Christmas time in Santa Barbara is unpredictable. Some years it is damp and chilly, while others it is as warm as a summer day. No matter the weather, I love to decorate for Christmas. An abundance of white, natural materials, an ever growing collection of tiny Christmas trees (45 and counting), and a little sparkle can be found this year at The Little Glass House. Narcissus, pine cones, and a moose antler are just a few of the natural materials I like to incorporate. The decor changes a bit every year, but one thing that remains the same is the happiness I feel in sharing our home with family and friends.
A new tree this year from Terrain. I was thrilled to get it on sale and free shipping!Natural decor and a huge moose antler are the centerpiece of the dining table.I love white at Christmas and this pretty rug from Serena & Lily adds to the cozy factor. Bottle brush trees along with wood and ceramic trees from Farmhouse Pottery adorn the mantel.Snowflakes collected over the years hang above the kitchen island.It’s a tradition every year to make wassail with fresh oranges and lemons.A vignette of clementines, bulbs, a tiny tree, and a candle and cheeky box of matches from Hudson Grace add a dose of holiday cheer to the kitchen counter.Warm days and open doors are one of the things I love about Christmas in California!A driftwood tree with tiny lights and narcissus add just a touch of Christmas in the bedroom. A Bala Lala Decor basket and Will & Atlas wall hanging are the finishing touches.All is merry and bright as we gather around the fire pit.O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree…
Elizabeth your home is absolutely gorgeous! Love the way you incorporated a lot of natural elements! And the weather is the same here in Florida during the holidays, always unpredictable. Loved seeing your joke decorated for the holidays!
Thank you so much Kelly-Ann! You are always so kind and supportive…I love our little IG community although I haven’t had much time to be on it lately. Wishing you and yours a beautiful Christmas filled with joy, peace, and laughter!
xx Elizabeth
Oh Gladys, you are the sweetest! I haven’t been on IG much lately as the holiday season and work have kept me crazy busy. So I apologize for missing posts…it’s not intentional. Hope you have a blessed and joyous Christmas with your family.
xx Elizabeth
TracyDecember 15, 2019 at 10:10 pm
🎄Absolutely one of my favorite homes on IG. It reflects beauty, nature, cleanliness and an interior that has captured my heart! And your blog isn’t bad either(haha)🌊🐬
Thank you so much Tracy! Have a wonderful Christmas filled with joy, peace, and laughter!
Valerie HutchesonDecember 16, 2019 at 1:55 am
Your home is just stunning. One of my favorites on Instagram. I have two questions. How do you store your bottlebrush trees so they don’t get flattened-uptight? And also, where did your source the wooden (?) tree that you hang Christmas cards on?
Thank you! I just store the trees loosely in a box with some tissue paper. They seem to do just fine. 🙂 The tree with the Christmas cards is acutally a metal folk art tree that I found at a local antique center. Have a wonderful Christmas!!
BobbiDecember 16, 2019 at 4:40 pm
So beautiful! Are the green centerpieces with pinecones real or faux? If faux, where are they from? thanks!
Elizabeth your home is absolutely gorgeous! Love the way you incorporated a lot of natural elements! And the weather is the same here in Florida during the holidays, always unpredictable. Loved seeing your joke decorated for the holidays!
Thank you so much Kelly-Ann! You are always so kind and supportive…I love our little IG community although I haven’t had much time to be on it lately. Wishing you and yours a beautiful Christmas filled with joy, peace, and laughter!
xx Elizabeth
*i meant to say home!!
Your decor makes me so Happy it’s gorgeous in every way . Your attention to details is impeccable. I love everything you do Elizabeth ❤️🙏
Oh Gladys, you are the sweetest! I haven’t been on IG much lately as the holiday season and work have kept me crazy busy. So I apologize for missing posts…it’s not intentional. Hope you have a blessed and joyous Christmas with your family.
xx Elizabeth
🎄Absolutely one of my favorite homes on IG. It reflects beauty, nature, cleanliness and an interior that has captured my heart! And your blog isn’t bad either(haha)🌊🐬
Thank you so much Tracy! Have a wonderful Christmas filled with joy, peace, and laughter!
Your home is just stunning. One of my favorites on Instagram. I have two questions. How do you store your bottlebrush trees so they don’t get flattened-uptight? And also, where did your source the wooden (?) tree that you hang Christmas cards on?
Hi Valerie,
Thank you! I just store the trees loosely in a box with some tissue paper. They seem to do just fine. 🙂 The tree with the Christmas cards is acutally a metal folk art tree that I found at a local antique center. Have a wonderful Christmas!!
So beautiful! Are the green centerpieces with pinecones real or faux? If faux, where are they from? thanks!
Thank you! They are faux with real pine cones. The greens are from the Magnolia Home collection at Target. 🙂
This is so lovely Elizabeth, a welcome respite from all the glitz and sparkle. I enjoyed every detail. Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Thank you so much, Cindy! I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season!
xx Elizabeth