Welcome! I am so excited to join 2 Bees in a Pod this week in their Come Home for Christmas series! I’m Brittany and over here I share easy crafts, decor, and occasionally simple recipes for those moms looking for an easier solution to running their homes.
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This morning I couldn’t wait to share our front entryway with you. When you arrive in our home here in Michigan, you’ll see that we don’t have a traditional front door closet or entry area. Instead, we have an open hall that leads you right into our home. To create that entryway feeling, I have use an apothecary chest and mirror. They are the only two things that remain constant throughout the year.
While I am definitely not a home decorator, I wanted somewhere to hang my Christmas home decor and still be super functional. Because, real life! To keep life & home easy, I like to stick to classic colors and basics that stay out each season.
I don’t mind changing out the holiday decor items, but I don’t have a lot of time to spend taking things up and down. Over here we stick to the basics. 🙂
One of my easiest ways to decorate for the holidays is to shop what you already have on-hand.
Before I started putting the decorations in their ‘spots,’ I set them all out on the floor. Once the Christmas decor is out on the floor, I take down all our neutral decor that is already up in the house. Then, I shopped the items to pair new arrangements together. It’s been an easy way to create new looks without spending too much time shopping or spending too much money!
I picked up this poinsettia for $4 while running an errand this weekend. I paired it with a cute snowman we found at a local craft show. I am a huge fan of finding items that I love and want to use every year rather than tossing away at the end of the year.
The white washed wood candle holders are new, but I plan on keeping them out all year long. They add some height, but are still neutral enough to let the Christmas decor shine. The table top Christmas tree was an after-Christmas find for just a few dollars last year. I contemplated adding small ornaments to it, but then ran out of time!
After having it sit un-ornamental for a week, I’m liking the tree bare, so I’ll probably keep it that way. As a bonus, I don’t have to worry about my little guy constantly pushing a chair over tot he buffet and trying to ‘redecorate’the tree. 😉
To give the space a welcoming feel, I added a few cinnamon scented pine cones to the table.
For Christmas, I added this super easy DIY Christmas wreath to give the mirror some extra pizazz. I hang it with a clear suction cup and then cut burlap ribbon to tuck behind the mirror. It adds a fun look and is super easy to change out each season.
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The little white ceramic tray stays out most of the year. I replaced river rocks with fun mini ornaments. Can you believe I picked those up for just a few dollars? They add some cheer for so cheap.
Rather than place candles in the tray, I set this beautiful handmade wood sign instead. It’s perfectly rustic and super sturdy. I love how it works with any neutral.
Thank you so much for stopping by our home today! Visit the other lovely homes in this tour and be inspired! Happy decorating!
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CoCo says
November 27, 2017 at 5:52 amLove your ideas on how to pair things together differently each year in order to achieve a fresh look, Brittany. Quick and simple are always appreciated especially during busy holiday seasons. I love your apothecary chest too – it’s so gorgeous. Hugs, CoCo
Brittany says
November 27, 2017 at 11:01 amThank you CoCo!!
Nancy @ Slightly Coastal says
November 27, 2017 at 6:08 amWhat a great space! Even though you don’t have a traditional entry…you have made it feel very welcoming. I love the pops of red you have incorporated and the gorgeous wreath on the mirror. I love wreathes on mirrors. It’s great hopping with you!
Nancy
Brittany says
November 27, 2017 at 11:01 amThank you Nancy!
Bliss says
November 27, 2017 at 7:31 amWe took our entry closet out, who ever used it cor anything other than the vacuum anyway, which seems to always be out anyway! And i put my christmas stuff in new spots every year, so it is always like new stuff.
Brittany says
November 27, 2017 at 11:01 amThat’s a great idea! Thank you so much for stopping by— I can’t wait to see your space!
Jenn & Vicki @ 2 Bees in a Pod says
November 27, 2017 at 7:38 amFirst of all, we need that apothecary chest haha. Great ideas for decorating the space and loving that little Christmas tree you scored last year. So cute!
Brittany says
November 27, 2017 at 10:15 amThank you ladies! I appreciate you hosting the hop, this year! I can’t wait to see the rest of the week’s rooms. 🙂
Rachel says
November 27, 2017 at 9:42 amI have a special love for real apothecary chests, and yours is stunning! I love your tips about putting everything on the floor and shopping your stash. That’s a pretty cool idea since I always forget what I have, lol.
Brittany says
November 27, 2017 at 10:14 amI’m notorious for finding duplicates. 🙂 It’s tip learned from years of “Opps, I already have one!”
Lindsay says
November 27, 2017 at 9:51 amI love your entry! I wish we had an entry that I could go all out for at the holidays! This is so pretty!
Brittany says
November 27, 2017 at 10:13 amThank you so much, Lindsay!
