I’m so happy you’re stopping by for our Christmas home tour in green and white. The key to decorating this year is fresh bundles of greenery in all the right places. If you are looking for ideas for mantels, garlands, simple vignettes and of course, Christmas trees, then get comfortable and enjoy the tour.
Bloggers’ Best Holiday Home Tours
This week I’m joining my blogging friends for the Bloggers’ Best Holiday Home Tours, hosted by my friend Kelly of The Tattered Pew. This is a five day tour with a new group of bloggers joining in each day, sharing beautiful homes with festive decorations. All the links are at the end of the post so you can visit each one at your leisure. 
If you are stopping by from Open Door Open Hearts welcome to Thistle Key Lane! Don’t you love Aliya’s sweet style of decorating!
Christmas Home Tour In Green And White
The tour starts in the entry with table top trees, a vintage lantern, sparkly garlands and paper snowflakes. I’m seeing tons of paper sack snowflakes everywhere on IG and Pinterest, and just had to make a few. They really make a big impact and fill spaces where you want to display them.
The mini trees look a little more festive this year sitting in glass bowls and new green satin ribbon. Of course fairy lights makes the whole scene look magical.
Here’s a tip: Did you know you can paint artificial trees? Just use a chip brush to dab a small amount of white chalk craft paint on the top of each limb and pine cone. It really brightens and highlights the character of these mini trees.
One last touch in the entry is fresh greenery draping across the tops of the big prints. Clear plastic hooks on the top of the frame keeps the branches in place. 😉
Christmas In The Family Room
In the family room, the mantel and tree decorations are inspired by the snowy watercolor scene over the fireplace. I already gave a sneak peek in the post, Christmas Mantel With Jingle Bell Garlands, last week including a little history of the painting.
Since then the addition of fresh greenery brings the outdoors in with woodsy aromas. Amazing to see the difference in the before and after photos with that simple addition.
This year instead of traditional plaid ribbon on the tree, I’m using narrow navy and gray velvet ribbons on the tips of the longer branches.
There’s just something about velvet that’s pretty, but unassuming. I like the casual way the ribbon hangs down and it also adds another layer of texture on the tree.
Our family tree features lots of beaded snowflakes, mercury glass, and old family favorites like the wood nutcrackers. I can’t seem to stick to a particular theme, but year we do have more green and white ornaments than in years past.
The most inexpensive new addition to the tree are the clear plastic ornaments. Just a dab of Mod Podge and a sprinkle of iridescent glitter gives them a frosty look that sparkles as the lights shine through them.
Simple Gift Wrappings
Can you believe we’re still reusing the ticking gift boxes from three years ago? Who would have thought that ticking, reindeer and black would go together, but they do. This a first for me to use black wrapping paper, but just look how pretty the green velvet ribbon and greenery stand out.
I love using satin and velvet ribbon, which is my way of creating an elegant looking gift without all the fuss. Plus I’ll reuse the ribbon in so many different ways, so the cost is worth it.
Poinsettia Arrangement
Just a few weeks ago this vintage French zinc bowl was full of mini pumpkins and now it’s featuring poinsettias. In the center are two small poinsettias and one funky green plant I found at the nursery.
Around the plants are pieces of sheet moss, some fresh pine cuttings and pinecones. If you are wondering what’s under the sheet moss it is crumpled pieces of paper sacks. When the plants need watering it’s easy to lift them out, give them a drink and replace them.
Living Room Christmas Home Tour In Green And White
In the living room I’m displaying a forest of white bottle brush trees, which takes up the whole ottoman. It’s so easy to create a bottlebrush vignette when using a tray, but there’s a trick I’ll share with you. At the base of each tree I’m using a piece of clear tape to keep the trees from accidentally falling over. Then I cover the tray with a sprinkle of artificial snow which hides the tape.
I’m using more fresh greenery in the living room nestling some on the tray with the bottle brush trees and in two arrangements. The first arrangement is a simple pine branch in one of the up-cycled white vases on the end table. To see the before of these two vases click on my post Thrift Store Vase Makeover With Paint.
