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Country Cottage Christmas Home Tour

Country Cottage Christmas Home Tour. Stop by for a look at our cozy family room with simple old fashioned trimmings, a beautiful rustic Christmas tree and easy ideas for holiday decorating.

Leather sofa, wicker trees on coffee table with Christmas tree and mantel in the background. Country Cottage Christmas Home Tour.

A Special Holiday Treat

Welcome to the Holiday Home Tours 2025. I’m jumping in on day two of our week long event, with a new group of bloggers joining the tour each day. If you are looking for holiday inspiration for your home or helping out a friend or family member with decorating, this is the place to be. You will find all the links for everyone participating, at the end of my post.

Fireplace with greenery and bottle brush trees on the mantel. Country Cottage Christmas Home Tour.

Country Cottage Christmas Home Tour

I’m so excited to share a holiday tour of our family room with a little bit of country cottage Christmas decor. This year I’m focusing on simple old fashioned trimmings such as paper ornaments, bottle brush trees, ribbons, greenery and lots of pinecones.

Some years I go all out, and decorate with everything I have, however this year I’m keeping the decorations simple. This fall life has been so hectic so this is my way of slowing down a bit, taking a deep breath to enjoy the moment. I don’t know about you, but I love decorating for Christmas early. Even if I didn’t have a blog, I think I would still decorate early, so I can extend the season a wee longer. The best part is that the family loves it too!

Norfolk pine garland and pinecones on mantel. Country Cottage Christmas Home Tour.

Christmas Mantel And Tree

The tour begins with the main focal point of the family room which is the mantel and of course our Christmas tree. My favorite bottle brush trees are back with the colors that are inspiring this year’s country cottage vibe. What could be more warm and inviting than these soft muted greens and browns, which compliment our home so well.

Bottle brush trees in rust, brown and green.

Norfolk pine garlands on the mantel bring in another shade of green to soften the edges. As we get closer to Christmas I will layer in some fresh pine branches, which bring in those woodland scents we love so much.

Rustic woodland theme Christmas tree. Country Cottage Christmas Home Tour.

Handmade Christmas ornaments on the tree. Country Cottage Christmas Home Tour.

Wrapping paper and ribbons by the tree. Country Cottage Christmas Home Tour.

Our rustic Christmas tree is full of handmade ornaments from the past few years, plus extra paper snowflakes and bottle brush woodland creatures. I may have gone overboard on the paper ornaments but I really love how delicate they look on the tree. They remind me a bit of the paper chains. Here are some of my best ornaments projects that are all very simple and easy to create.

Large coffee table and leather sofa with holiday decorations. Country Cottage Christmas Home Tour.

New Coffee Table and Sofa Styling

Our mile wide coffee table features our everyday accessories. Stacks of books and a large terracotta bowl are spruced up with pinecones, greenery and wicker trees. It’s so easy to use what you already have on display and give it a holiday makeover.

Wicker trees with ribbon on books. Country Cottage Christmas Home Tour.

Blue terra cotta bowl with pinecones and greenery.

The comfy sofa is sporting green pillow covers with wonderful textures that compliment the leather. I think we will be enjoying these all through the holidays and the winter months too.

Arm chair with bar cart in background with holiday decortions. Country Cottage Christmas Home Tour.

Holiday Bar Cart And Printers drawer

I always enjoy decorating the bar cart with seasonal accents. A stack of books creates a platform for a ceramic green tray and topiary. Instead of hanging the ornaments on the topiary, I’m just scattering them around on the scalloped tray. That’s what I call quick and easy decorating.

On vintage seltzer bottles I’m using little wreaths, which are actually napkin rings. I love the extra pop of greenery and the simple look.

Topiary with ribbon and vintage bottles.

Topiary with ornaments on a tray. Country Cottage Christmas Home Tour.

Vintage bottles with greenery.

The vintage printers drawer is now on this wall instead of by the kitchen table, and a fun new spot for holiday decorations. What’s a country cottage Christmas without a dried orange slice garland? To make your own dried orange slices you can check out my post here. I’m also including some of my gingerbread village pieces, which are always a big hit with the grand littles. To see how to made a gingerbread village click on my post here.

