I’m so happy you’re stopping by for our classic Christmas living room tour, and a little bit of old fashioned decorating. My focus this year is to create a cozy living space by mixing festive holiday trimmings with our everyday decor. 
Bloggers’ Best Holiday Home Tours
This week I’m teaming up with 35 blogging friends for the Bloggers’ Best Holiday Home Tours, hosted by Kelly of The Tattered Pew. This is a five day tour with a new group of bloggers joining in each day. What a treat it is to visit all of these beautifully decorated homes. 
I’m joining the holiday tour on day four. If you just happen to be stopping by today, or hoping over from Le Cultivateur, welcome to Thistle Key Lane! I think you will agree with me, that Emily’s vintage style of decorating is absolutely gorgeous.
All the links are at the end of this post, so you can visit each one at your leisure.
Classic Christmas Living Room Tour
Here are a few decor elements that you’ll see in our classic Christmas living room tour this year. Some add sparkle, and some add warmth for a cheery holiday mix.
- vintage silver
- natural and faux greenery
- fresh flowers
- walnuts and pinecones
- mini trees
- dried orange slices
- soft colors of cream, terracotta and green
A few of the decorative items are specifically for Christmas, but most are everyday accessories with the addition of holiday trimmings.
Styling The Ottoman
Let’s start with styling the ottoman with a simple vignette. If I only had one place to decorate in the living room it would be the ottoman.
It serves as our coffee table in the middle of the seating area, and therefore it’s the focal point of the room.
A large wooden tray holds books, and a vintage lantern which is one of my favorite thrifting finds. I don’t mind a bit that its base and glass sides are missing, in fact that’s probably why I love it all the more.
Fresh pine clippings, a few pinecones and a pretty satin green ribbon adds a Christmassy touch to this vignette.
On top of the books is the first of three silver bowls, I’m using in the living room that belonged to my mom. I always look forward to using these little bowls to decorate with or to serve salty snacks with cocktails.
Don’t you love this pretty display of unshelled walnuts?
In contrast to the silver bowl is a vintage French terracotta pot holding a faux cypress tree. Just a bit of preserved moss around the base makes the tree look almost real.
Soft Muted Colors And Cozy fabrics
My normal Christmas color pallet of cream, taupe and green is expanding this year to include soft shades of terracotta. Muted colors and cozy fabrics gives our living room a relaxed feel and invites long conversations.
You’ll find soft terracotta patterns on sofa pillows which plays nicely with a light green lumbar pillow.
The taupe velvet chair is still one of the most comfortable places to curl up and read. Sometimes it’s too comfortable and I find myself dozing off.
By the way did you notice the simple cedar garland over the large painting. This is a new look for me, and something I’m trying out. Let me know how you like it.
Table Top Decorations
The bar cart is back in the living room to make space for the Christmas tree in the family room. On top of the cart are the mini Christmas trees that were on the entry table last year. To see the post click on Christmas Home Tour With Green And White.
Simple dried orange slices dress up the mini trees, which is sort of becoming a theme this year. Check out my post Old Fashioned Christmas Decorating Ideas to see how the orange slices look on the mantel.
Next to the winged back chair I added a couple of my favorite Charles Dickens’ books on the accent table. Don’t you just love the cover of the vintage book?
On the other side table is a larger silver bowl with pinecones, glittery antler picks and fresh cedar clippings.
If you don’t have a lot of space or items to decorate with for Christmas, just fill a bowl with pinecones and greenery. This is the simple side of Christmas that I always enjoy so much.
Styling The Vintage Secretary Desk
The last stop on our classic Christmas living room tour is the vintage secretary desk, that also serves as a liquor cabinet. I’m storing my seltzer bottles and a large demijohn on top, adding a bit of festive greenery and a glass bead garland.
On the desk is the third silver bowl I mentioned, holding mini pinecones. How easy is that?! If you’ve been following me for a while, then you know how much I enjoy using fresh flowers whenever I can.
