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Christmas in the Kids’ Rooms

December 11, 2020 by Cassie 20 Comments

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Christmas in the Kids’ Rooms

You’ve made it to my very last Christmas tour, and I saved the most fun spaces for today: my kiddos’ bedrooms. I have three very different children, so each of their spaces gets decorated in their own style.  My oldest, Sawyer, is a 15 year old who is too cool for Christmas decor, but also loves tradition.  My middle child, Emmy, is 13, and the most like me.  She loves to change it up year after year, decorate her own space, and she finds the Progressive commercial with all of the pillows relatable.  Wilder is the baby of the family and is just over 2 1/2 years old, so decorating for him boils down to anything he can touch, play with or read that will teach him about this special season. And for any of you who are new here, I will answer your question just as I answered all of the doctors and nurses who asked me: yes, my kids have the same father, we are just crazy and decided to add one last baby to our family. Now, before we head into their Christmas-ified bedrooms, I want to welcome you here from Southern Hospitality!  Rhoda’s home is so beautiful, and she’s just the kindest soul.  A huge thanks to Marty for hosting this tour. OK, here we go, onto these bedrooms that were clean for a day! (Under each space, I’ve put together a shoppable gallery for you, as well as one big one at the bottom of this post. This post contains affiliate links, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support!)

teenage Boy Moody Modern Bedroom

We’re going to start in the oldest’s bedroom today and work our way to the youngest.  Sawyer’s room is not huge on space (well, it’s really not that small but he insisted on a queen sized bed for all 90 lbs of him), so we’ve come up with lots of storage solutions.  We added track shelving for him last year to store his books as well as all of his special memories.  As I said in my intro, he loves tradition and is all about those relics from the past. (By the way, his fan is the same as the one in our bedroom, but he has his blades flipped onto the black side.)teen boy bedroom christmas shelves

Over the years, he’s collected several nutcrackers and that is the one thing he wants added to his bedroom each Christmas.  Otherwise, he tells me not to do anything.  As you can see, I did sneak in this little red tinsel tree.teen boy christmas shelfie

His impressive collection boasts nutcrackers of all sizes and styles, and even a couple of vintage guys, like the Santa above. He loves soccer, so he even has a soccer player.

teen boy Christmas shelfActually, he loves soccer so much, he has two! (We bought him one, and my parents bought him the other.)

teen boy christmas shelf with nutcrackers

If you couldn’t guess from the decor, Sawyer is a bit of a history buff as wel, and loves Abraham Lincoln.  More recently he has gotten into Greek history, but his room very much supports his American loving heart. teen boy bedroom christmas

Above his bed, he has a quote from Abe himself!  This year, Emmy and I found Snoopy Christmas sheets at TJ Maxx, and Charlie Brown’s Christmas is a family favorite so we decided to grab a set for her and Sawyer. There were no crib sheets or I’d have gotten some for Wilder, but maybe next year he’ll be in a twin bed.  Anyhow, I sent Sawyer a few pics of available sets, and he chose these.teen boy christmas bedroomI love how they add a little color to his bed, which is otherwise neutrals. teen boy christmas bedroom

snoopy christmas sheets

As you can see, I also added a plaid wool blanket which ties into the color of the sheets.  Christmas in a teen boy bedroomThis blanket is actually the real deal, straight from Scotland.  Chris traveled there a couple of years ago and brought it back for me, and the colors look perfect in Sawyer’s space. teen boy bedroom christmas style

The last thing I added to this space was a set of Star Wars string lights… Not really Christmas-y but very teenage-boyish. star wars string lights

 

OK, let’s head into my other teenager’s room now.  This one, oy. It’s typically a hot mess with clothes on the floor and art projects all over the desk, and SO MUCH STUFF, but I threatened her life if she didn’t clean it so I could take some photos. And let’s be honest here, there’s a reason her desk area won’t be making an appearance today. At-home learning has gotten the best of it. Let’s focus on the good here, shall we?

teen girl bedroom at christmasEmmy is a girl after my own heart and prefers to decorate her room herself.  Gone are the days when I could put together her space just as I wanted it.  Everything you see today is her own doing! teen girl bedroom at christmas

On her bed, where she spends most of her days right now curled up with her laptop and Microsoft Teams, she’s added a collection of holiday pillows, an abominable snowman, and a couple of cozy blankets. teen girl christmas bedding

And of course, here are her sweet Snoopy sheets. This gray set with snowflakes seemed so perfect!

snoopy Christmas sheets

Soft white lights hang permanently from her canopy bed, but for this season she also added pink glitter icicle ornaments. pink icicle ornamentsI love how whimsical they look hanging together.

