If you’ve hopped over from Yvonne at Stone Gable<\/a>,<\/strong><\/span> welcome! I \u00a0am so glad you are here! \u00a0I love Yvonne’s tour and got some great ideas there myself. \u00a0If you are new here, I hope you’ll get some great inspiration from my blog as well.<\/p>\n I love sharing our home decor and am passionate about creating a home that is truly a haven for my family.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro Text” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”] For part one of my Christmas Home Decor Tour, we are going to visit the music room and family room. \u00a0Let’s be honest, I’m still decking the halls in most of the other spaces! ????<\/p>\n So, come on in, and let’s get started!<\/strong> \u00a0We are going to take a peek into the music room first!<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Full-entryway-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Full entryway” admin_label=”full entryway pic” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”music room header” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”] I know some homes have big, pretty windows with a beautifully staged grand piano. \u00a0It’s always clean and shiny.<\/p>\n That’s not our home.<\/p>\n I am thankful for the big window here, but our piano is \u00a0a l w a y s\u00a0<\/em>covered in music books, sheets of music, practice sheets, and an odd assortment of pencils. \u00a0This is a very busy room in our home and I am so thankful for that! \u00a0So I try…really hard…to ignore the mess. \u00a0I did swipe all the things to grab a pretty picture of this room because it has become one of my favorite rooms in our home!<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Robyn-at-desk-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Robyn at desk” admin_label=”pic of Robyn at desk” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”music room ” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”] I did swipe all the things to grab a pretty picture of this room because it has become one of my favorite rooms in our home and it really was the jumping off point for all of my Christmas theme and decor this year too!<\/p>\n In fact, I was sitting right at this piano teaching when my Christmas theme came to me for this year:\u00a0Good Tidings<\/em>.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/View-from-piano–scaled.jpg” title_text=”View from piano” admin_label=”pic view from piano” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”music room ” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”] Don’t we all feel like we could use a few more “Good Tidings” in our world?<\/p>\n As it turns out, the origin of the word “tidings” seems to come from an Old English word that literally means “to happen.” \u00a0Meaning, still to come. \u00a0Something good is still going to happen.<\/strong><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Close-up-candles-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Close up candles” admin_label=”pic close up of candles” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”music room ” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”] In full transparency, my Christmas theme came about on a rather frustrating day. \u00a0It seemed that everything that happened that day, was, at best, annoying and every text or phone call involved less than pleasing news.<\/p>\n I was feeling grumbly and just wanted something good to happen.<\/p>\n And so, my theme for my Christmas home decor was not brought about during a peaceful, beautiful moment or out of a calm heart and mind. \u00a0It was quite the opposite, actually.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”music room ” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”] Maybe you can relate with that, so I’ll tell you the next part of the story over in the family room!<\/p>\n First though, let’s talk about my inspiration for this room! \u00a0I picked up this large architectural salvage piece back in the summer or early fall. \u00a0I immediately knew I wanted to try and make a “stocking tree” with it. \u00a0My original idea was to hang it over the mantel, but as I started thinking about this room, I knew it would make a special statement piece here.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Close-up-salvage-and-stockings-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Close up salvage and stockings” admin_label=”pic close up of salvage and stockings” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”music room ” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”] The salvage piece was a find from Rehab Vintage Market and the stockings are from my talented friend, Emily, at Penny and Ivy<\/a><\/strong><\/span>!<\/p>\n I used some of my vintage book collection<\/strong><\/span><\/a> from Books by Jay’s World to display the vintage brass horn candlesticks<\/a><\/strong><\/span> that I’ve been collecting for several years!<\/p>\n I added battery operated taper candles so that I can have a safe and cozy glow through this space every evening!<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Candlestick-on-book-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Candlestick on book” admin_label=”pic close up of candlesticks on book” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”music room ” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”] I added some realistic Norfolk pine stems to this vintage crock and carried the greenery up by adding realistic garlands over the mirror. \u00a0You can find similar garland here<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>and here<\/strong><\/span>.<\/a><\/p>\n To finish off the festive look and tie in the brass candlesticks, I added a group of bells to the corners. \u00a0I love the vintage look that these bells<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>have.<\/p>\n I also love how the bells give a subtle nod to my Christmas home decor theme of “Good Tidings.”<\/p>\n Speaking of, let’s continue the story over in the family room….<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Side-angle-with-bells-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Side angle with bells” admin_label=”pic music room side angle with bells” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”family room header” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”] Back to the story of “Good Tidings”…<\/strong><\/p>\n At the point in history when the angels appeared to the shepherds up on the hillside, heralding the famous words, “good tidings of great joy”, they were not showing up in a neat, tidy, cozy, beautiful world.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Close-up-nativity–scaled.jpg” title_text=”Close up nativity” admin_label=”pic close up nativity” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”family room ” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”] In fact, they were showing up in a very bleak, miserable world, full of division and turmoil. To put it mildly, there was a lot of bad news going around.<\/p>\n It sounds a little too familiar this year, doesn’t it?<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”family room ” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”] So on that bad day (of course my teacher mind goes to the funny book of “Alexander and the No Good, Very Bad Day” ????), my Christmas home decor theme came to be.