My favorite arrangement on the tour today is a mix of burgundy hypericum berries and evergreen branches. I feel like this is the perfect color combo to sit on the secretary desk. As long as I remember to change out the water, it should last a couple of weeks.
Did you spot my walnut wreath? To see how to make one click on the post Easy DIY Walnut Wreath. I also made one out of hazelnuts which is sitting on the white platter.
Sandy our 15 year old wheaten terrier loves to hang out whenever I start taking photos, so I just had to include her in the post.
Be sure to follow Thistle Key Lane on Pinterest, where the boards are up to date with holiday inspiration that you can use right now!
Thank you so much for letting me share our Christmas home tour in green and white with you. Now it’s time to continue the tour with Cindy of Cloche and Lavender, sharing her vintage French Christmas decor. What a treat!
Cheers!
Bloggers’ Best Holiday Home Tours
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!
Monday’s Tours
Tuesday’s Tours
Fiddle Leaf Blog
Wednesday’s Tours
A Blue Nest
Thursday’s Tours
Friday’s Tours
Lora Bloomquist Create and Ponder
©2021 Christmas Home Tour In Green And White post first appeared on Thistle Key Lane.
Michelle! I love you green and white home tour!! The way your tree is decorated is gorgeous! AND YOUR MINI TREES!!! with the ribbon in your entryway! Gorgeous friend!!! So glad to do this hop with you! Aliya
Thank you Aliya for your sweet comments. I really enjoyed decorating this year even more than in years past. Maybe it’s all the greenery making me feel so happy! Hugs!
I so much enjoyed every single picture that you shared, Michelle! Your home looks gorgeous decked out for Christmas.
Paula, you have no idea how wonderful that makes me feel. Thank you so much my friend!
Your tree and mantle decor are stunning! So many inspiring ideas. Happy Holidays!
Thank you so much Shawna! We always enjoy decorating the tree with our favorite family ornaments!
Michelle your home looks gorgeous and I love the Mercury glass garland! The trees on the table are beautiful too!
Fun touring together!
Thank you Cindy, I’m so happy with how the trees look with a little paint. One of my better ideas! 😉
Everythign in your home is decorated so beautifully, Michelle. I love the colors scheme you used and the pretty velvet ribbons on the tree are the perfect touch! So happy to be touring with you this week. Pinned!
Those velvet ribbons were hard to find. I think I’ll be looking more on Etsy next year for shopping! Thanks so much for pinning Jen!
Everything looks gorgeous. Love the natural look of the green and white!
Thank you Janet! Green works so well as an accent color in our home and I love using fresh greenery whenever possible.
Hi Michelle! I loved your tour–you shared so many lovely details. Your tree is gorgeous, and I love that poinsettia arrangement–pinned! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Thanks Cecilia, I’m so happy with the poinsettia arrangement. Hopefully it will last awhile. Happy Christmas!
You know I love your style! Your dark blue wall with the wood console table is soooo photogenic…it looks so classic! Everything is beautiful but my favorite thing was your little walnut wreath hanging..and I looked everywhere around me in NH for that color velvet ribbon!!
Thank you for noticing the walnut wreath, which reminds me I need to get busy making a few more. Ribbon was so hard to find this year but it seems like the stores around here are finally getting their stock in.
Yes, my Walmart was completely restocked…I grabbed about 10 rolls out with the gift wrap! They had beautiful ribbon for $2.58. I grabbed a few neural rolls for non-seasonal projects.
You scored big! I should have thought of looking there. Thank you!!
Michelle,
Everything is so beautiful. I loved how your packages were wrapped especially. So fun doing these together.
Thank you Rachel, this is a wonderful tour!
I love all the pretty details you added throughout your home, Michelle! Green and white is my favorite combination and it just shines the way you used it. So happy to be touring with you this week!
Thank you Anne, green and white feels so fresh this year, and the family is loving it too!
Michelle your green and white combo is simply elegant! I love all the touches down to the Greens on your wrapping! Beautiful and I am so thankful you could join me this week. Merry Christmas!!!