What a surprise to see blush colored roses at the grocery store this time of year. I think the roses look so beautiful in this petite arrangement of winter greenery.
These are the scents that really make our house feel like home during the holidays.
Last but not least I have to point out the tree shaped tower of vintage floral frogs. All it needs is a star to go on top. 😊
Be sure to follow Thistle Key Lane on Pinterest, where the boards are up to date with seasonal ideas that you can use right now! 
For more holiday inspiration take a look at our family room in Old Fashioned Christmas Decorating Ideas.
This week I’m also sharing a look at the entryway in my post Christmas Entry Table With Mercury Glass.
Thank you so much for stopping by to take our classic Christmas living room tour. I hope you can use some of the simple styling tips to add a little bit of sparkle and warmth to your home.
Next on our holiday tour is Lynne of My Family Thyme sharing her 8 easy ways to decorate your kitchen for Christmas. Be sure to come back to continue your tour of homes with the links below.
Cheers!
Bloggers’ Best Holiday Home Tours
This week I am joining some of my blogging friends for the Bloggers’ Best Holiday Home Tours 2022. Thirty-five talented and creative women will be opening their homes up for you to tour all week long. You can visit each Christmas home tour by clicking the links below.
Monday’s Tours
The Tattered Pew // Cottage On Bunker Hill // StoneGable // My Wee Abode
Open Doors Open Hearts // Cottage In The Mitten // My Thrift Store Addiction
Tuesday’s Tours
Midwest Life & Style // She Gave It a Go // Sand Dollar Lane // Bricks n’ Blooms
Pasha Is Home // Robyn’s French Nest // The Ponds Farmhouse
Wednesday’s Tours
Shiplap and Shells // White Arrows Home // This Is Simplicite // White Lilac Farmhouse
Peacock Ridge Farm // Cloches and Lavender // Simply2Moms
Thursday’s Tours
County Road 407 // Country Peony // Eleanor Rose Home // Le Cultivateur
Thistle Key Lane // My Family Thyme // Follow The Yellow Brick Home
Friday’s Tours
Southern Crush At Home // A Life Unfolding // Southern Home and Hospitality // WM Design House
Dabbling and Decorating // Lora Bloomquist // Vintage and Grace Living
©2022 Classic Christmas Living Room Tour post first appeared on Thistle Key Lane.
Michele I love your home and all of the classic traditional Christmas decor. It looks so pretty. I love your living room and that desk is really beautiful! Enjoy a wonderful holiday season! Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much Stacy! Hope this is a wonderful holiday season for you too!
Michele your natural holiday decor is so lovely. I’m a book nerd so I am absolutely smitten with the Dickens’ cover art–pinned! Wishing you a joyous Christmas season! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Thank you Cecilia! The old book covered and graphics are so charming. I love them too!
I love how you incorporate natural elements in your decor so well! Your home is stunning!
Thank you so much Elizabeth! Happy Christmas!
Love that little table top tree! Your home looks so beautiful for the holidays!! Pinned.
Thank you so much AnnMarie and for pinning too!
I knew I was going to be inspired and say a few ooh’s and aah’s when visiting today. You never disappoint! Love the colors, the mix of silver and vintage and new things. And yes, I do love the unshelled nuts but my family would ask where the nutcracker is and have them gone in a day. Not kidding. 🙂 Enjoy the rest of your holiday season. I’d be relaxing in that gray velvet chair reading all day long!
I had to laugh about eating the walnuts! The Mister is the same way, so I put an extra bowl out for him in the kitchen LOL! Thanks so much for the sweet comments my friend. I hope you’re enjoying every minute of your holiday season too!
Michelle, your living room looks so beautiful all dressd up for the holidays. I love all of the attention to detail. My favorite is the Dickens books. How fun! Happy to be touring with you this week. Pinned!
Thank you so much Jen! Happy Christmas!
