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November 22, 2017 | by Alicia

A Snowy Flocked Christmas Tree

A snowy flocked Christmas tree decorated in silver and gold adds a big dose of holiday cheer to this modern farmhouse living room.

A snowy flocked Christmas tree decorated in silver and rose gold adds a big dose of holiday cheer to this modern farmhouse living room

Pine trees dusted with a soft layer of sparkling snow is one of my favorite winter scenes, and I look forward to it after every snowfall. There is just something so serene and magical about it. So it should come as no surprise that for the past few years I have had my heart set on a snowy flocked Christmas tree for our home.

A snowy flocked Christmas tree decorated in silver and rose gold adds a big dose of holiday cheer to this modern farmhouse living room

I wanted to capture a little bit of that magic inside our home this holiday season, so I was thrilled to partner with Balsam Hill as one of their 12 Bloggers of Christmas. There is so much talent and inspiration wrapped up in this group that I just know you will be busting with new holiday ideas for decorating your own home this year. 

A snowy flocked Christmas tree decorated in silver and rose gold adds a big dose of holiday cheer to this modern farmhouse living room

Now, if you’re coming from my sweet friend, Cami of Tidbit’s, welcome! Wasn’t her holiday tree so special? This year we are seeing more and more colorful Christmas ideas and I just love her take on the soft pastel palette she used. I’m thinking next year might be a colorful Christmas for us too. 

A snowy flocked Christmas tree decorated in silver and rose gold adds a big dose of holiday cheer to this modern farmhouse living room

This year though we’ve stuck with our signature (my favorite!) color scheme with lots of white, hints of rich navy, textured neutrals, and a little bit of silver and rose gold to add sparkle and warmth. If you really want to see the sparkle, take a look at our home aglow in Christmas lights at night.

A snowy flocked Christmas tree decorated in silver and rose gold adds a big dose of holiday cheer to this modern farmhouse living room

Our tree is Balsam Hill’s Frosted Fraser Fir (7.5 feet) and from the minute we unpacked it I have been in love. It’s lightly flocked so it has the appearance of a being covered in a fresh powdery snowfall. It is truly one of the prettiest Christmas trees I’ve seen.

A snowy flocked Christmas tree decorated in silver and rose gold adds a big dose of holiday cheer to this modern farmhouse living room


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I love its softness and subtlety. In year’s past, I felt our traditional Christmas tree felt too heavy and dark against our light and bright living room. So this is the perfect middle ground. It’s so beautiful I almost didn’t want to cover it with ribbon and baubles. But once I did it really became a showstopper. 

A snowy flocked Christmas tree decorated in silver and rose gold adds a big dose of holiday cheer to this modern farmhouse living room

Choosing ornaments for our new tree was the toughest part for me. Balsam Hill has so many beautiful options and I bounced back and forth between stepping out of my comfort zone or sticking to what I know. In the end, I followed my instincts and chose this stunning French Country set.

A snowy flocked Christmas tree decorated in silver and rose gold adds a big dose of holiday cheer to this modern farmhouse living room

I just felt each piece was classic and timeless and would grow with our holiday decor each year. And just like our tree, I was amazed as I unwrapped each beautiful bauble from its packaging. I’ve been collecting Christmas ornaments for many years now and I can honestly say I’ve never come across such beautiful pieces before. You can feel the weight of the ornament in your hand, emphasizing the quality of each piece, and the detail is simply exquisite.

A snowy flocked Christmas tree decorated in silver and rose gold adds a big dose of holiday cheer to this modern farmhouse living room

Simple champagne-colored mesh ribbon (no longer available) and pearl glitter picks add a touch of sparkle to our tree. And I love how sweet these little snowflake ornaments are. They have that charming antique look to them so they fit right in with the rest of our holiday decor. I had a few left over so I used them to embellish our stockings (you’ll get to see the rest of our living room in the coming weeks!). 

A snowy flocked Christmas tree decorated in silver and rose gold adds a big dose of holiday cheer to this modern farmhouse living room

But the cherry on top is definitely this gorgeous gold mirrored star. I mean does it get any better than this? Even though it’s a classic piece I feel like it adds a touch of modernity to our tree. 