Thank you so much Kelly for the invite and for organizing such a beautiful holiday tour! I can’t wait to visit the rest of the tours today and tomorrow! Happy Christmas my friend!
I love every single detail Michelle. Your wrapped gifts are beautiful. And your coffee table vignette is even more gorgeous.
Thank you so much Kim! Amazing what a little sheet moss can do for an arrangement!😉
Michelle – I love the tip about the paint on the faux evergreen trees – I never would have known that would work and look so pretty! Your Christmas home is so cozy and festive – I love it all! Pasha
Thank you Pasha and I’m glad you liked that little tip. Sometimes I think paint is my best friend and what would I do without it LOL!
I’ll say it again and again, Michelle…I love your style. The velvet touches this year are gorgeous, esp on that matte black and ticking paper. There must be something about the zaniness to a great Aunt Ruth, lol. I had one too, and she married my Grandpa after my Grandma died, so then she became Great Aunt Grandma Ruth. 🤣 Yours left you a painting that’s charming in your home! Merry Christmas Season to you!
Oh my goodness, to have a Great Aunt Grandma Ruth is hilarious! Is there such a thing as a “normal” family? I don’t think so! Happy Christmas Rita!
I love your color scheme, Michelle:) And those presents in the black ticking with the green ribbon-awesome! Your big zinc bowl with the fresh plants and sheet moss is a wonderful centerpiece; so fresh. I just love your decor style! Thanks for the tour!
What a gorgeous holiday home! I am swooning over that mercury glass garland! And all the fresh garland is so pretty!
It is all so beautiful! Merry Christmas
Thank you Robyn! Happy Christmas!
Michelle your home is so beautiful and I love those little plaid boots😃
Good eye Ann! I’m having so much fun decorating this year including the boots! 😉
Michelle, your home is so pretty and all ready for Christmas! I just love your pretty packages. The bottle brush trees on the tray were so classy looking. Merry Christmas!!
Thank you Kim! I just can’t get enough of those bottle brush trees.😊
You had me at Green and white! This is all so pretty and It all feels so fresh. xx
Thank you Libbie! I switched out some of the greenery yesterday and the house feels pine fresh again! 😉
Oh my golly, your colors together and tour was stunning Michelle! Each space is so comforting to look at and just makes me want to hang out a while. I couldn’t find velvet ribbon anywhere and I didn’t want to buy the huge bulk of weird colors they had together on Amazon so our trees and wrapped gifts certainly won’t look as beautiful as yours. I loved how you coordinated those too in with the tree colors. And that bowl with the poinsettias?! Wowza! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas. Can you believe it’s supposed to be in the 80’s again next week?! What the cuss? Always love hopping with you! pinned
Thank you so much Cindy! This was a fantastic tour, and I don’t know when I’ve been this inspired by so many beautiful homes. Talk about ribbon…next year I’m going to order on Etsy early and hopefully find more of what I like. Our weather this year is so crazy. We’re still waiting on a hard freeze so the rest of the leaves will fall and the Mister can mow one last time LOL! Big hugs to you!
Everything looks SO pretty and fresh, Michelle! I LOVE the black wrapping paper with greens and velvet! And thank you for the brilliant tip to dust the mini trees with white chalk paint! Happy Christmas!
Thank you Janet! I have lots of paper left over so I’ll probably use it again next year. Guess I’ll have to come up with a different accent color. 😊
This is so breathtakingly gorgeous, fresh and original! I LOVE it! Green is my favorite, Christmas is my favorite, Plaid is my favorite. Even though I am no minimalist, your classic, timeless simplicity is also my favorite! You have lots of my favorites!
So inspirational! Merry Christmas!
You always leave the sweetest comments Amber! Thanks for making my day and Happy Christmas!!
What a treat it was to visit your gorgeous holiday home! I love the greenery and the beautiful poinsettia arrangement! It all looks so elegant and peaceful. It was wonderful to be on this tour with you. Merry Christmas to you and your family, Michelle!
You are so sweet Lynne and thank you for your encouraging comments! Happy Christmas to you and your family!