Today’s Green White Gold Christmas Decorating: Nordic & Natural Now picks up where the Scandi holiday liveliness left off…did you see or pin that one? This calm round-up also shares a few glimpses of simple past holiday decorations around my home.
![Gold Christmas bells suspended from track over a fireplace with greenery and candles - Pottery Barn. #christmasbells #goldbells #christmasdecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/pottery-barn-green-white-christmas-bells-above-fireplace-stockings.jpg)
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Green White Gold Christmas Decorating: Nordic & Natural Now
And just in case the thought occurs: but Michele, I use silvery tones, not gold or brass in our home…no worries. Think of the gold from candlelight or warm twinkly lights. Further, mix those metals and live on the wild side. There are no rules, doncha know.
![White natural European inspired Christmas decor on fireplace and mantel with joy wreath and stockings - Hello Lovely Studio. #christmasdecor #christmasfireplace #scandichristmas #frenchchristmas](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/0001-hello-lovely-studio-christmas-decor-joy-wreath-french-fireplace-living-room.jpg)
![Prelit Joy Wreath - Emily Henderson and Target.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/joy-wreath-target.jpg)
Simplicity & Creativity When Your Space is On the Cozy Side
You’ll notice this is not one of those fantasy Christmas decor tours where more is more, and sparkly bling von bling teleports you to a Vegas disco in a not so natural way.
![French Nordic Christmas decor inspiration from My Petite Maison. Come discover a Green and White Christmas Decor Scheme: Natural, Neutral and Nurturing. #swedishchristmas #nordicfrench #holidaydecorating #gustavian](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/001-nordic-french-swedish-style-my-petite-maison-white-christmas-tree-3.jpg)
Instead, the focus is more natural, casual, and humble in its approach to celebrate the season. Think spaces that are warm, cozy, and human-sized.
![Simple and natural Christmas holiday placesetting with brass napkin ring, fresh greenery, and cloth napkin - McGee & Co. #holidaytable](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/mcgeeandco-botanical-brass-napkin-ring-set-holiday-placesetting.jpg)
ASIDE: Do you ever muse, “Girl, my place is way too small to look as pretty as the spaces on Pinterest!” Well, here’s a glance back at a 319 square foot Boston condo Nate Berkus transformed. Please ignore the audience’s overly dramatic outbursts…if you were ever at an Oprah taping years ago as I was, you understand the director encouraged the obnoxiousness, 🙂
The Emotional Impact of Green
What is it about cool green hues–especially for decorating at Christmas–that evokes feelings of well being and warmth?
Green obviously reflects the beauty and elegant simplicity of the natural world. But it is also a deeply tranquil color associated with health and good fortune.
![Serene white bench and mirror with winter holiday decor - Hello Lovely Studio](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BLz9M6f6Uzc/WFSk1OndGFI/AAAAAAAAj1s/ev6Kd6xRRK0MjCKS4d5o_rJEedqmo351ACLcB/s1600/2016-12-16%2B13.51.32.jpg)
Doesn’t it make sense that GREEN would be having a serious moment now that we are very much health-conscious and doing what we can to boost our immunity?
Find fairy lights and white light strings RIGHT HERE.
For me personally, green takes on star status during the holidays because of how it is symbolic of new life.
Green reminds us of that which is enduring, everlasting, and sometimes even flourishing in the dead of winter.
![Hello Lovely Studio. Holiday Decor: Green and White Plus Twinkly Lights. Christmas decorating inspiration from lovely rooms dressed for the holidays in simple, elegant, understated style.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/hello-lovely-studio-christmas-entry.jpg)
![Natural and serene Christmas holiday table with wreaths on window and fall floral centerpiece - McGee & Co. #holidaytable](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/mcgeeandco-evergreen-faux-wreath-dining-room.jpg)
Green + White = So Dang Fresh!
![Beautiful window box with white mums, cypress, and ivy on a London home - Hello Lovely Studio. #windowboxes #holidayflorals #holidaywindow](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/outdoor-christmas-decor-window-box-london-hello-lovely-studio-green-white-mums.jpg)
Above: This box in a London window I snapped in 2018 perfectly celebrates green and white splendor without any red bows or extra adornment.
Simple Holiday Touches Around My House
A Frasier Fir wreath is fragrant at my kitchen sink, and my little star lights have been making me smile for almost 10 holidays now.
Here are some battery operated STAR STRING lights.