Printers drawer on the wall with orange slice garland. Country Cottage Christmas Home Tour.

Dried orange slice garland, brown velvet ribbon and gingerbread houses. Country Cottage Christmas Home Tour.

View from family room to breakfast room.

More country cottage Christmas decorating ideas are coming to Thistle Key Lane, so check back soon. Don’t forget to follow Thistle Key Lane on Pinterest, where the boards are up to date with holiday inspiration you can use right now!

Country Cottage Christmas Home Tour.

A special thank you goes to our hosts Lynn of Living Large In A Small House and Amy of Amy Sadler Designs for organizing our Holiday Home Tours. Links to their home tours and everyone participating this week start below. Happy decorating!

Cheers!

The Holiday Home Tour 2025

MONDAY

A festive table set with elegant dishes and crystal glasses sits beside a lit Christmas tree. A white vase with flowers and greenery is the centerpiece; warm lights create a cozy holiday atmosphere.

Living Large in A Small House

A cozy, rustic holiday display on a marble countertop features a birdhouse, wooden decor, a candle, red berry branches, and small festive figurines with string lights, all set against a kitchen background.

Amy Sadler Designs

A cozy living room decorated for Christmas with a lit and ornamented Christmas tree, a festive wreath, a white sofa, a round coffee table with floral centerpieces, and sunlight streaming through the windows.

Shiplap and Shells

Three Christmas trees decorated with red bows, ornaments, and lights stand in a bright living room near a window. Shelves with holiday decorations are in the background.

This Is Simplicite

A cozy white armchair with a green cushion sits by a fireplace, which is decorated with a festive garland of greenery, red berries, pinecones, and plaid ribbon. A Christmas tree with ornaments and berries is in the foreground.

Stonegable

A cozy living room scene with a cream sofa, plaid pillow, chunky knit blanket, gold side table, and gold floor lamp. In the background, a black cabinet and festive holiday decor are visible.

She Gave It A Go

A small garden shed decorated for the holidays with pine garlands, red ornaments, string lights, and metal watering cans, surrounded by lush greenery and wooden crates.

WM Design House

Green decorative horizontal divider with symmetrical, ornate flourishes on each end and a diamond shape in the center, set against a light background.

TUESDAY

A decorated Christmas tree with red ornaments and plaid ribbons stands near a dining table set with candles, greenery, and plaid napkins. A greenery wreath hangs on a mirror, reflecting a festive, cozy holiday scene.

Perfecting Places

A holiday display with two twine-wrapped trees, a large red jingle bell, and framed art of a pine tree with a red plaid border, set on a surface covered with faux greenery in front of a mirror.

Cottage in the Mitten

A cozy bedroom decorated for the holidays with green-and-white bedding, a knit blanket, Christmas garland on the headboard, a small decorated Christmas tree, and framed "sweet dreams" art above the bed.

Willow Bloom Home

A cozy living room decorated for Christmas with a tree, wicker Christmas tree figures on a coffee table, stacked books, a lit candle, and a bowl of pinecones near a fireplace.

Thistle Key Lane

A blue glass ornament and a white textured ornament rest on a table beside stacked books, with a brightly lit, decorated Christmas tree blurred in the background.

Sonata Home Design

A cozy living room decorated for Christmas with a wicker tray on a coffee table holding two lit candles, small festive ornaments, and mini trees. A red-cushioned chair and holiday decor are in the background.

Harbour Breeze Home

Close-up of a Christmas tree decorated with red and green plaid ribbon, red round ornaments, red berries, and warm white lights surrounded by green pine branches.

Decor To Adore

Green decorative horizontal divider with symmetrical, ornate flourishes on each end and a diamond shape in the center, set against a light background.

WEDNESDAY

A decorated dresser with stacked books, a potted plant in an ornate planter, and a tall lamp. Behind, a mirror with a Christmas greenery wreath and a Bible verse is written in white script on the glass.

Vintage Home Designs

Several potted plants are mounted on a wall. One plant in a terracotta pot is decorated with a red ribbon, while another nearby is wrapped with string lights. The background is a plain, light-colored wall.

