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December 5, 2015

Glam-ish Christmas Entry Decor

*This post is sponsored by Martha Stewart Living at The Home Depot. I have partnered with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. for this post.  All expressed opinions and experiences are my own.*

There seems to be great debate out there about Christmas decorating. Frankly, I’m shocked at how vehement people get when discussing this ‘issue’. And, I’m perplexed as to why it’s an issue at all.

You see, everyone seems to have strong opinions when it comes to whether or not it should be acceptable to hang even one single strand of tinsel until after Thanksgiving.

greenery spray on banister for Christmas

 

And all I have to say is, I don’t get it. Granted, I’m a blogger and we work ahead of the season to try and bring ideas and inspiration to you in time for you to maybe implement them in your own home. But, even though it’s part of my job to decorate early, I simply like starting before Thanksgiving. It doesn’t make me any less thankful on that day and no one in my family has ever gotten the two holidays confused.

It takes me a long time to decorate for Christmas and I want to enjoy it, not rush through it. I want to be able to do a little bit each day so that by the time December 1 arrives, I can simply sit back with my cup of coffee and look at those twinkling lights knowing that all I have to do is enjoy the season ahead because the decorating is already done.

Christmas entry with a touch of glam atthepicketfence.com

And this year, I got a little bit of a push when I was asked if I would be willing to incorporate some of the new pieces from the Martha Stewart Living Holiday Collection at The Home Depot.

I selected pieces from the Winter’s Wonder collection and they are a beautiful combination of glam meets vintage style.

silver glittered berry wreath

The Champagne Berries Wreath looks perfect hanging on the mirror in my entry and I love how the glittery tones of the berries pick up the light and make it look like it’s sparkling.

glittered berry wreath

The Winter’s Wonder gold standing and sitting reindeer are so beautiful with their varying color tones and glittery antlers.

reindeer with glittered antlers atthepicketfence.com

 

deer with glittered antlers

And I have to tell you that this is hands down the most lovely boxed set of ornaments I have ever seen. They are all hand-blown glass and each has it’s own unique design.

martha stewart for home depot ornaments

I’ve always wanted to try out having a little tree in my entry so this was the perfect opportunity. My husband told me that pretty much all that’s left is having Christmas trees in our bathrooms. I told him to just wait! 😉

martha stewart ornament3

Aren’t these just gorgeous?

martha stewart ornament2

This next one is my most favorite of them all!

martha stewart ornament1

Our homes are such a reflection of who we are. And at this time in my life, who I am is a very busy wife and mother who is writing a book, running a business, shuttling kids to and fro and just hoping that I can get a shower each day. So, I say that if decorating for Christmas a little bit early makes me happy and helps me in the long run, then why shouldn’t I get to do that without being met with protests?

Christmas entry table decor atthepicketfence.com

And, who am I kidding? On a wet and blustery day here in Oregon, putting up a few Christmas decorations here and there lifts my spirits. What can be wrong about that?

So, whether you are a ‘die hard will not decorate for Christmas until after Thanksgiving’ person or a ‘the moment the last trick-or-treater comes to your door on Halloween you are breaking out your Christmas decorations’ person, let’s all choose to put an end to the great Christmas Decorating Debate.

After all, shouldn’t this be the season when we focus on more important things? Like our many blessings and all of the things for which we are thankful?

I count this wonderful community here At the Picket Fence among my many blessings because I know that no matter how early I start decorating for Christmas you will be supportive and encouraging, right? 😉

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  1. Nancie says

    December 5, 2015 at 3:02 AM

    Amen! You said it perfectly! Your entry is gorgeous! Didn’t know Martha Stewart had a line of Christmas decorations at the Home Depot. I’ll have to check it out! Thanks for the inspiration, Vanessa!

    Reply
    • Shelley says

      December 5, 2015 at 7:02 AM

      they have been there several years now…get thee to Home Depot

      Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      December 5, 2015 at 6:30 PM

      Thank you Nancie!

      Reply
  2. Rebecca Turner says

    December 5, 2015 at 5:37 AM

    I usually begin decorating for Christmas the day after Thanksgiving, but this year we needed a new tree and bought it early, so now I’ve had a chance to see how helpful it is to have a few more weeks to prepare. I will probably decorate early again next year, but I won’t forget to give thanks. I’ll look for ways to blend the decor.

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  3. Barbara says

    December 5, 2015 at 5:46 AM

    I am 80 years old, love Christmas and brought my faux tree in two weeks before Thanksgiving to get started. I am a decorator wannabe. My daughter came in and said “Mom , really, it`s not even Thanksgiving yet”. I am old and slow so I wanted to be able to make it worth all my work and time and be able to enjoy it at least a month. I decorate every room Love your blog and your style and Merry Christmas from Florida where it is 80 degrees. I have to imagine a snow covered world.

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      December 5, 2015 at 6:29 PM

      Thank you so much for coming by today Barbara!

      Reply
  4. Shelley says

    December 5, 2015 at 7:05 AM

    when and how we decorate is when and how we do it…each person has the perfect time and theme…me, I wait till Black Friday…as I do not do Black Friday or Gray Saturday….lol…and I am a retro person…silver tree with many vintage Shiny Brite ornaments….many….many……lol…I used to do a fall themed tree…but decided to stop….
    so we each pick….and who cares what others think….I never have…

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      December 5, 2015 at 6:29 PM

      I totally agree Shelley! Thanks so much for stopping by today. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says

    December 5, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    Stunning. Love the Glimmer and Glam

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      December 5, 2015 at 6:27 PM

      Thank you so much Marty!! Hope you are having a wonderful start to the season my friend! <3

      Reply
  6. Harriett says

    December 5, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    Yep. I’d say you’ve got the glam going & mighty well if I do say so!

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      December 5, 2015 at 6:27 PM

      Thank you so much Harriett!

      Reply
  7. Rose L says

    December 5, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    love the Christmas balls!

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  8. Cindy says

    December 5, 2015 at 12:14 PM

    Beautiful!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      December 5, 2015 at 6:27 PM

      Thank you Cindy!

      Reply
  9. Sissie says

    December 5, 2015 at 3:06 PM

    Your entryway looks stunning! I love the sparkling berry wreath and the deer.
    I think that we should decorate our homes whenever we like and I agree that those of us who blog and, or have a retail booth have to be ready for our readers and customers.
    Thanks for sharing your wonderful decor.

    hugs
    Sissie

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      December 5, 2015 at 6:26 PM

      Thank you so much Sissie!

      Reply
  10. Gwen says

    December 5, 2015 at 3:54 PM

    Very pretty and elegant entry!! I think it is lovely!

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      December 5, 2015 at 6:26 PM

      Thank you so much Gwen!

      Reply
  11. martina says

    December 5, 2015 at 4:32 PM

    Vanessa your entry looks beautiful all dressed for Christmas!!

    Reply
  12. Michele says

    December 6, 2015 at 1:24 AM

    Beautiful entryway!

    Laughed out loud – truly and sincerely- when you mentioned decorating bathrooms for Christmas.

    Ahem, yeup yeup, you know it! : – p

    Reply
  13. Julia says

    December 7, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    I love your glam-ish entry!! And yes a tree in each room…even the laundry room!

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