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Cozy Farmhouse Christmas Decor for a Warm, Lived-In Home
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items Every year I pull the same bins down from the garage here in Auburn Bay and layer in a few new pieces that can survive real life — kids, company dropping by, and a Calgary deep-freeze at the front door. This is the cozy, plaid-and-pinecone stuff I ac...
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Tree & Greenery
Mantel & Entry
Kitchen & Table
Tree & Greenery
I love how these garlands, ornaments and greenery make our tree feel warm and homemade. Soft pine, wood beads and a little red berry colour are my favourite way to start the farmhouse Christmas look.
This is the flocked one I drape over the mantel and then poke ornaments into whatever gaps I find. The snowy tips make everything else look softer, and it doesn't shed half as bad as the cheap garland I thrifted years ago.
WBHome 6ft Snowy Norway Spruce & Pine Garland
The red-and-black buffalo plaid is the one I reach for first — big bows on the wreath, tails tucked into the garland, and gift wrap that looks like I tried way harder than I did. The wired edge holds its shape, and the burlap look is perfect for tyin...
3 Rolls Christmas Buffalo Plaid Ribbon Wired Edge 9.9 Yard Plaid Burlap Ribbon Christmas Checked Burlap Ribbon for Christmas Tree Wrapping Crafts Decoration 1.5 inch Width(Black and Red)
These blank wood rounds are my favourite cheap craft night — paint pens, a Christmas movie on, and everybody makes one for the tree. They also make the sweetest gift tags tied on with twine if you're gifting thrifted finds like I do.
NEBURORA 36 Pcs Unfinished Wooden Christmas Ornaments DIY Kit
The snow-tipped ones already have strings, which saves me the hot-glue battle every single year. I hang a few on the tree and dump the rest in a wooden bowl on the coffee table with some battery fairy lights wound through.
30pcs Mini White Pine Cones with String
I love how this Norfolk pine garland looks so soft and real, and the little red berries give it just the right pop of Christmas colour. It's the first thing I hang to make the house feel festive.
Nafresh 6ft Real Touch Norfolk Pine Christmas Garland with Red Berries,72" Realistic Artificial Norfolk Pine Garland for Fireplace Table Stair Window Mirror Kitchen Cabinet TV Stand Decor
I love these simple wood bead ornaments because they add such a warm, handmade feel to the tree. They go with everything and never look fussy.
Tutuviw 16Pcs Wooden Bead Christmas Ornaments 4 Assorted Styles Boho Farmhouse Minimalist Xmas Tree Hanging Decor Handmade Home & Christmas Decor
Mantel & Entry
I love dressing the mantel and entry first because it's the welcome everyone sees. Cozy stockings, bells and a sweet rustic sign make coming home feel like Christmas.
Cream cable knit is the one style that never looks dated, and the little wooden name tags mean no more Christmas-morning arguments about whose is whose. They stretch more than you'd think — I've fit a paperback, oranges, and a small toy in one.
Weldomcor 4-Pack 18in Knit Xmas Stockings
After one too many stockings sliding off the mantel and taking a candle with them, I switched to low-profile holders like these. The gold warms up all the cream and wood, and the flat profile means my garland can sit right on top without wobbling.
Christmas Stocking Holders Set of 4, Heavy Duty Cast Iron, Bronze
Coir is non-negotiable at our front door — Calgary boots come in covered in snow and grit, and this actually scrapes it off instead of just looking cute. The Merry Christmas design makes me smile every time I come home with groceries.
VCNY Home Multicolor Merry Christmas Lights Outdoor Coir Doormat, 18" x 30"
A wooden lantern with a flickering faux candle and a timer — it clicks on at dusk in the entryway and I never have to think about it. No real flame near the garland and the boot tray, which is exactly the kind of cozy my peace of mind needs.
Canvas Wooden LED Christmas Decoration Carved Lantern with Faux Candle 16 In 1518547p .
I hang the biggest bell on the front door handle with the jute rope and it jingles every time someone comes in — instant Christmas, zero effort. The smaller two end up on the tree, and fair warning, once the kids discover them they will shake them da...
3Pcs Giant Christmas Bells Set, Silver, 5.5" 4.7" 4"
I love this little North Pole sign on the mantel — it's such a sweet, rustic touch that makes the whole room feel like Christmas. It always makes me smile when I walk by.
Primitives By Kathy Wooded 3 inches x 6 inches Box Sign North Pole Christmas Decor
Kitchen & Table
I love bringing Christmas into the kitchen with pieces that are pretty and actually useful. Funny towels, a favourite moose mug and a beautiful serving board make holiday meals feel extra cozy.
This runner is the fastest table makeover I own — plaid down the middle, a bowl of pinecones on top, done. It's machine washable, which matters when gravy and cranberry sauce enter the chat, and it still looked good after last year's wash.
Green Snowflake Plaid Christmas Table Runner
Clear glass means the cookies do the decorating — gingerbread in one, shortbread in the other, and my counter instantly looks festive. The lids actually seal, so things stay fresh past day two… if they last that long in this house, which they usually...
JoyJolt Elegant 2 Large Glass Cookie Jars
I love these funny kitchen towels because they make me laugh every time I'm in the kitchen during the holidays. They're cute, useful, and such a fun little gift idea too.
Fun Christmas Kitchen Towels Set, Xmas Dish Towels with Funny Sayings, Holiday Flour Sack, White 100% Cotton
I love this moose mug because it reminds me of our favourite Christmas movie nights. It's such a fun, nostalgic way to enjoy hot cocoa by the tree.
National Lampoon Christmas Vacation Griswold Glass Moose Mug Holds, 8 Ounces
I love this long wooden board for holiday appetizers and cheese — it's sturdy, beautiful, and the handle makes it so easy to carry to the table. It instantly makes a spread feel special.
Hecef Square Wooden Cheese Board with Handle for Serving & Cutting Food
I love these round burlap placemats because they give the table such a cozy, farmhouse feel without any fuss. They make even a simple weeknight dinner feel a little more festive.
Placemats Set of 6 Boho Round Place Mats Plate Mats Table Mats for Kitchen Dinner Farmhouse Burlap Macrame