A Life Unfolding

A cozy kitchen with grey-blue cabinets, decorated for the holidays with a red berry wreath and garland. A botanical print hangs on the wall, next to a white apron. Cutting boards and kitchen items rest on the counter.

Lazy Girls Garden Club

A cozy room with a window and floral curtains, a dresser topped with holiday decor, including a mini tree, candles, and dishes. A wall mirror is decorated with garland and a wreath hanging from a red ribbon.

My Family Thyme

A cream-colored vase filled with pale peony flowers and greenery sits on a light surface beside a framed painting and a bowl of decorative spheres, creating a soft, elegant arrangement.

Pasha is Home

A festive room with a decorated Christmas tree, a vintage typewriter on a wooden table, glowing wire Christmas trees, and holiday postcards. A Santa Claus painting and greenery add to the cozy holiday atmosphere.

Midwest Life and Style

A festive holiday wreath decorated with colorful ornaments, tinsel, and bright velvet bows. Miniature houses and glittery trees are displayed in the background on a white shiplap wall.

Country Peony

Green decorative horizontal divider with symmetrical, ornate flourishes on each end and a diamond shape in the center, set against a light background.

THURSDAY

A decorated Christmas tree stands by a fireplace adorned with greenery, hydrangeas, candles, and a framed picture. A fire burns in the fireplace, and a large wreath hangs above the mantle. Presents sit on the floor nearby.

Old Castle Cottage

A framed vintage print of Santa in a sleigh pulled by reindeer hangs on a wall, flanked by two rustic lantern sconces with greenery. Cozy plaid blankets and pillows rest on a light upholstered bench below.

South House Designs

Four knit Christmas stockings in shades of brown and cream hang from a mantel decorated with pine branches, pinecones, and a yellow velvet ribbon above a fireplace.

A Hundred Affections

A dining room decorated for the holidays with garland on the staircase railing, a chandelier above a set dining table, framed art on the walls, and sunlight streaming through an open doorway.

A Stroll Thru Life

A wooden bowl filled with pinecones, dried orange slices, cinnamon sticks, green foliage, and decorative moss sits on a fluffy white surface, with pinecones scattered nearby.

White Lilac Farmhouse

A festive arrangement with pinecones, walnuts, a pomegranate, green foliage, a wooden log, and two lit white candles, creating a natural holiday centerpiece.

Cloches & Lavender

A flocked Christmas tree decorated with pink, gold, and burgundy ribbons and ornaments stands beside a white shelf displaying white dishes, serving ware, and several books with brown covers.

The Crowned Goat

Green decorative horizontal divider with symmetrical, ornate flourishes on each end and a diamond shape in the center, set against a light background.

FRIDAY

A festive cocoa bar cart decorated with greenery, vintage mugs, jars, ceramic trees, and a "COCOA" banner. Plates are hung on the wall, and a potted evergreen sits to the left of the cart.

Returning Grace Designs

A festive porch decorated for Christmas features greenery, red skis, a Christmas tree in a barrel, string lights, a red rocking chair, and a bench with a cozy blanket on a snowy day.

Dabbling & Decorating

A decorative goose statue with a black satin bow around its neck is displayed on a table, surrounded by evergreen branches and silver containers, creating a festive and elegant setting.

County Road 407

A festive display with vintage toy cars, trucks, and buses carrying mini Christmas trees, small Santa figurines, and bottle brush trees on a wooden cabinet. A holiday sign above reads “Days til Christmas.” Rolling pins are in a crock.

Bungalow 47

A brightly decorated Christmas tree with colorful ornaments and ribbons stands in a sunlit living room between two white armchairs. A vase with pine branches sits on a wooden coffee table in the foreground.

Sky Lark House

A wooden wardrobe with mirrored doors is decorated for Christmas with a garland of greenery and lights on top and a wreath with a red ribbon hanging on the door. A beige couch with a green pillow sits nearby.

Follow the Yellow Brick Home

A festive mantel decorated with red and white dishes, a silver pitcher with greenery, candles, old books, and string lights, creating a cozy, vintage holiday atmosphere.

