A snowy flocked Christmas tree decorated in silver and 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Simple champagne-colored mesh ribbon 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!).
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.
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. π 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!
Alicia xo
Marty says
Your tree is truly gorgeous. I love the decorations you chose, so pretty.
Alicia says
Thank you, Marty! Balsam Hill made it easy for me, all of the products are so stunning!
Cheyanne says
How many of each set did you have to get to be able to cover the whole tree?
Alicia says
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. π
Dianne says
Simply gorgeous Alicia!
Alicia says
Thank you, Dianne! I really enjoyed decorating our tree this year…it’s always fun playing with new pieces! π
Christy @ 11 Magnolia Lane says
It’s beautiful, Alicia! Our cat comes out dusted with “snow,” too!
Alicia says
It’s so funny seeing them covered in snow! But under the tree is definitely the best place for a little nap!
Nadia says
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
Alicia says
Thank you so much, Nadia! Our new tree was such a treat to decorate this year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! xo
Ivory says
Wow, wat a fabulous tree. The cat is cute to.
Alicia says
Thank you, Ivory. He’s pretty sweet, isn’t he?
Pam Stonehouse says
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
Alicia says
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!
MITZI LOGAN says
I LOVE IT! IS THE TREE LIVE OR ARTIFICIAL? I’M LOOKING FOR ONE JUST LIKE IT.
Alicia says
Hi Mitzi, our tree is artificial and we just love it! π
Tiffany says
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 ?
Nick says
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! π
Mari says
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 β€οΈ?
Alicia says
So glad to hear you feel inspired, Mari! Happy holiday decorating! π
Maricar says
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!
Alicia says
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!
Kristen Martyka says
This is my favorite tree! And Iβm copying it this yearπ. Which colors of the French country ornaments did you get? I know the ombrΓ© ones and maybe the silver and etched? Thanks in advance!
Alicia says
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. π 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!
Rebekah says
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 π
Alicia says
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!