Imagine this pom pom wreath below tied with a green silk ribbon for a door or window or bed post or…
Fresh evergreens, wooly white pom poms, and candlelight are a cozy holiday trio in case you’re into hygge.
![White kitchen by Hello Lovely Studio with Minuet Viatera quartz countertop, mirror, and Christmas decor](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0bVLOFh_aHs/WFSkxSlDSsI/AAAAAAAAj08/-8gmPCaz_pkNHze0RdibZzM7UuWSBG-XgCLcB/s1600/2016-12-16%2B12.56.25.jpg)
There is definitely a cost to for fresh and free of charge evergreens from the yard. I end up vacuuming fallen spruce needles the whole year through!
![Beautiful natural and romantic holiday place setting and centerpiece - McGee & Co. #holidaytable #christmastable](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/mcgeeandco-christmas-holiday-tablescape.jpg)
![Faux evergreen garland with magnolia and pinecones - Ballard Designs. #holidaydecor #garlands](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/green-garland-pinecone-fireplace-mantel-ballarddesigns.jpg)
Fresh Green Rosemary Mini Wreaths
![Sweet DIY rosemary Christmas wreaths upon a rustic farmhouse table - A Rosy Note. #christmasdecor #diychristmas #christmascrafts #farmhousechristmas #christmaswreaths](https://6d4e753bf9a4e8dd8123-983fd5829a4cd4a07ec2c06761eb3f62.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/tailwind-cdn/v1/736x/c6/6e/3f/c66e3fdc3fddaebe944ba61f054c0abf.jpeg)
Nordic French Simplicity
![Nordic French Christmas decor style. My Petite Maison. #christmasdecor #nordicfrench #frenchcountry #ironstone #whitedecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/21433461_264764960695197_1994134202928332800_n.jpg)
![Vintage French wire laundry basket with white tissue poufs and fairy lights. Hello Lovely Studio.](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-okuqNY7M8hM/WCKh_YIaSVI/AAAAAAAAiN4/pYUBlK-dy9IdzCNqzsaUP_Dd77U88N86gCPcB/s1600/hello%2Blovely%2Bstudio%2Bmaster%2B28.jpg)
Above: When I organized my studio’s closet last year, I tossed my supply of handmade tissue poufs (they took up so much space!) so I’ll have to make a bunch this year for my vintage French wire basket.
Fresh Greenery in My Ironstone Pitchers
Above: White ironstone is so simple and elegant with green sprigs.
![Silly pear turkey on a cheese board for Thanksgiving - Hello Lovely Studio. #thanksgivingrecipes #thanksgivingtable](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/hello-lovely-studio-thanksgiving-006.jpg)
Random: The color green is associated with fertility (anyone else recall adolescent jokes about green M&M’s?), and apparently it was THE color to wear on your wedding day in the 1400’s.
![Gold Christmas bells suspended from track over a fireplace with greenery and candles - Pottery Barn. #christmasbells #goldbells #christmasdecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/pottery-barn-green-white-christmas-bells-above-fireplace-stockings-2.jpg)
![Simple Christmas decor with vintage gold ornaments in Lenox Holly pattern bowl - Hello Lovely Studio.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/holiday-decor-hello-lovely-studio-christmas-lenox-holly-china-gold-ornaments.jpg)
I always look forward to bringing out the cheerful Lenox china and of course, my Swedish candelabra.
![White Scandi Christmas decor in my farmhouse kitchen with Frasier fir wreath and Swedish candelabra at the farm sink in our white kitchen - Hello Lovely Studio. #christmasdecor #christmaswreath #hellolovelystudio #scandichristmas #christmaswreaths #candelabra #swedishchristmas](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/holiday-decor-serene-white-christmas-kitchen-frasier-fir-wreath-farm-sink-hello-lovely-studio-2.jpg)
![White wood Swedish electric candelabra.](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71kU5mJixQL._SL1500_.jpg)
Fresh Greenery Against Pristine White
Green, White and Copper
![French farmhouse kitchen decorated for Christmas (Joyeux Noel!) - Vivi et Margot. #frenchfarmhouse #frenchchristmas #frenchkitchen #holidaydecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/vivi-et-margot-joyeux-noel-french-farmhouse-kitchen.jpg)
Suddenly I want to paint an old ladder white…where’s my paintbrush!?!