<\/p>\n The first thing I did was to message my friend Kendra from @homespuncottage<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/a>to see if she could make me a vintage linen drapeau, which is the French word for flag.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Close-up-good-tidings-banner-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Close up good tidings banner” admin_label=”pic close up of good tidings banner” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”family room ” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”] I love how it proclaims the theme in a soft and gentle way. \u00a0It is a reminder that “Good Tidings” don’t have to be extravagant. \u00a0We can find good tidings all around us if we are looking.<\/p>\n \u00a0We can also\u00a0give\u00a0<\/em>good tidings by spreading love and kindness and hope to those around us in small, simple, but impactful ways.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Cloche-with-horn-and-books-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Cloche with horn and books” admin_label=”pic close up of cloche with horn and books” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”family room ” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”] To further carry out my theme, I pulled out my collection of vintage brass French horns. \u00a0I’ve been hunting for these for a few years now, and shared that whole story over on this post<\/strong><\/span>.<\/a>\u00a0 I have found most of them at thrift stores, flea markets, and little antique shops! \u00a0I found some online, in case you’re hunting too. \u00a0You can find some here<\/strong><\/span>,<\/a> here<\/a>,<\/strong><\/span> and here!<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”family room ” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”] I combined them with my thrifted, oval, antique gold mirrors. \u00a0I used two large vintage French horns to make some quick DIY wreaths to hang over the mirrors. \u00a0I used a clipping of fresh Norfolk pine and tied it to the horn with twine, then attached it at the top of the mirror with a small push pin!<\/p>\n Tip: wreaths don’t have to be extravagant and expensive! \u00a0Grab some free tree clippings from your local Christmas tree farm and attach to any form. \u00a0The French\u00a0horns<\/a><\/strong><\/span> work great\u00a0and are unique too!<\/i><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/20201117-Vintage-Christmas-Collections-4-scaled.jpg” title_text=”20201117 – Vintage Christmas Collections (4)” admin_label=”pic side angle of family room” _builder_version=”4.7.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”family room ” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”] I displayed our family Nativity set in the family room this year. It just felt right to have it in the same space as the Good Tidings banner!<\/p>\n My parents brought this set back to us from Israel as a gift many years ago. \u00a0I love that the wood pieces aren’t too fragile for children’s hands! \u00a0And Baby Jesus has some worn marks from being played with.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”family room ” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”] Since it isn’t a huge set and I wanted to style it on this large vintage general store counter<\/a>\u00a0from @small.town.junk<\/a>, I gathered all of my\u00a0glass cloches<\/a> and a variety of bases<\/a> together. \u00a0I love how this turned out and makes the Nativity set more of a statement piece.<\/p>\n Some simple fairy lights<\/a> make this spot twinkle and feel cozy in the evenings too!<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Pic-of-counter-and-nativity–scaled.jpg” title_text=”Pic of counter and nativity” admin_label=”pic of counter and nativity” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”family room ” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”] I carried the cloche idea to the coffee table as well, and added a few vintage French books and a small vintage French brass horn to tie in with the gallery wall. \u00a0I love connecting pieces of the Christmas home decor story through little details like that!<\/p>\n Tip: Repeat similar elements throughout a space to make it feel cohesive and thoughtful. \u00a0All of the French horns and cloches are a little different, but grouped together, they become interesting statement pieces and fun conversation starters too!<\/i><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”family room ” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”] I finished up the coffee table with this massive candle<\/strong><\/span><\/a> that my husband got me as a gift last year. \u00a0It looks so elegant, whether lit or unlit, and I love that it can stay right here all winter long!<\/p>\n Plus, it smells amazing! \u00a0And it comes in a variety of sizes<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, in case you need a smaller one! \u00a0(It is on my Christmas Gift Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/span> this year too!)<\/p>\n A little realistic faux winter greenery tucked around ties it all together and I am enjoying this simple coffee table styling! \u00a0I feel like all the elements work together to connect all the details throughout the room.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Coffee-table-styling-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Coffee table styling” admin_label=”pic of coffee table styling” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”wrap up” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”] I hope you’ve enjoyed this Christmas Home Decor Tour Part 1! \u00a0Stay tuned for part 2! \u00a0I hope you’ll hop on over and visit my friend Rachel at Rachel Pond’s Farmhouse.<\/a><\/strong><\/span> You’ll love all the farmhouse inspiration in her Christmas tour<\/a><\/strong><\/span>! \u00a0Rachel always has some fun DIY ideas to share too!<\/p>\n And be sure to check out all of the other home tours that have been happening this week! \u00a0 \u00a0I love that you can choose your favorite ideas from each one and use those to inspire your own Christmas home decor this year!<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Bloggers-Best-Holiday-Home-Tours-2021-Pin.png” title_text=”Bloggers’ Best Holiday Home Tours 2021 Pin” admin_label=”Blog Hop Graphic Image” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Blog Hop Graphic” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] This week my friends and I are sharing our homes all dressed up for the holidays. We hope you will have fun visiting each of the tours below!<\/p>\n\n\nChristmas Home Decor Tour: Music Room<\/strong><\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Full-music-room-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Full music room” admin_label=”pic full music room” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”music room ” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]
Christmas Home Decor Tour: Family Room<\/strong><\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Family-room-1-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Family room 1″ admin_label=”pic family room 1″ _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”family room ” _builder_version=”4.13.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]
Bloggers’ Best Holiday Home Tours<\/h3>\n\n\n
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