A snowy flocked Christmas tree decorated in silver and rose gold adds a big dose of holiday cheer to this modern farmhouse living room

And from one end to the other is this cozy Mongolian faux fur tree skirt. I think everyone in our home agrees it adds a touch of softness…and is definitely the best spot to curl up for a midday catnap. ๐Ÿ˜‰ We can always tell where this little guy has been as he comes out covered in “snow”!

Pretty soon this beautiful tree of ours will be surrounded by pretty packages and the people we love most of all as we join together to celebrate this joyous holiday season! 

Balsam Hill's 12 Bloggers of Christmas

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Comments

  1. Marty says

    November 22, 2017 at 6:41 am

    Your tree is truly gorgeous. I love the decorations you chose, so pretty.

    Reply
    • Alicia says

      November 23, 2017 at 10:22 pm

      Thank you, Marty! Balsam Hill made it easy for me, all of the products are so stunning!

      Reply
      • Cheyanne says

        November 20, 2018 at 9:00 pm

        How many of each set did you have to get to be able to cover the whole tree?

        Reply
        • Alicia says

          November 22, 2018 at 11:01 am

          Hi Cheyanne, we have a 7.5 ft. tree and we used 2 sets of each ornament set to fill it! I believe Balsam Hill gives you an estimate of how many ornaments, ribbon, picks, etc. are required based on the size of tree you have. ๐Ÿ™‚

          Reply
  2. Dianne says

    November 22, 2017 at 8:17 am

    Simply gorgeous Alicia!

    Reply
    • Alicia says

      November 23, 2017 at 10:21 pm

      Thank you, Dianne! I really enjoyed decorating our tree this year…it’s always fun playing with new pieces! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  3. Christy @ 11 Magnolia Lane says

    November 22, 2017 at 8:25 pm

    It’s beautiful, Alicia! Our cat comes out dusted with “snow,” too!

    Reply
    • Alicia says

      November 23, 2017 at 10:21 pm

      It’s so funny seeing them covered in snow! But under the tree is definitely the best place for a little nap!

      Reply
  4. Nadia says

    November 25, 2017 at 12:25 am

    Your tree is PERFECT for your decor…..! Your choice of colour scheme in your home is very similar to what I love, and that tree fits in just beautifully….:( HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY…. <3
    From Nadia in Perth, WA

    Reply
    • Alicia says

      December 8, 2017 at 9:48 am

      Thank you so much, Nadia! Our new tree was such a treat to decorate this year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! xo

      Reply
  5. Ivory says

    November 25, 2017 at 12:38 am

    Wow, wat a fabulous tree. The cat is cute to.

    Reply
    • Alicia says

      December 8, 2017 at 9:47 am

      Thank you, Ivory. He’s pretty sweet, isn’t he?

      Reply
  6. Pam Stonehouse says

    November 27, 2017 at 11:21 am

    Thank you for hosting this year, for Tour of Homes.
    It was my first and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
    Your home was so warm and inviting, And beautiful..
    I will follow your blog now that I know about it.
    Blessings

    Reply
    • Alicia says

      December 8, 2017 at 9:46 am

      Thank you, Pam. I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed the tour, it was a lot of fun to participate this year. We hope you enjoy our blog as well! Merry Christmas!

      Reply
  7. MITZI LOGAN says

    November 14, 2018 at 9:09 am

    I LOVE IT! IS THE TREE LIVE OR ARTIFICIAL? I’M LOOKING FOR ONE JUST LIKE IT.

    Reply
    • Alicia says

      November 22, 2018 at 11:02 am

      Hi Mitzi, our tree is artificial and we just love it! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  8. Tiffany says

    November 20, 2018 at 2:34 pm

    Hi.
    I was looking into purchasing this tree .
    I was looking at the specifications and was a little concerned about how many lights the 7.5 tree comes with. Did you feel like your tree was lit enough ?

