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German Influenced Christmas Home Tour

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It’s Christmas Home Tour season and it’s my favorite time of the year. I’m thankful to Marty of A Stroll Thru Life for hosting her annual blog hop again. Please start the blog hop with her tour and continue every day with another line up. I’m a huge fan of Brooke of Nesting With Grace and hello to everyone coming from her blog. She is always a tough one to follow behind in a hop because she is just such a gifted decorator.

I feel like this year I went more back to my roots to remind me of how my mom decorated when I was gorging up in Germany. The fact that I haven’t been home for Christmas in almost 20 years has certainly added to the fact that I just want to feel a little more like being home.

I also wrote a post about my favorite German Christmas decorations on Friday which you can see HERE.

German Influenced Christmas Home Tour

Growing up we always had an advent wreath and this year I decided for the first time to have one too. It looks so pretty on our new table. The wood bead garland moved to the fireplace. I wrote a post last week HERE where I explain how you could make a similar big one.

Fireplace area

Which is completely different from last year:

blue, black and white fireplace area with leather swivel chair and natural Christmas decor

Christmas tuxedo kitty | black and white cat

 

natural Advent wreath

 

blue, black and white fireplace area with leather swivel chair and natural Christmas decor

chairs HERE or HERE | rug HERE | gold table HERE and HERE | silver end tables HERE | pouf HERE (I added the tassels in this tutorial HERE | similar throw HERE and HERE | similar art HERE | lamp HERE | noel candle HERE | plaid pillows HERE | art HERE | similar candle holders HERE and black candles HERE

 

Seriously, little Willy is such a little poser. He really loves it.

our tuxedo kitty posing with presents

 

natural Advent wreath

 

our tuxedo kitty Willy

 

natural advent Christmas wreath in front of Christmas tree

 

Modern European Eclectic Christmas Tree with pinecones, white stars, clear Christmas balls and white Christmas balls on a real untrimmed fir tree

See more of our tree by clicking HERE.

 

Modern European Eclectic Christmas Tree with pinecones, white stars, clear Christmas balls and white Christmas balls on a real untrimmed fir tree | blue, white and black fireplace area with leather swivel chairs

 

Christmas tuxedo kitty | black and white cat

 

blue, black and white fireplace area with leather swivel chair and natural Christmas decor

 

blue, black and white fireplace area with leather swivel chair and natural Christmas decor

 

 

blue, black and white fireplace area with leather swivel chair and natural Christmas decor

 

natural Advent wreath

 

Across from the fireplace things aren’t all that different but I did change things up a little bit.

Living Room Area

modern take on traditional European/German Christmas decor with lots of traditional German decor pieces and modern black and white accents

I remembered that my parents had several different straw stars on their tree and I ordered some for us too HERE and HERE. Originally I had planned on crafting some but it would have been so expensive to order the supplies from Germany that it was much cheaper to just buy them. For some reason you can’t buy the crafting straw and forms here in the US. Maybe on our next trip home I will buy the supplies and bring them.

small Christmas tree with blue ornaments, silver garland and German straw stars

 

German incense smokers

 

small Christmas tree with blue ornaments, silver garland and German straw stars

 

small Christmas tree with blue ornaments, silver garland and German straw stars

 

orange tabby relaxing on couch

This year I hung up my vintage German Rosenthal Björn Wiinblad Christmas plates in the living room and I really like them in that spot. My parents have a huge collection of them and this definitely makes me think of home. You can find these vintage plates on Etsy. For example HERE, HERE and HERE.

Björn Wiinblad Rosenthal Weihnachtsteller

Remember my DIY fabric and wool tassels (click HERE for tutorial). They are hanging on the lamp now.

modern take on traditional European/German Christmas decor with Björn Wiinblad Rosenthal Weihnachtsteller

 

For Christmas we used to sit by our real wood fireplace and crack nuts with my parents.

