Whether you want to bring the cozy feel of Holiday spirit to your Master Bedroom, or into a small space for your Guests, this tear out from an old magazine has INSPIRED me to take the holidays beyond the Family Room. 

To re-create this warm vibe start with Holiday Greens.  Whether you are partial to natural garlands & wreaths, or more permanent versions, everyone seems to be committed to their favorites.  That said, here are options for both the freshly cut variety, as well as the artificial species.

There is no shortage of online businesses selling fresh holiday greenery.  Williams Sonoma was my top pick because they offered several different species of garland & wreaths.  I particularly love the Holly Kissing Ball which could definitely add some holiday spice to the bedroom!!

BTW ~ There is a product called Wilt-Pruf which you can spray on the greenery to help it retain moisture.  Buy it HERE!!

For the long-lasting version I have included Frontgate.  Earlier this week I was at a beautiful new Ranch House where the home owner had purchased a large tree and garlands from Frontgate.  The quality was second to none and there is a large selection to choose from. 
Best of all, you can use them again next year, and the year after that, and the year after that…

Two small pendant lights ~ one above each pillow ~ are a clever alternative to night lights.  This rustic adaptation of the Pendant light is available HERE.

Combining pillows, blankets, fabrics & patterns makes a bedroom feel rich & lived in…  Here are a few to combine for an effect like that in the cozy cabin bedroom that we are using for INSPIRATION.

A bench at the end of the bed is the perfect place for storing blankets, robes & extra bedding.  This Old Hickory Hoop Settee is a perfect fit for the Rustic Holiday BEDROOM.

A buffalo hide completes the cozy, rustic style. 
Click HERE for more info on the Buffalo Hide.

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As my boys get ready for Santa Clause our whole house has become a shrine to all things Merry, right down to hand made paper chains lining the stair case.  It makes me so happy to see the handiwork that we did with the little guys.  In sharing the new Christmas tradition of chain-making with a friend from Hallmark she mentioned the fab idea of making chains with wrapping paper.  Now that’s Merry and Bright!! 

So tonight it was a search for some suitable cowboy paper for chain making – or gift wrapping, too!!   WrapSmart.com is a great site with a huge collection of gift packaging materials and they happen to stock some western and rustic papers that will work perfectly…

Leather/Kolorkraft

Rodeo Riders

Bandana   

As I decorate my home for Christmas today I stand back and look at all of my Holiday lovelies. As I have been for the past four years when I’ve decorated this home, I am astounded by how many pinecones I have!!

While the pinecones are rustic (which I love) they are getting a little old for me. Probably because I have had them ever since my college days when I insisted on dragging an old artifical tree from my parent’s house to my college apartment but couldn’t afford ornaments. What was a girl to do? I took pinecones from neighbors yard and oila – a rustic Christmas… (speaking of college – the Aggies are beating the Longhorns right now!! Gig Em’ Ags!!)

Anywho – I reflect on my Christmas Decor and wonder if next year I will finally make some changes. Here are some fabulous options… (all four of the following pics are straight from Country Living.com)

Looking through pics and getting fresh ideas for next year the common ingredient that I found in all of the pics I LOVED was fresh pine and other natural ingredients (pears, artichokes and berries). So where shall I go for my natural elements next year… here are some places I’ll put on my To Shop List:

Fresh pine garlands like this one from Christmas Farms (hello free shipping!!)

I would also love to trade in my pine cones for these dried exotics – Banksia Hookerana or Coccinia Banksia – that I found from The Flower Mart.com. What a great site with wonderful options for every day decorating!!

Or maybe I’ll just stick with the pinecones – look how great they look here… (also from Country Living)

As I begin to decorate my home for the holidays, and also work on a few Holiday Decorating jobs for clients, I have been perusing the newstand for great ideas. The picture that I can’t seem to get out of my mind was featured in Midwest Living Magazine…

I love the classic look of fresh pine, apples and antlers. Antlers always being one of my favorite things to pick up at flea markets as they are a wonderfully creative and surprising element that you can add to your decor – no matter what your style – evident here from these magazine tear sheets that were in my file…

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Drexel Heritage Ad

Western Interiors & Design Magazine

So where does one go to purchase an antler – or a load of them?? As I search for the answer I have come across many sites of people selling Big, Grade A Antlers. And while they are fabulous I’m always on the hunt for a deal which inevitably leads me to ebay… Check out this seller’s awesome collection!! antlersbythemillions