Blue, Green, White and Silver Christmas Decorating Ideas
Shock! I know. LOL.
I really DO love red for Christmas, but thought it would be a bit more challenging to see what I could do WITHOUT using red at all!
Um… and Challenging was right. ha!
Believe me, there was more then once when I would be somewhere and would just want to grab some red berries, or a pretty red wreath for my door… but nope! I didn’t give in. lol.
I stayed true to my original plan and tried to get creative, using just a handful of winter-y colors, in a classy way π
So I thought I would give you a little breakdown of everything I used, and where I got it from, and such π
First off, the antique window.
Tausha gifted this cute little chippy window to me a few months back, and I KNEW I wanted to use it somewhere for Christmas… so I just hung it directly from the wall, from two screws.
That way I had less “shelf decorating” to do… which was nice, because shelves can sometimes be tricky.
To me, they tend to look “cluttered” if you get too MUCH going on.
When I was stumped with what to use, or where to place things… I made sure to call on my amazing neighbors π
These great dinner napkin “snowballs” on these silver IKEA candlesticks were ALL Keily’s idea.
Genius I tell ya! And SO ADORABLE, and inexpensive!
I decided to put my own little twist on them, by scalloping the edges a bit… and I LOVE the way they turned out!
See Full Tutorial, HERE
I knew that using a large phrase on my window would be the “easy” way out, so I decided to try and come up with something different.
Ronda helped me decide on these cute paintable, unfinished wood numbers at Joann’s, to place on top of my window… to give it some dimension.
(We just slapped some tape on the back, and pressed them to the window)
Ronda also let me barrow that cute little standing finial next to the berries that she found at the DI.
It was the perfect “space filler” π
These silver berries were purchased at Hobby Lobby at 50% off.. making them .50 cents each…along with the “joy” ornament, that ended up being $1.20.
And I found the white pitcher at Tai Pan Trading, for $2.97.
Like I said before… using a word or phrase on the window was just too predictable… so I designed this Christmas Tree out of a bunch of different scrolls.
You can buy it HERE
The Bottom Shelf :
A couple of these pieces might look a bit familiar to you.
I’m all about reusing what you already have, if you can π
Remember this plate I used for my fun Halloween saying?
Well… I decided to use the same plate, because I loved the slight scallop, and just added a Vintage looking Santa Silhouette, instead!
I opted to make him in silver, instead of black… for a more subtle look.
And then just added some spray painted green pip berries around the bottom of the stand.


Box of blue ornaments from Tai Pan $2.97
Sparkly green Foam ball vase filler $4.99 Hobby Lobby
Tinsel filled clear ornaments IKEA, I think $4.99?




There ya go! Thats my Christmas, without the red!
It might have taken a few neighbors and their fabulous ideas to get it done, but it’s done!
π
Again, if you’re interested in purchasing any of the vinyl decals, you can get them in our design shop,
THE HOUSE OF SMITHS DESIGNS.
Jen says
AMAZING as usual!! It's so fresh and cool, as in wintery. I love seeing different and unique styles and colors, but I simply could not live without my RED!!! I have a few walls that are red, so there's no escaping it!! And I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one that gets excited about decorating for Christmas and completely skips over Thanskgiving decorations. After Halloween, I'm done with the leaves and pumpkins and the orange and yellow. =)
Ashley Houck says
OKAY…
1. i LOVE that you are thrifty!
2. i love that you don't have to have a mantel to decorate as cute as you've done…
i totally want to move your wall to my house…:-)
keep up the good work.
i have a big crush on your blog! π
Ashley
{The Appraiser's Wife}
rahouck.blogspot.com
Birgit Kerr says
Oh it's just lovely! Love that tree window frame!!
Ver effective as a backdrop!
Great idea with the rhinestones on the branch! I think I have some!
And I had to laugh about the tinsel filled ornaments being from IKEA. I posted a tutorial for these a while back, but never realized that IKEA had them this year – and I practically live there π
Unknown says
sooo cute. i love e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g. about the way you decorate. π
Natalie@Endless Crafting says
You've done it again..I love it..ALL! Now I can't decide what vinyl I want to many adorable choices! Great job!
