European Woodland Lodge Decor

 I've been having a ton of fun with a bit of decorating, shifting the style from French Country

to what I call European Woodland Lodge.  Its a bunch of neutrals mixed together, with 

velvets, fur, burlap and linen textures in shades of beige and grey, with a hint of white.

After I slipcovered the lilac colored sofa to protect it from the dogs, the ball got rolling.
A bleached drop cloth in the biggest size was used to create the slipcover.  A German stencil
was used on some scraps to create a grain sack pillow accent for the European lodge look.

After I took down the mirror that has always been over the sofa, a deer mount took its place.

 A big grapevine wreath was made up from a rambling grapevine in the backyard.

I wanted to frame the deer and add some greenery for Thanksgiving.

 Wintery touches of trees and white lights were added on the tabletops.

 A Black Forest tree, the tall skinny trees with 

downswept branches, was added to the dining room.

 Gilded accessories are in the mix, and I love the overall effect of the gold 

with the natural colors and textures. Husband is a big fan, saying the house

has never looked better. Hahaha!! Code for no more French stuff please!

 For a long time I have hunted for a small coffee table and found 

this marble topped Eastlake antique in a local antique shop.

 At night the room sparkles and we love it.

 When the troops come home, there are candles and twinkle lights turned on in every room.

Its just magical!  I haven't put up our big tree yet, and this adding of decor, bit by bit has been

the most enjoyable process.

 After Thanksgiving, I added French Country bows in a silk check to either side of the large grapevine wreath and filled the branches with evergreens, and a strand of twinkle lights.

The deer got a dressy necklace of vintage mercury bead garland and a bobble garland

in green and gold that I used to sell at my old shop, Maison Decor.

 The mantle got a garland with grapevine branches sticking out and some new fur stockings

from Arhaus are for the three dogs, each fur to match their own.

We had a marvelous Thanksgiving at home, and got everyone to pose for a family portrait.

As always we include the dogs, which is the biggest challenge of all.

Now we are ready to enjoy the Christmas holidays, and hope you are finding the spirit of the season for your own families and yourselves.