Elegant White Modern French Christmas Home: MILIEU’S Pamela Pierce

Interior designer and founding editor of Milieu, Pamela Pierce has the loveliest holiday décor sensibilities with a French accent. Her emphasis at home? Personal, natural, elegant rusticity, European-inspired, antiques, and white. We’ll revisit Elegant White Modern French Christmas Home: MILIEU’S Pamela Pierce just in case you missed this timeless inspo from 2014. (You’ll also understand clearly why her haven reigns as Hello Lovely’s favorite holiday decorated home.)

White Christmas decor in a modern French dining room with white roses and fresh greenery - Pamela Pierce for Milieu magazine. #christmasdecor #frenchcountry #elegantchristmasdecor

photography: Peter Vitale for Milieu magazine

Elegant White Modern French Christmas Home: MILIEU’S Pamela Pierce

Pamela Pierce’s historic Houston home always comes as a breath of fresh air and for me, dispels any flurry of anxiety about how to decorate at Christmas.

Modern French white living room of Pamela Pierce (Houston) decorated for Christmas in Milieu magazine. #pamelapierce #livingroom #christmasdecor #milieumag
Truly a divine interior on par with the lovely architecture and homeowner.

It’s not just that decorated rooms are spare. And it certainly isn’t about owning high end everything.

Pamela Pierce designed home at Christmas. #frenchcountry #christmasdecor #pamelapierce
Photo: Brie Williams

It’s the understated laid-back approach to mixing the rustic with the fine.

White Christmas Decor: Garlands on Staircase

A very natural and sophisticated entry…nothing shouting, nothing blinging or ringing yet breathtakingly inviting and fresh.

Pamela Pierce designed home at Christmas. #frenchcountry #christmasdecor #pamelapierce
Design: Pamela Pierce
Ann Voskamp faith, Christianity, hope, and inspirational quote on Hello Lovely Studio. #inspirationalquote #faithquote #hopequote #annvoskamp #christianity

White Modern French Living Room Decorated for Christmas

Pam spray painted mercury glass ornaments white, and isn’t the effect dazzling!?! If you would prefer to purchase white mercury glass ornaments, find them HERE.

Pamela Pierce designed home at Christmas. #frenchcountry #christmasdecor #pamelapierce

Modern French interiors with liberal doses of heavenly white (and collected treasures too!) sing sweetly with such a soulful buoyancy.

Modern French white living room of Pamela Pierce (Houston) decorated for Christmas in Milieu magazine. #pamelapierce #livingroom #christmasdecor #milieumag
European inspired elegance as well as collected antiques.

It’s easy to imagine the color and lively laughter of family members gathering here.

Antiques, white, and fresh greenery decorate the elegant modern French home of Pamela Pierce for Christmas - Milieu magazine.
Old World style mixes with modern touches…certainly lovely indeed.
Ann Voskamp Christmas quote about faith and spirituality - on Hello Lovely Studio. #christmasquote #annvoskamp #quotes #christianity #faithquote

Fresh Greenery, White Roses, and Silk Ribbon

Gifts wrapped in silk, ribbon, and cellophane qualify as part of the lovely decor as well!

Pamela Pierce designed home at Christmas. #frenchcountry #christmasdecor #pamelapierce

For years, I have wanted to emulate this look and suspend fresh evergreens at Christmas as Pam does!

White Christmas decor in a modern French dining room with white roses and fresh greenery - Pamela Pierce for Milieu magazine. #christmasdecor #frenchcountry #elegantchristmasdecor
Natural wood finishes also harmonize beautifully with shades of white.

If you are new to Milieu magazine…ooh lala…indeed you will want to subscribe! (Also makes a perfect gift!)

Breathtaking with natural greenery, antique French pots, and pears, a stone fireplace is decorated for the holidays in Pamela Pierce's Houston home. #christmasfireplace #christmasmantel #frenchcountry #whitechristmas #christmasdecor #pamelapierce #milieumag

You will be treated to breathtaking interiors as well as heavenly design as delicious as iced angel cookies…

Angel cookies with white icing in Pamela Pierce's Houston home decorated for Christmas - Milieu magazine. #whitechristmas #christmascookies #frenchcountry #whitechristmas #pamelapierce

If you have been following along, you may know my inner sugar plum fairy delights in pinning holiday decor you may also discover HERE.

Lovely white Christmas gifts wrapped in silk and cellophane - Pamela Pierce for Milieu magazine. #whitechristmasdecor #giftwrapping #elegantholiday #milieumag #pamelapierce

Thanks so much for re-pinning to spread the magic…you truly know how to make this bloggerina twirl...oh, and she is still dancing a happy dance about making the short list for Amara’s Interior Blog Awards! Please vote Hello Lovely RIGHT HERE.