    Reply
    • Nick says

      November 22, 2018 at 10:24 am

      Hi Tiffany,
      I would say yes, there are plenty of lights on this tree. This is our second year with it, and we’ve never felt like we needed to add any more to it! ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  9. Mari says

    November 26, 2018 at 9:04 pm

    Is the first time I see your blog and I love your christmas tree , is beautiful maybe I copy some of your ideas , thank you for sharing your excelent taste โค๏ธ?

    Reply
    • Alicia says

      December 7, 2018 at 2:14 pm

      So glad to hear you feel inspired, Mari! Happy holiday decorating! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  10. Maricar says

    December 11, 2018 at 5:07 pm

    Hi Alicia! Your christmas tree is gorgeous!! Just wondering if you choose the clear lights or the Incandescent lights for your christmas tree. Do you have a youtube tutorial for that? I love to do that kind of design next year. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Alicia says

      December 13, 2018 at 12:59 pm

      I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed our Christmas tree! We chose the incandescent lights, it’s such a beautiful tree. We don’t have a video tutorial, but it’s something we are hoping to add more of next year. Have a Merry Christmas!

      Reply
  11. Kristen Martyka says

    November 11, 2019 at 8:52 pm

    This is my favorite tree! And Iโ€™m copying it this year๐Ÿ˜Š. Which colors of the French country ornaments did you get? I know the ombrรฉ ones and maybe the silver and etched? Thanks in advance!

    Reply
    • Alicia says

      November 11, 2019 at 9:54 pm

      Hi Kristen, I’m so happy that you love our Christmas tree! We just finished putting it up again this year, and I’m excited to share it again. ๐Ÿ™‚ We used the French Country ornaments from Balsam Hill in Foil, Crackle, Ombre, and Etched. I know yours is going to be gorgeous too, we’d love to see it!

      Reply
  12. Rebekah says

    November 12, 2019 at 9:59 am

    Hi there! I recently discovered this post on Pinterest while searching for inspiration for this holiday season. I absolutely love your home decor and this tree! I know the post is almost a year old, but I was hopeful you could help me by answering a question about the ribbon. Did you cut smaller pieces and insert them into the tree? I am trying this technique this year with a similar ribbon and loved how yours turned out. Thanks you so much in advance ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Alicia says

      November 12, 2019 at 12:57 pm

      Thank you, Rebekah! We’re so glad you found us on Pinterest, and always feel free to comment or email us to chat, we love connecting. And yes, cut your ribbon into smaller pieces, it is so much easier to weave into the tree that way. My advice is to just take your time, it might take a little bit of practice before you get it the way you want it to look. Let me know if you have any other questions and happy decorating!

      Reply
  13. Emily says

    October 20, 2020 at 11:34 am

    Hi- are these the โ€œjumboโ€ set?

    Reply
    • Alicia says

      October 20, 2020 at 11:39 am

      Hi Emily, yes, I believe this was the jumbo set! It included a mix of silver foil, ombre, gold foil, and etched ornaments. Happy decorating! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  14. Tiffani says

    November 12, 2020 at 9:52 am

    Hey there! I love your tree! So pretty! I want to do something like it with the mesh ribbon but can you tell me did you go all the way around the tree like spun around top to bottom or did you start a strand at the top and go down and then move over start at the top and go down? if this makes sense ๐Ÿ™‚ Thank you!

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    • Alicia says

      November 13, 2020 at 9:46 am

      Thank you, Tiffani! When I’m adding ribbon to our Christmas tree I always do so in chunks. I cut the ribbon into lengths of about 4 ft and starting at the top I work my way around the tree to the bottom. I simply tuck the ribbon into the branches so that it feels like it’s following an organic flow. I hope that helps, let me know if you have any other questions!

      Reply
  15. Shannon Brown says

    November 21, 2020 at 11:55 am

    Has anyone had luck finding similar champagne mesh ribbon?

    Reply
    • Alicia says

      November 22, 2020 at 9:47 pm

      Hi Shannon, maybe try Amazon or Michael’s? Any metallic mesh wire ribbon (about 4″ wide) would look beautiful!

      Reply
  16. Subrosis says

    February 20, 2021 at 11:20 am

    Absolutely stunning! A very original, beautiful and simple design!

    Reply

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