Lora Bloomquist Create and Ponder

Green decorative horizontal divider with symmetrical, ornate flourishes on each end and a diamond shape in the center, set against a light background.

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45 Comments

  2. Michelle, your country cottage Christmas look is so pretty! I love all the special touches you’ve added, especially your tree with so many beautiful handmade ornaments. I hope you have a joyful holiday season!

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  4. Michelle, your home is beautifully decorated for Christmas! I love the natural accents…the pine cones, orange slices, and greenery. The spaces are so cozy and welcoming. Bring on the holidays!

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  6. Michelle, there is so much beautiful inspiration in your country cottage Christmas living room! I poured over all your festive details… the handcrafted ornaments on the tree, the bottlebrush trees (beautiful colors), the sweet dried orange garland, the basket of present trimmings on the little chair, and the rolls of beautiful gift wrap. I’m so taken with the felted ornaments that I’m going to make some to put on my grandchildren’s gifts. So darling! What a treat to visit your lovely holiday home. Merry Christmas!

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  7. Simply elegant Michelle! I love the natural color theme and the simplicity of your holiday decor. The wicker trees and the paper decorations have so much texture and create such a calming feel. Wishing you a very happy holiday season.

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  8. Your home is so inviting! I absolutely love the ornaments on the tree – they look like they are so special and filled with meaning! I did a lot of natural decor in similar colors this year too – so I just adore the orange slices and pinecones and warm and cozy vibes from your choices!

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  10. Your country cottage Christmas tour is so beautiful, Michelle! From the paper ornaments to the bottle brush trees, every detail is perfect. I especially love the wrapping paper you have chosen. This was so much fun!
    Happy Holidays!

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  11. Beautiful, I love the chocolate velvet ribbon and bead garland on the tree. Stunning. You have paid attention to every detail and it shows. Well done.

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  12. Michelle,

    What a lovely take on Country Cottage Christmas, all the details are so pretty. I am obsessed with paper ornaments this season and yours are beautiful. It has been fun much participating in the tour with you.

    Happy Holidays to you and your family,
    Libbie

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  13. Your country cottage Christmas is beautiful! Your tree is beautiful and the paper ornaments are so pretty. I’m with you, as I love to decorate for Christmas early. Merry Christmas, Michelle!

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  14. Well, now I’m sad. Sad because I wanted to do these warm colors like you, but was talked out of it by the kids. Ugh. Your tour is absolutely beautiful! I love the colors, the details (like the wreaths on the neck of your bottles), the fun ornaments, all of it! Even the little wicker trees look darling! pinned and inspired by every space!

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    1. Thank you Cindy for the super sweet comments! Your kind words always make me feel ten feet tall, which is really saying something since I’m only 5’1″! Big hugs and happy holidays my friend!

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  16. Michelle, your country cottage Christmas home is beautiful. It’s packed full of wonderful inspiration. I love all the handmade ornaments, especially the paper snowflakes. Also, adding a wreath to the vintage seltzer bottles was a pretty touch to dress up the space. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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  17. Michelle – I love how you’ve created such a festive home while working with what you already have on display. Simple touches like ribbon, a tiny wreath, and scattered ornaments, whisper “it’s Christmas”. I’m in love with your tree. Everything about it joyful. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us – it’s beautiful.

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  18. Beautiful tour, Michelle! I love the brown velvet and green velvet ribbon and all of your pretty natural elements. The bar cart is styled beautifully and your wrapping paper is so pretty too!

    I love layering in real pine branches for scent as Christmas approaches. I can’t wait to see more of your holiday decor this season.

    Happy Thanksgiving my friend, and Merry Christmas too!

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  20. Michelle, I love the colors you use for your Christmas decor! Everything is so pretty and cozy! This was such a fun tour, thanks for sharing your gorgeous home with everyone.

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  21. I’m drawn to paper decorations this year, too, Michelle. But I love your sweater/lace ornaments; totally need to make some of those with my stash of textiles. And your needlepoint felt ones…ok, I love them all:) Thanks for the lovely tour! Hope you have a Merry season:)

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