![Hello Lovely Studio. Holiday Decor: Green and White Plus Twinkly Lights. Christmas decorating inspiration from lovely rooms dressed for the holidays in simple, elegant, understated style.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/hello-lovely-studio-christmas-kitchen-45.jpg)
I have a stash of pinecones from the yard to give the ol’ flocked treatment to this year.
![Hello Lovely Studio. Holiday Decor: Green and White Plus Twinkly Lights. Christmas decorating inspiration from lovely rooms dressed for the holidays in simple, elegant, understated style.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/hello-lovely-studio-thanksgiving-white-tablescape-28.jpg)
While I love blush pink roses, white ones charm me more and are always my first choice in any season.
French Country Whites at Christmas
![French farmhouse Christmas decor with white on white. Corner French Cottage. #christmasdecor #white #french #shabbychic](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/4f755b1a049c2a06cb7670e0eac42676-1.jpeg)
![Sweet white felted wool moose and pom poms upon a rustic farm table - A Rosy Note. #christmasdecor #whitechristmas #farmhousechristmas #feltedwool #whitechristmas #frenchfarmhouse](https://i.pinimg.com/736x/04/64/66/0464668bd2bafce51e6c9c4588f51f8b.jpg)
![French country Christmas dining room with empire crystal chandelier and European inspired charm. Corner French Cottage. #christmasdecor #shabbychic #frenchfarmhouse #frenchcottage](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/24312916-10159817487890515-4009887768525402500-n-1_orig.jpg)
Dreamy Simplicity With Vintage
Nichole of Corner French Cottage knows her way around the dreaminess of white, and her interiors are proof positive you can skip the reds.
![French country dining room decorated for Christmas. Corner French Cottage.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/24852661-10159817487920515-2433183646345103979-n-2_orig.jpg)
Not that there’s anything wrong with a sweet teeny pop of red from a fresh berry.
![Vintage Dundee marmalade jar used as vase on a white farmhouse Christmas table - Hello Lovely Studio. #dundeemarmalade #vintagecrocks #frenchfarmhouse #farmhousechristmas #christmasdecor #christmastable](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/hello-lovely-studio-thanksgiving-white-tablescape-12.jpg)
Do you wear green? I especially favor these very wearable neutral muddied greens…find a pair HERE.
However, even springier greens can feel festive and best friends with white.
![White on white decor by Atlanta Bartlett and Dave Coote. Beach Studios in the UK.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/the-hatch-photo-shoot-location-west-uk-16.jpg)
![Holiday Decor: Green and White Plus Twinkly Lights. Christmas decorating inspiration from lovely rooms dressed for the holidays in simple, elegant, understated style.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/the-hatch-photo-shoot-location-west-uk-24.jpg)
Beautifully Understated Holiday Decorating Finds
Lovely Magnolia Leaf Wreath
![Magnolia Leaf Wreath](https://secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com/im/61977207/resize-h800%5Ecompr-r85/9372/9372469/Magnolia+Leaf+Wreath.jpg)
For the Fireplace Mantel?
![Taper 3 Piece Metal Candlestick Set](https://secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com/im/78216267/resize-h800-w800%5Ecompr-r85/4573/45735365/Taper+3+Piece+Metal+Candlestick+Set.jpg)
In the market for a mantel?
For inspiring fireplace ideas, SEE THIS.