teen girl bedroom at christmas

You can also see above her bed that she has hung a marble tapestry with a strand of photos.  Some of these are from her younger days, and she’s added many of her little brother, which makes my heart go pitter patter. eclectic lights and icicles and photos on teen girl's bed

Her big request this year was a small tree for her bedroom.  Over the years she’s used a little pink tinsel tree, but it broke, so it was time to move on.  I had this silver tree that the lights went out on, so I told her she could have it and gave her some extra colored lights and told her to help herself to any of the vintage glass ornaments I had.

teen girl's bedroom at christmas

This tree makes her so happy, and she loves to  have her little brother come sit on her bed with her and gaze at the lights. teen girl's christmas tree

 

One other thing I want to mention that she created and added is the little pipe cleaner and pom pom tree on her dresser. She’s had these vintage gnomes for years, and they look perfect with her whimsical little tree.

teen girl christmas pipe cleaner tree

She has such a creative and curious spirit, and I hope that never changes.

Neutral Toddler Christmas Bedroom

Let’s head on into the toddler’s bedroom now! toddler bedroom at christmasWilder’s room was made for Christmas with its black and white tree wallpaper paired with his green painted ceiling. He is only 2 1/2, so as much as I’d love to put a tree in his room, and fun decor on his bookcase, he’s just not ready for it. toddler bedroom at christmasInstead, I focused on adding things to his space that would help him learn about Christmas. On his bookcase, I added some little wooden trees I found at Target for $10. I wasn’t sure about them, but Emmy advocated for them, and he actually really loves playing with them. By the way, they’re now out of stock but you can pay more than double for them on Amazon… that’s a joke.  Don’t do that!

wooden trees

For Thanksgiving, my parents gave Wilder $10 and we bought him this book.  He’s a big fan of the Little Blue Truck series, and we’ve already read this one several times. He loves the lights on the last page, too. toddler christmas bookcase

Reading is one of Wilder’s favorite activities, so we have an accessible bookcase filled with all sorts of books that can handle his little fingers…

toddler bedroom with bookcase- black white green… but also a couple of DIY ledges filled with books that we read to him.

toddler christmas book ledgesI added a paper tree garland I made last year, some LED string lights, and filled them with some of our favorite seasonal books. When I was a child, I was obsessed with Little Critter books, so naturally, he has some of those, Sawyer’s favorite, The Polar Express (which I can’t read without crying), How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Bear Stays up for Christmas, Owl Moon…

toddler holiday book ledges

…Stranger in the Woods, The Hat (Emmy adored Jan Brett), The Velveteen Rabbit, The Moon Shines Down, and more.

toddler christmas books

Wilder loves books more than my other two did, and we read all the time. He actually loves to lay in my bed under the Christmas lights to snuggle up and read these days. toddler christmas book display

When we don’t lay in my bed to read, his nugget is the perfect place to sit. toddler bedroom at christmas

These star pillows came with his teepee last year, but I love them here in his room. star pillowsWe also added some little paper ornaments to his vintage accordion rack.

toddler christmas bedroom

toddler vintage acocrdion rack

And in the corner of his room, I hung this vintage felt Santa face that belonged to Chris as a child.

vintage santa

Simple seasonal touches that a toddler can touch, play with, and read go a long way.  Wilder has already learned so much this year from the books we enjoy together, and also from his teachers at school.

toddler christmas bedroom

 

That concludes the tour of my kids’ bedrooms…. nothing crazy and over the top, but each space suits each child perfectly and that makes my mama heart grow three sizes.

That also concludes my entire house tour!  If you want to check out the rest, I shared here, here and here. Now be sure to head on over to 11 Magnolia Lane to Christy and Amy’s magnificent cozy Christmas Tour.

And be sure to visit all of the other links from the week below.

Monday December 7th

A Stroll Thru Life – Worthington Court – Clean and Scentsible – StoneGable – Pink Peppermint Design – Decor To Adore 

Tuesday December 8th

Modern Glam – It All Started With Paint – Town and Country Living – Hymns and Verses – Making It In The Mountains – Life On Cedar Lane 

Wednesday December 9th

Designing Vibes – Inspiration For Moms – Grace In My Space – The Wood Grain Cottage – Whispering Pines Homestead – Remodelando la Casa

Thursday December 10th

CitrineLiving – Our Southern Home – Southern State Of Mind – Duke Manor Farm – White Arrows Home – Thrifty and Chic

Friday December 11th

11 Magnolia Lane – Follow The Yellow Brick Home – Delightful Order – Southern Hospitality – Cassie Bustamante

 

 

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  1. Christy @ 11 Magnolia Lane says

    December 11, 2020 at 7:18 am

    Their rooms are each so unique and I’m sure fit their personalities to a T! I always love seeing how you’ve decorated, Cassie, and as usual, you don’t disappoint. So nice to tour with you again this year!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      December 11, 2020 at 7:35 am

      Thank you so much, Christy- yes, their rooms are all about them, for sure! Happy to be on this tour with you and love your new place!!!

