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Our Merry Christmas Cottage Bedroom

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Our Merry Christmas Cottage Bedroom

Hello, hello… and ho, ho, ho!! Welcome to the cottage. While I went soft, subtle and pink in our living and dining room this season [you can see that here], I went Christmas red, and decorated with a more traditional feel in our holiday bedecked bedroom.  Welcome to day 5 of the Christmas Home tour series put together by Marty of A Stroll Thru Life. It’s been a week of beautiful tours, of houses of all shapes and sizes. Make sure to take a peek at the end of the post and you’ll find links to them all! 

If you’ve never visited before, HELLO! I’m Shannon, and my husband & I live on the Oregon Coast, in a small town… in a small little cottage home. It’s going on 100 years old, and while she isn’t perfect, she’s perfect for us.

We don’t have a fancy master suite, heck, we don’t even have an en-suite, but it’s served us well for over 15 years now. I’ve actually had both over the years and it’s never been something high on my list. I can make most anything work. Now, a mud room would make my life much easier, and I don’t know why every house doesn’t have one. Snow-to-sand… you need a proper landing place in a home!

Of course, landing in bed at the end of the day is my favorite! And I love having a cozy bed to fall into. Especially at Christmas. There is nothing as luxurious feeling as a special bedroom. I don’t mean expensive or fancy, but special in a way that feels meaningful to you. Be it the linens, extra pillows (yes please!), some twinkle lights, candles, a stack of books (also, yes please!) or if you’ve still got kids in the house… a secret snack stash. haha. 

My husband and I have kind of gotten away from gift giving over the years, and have opted to adopt a family, some elderly folks and/or kids during the holiday season instead. I’ve never been one to just make up something I want because it’s day XYZ… and Jim doesn’t like to do that either, but last year, in lieu of any kind of gift, I bought myself some Pottery Barn Christmas bedding. Best present ever! I used it all through the holiday and into January.

It’s the Santa Toile pattern and you can find it here. I watched the site like crazy, and jumped when it went on sale, plus there was free shipping. Oh, and if you were wondering, it washes up beautifully. I grab it right when the dryer is done and don’t even have to iron it. 

Our room is not a traditional shape, it’s long, but it’s not very deep. Our door clears the foot of our bed by about a foot & a half! But, we have the perfect spot for a tree in front of the French doors, so… I did the “Christmas Tree” in the bedroom thing this year!

I highly recommend it if you can swing it! I used my Balsam Hill flip tree and it made it so simple. It’s naked, and it’s perfect. That glow in the evening feels so special. And instead of a tree skirt, I used one of the Christmas Tree boxes [tutorial here] we made last year. I may adorn it, but I plan to leave it up through January and the thought of just the bare tree with the soft white lights seems right.

Even if you don’t have the room, or perhaps the energy for a full size tree, you can add twinkle lights above the bed, or maybe a tiny table top tree on a nightstand, for that special feeling that Christmas lights evoke. 

Years ago I found this vintage Frosty The Snowman blow mold. We had a Frosty & Santa growing up, and my sister and I switched off each night. We had to trade, because we BOTH wanted the Frosty and that was my moms way to keep the peace. It’s funny, I have a Santa too… but he’s stuffed in a tote.

Poor Santa, still not first pick. I’ve had the little table top trees for years, and I used a Better Homes & Gardens lantern on each night stand. I’ve had those for years as well. In fact, I think I only added a few little trees (I’ll show you soon), and something I picked up at my mom’s that I could not resist!!!! 

To dress the bed — I opted for a set each (standard & king) of the Pottery Barn Santa Toile pillowcases (those two sets,  were the same price as one set of shams) and the Santa Toile duvet. The rest of the bedding is in shades of white and cream, with varying weaves and patterns. I use a lot of neutrals all over the house because they are so versatile. I love that neutral colors are calm when I want them to be, but I can easily add in color for a change at any time of the year! 

I also layered my dust ruffles. I’d love to get rid of those altogether, but when I was shopping for a platform bed, nothing I could find fit between the allotted space between my windows. So, a headboard it was! I went from a metal farmhouse style, to this padded and tufted headboard. What a change! I love how soft this one is, and you can comfortably sit up against it in bed to read. I wasted all those good reading years on my previous one.

The art was hand lettered by me. I’ve got a blank with a darker stained frame waiting on me, and I’m hoping to hand paint some trees on it to take the current signs place. Unfortunaly, I didn’t get it done in time for picture day. I’ve got a list of projects I want to do, we’ll see what I manage to get done. I’ll make sure to share whatever I do accomplish with you though, deal? 

