Isn't this a beautiful room?
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| Source: Susie Watson Designs |
Welcome to the fifty-ninth post in the series
"Living Large in Small Spaces".
"Living Large in Small Spaces".
As I consider how to dress up our own small cottage for Christmas, these are some photos that have inspired me. They may inspire you, too. Even if your space is larger.
There's a lot packed into Courtney and Matt Brown's apartment living room, yet it doesn't look cluttered.
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| 12th & White Home & Antiques |
I like the Christmas tree on the white wicker trunk and the wreath hanging on the old door.
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| 12th & White Home & Antiques |
I love the simplicity of Maria's unadorned Christmas tree in the pale blue feed bucket.
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| Source: Dreamy Whites |
Just a few pine cones and miniature lights dress this minimalist tree. Three candles and a gorgeous basket add warmth.
When floor space is at a premium, hang a Christmas tree. Framed by the windows and the candles' amber glow, this is a stunning look.
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| Source: Digs Digs - 30 Creative Decor Ideas For Small Spaces |
Sasha's chalkboard makes a big statement over her tiny trees.
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| Source: Lemonade Makin' Mama - Hall Decking With Heart |
Bedrooms are fair game for holiday decor too. Accessorizing with red and touches of evergreen creates instant Christmas.
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| Source: Rusty Hinge - 2013 Holiday House Walk |
For a completely different color palette, a beach cottage Christmas bedroom designed by Tracey Rapisardi.
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| Tracey Rapisardi Style - Christmas Cottage On A Seaside Cove |
I love the little vintage tree on the bedside table. Oh, that enamelware pail!
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| Source: Dig Digs - 32 Adorable Christmas Bedroom Decor Ideas |
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| Source: Dig Digs - 32 Adorable Christmas Bedroom Decor Ideas |
If one wreath is good, several are even better.
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| Source: Country Living - Christmas Cottage |
I think it's safe to say small homes have windows. If you're good at following instructions, this site (click on the caption) will give you the details for making this window sill garland.
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| Source: Easy Craft Ideas - Window Christmas Garland |
I don't think it would be hard to re-create this delightful scene. One birch branch+craft birds+spanish moss+twine for hanging and glue. Pine topiaries in terracotta pots with a few snowflakes and you're good to go. (I'd leave this up all winter.)
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| Source: Stylish Eve - Christmas Cheer With A View, Decorating Your Holiday Windows |
If that's too much work, how about this. Super easy. LED star string lights. No little figurines in your stash? Use your imagination. I could see a row of little white or terracotta pots with red geraniums on the sill. Charming.
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| Source: Country Living - Christmas Cottage |
Vintage Christmas aprons. So cute in this red and white kitchen.
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| Source: BHG |
Finally, I've got a major crush on this bathroom. Oh, those towels!
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| Source: 52 Flea - More from Evi's Holiday Home |
Well, I'm ready to jump in and get Christmas decorating started. How about you?
Join me next Saturday for another post in the special series
Living Large in Small Spaces
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Living Large In Small Spaces Series here.
From the comments I've received, many
people have been encouraged by the homes and lives
shared in this series.
shared in this series.
If you live in a small space I'd
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