Your home is stunning for Christmas!! I love the little touches and attention to detail that you have everywhere! I need to get my hands on some vintage Christmas books to add to my tables next year!! Pinned!
Thank you Aliya, these little vintage treasures really warm up a home.
Your home looks lovely for the holidays, Michelle. I love the color pallet of cream, taupe and greens throughout your spaces. My eyes caught those vintage books. I love vintage Christmas books especially Dickens and Little Women.
Thank you so much Tammy! I read A Christmas Carol every year, it’s one of my favorite stores!
Michele you know I love your style! Your living room looks so good . I pinned your tabletop tree. I have the same bar cart and love how you displayed it. So much inspiration! Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much Kelly! This has been a fabulous week of tours, with inspiration galore!! 😊
So beautiful! I always love your decor, Michelle! I love all the pretty details and the textures of the walnuts. Great tour!
Cheers! Shelley
Thank you so much Shelley for the sweet comments! I hope you have a wonderful holiday season! Cheers!
Michelle,
Your holiday decor is stunning. I love vintage Dickens books.
Thank you so much Rachel! Happy Christmas!
Oh, Michelle I love your home tour. You had me at walnuts and orange slices. Your metal lantern is beautiful. If you don’t mind, where did you find it? Lov your tree with the orange slices so much too! Pinned and great touring with you
The lantern was a thrifting find. I have no idea how old it is, but it has a vintage look that I just love! Thanks so much for stopping by and pinning too!
Michelle it is literally, “simply beautiful!” I love how you added natural Christmas element in with your everday decor. Everything is so pretty, but my favorite things has to be that amazing Dickens book with the holly art. What a find!
It’s always fun touring with you. Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much Amber for your kind words! The Holly Berries book may have belonged to my grandparents. It was in my dad things and a wonderful little treasure to have. Hope you’re enjoying this beautiful holiday season! Happy Christmas!
Your home looks cozy and festive for the holidays! Love your tabletop tree! Merry Christmas!
Thank you Kim! Happy Christmas!
Girl, I LOVE the garland over the artwork. So much so, I did the same thing this year over my sofa! Great minds! And I love the roses you added too! Great tour, Michelle, as always! Pinned!
Great minds indeed Julie! It’s always fun trying out new ways to decorate without going overboard. Thank you for the sweet comments my friend! Happy Christmas!
Michelle I love all your details. The walnuts, greenery, orange slices and vintage books all pull on my heart for this holiday season. Merry Christmas!
Thank you Ann! Like you, I decorated in much of the same way my mom used to do, which brings back great memories. Merry Christmas!
Beautiful job Michelle!!!
Thank you Jennifer! 😊
Michelle, your holiday home is beautiful! I love your neutral, classic touches! The greenery, tabletop tree, and vintage books are perfect. So happy to be touring with you. Merry Christmas, my friend!
Thank you Lynne! This was an amazing week of tours with so much to admire! Merry Christmas to you too!
Michelle, your Christmas decor and all of the touches are so lovely! I love all the greenery and your new garland above the artwork. It’s wonderful to be touring with you – Merry Christmas!
Thank you Kate! I’m having fun decorating in new ways this year. Merry Christmas!
Michelle,
I love your Holiday decor! Most of all you reminded me of my mother’s decorating. She always put out walnuts at the holidays and I think they look so pretty. I pinned and will be picking up some on my next store run.
Thank you Libbie! It’s funny the things we remember from our childhood. Happy times and good memories are some of the joys of Christmas!
That Dickens book is so cool, Michelle! Love the old fashioned touches you used throughout. Even the elegant satin ribbon on the lantern is gorgeous with your amazing photography. Orange slices are such a fun, classic way to decorate for Christmas! Lovely tour:)
Thank you Lora for the lovely comments! The simplest things like dried orange slices and greenery are always my favorites.
Loved each close up photo but I was hoping to see how it all works in the entire room. Maybe next time?
Thank you so much for stopping by and for the suggestion Dianne. I’ll try to do better on the next tour. 😊