Tara @ Lehman lane says
November 27, 2017 at 11:37 amYour entryway looks great Brittany! Love that Joy to the World sign.
Brittany says
November 27, 2017 at 11:42 amThanks Tara!
Meg Green With Decor says
November 27, 2017 at 11:46 amLove all of your festive touches – that little red tree is adorable!
Brittany says
November 27, 2017 at 12:11 pmThank you Meg! I can’t wait to see your room this week 🙂
Lydi @ Lydi Out Loud says
November 27, 2017 at 11:59 amThis is such a beautiful space! I’m in love with that apothecary table and the little sweater ornaments are too cute!
Brittany says
November 27, 2017 at 12:12 pmThank you Lydi! I love the sweaters, too 🙂
Amanda says
November 27, 2017 at 4:10 pmI love the simplicity of your Christmas entryway! And shopping the house is an excellent idea. It can be so easy to buy new items when your out Christmas shopping-but then you have to find a place to store the new stuff after Christmas 😛
Do you recall where you purchased the adorable red Christmas tree with mitten?!
Brittany says
November 27, 2017 at 7:37 pmThank you Amanda! I bought it at Target a few years ago. Unfortunately I haven’t found one online that’s similar since then. 🙁
Bre @ Average But Inspired says
November 27, 2017 at 6:36 pmHi, Brittany! I’m so glad I got to “find” you through this fun blog hop! I love your Christmas foyer and especially that cute red tree with the knit ornaments on there. That is too cute! The whole space looks really beautiful but not overdone. Great job!
Brittany says
November 27, 2017 at 7:36 pmThank you so much Bre!!
Jeanette CountryDesignStyle says
November 27, 2017 at 9:26 pmI love that you keep the basics and work in the current holiday into your entry. Pinning and sharing.
Brittany says
November 27, 2017 at 9:46 pmThank you so much Jeanette!
Sarah says
November 28, 2017 at 7:18 amYour entryway is beautiful!! Our home is entryway-less and I love how you’ve created one with your apothecary table and mirror. What a lovely sight to see when you arrive home- nicely done!!😃❤️
Kristi says
November 28, 2017 at 10:35 pmSUCH a fun and welcoming space! LOVE that sweet little tree!
Brittany says
November 29, 2017 at 5:08 amThank you Kristi!
Kristy Robb says
November 29, 2017 at 11:46 amLooks fantastic! Happy Holidays – Kristy
Brittany says
November 29, 2017 at 1:37 pmThanks Kristy!
Nicole @ The Inspired Hive says
November 29, 2017 at 10:06 pmSuch a beautiful entry! Sometimes shopping what you already have makes the BEST spaces! And my little guy would totally redecorate the little tree too! 😉
Brittany says
November 30, 2017 at 5:20 amThe little guys, lol!! Thank you for stopping by, Nicole!
Emily says
November 29, 2017 at 10:35 pmYour entry looks great! So festive and welcoming! I like to shop my house, too.
Brittany says
November 30, 2017 at 5:20 amThanks Emily!
Samantha says
November 30, 2017 at 10:46 amYour entry is so beautiful!! I love how you decked it out for Christmas, especially that adorable snowman!
Brittany says
November 30, 2017 at 10:47 amThank you Samantha!
Kati says
November 30, 2017 at 4:42 pmYour entryway is perfect. I adore that apothecary console!!! Love the classic Christmas touches too.
Brittany says
November 30, 2017 at 8:30 pmThank you Kati!
Sarah says
December 1, 2017 at 12:13 pmI love your decorating philosophy, Brittany! The items I decorate with are things are truly love and want to be able to see all year, so finding new ways to use them and adding seasonal decor to the mix is right up my alley! Love your beautiful wreath and the ornament tree!
Brittany says
December 6, 2017 at 7:14 amThank you Sarah! It certainly saves so extra money & time to re-think a whole new strategy!
Jen @ noting Grace says
December 1, 2017 at 2:36 pmI love how you styled this entry! So beautiful!
Brittany says
December 6, 2017 at 7:14 amThank you Jen 🙂
Kristi says
December 2, 2017 at 2:40 amSuch a pretty space and I love all of your holiday touches, especially the red tree with the mitten ornaments. Happy Holidays!
Brittany says
December 6, 2017 at 7:14 amThank you Kristi!
Jenny says
December 2, 2017 at 9:58 pmYour entryway looks beautiful! I love the wreath on the mirror!
Brittany says
December 6, 2017 at 7:13 amThank you Jenny!
Mary Beth says
December 17, 2017 at 3:15 pmYour entryway looks so pretty, Brittany! It screams JOY. Have a lovely Christmas.
Brittany says
December 17, 2017 at 7:14 pmThank you so much Mary Beth!