I’m back today with another awesome blog hop. It’s the Merry & Bright Holiday Home Tour that I host with my blogging buddy Kellie from Design Asylum. This is the second year for the tour and we have an amazing line-up of 12 bloggers taking you on a tour of their holiday homes. If you’re coming over from Meg’s blog Green With Decor, welcome! I ‘m happy you’re here.
The Merry & Bright Holiday Home Tour takes place over next three weeks with today being the first in the series. We’ll be sharing more holiday cheer on Dec. 7th and Dec. 14th so mark your calendars.
Enough with the details…let’s get this party started!
Today I’m showing you my Christmas tree as well as a couple of sneak peeks at some of the other holiday decor that you’ll see next week.
If you remember a few weeks back I shared the inspiration for my holiday decor. It was this Poinsettia themed wrapping paper from Paper Mart.
Every year I change my tree decor and this year I decided to go with a theme that is perfect for the Merry & Bright Holiday Home Tour. The red, pink and green in the paper set the tone for my tree decor with a few additional colors thrown in to spice things up. I’m calling my tree the Merry & Bright tree.
During the day the bright colors make me smile and in the evening, all lit up the tree is just as beautiful.
Since the background of my inspirational wrapping paper is black, I decided to use two different ribbons on the tree. One is a black and white plaid and the other is a two-sided red and green satin.
To keep things simple, I used only solid colored ornaments in different colors, sizes and finishes. And I layered the ornaments from the inside out to give the tree a full look.
Bar Cart (thrifted) // ‘Tis The Season Sign from HomeGoods (similar here)
Fun Plaid Ribbon // Ornaments collected over the years
Here’s a little glimpse of some of the gifts I’ve wrapped so far. Next week I’ll share all of my wrapped packages with you as well as some fun gift wrapping ideas.
This green bubble ribbon makes an appearance in several areas of my decor and is so beautiful as a bow. Did I mention that I love making bows!
Bubble Embossed Satin Ribbon // Disco Ball Ornaments
Ornament Art
Next week you’ll also get to see my new blue and white bedroom decor which I’ve decked out for the holidays.
Oh Christmas Tree, oh Christmas Tree
We’ll friends, that’s my Christmas tree. I’ve got more decorating to finish up this week and can’t wait to show you more of my holiday home.
Now it’s time to head over to The Home I Create and check out Linda’s beautiful holiday decor.
And be sure to stop by all the participating bloggers to see how they’ve decked out their homes for the holidays…
Design Asylum // Love Your Abode // Refresh ReStyle // Life and Style At 60 // Positively Southern
M. Jones Style // Chic On A Shoestring Decorating // My Life Well Loved // Green With Decor
ConfettiStyle (me) // The Home I Create // Wife In Progress
I’m also excited that one of my favorite wrap, ribbon and paper goods companies has joined on as a sponsor for this years Merry & Bright Holiday Home Tour. Throughout the tour the participating bloggers will be showcasing Paper Mart ribbon and gift wrap products to inspire your holiday decor.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
I love the brightness of your tree.
Very inspired, too.
Thank you so much!
Happy Holidays.
Shelly
Shelly, you know I love this – all the beautiful colors!! So gorgeous! And what fun paper. PaperMart is amazing aren’t they? Thanks so much for all you have done to keep this moving – I deserve NO credit girl – it was all you! xxoo
Shelly, your tree is gorgeous!! I love all the bright colors – it looks so great next to the green bar cart! Thanks for hosting such a fun blog hop, I love seeing everyone’s festive touches.
Whoo hoo! YAY for plaid ribbon – beautifully done! Merry Christmas!
Shelly! Your tree is gorgeous!!! Oh how much I love the colors, it’s almost preppy to me but with a twist! I also adore how you mixed in the different size ornaments which gives it a playful vibe!
I can’t wait to see your blue and white bedroom next week!
Shelly, it all looks gorgeous! i love your colorful take on the tree and it just makes me happy. thank you for hosting this fun tour again!
I love the colors you used for your decorating this year. So bright and cheery. Reminds me of my childhood and the trees that were always so beautiful. Adding the black and white check was brilliant. As always you are always so creative!!
Shelly, your tree is like a firecracker! There must be a gazillion lights on it. I love love all the colors together, it feels so invigorating. Wonderful use of color coordination.
Thanks so much Marsha. When it comes to Christmas decor my motto is go big or go home.
Shelly I love the colors!! I feel like your tree is a kid’s dream! So much color, texture and Christmassyness (yes I made up that word!) 🙂
Thanks Jenna. The bright colors really are a pop of JOY.
I never thought about using black and white plaid in the traditional Christmas mix, but it adds a fresh, spunky, extra cheerful sort of punctuation. Inspired, as usual — thank you!
Hi Elizabeth. I felt the same way originally but love the mix of black and white with the pops of color. It will definitely be a tradition from here on out. Thanks for stopping by the bog.
I adore all the color you have used in your Christmas decor, honestly I’m a bit jealous! I wish I could just jump into the color wheel of decor life! You’ve done a smashing job with the trees along with all other elements in your home!
Thanks my friend. My decor taste fluctuate between bold and bright to subtle and muted but color is my happy place. Thanks for the sweet comments.