I did something a little differently this year. I decided to forego all of my smaller decorations throughout the house and focus solely on greenery. Oh Mylanta, what a breath of fresh air that has been! 
I’ll have to show you what that meant for me next week, but here’s just a sampling. I wanted to bring the natural colors from the Christmas tree into the foyer.
However, since the foyer is lighter, I decided to throw some peacock feathers in there. My mom lives in town by a farmer who owns a peacock farm. How cool, right? She picked up a bunch of peacock feathers for me some time ago. And yes, she’s one of those people who would walk up to a house and ask if she could take some cuttings from their wildflowers. And yes, I was the one (still am!) who was hiding on the floor of our car.
Can you tell I’m a fan of feathers? Can’t get enough of them, and they’re such an inexpensive way to spruce up greenery.
So what do you see when you walk in the front door? You know…all two of you? Let’s just say if Publisher’s Clearing House ever comes to visit me, they’ll have a nice entry to film.
And of course…the night shot. Gosh, I wish cameras captured the beauty of this thing. Guess you’ll just have to trust me on this one.
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Your garland is beautiful! I love the peacock feathers. I put some on my porch this year in honor of the peacocks on the farm across the road.
Lucky girl, Virginia! Free peacock feathers for life! Thank you!
I love it Chris! If I lived a bit closer, I’d be #3 iver to visit 🙂
Ha! Great comment, Susie! Thank you.
Love this. My sis has very similar colors in her tree. So calming.
Thank you, Dayle! It was a little different direction for me, so I’m glad it worked out. 🙂
WOW. So georgous. Peacock feathers never would have occured to me. Now I really really want some 😉 Are they only inexpensive if you live near a farm and are very gutsy?
Oh my! Simple and yet so many details. Love it! (and the feathers are a great touch)
Thank you, Shannon! I love simple (but not boring)–glad I hit the mark. 🙂 Thanks again!
BEAUTIFUL! I love the greenery and the colour and texture of the peacock feathers is perfect!
Shannon
Thank you, Shannon!
Beautiful! I absolutely love the peacock feathers!
Thanks so much, Modern Jane!
These are gorgeous! I love sprucing up the stair banisters! Enjoy the fabulous day, Kellie xx
Agreed, Kellie. One of my “go to” decorations for Christmas. It’s such a traditional decor, eh? Thank you!
Chris, it is gawwwwjus!! Really, really pretty, love those peacock feathers & the blues added. Hope you have a great Christmas!
Thank you, Rhoda! Peacock feathers–love ’em. 🙂 Merry Christmas, my friend.
Your foyer looks gorgeous. And I can totally relate….my mom is the same exact way!
wow! I really like it. So creative and festive.
Thanks so much, Katie!
I LOVE this! Garland and lights are truly one of the most beautiful Christmas decorations ever and I agree that photos never do it justice. 🙂 I love that you used peacock feathers–I have a small obsession with these beauties; check out this peacock ornament I just did a tutorial for! 🙂
http://anngelasprettylittlethings.blogspot.com/2011/12/peacock-ornament-tutorial.html
Holy cow, Angela. That peacock ornament is amazing! I’m so glad you shared it! LOVE! Thank you!
I simply adore the ribbon for attachment to the banister. I would have been using Command hooks or something, but the ribbon looks so simple, but so very elegant! Beautiful touch.
And it was so easy. Hold it up, tie it on. Done. 🙂 Thank you!
I wish we were best friends. And neighbors. And had known each other for 20 years. Why? Because I want you to come pretty my house. I can’t decorate to save my life!!!!!! I can find pretty pictures of what I want my house to look like, but doing it? Let’s just say it looks like I was forced to do it blindfolded and all I was given were broken toys and craft supplies for a 2 year old. Awful. Looks gorgeous!!!
Hey, I could always use a new best friend, Brittny! Especially one that would like me to help them decorate! Sounds like a match made in heaven. Thank you for your sweet comment.
It looks stunning! Love the peacock feathers throughout. Jealous of the staircase – such a great spot to take advantage of and decorate this time of year.
It doesn’t go unappreciated, Lauren. 🙂 I do love to decorate it! Thank you!!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this…the peacock feather are unexpected in the BEST sense of the word! Your whole set-up looks *delicious* 🙂
Thank you, Christina! “delicious”–great word!:)
Wow! Simply stunning! I love the garland and everything else! Thanks for sharing!
Jen
Thanks so much, Jen! I appreciate you stopping by!
Wow! I love the colours you’ve chosen. So beautiful~
Thank you, Tamara! I appreciate the comment!
Absolutely Beautiful! I love all the detail you added to the garland, and the combo with the touch of blue is very elegant. Perfect! Happy Holidays!
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
Thanks so much, Karah! Merry Christmas!
I love how you incorporated the peacock feathers! I work at a flower shop and add them to arrangements all the time. Your entry way is gorgeous!
Just beautiful, Chris. Stunning, really. My garland just makes me mad. This is our first year with a staircase to decorate and I think I bit off more than I can chew! Good looking garland takes some practice…. maybe I’ll go mess with mine some more. No peacocks around here unfortunately…
wow! this is by far the prettiest garland I’ve seen in blogland. Great job!!
Oh I love your banniser on how it is decorated. Especially love the peacock feathers!
Those peacock feathers are gorgeous! As an unintended collector of peacock stuff (I really didn’t mean to start buying a bunch of peacock stuff, but the colors are amazing and the collection kept growing) I am jealous of your free peacock feathers for life deal. I need a friend with a peacock!
Ha! I have a feeling that peacock wouldn’t have too many feathers left. 🙂 They’re just such beautiful colors, aren’t they?
Beautiful! Merry Christmas!
I’m finding this a year later as I look for inspiration for my own decorations this year. Can you tell me how I might find those grapes — they appear to be the perfect color for my decor. Nice work!