular, perfect in every way. A feast for the eyes!
Sheila says
Aww wow – what a lovely compliment! THANK YOU so much Linda!! and happy holidays to you!
Sheila
Sheila Decker says
Hi Sheila🙂 How do you hang your wreaths on your mirrors? I use Command hooks and conceal them in the wreath, but they eventually fall off.
Thank you,
Sheila 🙂
Sheila says
Hi Sheila! I use string or ribbon (or fishing wire if I want it not to show at all) and then put a nail or tack on top of the mirror or just right behind it at the top (in the wall). Hope that helps!
Sheila
Cami says
You had me at French Blue! I’ve wanted to do a Christmas centered around that color for so long, so I’ll stay happy just looking at your beautiful photos for now. Wonderful work sweet Sheila! Merry Christmas!
Sheila says
Aww thank you Cami! I literally fell in love with this color last year after the holidays so I’ve been planning the palette for a year:) So happy that you like it too!
Merry Christmas to you!
Sheila
xo
Cathy Gunn says
Everything so beautiful!!! Did you post where you purchased the tree skirt? Thank you!!!
Sheila says
Hi Cathy and thank you!! I’m so sorry – completely forgot to link that! Here is the link: (https://rstyle.me/+jhbPaL7mz6O6Z_7EHJlX5g) and I will add it to the post!
Thanks for stopping by!
Sheila
cassie bustamante says
sheila!!!! this is soooo beautiful! love the tree and i am dying over the unique and natural inspired mantle! it’s just beautiful!
Sheila says
Aww thank you Cassie!! Loved waking up to your sweet comment my friend – and heading over to your tour now!
Merry Christmas!
Sheila
xo