Thanks so much to Cindy of County Road 407 for organizing another inspiring Pinterest Challenge! Each month a group of bloggers comes together taking the same photo from Pinterest and using it as the springboard for their own decor. Find a full list of participating blogs and links at the bottom of this post.
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If you are coming over from my friend Rachel’s at The Ponds Farmhouse you’ve now headed west from her gorgeous home in North Carolina to my home in The snowy Northwoods of Wisconsin. I am always so inspired by Rachel and I know you were too!
We live in a real life Lincoln Log style cabin on a lake that we enjoy swimming and boating on all Summer and when it freezes over in the Winter we have just as much fun ice skating and snowmobiling on it!
It’s so much fun to decorate our cabin for Christmas! That’s one of the reasons I was so excited for November’s challenge. It kicks off my Holiday decor.
Our inspiration photo is from The Grace House Interiors.
Here’s what I took away from the photo. I wanted to include:
A Box
The inspiration photo used a new Magnolia crate as the foundation of their vignette. I have a couple Holiday crates that I love. They are all vintage. It took me a little bit to decide which one to use. I love my North Star crate I used on my table last year. You can see it here in this photo and post.
But I decided to use my Seasons Greetings crate. The box originally was opened upside down so when I want to use it with the words right side up I have to leave the base on top.
Trees
I have these beautiful driftwood tress that I love to keep out all year, but especially at Christmas. I love the one with the bits of red and gold on a few points. Like the inspiration photo I used two trees, one bigger than the other.
I set the two trees on top of the crate.
I planned to use the gaps in the top of the box to fill with greens.
Greenery
I added in two springs of evergreen I had and then took a pinecone and cranberry garland to wrap through it.
A Touch of Red
The inspiration photo has pops of red with the berries. I have it with the tips of my driftwood tree and in the berries on the garland. And of course I had to add my favorite color, plaid! I love these tartan ball ornaments.
Evergreens, pinecones, berries and the wooden trees all give it such a Woodland feel. I love the touch of snow on the parts of the garland too.
In the background you see my new plaid blanket and some favorite Christmas plaid pillows.
The Finished Look
And here’s a look of the inspiration photo and my box next to each other.
Get the Look
Next up you are headed “next door” to Minnesota to visit my friend Lora of Lora B – Create and Ponder. She’s one of the most creative ladies I know and you will love what she does with this Pinterest Challenge!
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Kristin,
Uour crate is styled so perfectly! I love every detail!
Rachel
Hi Kristin! I love your crate and those trees! Have a safe Thanksgiving weekend. My son goes to school in MN and has a ton of friends from Wisconsin! laura
This is absolutely adorable, Kristin! i love seeing your home all decked out with plaid for Christmas:) that crate is awesome; what a fun piece to decorate with! always love hopping with you and seeing what you come up with!
I love your crate~ it’s so rustic!! I especially love your Christmas dishes… so adorable!!
Oh my gosh is that not the perfect box! I adore your driftwood trees. DId you make your tartan ornaments? I need them in my life!
I love your North Star crate but the Season’s Greetings crate was definitely the perfect choice for this challenge. The Evergreens, pinecones, berries and wooden trees definitely give your display a woodland feel, perfect for your cabin!
Girl, I would have NEVER guessed that you had your crate upside down! Looks just like a filled crate, and done beautifully! Can’t go wrong with driftwood, IMHO! And driftwood Christmas trees are even better! Pinned!
Kristin, I love your style and this little Christmas display is so fun. the driftwood trees are perfect for a lake home, and the plaid elements are a wonderful complement to all of it.
Kristin, your drift wood trees are absolutely perfect for your crate display and so pretty with the greenery and plaid ornaments! I’m sure the person that opened it on the wrong side all those years ago would be so surprised to see how it’s used today!
It’s such a great take on the inspiration photo. it’s got all the elements but it looks perfect for your log cabin. Have a blessed thanksgiving! I love your plaid ornaments. My favorite color is plaid too.
Well you out did yourself this time! I love everything about your crate. It’s perfect for Christmas and can easily be transitioned into winter decor. Thank you so much for joining in. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Your crate is such a nice complement to all your cabin decor. So lovely!
I had such fun participating this month with you all in the Pinterest Challenge! Looking forward to next time! 🙂
Niky & The House on Silverado
WOw! That’s some box. I love the addition of the pinecones.
Kristin, I love your box. it’s so unique. The wood Christmas trees fit in so well with your north woods theme. I can’t believe you already have so much snow! I hope you don’t have to shovel out. I can’t imagine what that is like. Have a wonderful holiday season.
Kristin, I love what you’ve done with your crate! Those driftwood trees are such a unique accent, and the tartan ball ornaments add just the right pop of color. I can’t get over the amount of snow you get up there, by the way! Happy Holidays to you!
Oh my word, how fun is this. Love those driftwood trees and creating the entire vignette on top of the box is so pretty. I always learn from you.
I love what you did here Kristin! I am featuring this on my weekly roundup on the blog.
You know I adore your cabin. I must say that I would be terrified to walk on a frozen lake. I’ve never done that before! You know that I live in the south. LOL! I adore your holiday home. This vignette is so pretty as always. A wonderful spin on the challenge!