 

modern take on traditional European/German Christmas decor

The miner and angel made their annual appearance again too.

modern take on traditional European/German Christmas decor

 

Björn Wiinblad Rosenthal Weihnachtsteller

 

Björn Wiinblad Rosenthal Weihnachtsteller

 

modern take on traditional European/German Christmas decor

 

orange tabby relaxing on couch

 

Did you notice Maya’s ears? Her ear troubles continue and because of it her ears are droopy at the top which is so cute.

modern take on traditional European/German Christmas decor

throw HERE | black and white fringe pillows HERE and similar ones HERE| fur HERE | similar jeans pillows HEREand HERE | similar table HERE | candle HERE | disco ball HERE | rug HERE | star burst HERE | similar mirror HERE | similar pouf HERE | similar coffee tables HERE | similar sofas HERE | similar lamps HERE and HERE | similar drum HERE | similar black lamp shades HERE | my curtain tutorial HERE and similar curtains HERE | miner and angel HERE or HERE | small tree HERE | blue ornaments HERE

The pinecone art I made last year (click HERE) is hanging over the secretary desk this year. I moved the desk for the first time into the kitchen hallway to make room for the Christmas tree.

DIY pinecone Christmas artwork

 

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Now please check out Tammy’s beautiful tour at Pink Peppermint Design to continue with the blog hop.

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Tschüß,

 

 

 

More of my Christmas decor posts:

pampas grass Christmas tree in front of paper lunch bag snowflakes with lights on

stylish boho DIY pampas grass Christmas tree

Better Homes and Gardens Christmas Ideas Home Tour

Better Homes and Gardens Christmas Ideas Home Tour

How to make 3D paper snowflakes using lunch bags

How to make 3D paper snowflakes using lunch bags

Modern European Eclectic Christmas Tree with pinecones, white stars, clear Christmas balls and white Christmas balls on a real untrimmed fir tree | blue, white and black fireplace area with leather swivel chairs

My Home Style: Christmas Tree Edition

modern take on traditional European/German Christmas decor

German Influenced Christmas Home Tour

Blue, black and white eclectic Christmas living room

Friday Favorites: My favorite faux Christmas Trees

Our large live tabletop Christmas tree and home tour

Our large live tabletop Christmas tree and home tour

wooden German three tier Christmas pyramid

German Christmas Decorations

icicles dripping from a chandelier with real pine garland for a festive Christmas dining table

my favorite DIY Christmas decorations

Natural Christmas Decorations

Natural Christmas Decorations

Home Decorators Collection® holiday homes blog hop - mancave/basement family room

Our basement family room for HDC Holiday Homes

eclectic Christmas dining room with vintage glass table, urchin chandelier and abstract art

Blue, Black and White Christmas Tour (part 2)

Blue, Black and White Christmas (part 1)

Blue, Black and White Christmas (part 1)

Small living room Christmas tree - Cuckoo4Design

Our multi color Christmas tree

DIY huge wood bead garland made with unfinished furniture feet

DIY huge wood bead garland

Christmas living room - Cuckoo4Design

Pink and gold Christmas tree home tour

snowflake and pinecone DIY Christmas canvas paintings

snowflake and pinecone DIY Christmas canvas paintings

natural German Christmas tree

natural German Christmas tree

Neutral boho Christmas tree with macrame, grasses and orange slices

Neutral boho Christmas tree with macrame, grasses and orange slices

How to make Christmas ornaments with macrame yarn

How to make Christmas ornaments with macrame yarn

Holiday magic with plug-in Christmas tree fairy lights

Holiday magic with plug-in Christmas tree fairy lights

Easy and affordable paper fan decorations inspired by faux sun palm leaves

Easy and affordable paper fan decorations inspired by faux sun palm leaves

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  1. cassie bustamante says

    December 4, 2017 at 4:13 am

    just gorgeous, julia! i love all of the german influences, and love those little incense holders. i also love your more neutral palette with the touches of blue. beautiful, my friend!

    • Julia says

      December 4, 2017 at 6:00 pm

      Thank you!It feels good to be back to my childhood 😉

  2. Marty Oravetz says

    December 4, 2017 at 7:55 am

    Oh I lvoe it all. How wonderful to share your German Christmas theme. I love the straw ornaments and the advent wreath too. Everything looks so beautiful. Your home is always such a favorite and always dressed so beautifully for every season. Thanks tons for joining the tours.