![The Deauville Fireplace Mantel Surround](https://secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com/im/48891897/resize-h800%5Ecompr-r85/8705/8705325/The+Deauville+Fireplace+Mantel+Surround.jpg)
A Touch of Green for the Kitchen or Bath
![Filigree Forest Hand Towel](https://secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com/im/81972688/resize-h800-w800%5Ecompr-r85/3851/38514068/Filigree+Forest+Hand+Towel.jpg)
Holiday Sparkle for All Year Round
![Glam Vertical Accent Wall Mirror](https://secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com/im/29682229/resize-h800-w800%5Ecompr-r85/1821/18215597/Glam+Vertical+Accent+Wall+Mirror.jpg)
Pretty Things for Any Side Table
![Yalulu 8Pcs Mini Sisal Fiber Snow Frost Trees Christmas Tree Frost Small Pine Tree DIY Craft Tabletop Trees Christmas Ornaments Decoration (White)](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/610l3om4cGL._SY450_.jpg)
Perfect for Christmas Cookies
![Saundra Cake Stand](https://secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com/im/94090166/resize-h800-w800%5Ecompr-r85/3690/36905037/Saundra+Cake+Stand.jpg)
Understated and Tonal
![Jute Christmas Tree Skirt](https://secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com/im/48803405/resize-h800-w800%5Ecompr-r85/3900/39002141/Jute+Christmas+Tree+Skirt.jpg)
Lovely Without Any Other Adornment
![Green Fir 7.5' Hinged Green Artificial Christmas Tree with 750 Clear Lights](https://secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com/im/33394845/resize-h800-w800%5Ecompr-r85/3901/39012612/Green+Fir+7.5%2527+Hinged+Green+Artificial+Christmas+Tree+with+750+Clear+Lights.jpg)
Ornaments That Don’t Shout
![Christmas Ball Ornament](https://secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com/im/15240364/resize-h800-w800%5Ecompr-r85/4206/42064564/Christmas+Ball+Ornament.jpg)
Never Out of Style
![Alondra Classic Tartan Plaid Print Cotton Lumbar Pillow](https://secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com/im/82775237/resize-h800-w800%5Ecompr-r85/4060/40607775/Alondra+Classic+Tartan+Plaid+Print+Cotton+Lumbar+Pillow.jpg)
Neutral for Any Holiday Pillow
![Regis Wingback Chair](https://secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com/im/71812903/resize-h800-w800%5Ecompr-r85/4150/41507753/Regis+Wingback+Chair.jpg)
Mercury Glass Finds
![Silver/Gold Mercury Mini Bud 6 Piece Table Vase](https://secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com/im/30199478/resize-h800%5Ecompr-r85/3811/38111272/Silver/Gold+Mercury+Mini+Bud+6+Piece+Table+Vase.jpg)
Elegant Green + White Holiday Pretty
![Holiday Bone China 5 Piece Place Setting, Service for 1](https://secure.img1-fg.wfcdn.com/im/10430219/resize-h800-w800%5Ecompr-r85/4853/48533511/Holiday+Bone+China+5+Piece+Place+Setting%252C+Service+for+1.jpg)
So Many Places This Will Look Great
![Leanna Teak Stool](https://secure.img1-ag.wfcdn.com/im/91645918/resize-h800%5Ecompr-r85/4539/45393159/Leanna+Teak+Stool.jpg)
Please visit my PINTEREST BOARDS to re-PIN pretty things to spread the magic – I am saving Christmas decorating ideas at the moment!
Lovely Gift Ideas All Under $25!
A couple gifts on this board went up a few bucks since last year, but nothing over $30…the trick is getting it here without delays and if it’s in stock, lucky you!
1. Box // 2. Almonds // 3. Mug // 4. Cookbook // 5. Stationery // 6. Sports Bottle //7. Hand Cream // 8. French Soap // 9. Tiara // 10. Pet Pouch Hoodie // 11. Blocks // 12. Caramels // 13. Personalized Spreader // 14. Provence Towel // 15. Organic Candy Tins
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Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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So I was somewhat relieved to read that you have not yet decorated for Christmas, because if you had I’d be feeling highly inadequate right now! I can barely even begin to give a thought to Christmas until after I get myself well past Thanksgiving. All good intentions aside, I have never been this far ahead of the game. Everything looks absolutely stunning, so pure, clean and welcoming. I also love your gift suggestions and will certainly be ordering that heart pendant. LOVE IT! Happy holidays to you.
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Thanks for playing along, creative dynamo friend! There are two little boughs on the fireplace mantel, and that is it! I hope to make some progress today. 🙂
Well, my friend, the totes are up from our crawl space (no basement) but that is it. They now reside in the office. Baby steps. Lol I’m waiting for a good windstorm to gather boughs for my outdoor planters and mantel. Does it bother you as it does me, that so many spell it mantle?
I’m late to read, as I was out shopping today. I’ve put quite a dent in my shopping list, including a gift for myself. Why not? I deserve it. I bought a top notch All Clad induction fry pan. I’ve always wanted a quality frypan. With a 30% discount, it was bound to come home. Fried eggs for breakfast, anyone?
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Are we identical twins? I think we are. And you, my twin, are a step ahead. I didn’t get the totes up from the basement today because I started the day shopping and got overwhelmed. Too overwhelmed to do more this afternoon! That’s a great gift since it keeps giving. I’ll have a couple eggs, but skip the yolks for your sister. 🙂