Curious? Peek behind the curtain at my DIY wall-to-wall closet [click here]. Also, I found some similar mirrors for you and linked that at the bottom of the post. This is one of those things that I didn’t know I needed. Having it on wheels is ahh-mazing, because it’s never in the way! I ordered it for the loft guest bedroom at The Little Cottage… but it never made it over there. Bad hostess! 

When the weather changes, this is my favorite thing in the bedroom, besides my bed (and Jimmy). If you have room for an electric fireplace, get one. They feel so decadent. This one has a remote, and you can get all warm and toasty… and then click, it’s off, and YOU get to stay in bed. 

Try as I might to have a bit more refined look in my home… and be more “grown up”, I am an absolute sucker for cute little animal stuff. Meet Mr. P. He came home with me from California. I just fell right in love with him when I saw him. This is my something new for the bedroom. I found him at HomeGoods (in case you need one too). 

Because we got a little remote control for the tree lights (I tuck it under my pillow), I gave up my bedside lamp in order to squeeze a little more Christmas cra… CHEER on it. 

I know vintage mugs might not make much sense in a bedroom, but I wasn’t able to decorate the kitchen this year, so here they are! I just had to have them out. 

This Santa made the cut. And the pedestals? They are chunky wood candle pillars, I just flipped them over. 

The vintage mugs are definitely on my side though, because Jim thinks this particular Frosty is creepy looking. I obviously do not agree! Plus, what does he know about decorating? hehe.

These are my new teeny tiny flocking embossed mercury glass trees that hardly take up any space at all. Cause you know, I hardly have a single tree. Oh, is my nose growing? 

Okay, three… I got three. 

But how easy are they??? I mainly did all my decorating with trees this year. It was so simple. No stress, fast, they look cute clustered together, or alone… and the decorating just fell into place. I’m all about easy. These last 3 years have taught me to let go of so much, to enjoy what I can do… and to make things easier on myself. It’s hard, and I’m still learning, but I’ve definitely gotten better! 

Thanks so much for stopping by today, I loved sharing our holiday bedroom with you! Keep the Christmas party going by heading over the Amber’s next, at Follow The Yellow Brick Home [click here].

I’ve included convenient clickable shopping links below for you. Some may be affiliate links. Click here for full disclosure.

Much of my décor is from previous years, thrifted or vintage. If you see something I didn’t mention, comment or email me at foxhollowcottage@gmail.com and I’ll get back to you as quick as I can. xo Shannon 

SOURCES:

Monday Dec 6th

A Stroll Thru Life – Up To Date Interiors – Our Southern Home – Southern Hospitality

This Is Our Bliss – Southern State of Mind – Inspiration For Moms

Tuesday December 7th

Making it in the Mountains – Decor to Adore – Pink Peppermint Design – Thrifty and Chic

Cuckoo4Design – White Arrows Home – Hymns and Verses

Wednesday December 8th

StoneGable – Whispering Pines Homestead – Worthing Court – Grace In My Space

DIY Beautify – Remodelando la Casa – LeCultivateur

Thursday December 9th

Designing Vibes – The Stonybrook House – A Pretty Life – Calypso in the Country

Clean and Scentsible – 11 Magnolia Lane – Chalking Up Success

Friday December 10th

Fox Hollow Cottage – Follow The Yellow Brick Home – Casa Watkins Living – Quarters One

Noting Grace – CitrineLiving – County Road 407

Comments

  1. Tamara says

    Shannon your bedroom is perfect! I am in LOVE with that Santa red toile! You have so many beautiful details all over and that tree is perfect. I only have room for a pencil tree in our bedroom, maybe I’ll add one! Gorgeous tour and merry Christmas!!

    • Shannon Fox says

      I love it just as much this year, and it was something to look forward to putting on 🙂
      The tree will stay up into Winter for sure. Why not 😉
      It’s presently pouring buckets, and the glow is an extra nice with the nasty weather.

  3. Marty says

    Oh my, I do love your bedroom. Your new bedding is gorgeous and having your big tree is so welcoming. I love that it is left natural with just the lights. Your bedroom is perfect with room for the fireplace and a really comfy-looking chair. I think I would spend a ton of time in there. Thanks so much for joining the tour this season, your home is so beautiful.