Wooly ivory handmade pom pom wreaths with pale pink ballet slippers and candlelight for Christmas - Hello Lovely Studio. #christmasdecor #serenechristmas #pompomwreath #hellolovelystudio

ABOVE: Hello Lovely’s pom pom wreaths…in case you enjoy retro cozy.

Ann Voskamp Christmas quote professing faith and Christianity - on Hello Lovely Studio. #christmasquote #christianityquote #annvoskamp #spiritualquote

It seems this bloggerina must be reminded repeatedly with messages like the one above that productivity and performance are never the point.

Thank you, Pam. For sharing your personal home to bless our hearts, so very hungry for beauty.

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Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

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28 Comments

  1. November 21, 2014 / 2:52 pm

    Hi love the name bloggerina, that is so you! Love her home so stunning…..love all the white and natural elements, so incredibly gorgeous!! And so "you"! Your pompom wreath fits in beautifully!

    • November 23, 2014 / 1:56 am

      ha! maybe a new blog will be born. 🙂

  2. November 21, 2014 / 7:27 pm

    Our very own Bloggerina!! I would love to see you twirl. You have the most beautiful spirit inside and out!! Enjoy the process during this most magical Holiday season, xo Kathysue

    • November 23, 2014 / 1:56 am

      you're so crazy! thanks, kathysue. right back at ya.

  3. November 21, 2014 / 7:35 pm

    Oh my goodness, so much gorgeousness and ethereal beauty, like a starlit night in December. I, too, can see the warmth and color added by friends and family. I'll definitely have to find and subscribe! Thanks for this little bit of beauty, Michele. (I like to see you twirl, too!) XOXO

    • November 23, 2014 / 1:57 am

      jeanne, you will love it. *twirl*

  4. November 21, 2014 / 10:51 pm

    Gorgeous house and decorations. I love your new header. Did you do it yourself or do you have someone who designs for you?

    • November 23, 2014 / 1:57 am

      hi karen! hope i answered your questions.

  5. November 22, 2014 / 3:51 am

    Yes, she is a Houston gem. We love her and her magazine.
    Happy Holidays
    !!!

    • November 23, 2014 / 1:58 am

      with the best texas accent! best to you, beautiful blogger.

    • Amy
      November 9, 2020 / 8:36 am

      I’ve always wanted to do suspended greens too! Maybe this will be the year for both of us! EVERYTHING about this is Bea-u-ti-ful!

      • Michele
        Author
        November 9, 2020 / 9:27 am

        I’m guessing the key is to choose the correct greenery since it could be a big ol’ mess if I use my Nordic Spruce branches from the yard! Thanks for reading! Happy Monday, Amy.

    • November 23, 2014 / 1:58 am

      me too! great to hear from you, lisa.

  6. November 22, 2014 / 12:54 pm

    Gah…..this is breathtaking! I have looked for that magazine at Barnes and Noble…..guess I will just have to subscribe:) Thanks for sharing!

    • November 23, 2014 / 1:59 am

      yep and then you can easily view the online version! love to you, gorgeous sherry.

  7. November 24, 2014 / 12:42 am

    Well I am certainly in the spirit now! I agree that Pam is SO talented!!
    And Milieu is fabulous too!
    Happy Thanksgiving, sweet Michele.
    Teresa
    xoxo

    • November 24, 2014 / 5:05 pm

      right back at ya, beautiful blogger!

  8. November 24, 2014 / 8:20 am

    oh me my! Now isn't that a space I'd dive head down. Milieu is fab fab fab!!!! have a lovely Thanksgiving! On that note- Thank you for staying in touch, for filling my head with all kinds of lovely, for the wonderful jewelry that I wear with much pride and inspirations to live better everyday. You are a wonderful soul. Glad we connected all those years back.

    • November 24, 2014 / 5:06 pm

      merci for introducing your readers to so much beachy lovely from india, roy. so grateful to be friends.

  9. November 25, 2014 / 4:11 am

    fresh and lovely, soothing……..
    now i need to investigate milieu, love her style. now i am off to pin the above
    happy thanksgiving!
    debra

  10. November 26, 2014 / 2:12 am

    happy thanksgiving, debra. off to visit your blog!

  11. December 10, 2014 / 7:48 pm

    I LOVE Pam Pierce's work. She is one of my very favorites and the above rooms are no exception. But what I love even more is my Pompom wreath! Did you get my email telling you just how much i adore it? It looks pretty every single place I put it. I walked around holding it up in so many places in my house, and it was tough deciding where it would finally hang. What's so cool is that i can keep it up all year round too…
    now to catch up on you, i've missed soooo many posts!

    Cindy

  12. Carole
    October 26, 2020 / 11:50 am

    LOTS OF LOVE AND PEACE AND ALL GOOD THINGS!!!

    This is for you, Michele, for no particular reason. I hope you have a blessed day!

    • Michele
      Author
      October 26, 2020 / 12:18 pm

      Thank you, lovely one. I appreciate it so much. Be blessed and know your love is working for good. xox

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