    • Julia says

      December 4, 2017 at 6:00 pm

      Thanks so much Marty. I’m thankful to be part of the tours again.

  3. Monica Benavidez says

    December 4, 2017 at 8:53 am

    Julia, this is all so gorgeous! I love that your kitties make an appearance. You have me thinking about doing dark blue next Christmas- love the matte finish.

    • Julia says

      December 4, 2017 at 6:01 pm

      Thanks Monica. Those dark blue Christmas balls are my favorite and of course the kitties have to be part of the tour. They are my assistants 😉

  4. Shell says

    December 4, 2017 at 9:48 am

    Absolutely gorgeous Julia! So warm and welcoming : )

    • Julia says

      December 4, 2017 at 6:02 pm

      Thanks Shell

  5. Amy says

    December 4, 2017 at 10:02 am

    I just love your style and you’re so talented! Beautiful job.

    • Julia says

      December 4, 2017 at 6:02 pm

      Thanks so much my friend

  6. Brigitte Julia says

    December 4, 2017 at 10:34 am

    Hello Julia !
    I follow your website for a few years…and I like it very much. I’m french (so sorry for my bad English), I live in Provence.
    I also have four cats…and I have a question for you because my cats are always changing the place where they sleep…Do your cats make the same thing …and how do you do with that if they do ?
    I wish you a Merry Christmas and to your family too of course !
    Brigitte Julia

    • Julia says

      December 4, 2017 at 6:02 pm

      Hi Brigitte, so nice to meet you.And yes my cats sleep everywhere and change all the time which I think is so cute. It’s their house and I live in it 😉

  7. Jennifer Lifford says

    December 4, 2017 at 11:37 am

    Your home is beautiful! I love that wood garland and all of your German touches. It’s on my bucket list to make it to the Christmas markets in Germany one year. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

    • Julia says

      December 4, 2017 at 6:03 pm

      Thanks Jennifer, I hope you get to go because it is magical.

  8. Vel says

    December 4, 2017 at 2:20 pm

    Only YOU can pull off something folksy and stylish at the same time Julia! Love it! I adore all the German decorations you placed lovingly around! I WANT THOSE PLATES! LOL! And the wooden garland by the fireplace is just fab! Amazing as always my dear! As always so honored to share this home tour with you! Cheers!

    • Julia says

      December 4, 2017 at 6:04 pm

      Thanks so much Vel, I love being back to my roots. It’ feels nice to include more and more German things into our home. Can’t wait to see your tour.

  9. carol says

    December 4, 2017 at 3:03 pm

    Looks great! I particularly like the Rosenthal plates…I think I’d keep them up all year round.
    All of the advent wreaths I’ve ever seen use 3 purple and one pink candle…are 4 white candles in the German tradition?

    • Julia says

      December 4, 2017 at 6:06 pm

      My parents actually have them up all year around since I was little. My brother hates them and I used to not like them either but now I love them.

      • Julia says

        December 6, 2017 at 5:42 am

        I never heard of the pink and purple candles by the way.

  10. Kathy says

    December 4, 2017 at 5:10 pm

    Oh my goodness, you have so many great German decorations Julia! I love the natural advent wreath, Christmas tree star, and the German Christmas plates. Beautiful!

    • Julia says

      December 4, 2017 at 6:07 pm

      Thanks Kathy. I have so many of these plates. They don’t all fit on the wall 😉

  11. Debbie says

    December 4, 2017 at 8:32 pm

    Your house looks gorgeous.

    Those precious kitty angels are adorable.

    • Julia says

      December 6, 2017 at 5:37 am

      Thanks Debbie. I love taking pictures of them

  12. [email protected] delirium says

    December 4, 2017 at 8:41 pm

    Your home is so stylish and cozy Julia and I love that your are going back home to your German roots, traditions and decorations. The wooden bead garland was one of my favorite things. Can’t believe you DIY’d that! So honored to be on the tour with you my stylish friend!

