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Simple Eclectic Holiday Decorating Ideas in Our Main Bedroom, Patio and Family Room

December 8, 2020 by Cassie 28 Comments

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Simple Eclectic Holiday Decorating Ideas

On November 1 each year, I am the first person to shout, “Alexa, play Christmas music!” And that evening, you can find me wrapped in a furry blanket in my bed, snuggled up with one or more of my kiddos watching the first holiday movie of the season. Basically, if you have seen the movie Elf, then you understand my level of excitement about Christmas. My husband is the polar opposite of me when it comes to holidays, or really anything, and often likens me to Leslie Knope. Well, that would make him my Ron Swanson. With our ideas about holidays and our degrees of enthusiasm being radically different, I hope to be the one to pass on my love for all things Christmas to my children. I’ve decorated one of our main spaces, our family room, in a simple eclectic manner that fills us with joy.  Our patio, which is actually getting a little winter use thanks to Covid, is also decorated in a fun way that’s totally for the kids.  Finally, in our main bedroom, I added simple touches to create the perfect cozy space for those movie nights with my loves. Today I am going to take you on a tour of those little nooks and crannies where holiday memories are made. I also want to add a huge thank you to Krista aka The Happy Housie for hosting this tour filled with so many beautifully decorated homes. (This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support!)

If you are coming over from Nick & Alicia, welcome – I am so glad you’ve found your way into my home. Isn’t their home just beautiful, such a calming, glowing breath of fresh air!

modern eclectic family room

We gave our family room a fresh makeover this summer with color blocking and paint, and we now love hanging out in this space. At the time of completion, we hadn’t yet changed the lighting and finally got around to installing these beauties from Hunter. (The pendant is from the same collection.)

I shared with you the mantel and all of its special details just last week, so head over to that post if you’d like to know more about it.  For today, we are going to focus on the rest of the room. To the left of the fireplace, we have a little nook that we’ve added a table and chairs to.  We can sit here and play games or build puzzles. If you look closely, you’ll notice paint splatters and scratches because I allow my kids to create here. modern boho family room game nook

I kept the tabletop very simple with green glass candlesticks I purchased over 10 years ago, and wooden trees from Target’s little dollar section a few years ago.

simple modern table setting

To be honest, most of the time this table isn’t really set because my kids are using it, but let’s pretend for a day, shall we?

Modern boho table setting

On each side of our fireplace, we have a pair of Ikea Besta cabinets to store games, puzzles, crafts, books, records and more. I added a touch of Christmas to their surfaces with yarn trees my mother made me years ago, vintage flocked deer, and our dog’s stockings.

using a cabinet for stockings

Above each cabinet I hung shelves using these modern rustic brackets.

Ikea Besta at Christmas & color block wall

On this shelf, I added artwork made by Sawyer years ago and a book that gives all parents nightmares. And, of course, there’s a cherished photo of my now 15 year old in a Santa hat. christmas shelfieI recently found these little wooden animals that remind me of the nativity at the Raleigh flea market, so I added those in as well. vintage wooden animals nativity

The shelf on the opposite side of the fireplace is adorned with Emmy’s artwork from when she was little. christmas shelfieI’ve also added art I helped Wilder make last year with his handprint, a Santa photo, a thrifted vintage VW bug with a bottle brush tree, vintage deer and a snowflake. The little retro car is a family favorite.

vintage toy vw with christmas tree

Just a year ago, I was so unhappy with how this space looked, but now it really feels like ours and my family enjoys sitting by this fireplace. Sawyer especially enjoys gaming from the sofa that faces it, and sadly our sectional shows it.

Christmas family room

The sectional sits across the fireplace, and we can curl up here to watch holiday movies, or just stare at the Christmas tree just out of view here.

family room at christmas

To make it extra cozy, I added some string lights to our DIY wall hanging. I am definitely on the team that thinks lights make everything better.

string lights on art

On the sofa itself, I used a mix of pillows I already had on hand including black and white striped beauties from Victoria Sturup’s shop and green pillows.

green and black christmas pillow mix

I added a velvet “Holly Jolly” pillow I found at my local TJ Maxx. holly jolly pillow

I also found a fabulous lush green Kate Spade throw this year.  It’s so soft that Sawyer wraps himself in it here to do his schoolwork, and has claimed it as his own.