      Reply
  2. Erica says

    December 11, 2020 at 7:47 am

    As a boy mama, I am geeking out over the masculine spaces in your house and taking notes. ( Can I please have an ounce of your energy? haha! ) Awesome work as usual, my friend. Wishing you and your precious family a Merry Christmas!

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    • Cassie says

      December 11, 2020 at 12:12 pm

      Oh thank you, Erica! I love boys rooms, to be honest! They’re so cozy!

      Reply
  3. [email protected] says

    December 11, 2020 at 8:56 am

    Love how their rooms are decorated. That is a great nutcracker collection and I love Emmy’s sheets so much!

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    • Cassie says

      December 11, 2020 at 12:13 pm

      Our family loves the Peanuts, so we were stoked to see those sheets!

      Reply
  4. Marty says

    December 11, 2020 at 9:32 am

    I love how you include each child in the decor of their rooms. It is so fun so see each person’s personality. Your son’s room is perfect for a teenager and I love that he is a history buff. Your daughter already has a decorating gene that is pretty amazing. Maybe she already knows what she wants to do. The youngest is lucky to have such a fun room and filled with wonderful books. How fabulous that he loves to read. Your home always reflects your family with such warmth and love. Thanks so much for joining the tour again this season.

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    • Cassie says

      December 11, 2020 at 12:15 pm

      Thank you so much, Marty! I really appreciate that. Yes, the kids are each totally their own person, and it’s fun (though sometimes hard) to let them each have their spaces reflect them. Thanks again for all of your hard work on putting this tour together! Merry Christmas, Marty, saying a prayer for you this season.

      Reply
  5. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    December 11, 2020 at 10:58 am

    Your children’s decor makes my heart smile. I adore all of the sweet touches. So happy to be on tour with you!

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    • Cassie says

      December 11, 2020 at 12:15 pm

      Thank you so much, Laura! i just visited your tour and love your fireplace so much! I’ve been visiting all week and somehow missed yours so I am so glad you commented!

      Reply
  6. Shawn says

    December 11, 2020 at 11:50 am

    Fun seeing all the kid’s’ rooms, Cassie. I love those wooden trees from Target! I also loved seeing Wilder’s book collection. Another board book you might add for him is The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton, who also wrote Mike Mulligan and the Steam Shovel, and Katy and the Big Snow. It’s a sweet story. Can you tell us about the hanging frame you used in Sawyer’s room for the Abe Lincoln quote?

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    • Cassie says

      December 11, 2020 at 12:17 pm

      Thank you so much, Shawn! We will check those out! And the Lincoln quote is from Smallwoods and it came like that!

      Reply
  7. Cristina says

    December 12, 2020 at 12:27 pm

    Cassie, I love how their rooms are decorated, their personalities shine through! My son has been asking me to paint his room dark gray and after seeing Sawyer’s room, I know it’s going to look awesome! 🖤🖤

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    • Cassie says

      December 12, 2020 at 2:55 pm

      Thank you, Cristina! Can’t wait to see what you do!

      Reply
  8. Amber says

    December 12, 2020 at 10:23 pm

    All of your kids’ rooms look so fun and festive! I also have a 15 1/2 year old with the same viewpoint on Christmas decor in his room but isn’t opposed to a nutcracker or two.

    I love the tree theme in Wilder’s room and all the fantastic books!

    It sure looks like a beautiful and happy home for the holidays!

    Merry Christmas!

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  9. laura janning says

    December 13, 2020 at 7:11 am

    you are definitely the cool mom creating such fun festive spaces in your kiddos rooms. love it! hope you are enjoying the holiday season. big hugs

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  10. Linda @It All Started With Paint says

    December 15, 2020 at 8:53 pm

    This is hands down my very favorite Christmas home tour of the year!!!! Just adore your kid’s room that reflect their personalities! Your daughter’s tree creation is amazing! (Oh, and I’m all over the Progressive pillow lady commercial. Ha.). And Wilder’s room is 365 days of Christmas!

    Love it so much!!!!

    🙂 Linda

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    • Cassie says

      December 18, 2020 at 2:27 pm

      Aaaaaw, thank you so so much, Linda! I really appreciate that! Each kid is so different, so they need their own space!

      Reply
  11. Shelley Westerman says

    December 23, 2020 at 9:55 am

    Little Blue Truck’s Christmas is one of out favs! I love how unique and special each of their rooms are. Sawyer’s reminded me that I forgot to pull out my husband’s nutcracker collection for Sam 😬

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    • Cassie says

      January 2, 2021 at 2:12 pm

      Hahaha!!! There’s always next year.

      Reply

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