    • Julia says

      December 6, 2017 at 5:38 am

      Thanks Jennifer, mine is actually not DIYed but I came up with an idea how you can make your own.

  13. Laura at Inspiration for Moms says

    December 5, 2017 at 12:43 am

    I am always so excited to see your home decorated for Christmas! I love all your neutral decor, it’s all so gorgeous! Merry Christmas!

    • Julia says

      December 6, 2017 at 5:40 am

      Thanks Laura and Merry Christmas to you too

  14. Battulal says

    December 5, 2017 at 6:01 am

    Just awesome post..loved it.

    • Julia says

      December 6, 2017 at 5:40 am

      thanks

  15. Brooke Christen says

    December 5, 2017 at 6:43 am

    So fun with all your German inspiration! Love the star garland on your mantle. Your cats! I bet they always want to be in the shot!!

    • Julia says

      December 6, 2017 at 5:40 am

      Thanks Brooke and yes they certainly do.

  16. laura janning says

    December 5, 2017 at 11:39 am

    Julia- i love your german heritage influence that you used in your home this year. Im sure the gentle reminders will bring a smile to your face when you think back to your special christmas memories. happy holiday and hugs to you!

    • Julia says

      December 6, 2017 at 5:41 am

      Thanks so much Laura, they do and sometimes a tear too

  17. Ulrike says

    December 5, 2017 at 5:30 pm

    Hello Julia! Very beautiful! I love your style – and your cats! My mom also collected those Rosenthal plates.
    I am also a german living in the US, in Maryland, with my hubby and our four rescue cats.
    Just stumbled across your blog a couple of weeks ago and binge read everything.

    Viele Grüße von Ulrike

    • Julia says

      December 6, 2017 at 5:36 am

      Oh hallo Ulrike, Kommentare wie Deine machen mich immer überglücklich wenn ich von jemandem höre der meine Erinnerungen teilt. Diese Teller waren total in wie ich klein war. Letzten Sommer in Deutschland habe ich in ein paar Läden gesehen dass es neue moderne Winblad Sachen gibt. Als Kind hab ich diese Teller gehasst und mein Bruder der 10 Minuten weg von meinen Eltern wohnt hasst sie immer noch 😉 Liebe Grüße auch von mir und frohe Weihnachten.

  18. Haley says

    December 6, 2017 at 7:10 am

    This looks great! i love your tree decorations

  19. Builders in Newham says

    December 6, 2017 at 8:46 am

    So gorgeous place, it reminds of my old house. Brings so many good memories…

  20. Christy @ our southern home says

    December 6, 2017 at 1:12 pm

    I love your clean and polished look for the holidays. You kitties are such cuties! XO Christy

  21. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    December 7, 2017 at 4:28 pm

    Oh that sweet Willy has captured my heart! I absolutely adore your wall of plates. I shared the tour on IG. Have a wonderful holiday season!

  22. Emma says

    December 8, 2017 at 4:27 am

    Simple but yet so pretty!!

  23. Judith Bryce says

    December 8, 2017 at 4:27 pm

    Thank you for this. I have loved looking and as I did so I saw an angel and miner from the old East Germany – like we have here in Australia. Although our climate is much warmer and Christmas us in the midst of summer, we set out our German Christmas here.

  24. Cristina says

    December 9, 2017 at 3:26 pm

    Your home is always so warm and welcome! I love the wooden garland, the straw starts and the gorgeous plates. So good to learn about German traditions through your pretty home!

  25. SimpleDecoratingTips.com says

    December 11, 2017 at 5:42 pm

    So pretty! Love those little nutcracker candle holders! So I’ve read so many cat owners that have issues with their cats messing with their trees and ornaments… do your cats bother yours? I have a dog and he couldn’t care less about our Christmas trees… 🙂 Liz

  26. Doreen says

    December 12, 2017 at 11:15 am

    Always one of my favorites and you didn’t disappoint! Love all the German pieces. Such treasures! Love seeing your adorable cats! That Willy is a ham and fits right in with your decor!

  27. Kim says

    December 23, 2017 at 5:03 pm

    I love the black and white for Christmas. Beautiful tour.

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