Across from the table sits my vintage glass coffee table, adorned with favorite coffee table books and a thrifted midcentury wooden bowl filled with vintage snowball and green glass ornaments.

modern boho family room Christmas

Wilder doesn’t spend much time in this space, so it’s the only place I could use my vintage ornaments… I have hoards of them in my attic!

vintage ornaments in bowl

I do want to share a few more photos of this space because after I originally shot it, we got our tree!  Now, this tree is the family tree and is not necessarily a looker, but it’s filled with loads of memories. It nestles in the corner of our family room. family room treeWith this tree, I am very traditional, right down to the star on top.

traditional tree

What makes it special is the collection of ornaments… from those we collected when we had our first two dogs, both of whom had beagle in them….

to the family heirlooms…

to the Grover ornament that was Chris’ as a kid…

to the ornaments given to me by those I’ve lost along the way to cancer and suicide…

No, this tree doesn’t look like much, but there’s more than meets the eye.  We fill it with the old memories and smile as we think of our loved ones, and we fill it with new memories, and smile to think of our own children hanging them on their own trees one day as they remember us and these shared moments.  Pardon me as I grab a tissue.

Before we head out of this room, I want to show you a bit of the lay of the land.  This space is on our lower level, and just outside that door on the left is the patio. To the right is Sawyer’s bedroom which I will be sharing with you on Friday.  Behind that wall is his own bathroom, which is why we basically call this the teen mancave… And to be honest, he is the one who uses the family room the most, too! modern boho family room christmas

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Let’s head outside to the patio.  As you saw last week, my front porch is very “me” and  more natural and neutral, but we have some fun colorful and vintage pieces from over the years, and this space was calling for them.

vintage inspired christmas patio

The snowmen back there are the most special part of this space.  Our old town of Myersville, MD, use to have a friendly little Snowmen on Main St. competition, and these are two of the snowmen we created over the years.  There’s a vintage Frosty-esque looking guy as well as a polar bear Emmy designed. vintage style snowmen

Because they had touches of red and blue in them, I pulled out some of my other vintage pieces that had similar colors. On the table, I added a vintage plaid wool blanket and a vintage bucket with the word “Bright” filled with huge pinecones. vintage bucket and blanket at christmasI also added this strip of bells I like to tell the kids came from Santa’s sleigh, although my older two know better these days.

vintage jingle bellsAs the days have gotten cooler, we won’t be spending as much time back here, but in this time of Covid, it’s nice to have an outdoor entertaining option.

vintage inspired christmas patio

I even added a vintage cooler, just in case I need to fill it with winter brews.

vintage sledIt’s always best to be prepared, in case friends want to come hang out safely, or we get a little snow here in NC and want to ride a rickety old sled. 😉

christmas patioLastly, I hung this sweet sign that I got a few years ago.  I have always loved red and pink together, and this sign between these doors makes me happy. this home believes sign

Let’s take one last look at the patio, and then head inside where I want to show you my bedroom.  vintage inspired christmas patio

 

While I love our main living spaces for the connection they offer our family, my bedroom is my favorite space to decompress after a long day.  And with Covid and kids, many a day is long. (I want to add that the day I shot my bedroom my camera malfunctioned and deleted EVERYTHING, so I raced around to do a second shoot and the light was not as good… apologies!)

Our bedroom is a dark and moody space filled with cozy warm textures and colors. modern boho bedroom

I added the color block wall last year and still love it just as much as the day I painted it. For a festive touch, I added a banner that reads, “Oh my garland!” above the bed. On the bed, there’s a mix of linen bedding paired with a beautiful lumbar pillow from one of my favorite pillow shops.

oh my garland banner

I hand cut it last year out of gold glitter card stock, and to be honest, totally forgot about it until I pulled it out of a box this year. oh my garland banner

Last year I draped fresh cedar greenery on the back of our bed, and loved it, but made the critical mistake of not soaking it first.  By December 15th it was crispy and I was afraid to turn on string lights.  This year I decided to invest in some faux magnolia garlands from Michaels that I will reuse each year. Our bed has two on it for reference. Woven throughout the leaves, I added a string of copper diamond LED string lights.

string lights and magnolia on bed

On my nightstand, I added a photo of Wilder and me visiting Santa last year.  He was a little uncertain, so I had to sit with him.  (Wilder was uncertain, that is.)