    • Shannon Fox says

      Thanks Marty 🙂
      I’m no glad we got the tree added, it was kind of a “why not”? 😉 We’ve got the room. It will be enjoyed into Winter.
      And that little fireplace has been such a comfort. Had no idea how much I would end up using that. Only a few months a year, but man it’s nice to have.
      Merry Christmas Marty!! xo Shan

  5. Teddee Grace says

    So cute and romantic! You would have trouble getting me out of bed. I think the bedroom can be a place in which you indulge some whimsy…I still have my 75-year-old Teddy Bear and some companions I’ve picked up along the way. I’ve stopped myself from browsing in the toy section of thrift stores! They all get dressed for the season and are put in “The Children’s Section”! I like to think they look forward to coming out of storage once a year and getting reacquainted!

    • Shannon Fox says

      Okay, so I have to tell you that when I got sick with cancer my mom got my a Boyd’s Bear jointed, soft blonde teddy with scruffy fur.
      I usually keep it out somewhere in the bedroom, but tucked it away for photos.
      So I love hearing this 🙂
      Have a magical Christmas Teddee!!

  6. Cindy@CountyRoad407 says

    Well even if you think your bedroom isn’t all that large, it’s the perfect size! You have everything anyone could ever need and no on in their right mind would ever want to leave this cozy and oh-so-gorgeous room! It belongs on the cover of a magazine! I LOVE IT!!! So excited to hop with you this week. Merry Christmas!

    • Shannon Fox says

      We are just fine with it, we’ve lived in all kinds of homes and I’ve had big rooms with huge bathrooms and walk in closets… and this. haha
      It’s definitely not the first old home I’ve lived in.
      At the end the day, I am blessed to have a warm, dry place to rest my head.
      Happy Christmastime 🙂 Shannon

  7. Megan H says

    Beautiful!!! And LOVE those French doors!! With that gorgeous bling on them! I think that must be fab to have! Also could u share where u got your lantern on your bedside table?? I love it. Love your duvet too 🥰🙌

    • Shannon Fox says

      Megan,
      Thank you so much. That is one of two vintage doors in the house with the original glass knob in-tact. I wish we had them all…
      I got those lanterns at Walmart, they were the BHG line. I don’t think they offer that exact lantern any longer, it came out at Christmas a few years ago.
      The bedding is the “Santa Toile” from Pottery Barn. If you want the link, it’s at the bottom of the post 🙂
      MERRY CHRISTMAS

  8. Jayne @ Chalking Up Success says

    Wow, Shannon, you’ve done it again!! Totally stunning Christmas bedroom! That Santa bedding looks so soft and cozy and the tree is beautiful with just lights. We don’t have room for a tree in our bedroom but if we did, I have to have one like yours! Merry Christmas!

    • Shannon Fox says

      Thank you Jayne 🙂 That is so kind! My modest lil bedroom is blushing 😉
      I’ve been really happy with the Pottery Barn bedding, and I’m tempted to invest in a non-holiday duvet since it washes up so lovely.
      Having the tree in there has been an absolute treat! In the past there were years I added twinkle lights to the headboard and that felt pretty special too.
      Have a blessed holiday season! ~ Shannon

  9. Julia@Cuckoo4Design says

    So beautiful! I’m obsessed with the Santa toile patterned throw. And I totally agree that every house should have a a mud room. It would make my life easier too. Merry Christmas!

  10. Calypso in the Country says

    Your Christmas bedroom is gorgeous! I’ve been eyeing up that toile bedding so it caught my attention right away! It really makes the room extra special and I also love the sparkling lights. What a cozy place to sleep! Thanks for the pretty tour!
    Shelley

    • Shannon Fox says

      I watched and waited and pulled the trigger on a great sale, I think it was $119 for the king.
      I’m so frugal, holiday bedding really felt like a splurge 😉 We sure love it though. Well I do. haha
      Happy Christmas!! ~ Shannon

  11. Jane says

    Shannon! I love everything about your Christmas bedroom! But I’ll have to admit that Frosty in the lantern is the star!!! I love how you layered the dust ruffles. That gives me such a good idea. It’s all so beautiful and festive!

    • Shannon Fox says

      You will for sure be able to find one! I saw one on Mercari exactly like mine. You can try eBay too.
      I believe I got mine at an estate sale?
      They are just so fun. Good luck!!
      ~Shannon

  13. Jennifer Fancher says

    A very Merry bedroom indeed! I just love all that you do, Shannon, and this room is no exception! I love all the vintage touches – and those mugs are just the cutest!

    Wishing you and your family a blessed holiday season, my friend!

  14. Paula@SweetPea says

    I so much enjoyed seeing your bedroom decorated for Christmas. It looks gorgeous and I slowly scrolled through your post, enjoying every single picture that you shared.

  15. Lori J Leeper says

    Hi Shannon! Love how cozy you made the bedroom for Christmas. It feels so fresh and inviting. Happy to join the tour this year! Merry Christmas! Blessings, Lori

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