Santa photo

Above Chris’ dresser, I added a little touch of Christmas. modern bohemian bedroom

A bowl filled with vintage ornaments, a little greenery, and a Moravian star garland did the trick. christmas dresser

On the adjacent wall sits my own dresser, obviously the larger one. 😉

modern boho gallery wall

I also wanted to share this photo so you could see our fun hallway just outside the door.

modern boho bedroom wall

I didn’t really do any decorating on my dresser, but my chair got a little touch of gold. gold sequin chair

 

Well, my friends, that is all for today. Head on over to one of my very favorite homes in all of the blogs in all of the land… Cuckoo 4 Design.  I am very fortunate to call Julia a friend in real life, and I absolutely adore her.  Her creativity knows know bounds, and her home illustrates that perfectly… all of the macrame touches she’s hand made… SWOON!

Come back Friday to see my kids rooms decorated, and if you want to catch up on my main living spaces, or my porch and entry, click here and here. Thank you so much for visiting me today!  If you’re looking for anything from today’s post, I’ve put together a gallery for you below to shop.

This week I’m joining some of my talented blogging friends for the Christmas Seasonal Simplicity Series home tour week! We’re all sharing part of our home decked out for Christmas. Be sure to check out these fabulous Christmas decor ideas by clicking on the links below each image.

Sharing with me today…

Tuesday

Cassie Bustamante / Cuckoo4Design / Lemon Thistle / Love Create Celebrate

tatertots & jello / Jennifer Maune / She Gave it a Go / Clean & Scentsible

And sharing the rest of the week…

Monday

The Happy Housie / Inspiration for Moms / Maison de Cinq / This is Simplicite

Chrissy Marie Blog / Modern Glam / Nick & Alicia

Wednesday

The Handmade Home / Finding Silver Pennies / Joanna Anastasia / Amber Tysl

The DIY Mommy / My Sweet Savannah / Dans le Lakehouse / Fynes Designs

Thursday

Two Twenty One / Cherished Bliss / Life is Better at Home / All Things With Purpose

This is Our Bliss / Home Made Lovely / Place of My Taste

Friday

The Tattered Pew / Life is a Party / Rambling Renovators / House by Hoff

Deeply Southern Home / Grace in My Space /
Taryn Whiteaker Designs / Just a Girl and Her Blog

 

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  1. [email protected] says

    December 8, 2020 at 9:15 am

    I’m so into green right now and love all your touches of different shades of green throughout your house. So many great ideas and I also love the added touch of Christmas in your bedroom. So pretty

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      December 8, 2020 at 4:52 pm

      Thank you so much, my friend! I was so bummed about my card failing because the room it affected most was my bedroom but c’est la vie!!!

      Reply
  2. Mary says

    December 8, 2020 at 10:13 am

    i love your home, and green is my favorite color! i keep trying to decorate with other colors, but always gravitate back to it. LOVE! And your tree–sublime! my tree is the same, only stuff that means something is on it, and every ornament has a story–isn’t that what it’s all about?? Merry Christmas! Can’t wait to follow your blog now!

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    • Cassie says

      December 8, 2020 at 4:51 pm

      Thank you so much, Mary! I really appreciate that, and yes those special memories are what it’s all about!

      Reply
  3. Lindi says

    December 8, 2020 at 1:10 pm

    I knew I would love your home tour, and I DO! It’s so lovely! I love the way you use the traditional reds and greens, and I’m super jealous that you have an outdoor space to decorate! Our outdoor space has 3 inches of snow on it, lol.

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    • Cassie says

      December 8, 2020 at 4:49 pm

      Aaaw, Lindi, thank you because I feel that way about yours, and snow sounds kinda dreamy!

      Reply
  4. Jenn says

    December 8, 2020 at 1:50 pm

    So lovely Cassie! I love all of your personal touches – especially your daughter’s artwork! Your outdoor space looks so cozy too! I really want that Holly Jolly pillow – it’s hard to find cute Christmas pillows that don’t have red! Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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    • Cassie says

      December 8, 2020 at 4:48 pm

      I was so happy to find that pillow! Thank you so much, Jenn!

      Reply
  5. Danielle says

    December 8, 2020 at 6:10 pm

    Oh, Cassie, I love your family room. That green looks so wonderful all year round but works with Christmas cheer! LOVE the tree and all the kids’ artwork. So special. Also really love your bedroom. LOVE thee warm woods and that photo of you and your husband. Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      December 11, 2020 at 7:30 am

      Thank you so much, Danielle! I hope you and your fam have a wonderful holiday!

      Reply
  6. Shelley Westerman says

    December 9, 2020 at 7:52 am

    Your home looks so amazing decked out for Christmas! The special family touches like the kids’ artwork and special ornaments make me smile so much and I have no doubt they bring all of you so much joy too!

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    • Cassie says

      December 11, 2020 at 7:31 am

      Thank you so much, Shelley! It’s certainly a time of year for making memories.

      Reply
  7. Sheila says

    December 9, 2020 at 11:24 pm

    Haha LOVE the comparison to Leslie Knope and Ron Swanson- I think that’s a lot of us! 😉

    Your tour was so festive Cassie! Your home is the perfect balance of boho-chic and Christmas spirit. And I just adore all the green!

    Wishing you a wonderful holiday season!

    Sheila
    xo

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      December 11, 2020 at 7:32 am

      Thank you so much, Sheila! I appreciate that, and yeah, I think you are right.. we all have that yin and yang!
      Merry Christmas!

      Reply
  8. Sarah Symonds says

    December 10, 2020 at 7:12 am

    It’s so beautiful my friend! I love how fun your designs always are!

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    • Cassie says

      December 11, 2020 at 7:32 am

      Thank you so so much, Sarah! Loved your tour!

      Reply
  9. Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse says

    December 10, 2020 at 10:10 am

    Your green fireplace looks AMAZING with Christmas decor! Wow! I have been waiting to see it all decorated this year. Of course, the rest of your home looks amazing too. Merry Christmas!

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    • Cassie says

      December 11, 2020 at 7:33 am

      Thank you so much, Tanya! I really appreciate your excitement over seeing it decorated! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Dannyelle says

    December 10, 2020 at 10:29 am

    Cassie your house is always so beautiful and I love all your Christmas touches, especially all the great vintage ones. Beautiful job.

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    • Cassie says

      December 11, 2020 at 7:34 am

      Thank you so much, Dannyelle! You know I am a big fab of yours so I appreciate that!

      Reply
  11. Gretchen says

    December 10, 2020 at 11:54 am

    It all looks so awesome! When the pandemic’s over I’m going to come over for game night in the family room, okay? And I’m glad you clarified that it was Wilder and not Santa who was feeling uncertain!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      December 11, 2020 at 7:34 am

      YES please please do!!!!!!

      Reply
  12. Brenda says

    December 11, 2020 at 8:27 am

    I love your holiday arrangements! It looks festive and cozy!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      December 11, 2020 at 7:48 pm

      Thank you so mo much, Brenda!

      Reply
  13. Jen says

    December 11, 2020 at 3:06 pm

    Love the earthy palette of your home Cassie. It feels festive yet organic.

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    • Cassie says

      December 11, 2020 at 7:48 pm

      Thank you so much, Jen!

      Reply
  14. Kelly Radcliff says

    December 13, 2020 at 1:08 pm

    Cassie you know I love your green…and now your Christmas decor just makes it even better! I love all of your touches and even in your outdoor space. I need that plaid blanket! Pinning and Merry Christmas!

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  15. Krista says

    December 13, 2020 at 10:52 pm

    I LOVE it Cassie! And I LOVE how much of your home you shared with us in this tour. It’s so cozy and perfect and reflects your style beautifully. Thanks for being part of this series, and Merry Christmas, friend!

    Reply

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