Mandi @ Vintage Revivals says
Love it Shel! I too am taking the un-traditional route this christmas so thanks for the courage!!
love your guts
mandi
Allison {A Glimpse Inside} says
Absolutely beautiful as always! I actually don't use too much red for Christmas. I LOVE silver and use it A LOT in my decor. But you've inspired me to try a few new things this year… well if I can figure out where things are going in this new house. I have to figure out where the tree is going first! And you've totally made me want to start decorating! I normally do it the day after Thanksgiving or that weekend but we are hosting it this year so I don't know when I will be able to dig all my stuff out.
iammommahearmeroar says
Oh My Goodness! You really have an eye for decorating/layout/design. I LOVE this display! Pottery Barn should be hiring YOU. Seriously. Gorgeous.
Lindsay says
LOVE it! I have been waiting for this post since you did your FABULOUS Halloween one! Yay! Thanks for all the great ideas! π
Unknown says
its GORGEOUS & I am drooling over that tree & 25 window!!!!!! wowzers!!!! the tree is ONLY $10?! GET OUT! gonna get me one!!! π thanks for sharing
Anonymous says
This is classically beautiful. I'm doing a silver and white theme in our dining room for Christmas and might have to "borrow" some of these wonderful ideas! π Thanks for the inspiration.
Danielle says
I can not begin to tell you how much I LOVE this Christmas display!! Women….you are talented!! If I could squeeze 1 drop of that talent out of you I'd be good to go. LOVE, LOVE this!!
Caitlin @ Desert Domicile says
Your decorations look amazing! I can't wait to break out mine which are going to include a couple of DIY projects this year π
Have a great weekend!
peckette says
Love that you are already decorating! I will need to show this to my hubby, so he can let me decorate too. He is very "Wait till after thanksgiving to put up christmas!"
Love the decorations you used too!
Rachelle says
It looks great Shelley, I had to laugh, I do the drawings of how I want to decorate first too! π I love the colors, it is festive but doesn't scream Christmas, you can def. get away with it before Thanksgiving. π
xo
Shelayna says
Oh my gosh! I love this so much! I can't wait to make a table tree like that!
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Deb says
I just have to tell you that you are so incredibly talented it is kind of disgusting.
I love my red for christmas so there is no way I could give it up. But I am loving the silver and white wintery look. Once again you have amazed me. Love it!!
Tanya says
It's lovely! And if you want to move to Canada, there's a great house for sale on my street. Just sayin'…
Tausha says
Shel-
It turned out so stinkin cute! I love it! I couldn't do the no red in my house-I love it just a little too much. I love the window with the numbers. Darling!! Have a fabulous weekend!!!
amelia says
SO beautiful! love it all! you're so freakin' amazing!
can i ask, why won't you be putting up a tree?
Bud & Kim says
Looks awesome!
Anonymous says
Seriously Shelley, that is fantastic! I love the pops of color. I was also planning to use a sliver, pearl white, blue and green scheme this year. I'm not a fan of red in general, so it works. I also love your little tree! Nicely done!
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"My colors are Blush and Bashful" -Steel Magnolias says
AMAZING job! seriously unreal and chic! i am definitely going to use some of your ideas!!!
Anne says
Will you come and decorate my house? Seriously though, your Christmas decorating is GORGEOUS!!!
Tracey @ My House of Giggles says
Everything looks just amazing!!!! You are so awesome to just whip this stuff up π I have a similar "shop" room in my house π It drives my husband nuts! π
I love your fresh colour scheme and all the little details…love love the branch tree π I did a similar one last year and was thinking of doing anothr one this year. love yours!!
Unknown says
THIS is gorgeous.
We're doing the same ornament colors this year!! Last year was just the blues & silvers, but after inheriting some green christmas decor, we mixed it up! and i love it. But yours….WOW!!!
You have SUCH a talent.
and great friends (hello! that WINDOW!)
And yes, us Canadians had Thanksgiving on Oct 11th…sooooo 5 weeks ago! so I'm happy to see the Christmas breaking out in blogland.
Carrie @ Dittle Dattle says
First of all, I sketch (badly) my ideas out on paper too!!!
You freakin' ROCK!!!
This is awesome…unbelieveably awesome.
Your Awesome!!!
I love the Christmas tree vinyl. Okay, I love all the vinyl but the Christmas tree vinyl designed out of scrolls is amazing π
Have a great evening ~Carrie
LuzmarΓa Alam says
LOVELY!! Good ideas!! I allways like to used christmas balls for everything
Candice says
Amazing as always! I love everything, but that chippy window is to die for!! I have a window hanging around I think I'll have to do that too.
Lindsay says
Okay, so I was feeling all good about how my table set up and buffet was going until I saw yours. OH. MY. WOW. I just love it. You have such a great eye for layout and spacing.
Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says
LOVE the scrollie Christmas tree… so cute!
Lesa says
This is stunning! I just came across your blog yesterday and am so glad I'm following! What gorgeous ideas! I love that you share all the little "thrifty" ways you turned things you already had (or purchased inexpensively) into something new!
Unknown says
It's all so pretty and wintery!
Natasha in Oz says
STUNNING!!!! This is one of the most beautiful displays I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing all of your gorgeous ideas-I love them all!
We are already in the swing of Christmas decorating over here in Australia. We don't really celebrate Halloween over here and we don't celebrate Thanksgiving at all so Christmas decorations were up all over the place by the end of October!
Best wishes and happy weekend,
Natasha.
Unknown says
That is absolutely beautiful! I love the tree you designed with scrolly things on the window.
Brooke
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
Looks AH-MAZING! I do a turquoise, silver, and white theme for my entryway table. I LOVE the table display! I'm definitely going to try to recreate some of your ideas.
The Chezik Family says
Very Classic. Well done girl! I love to see all that you are doing! FUN~~
Unknown says
I love it all! I have plans to knock off your PB knock-off sticks & pitcher & ornaments centerpiece. Thanks for the inspiration!
Becky says
Wow! This is simply beautiful. I am completely jealous. I wish I had an ounce of the uber-creativity that you have. Thanks for sharing your auspicious talent with us. π
Maureen says
FABULOUS! And so festive! Who knew Christmas without red could be that fun? YOU! Love it.
Mallerie Kristine says
You're a genius π
Ranae Broadhead says
love love love love the display! its true, in canada we start decorating after halloween, i lOVE it!
Laura says
This is so pretty!!! I want it all.
Angela Timms says
Aak! Goodness this is gorgeous!! This is Angela…( I RAN INTO YOU AT SWEET SADIE ) :):)
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Laura at Ms. Smartie Pants says
I just love this! I can't believe you have your stuff up already!!! I'm waiting to see that bathroom reveal!
Jenny @ Simcoe Street says
I adore this! We've started decorating over here, too (though Thanksgiving for us in Canada is long over, so it is not unusual in these parts)
Anyway, I also wanted to tell you that I've chosen you for the Stylish Blogger Award. Come by if you'd like to accept!
Your friend,
Jenny
simcoestreet.blogspot.com
Ashleigh says
everything looks fantastic!! I'm officially in the mood to decorate…NOW!! π
Dawn says
Absolutely beautiful! I love love love the white frame with the swirly Christmas tree and the 25!!! So pretty!
Jensamom23 says
Gorgeous!
Julie says
I love it all , Shelley! it's all so original!
Kathy says
Absolutely beautiful ! I just love everything -couple things I really like adding the crystal dots to the tree and hanging the girls pictures from the branches –also love all the vinyl pieces you put together
Michelle says
It's just stunning!! Thank you for sharing your home. You inspire me to start my Christmas decoration early!
Crafty Sisters says
Love it all! The vinyl decals are my favorite!
Jenn says
What a gorgeous display!! Love the blue and green! I'm up in Canada, and yes, when November 1st rolls around, Christmas is on the brain!
Elizabeth says
Seriously Shelley do peeps walk into your house and just DIE over how gorgeous you make everything?!?!
I love love love your colour combo so original and so classy. You have stellar talent my friend.
Ex
PS Thanks for your lovely Bday message for David – he is chuffed. x
Designed by Chance says
Wow!!! Everything looks so nice. I am also spending the holidays away from home and have been sad about not being able to decorate a tree. But you have inspired me to do a little something at home anyway (even if I can't have a tree). Thanks for that!
Heather says
Wow, this is beautiful!! We will be gone for Xmas as well, maybe I need to run with this great idea!
Melissa :) says
Oh goodness, it's beautimous! So sophisticated which is really the look I'm going for now in my entire house, Christmas included! And I have the foam ball filler too! LOVE! Mine are red. Hobby Lobby is a dangerous place at Christmas time! π
I hate to bother you with this but no one will offer me an answer to my question. You're nicer, so maybe you will. LOL Many people are fond of & using the "chipped" painted wood look – furniture, windows (like yours), etc. Here is my question. How in the sam hills do you clean chipped pieces? When you go to clean it, wipe it, dust it, whatever, doesn't the chipped paint chip more & fall all over the place? This really stymies me. LOL Maybe no one cleans their chipped pieces…?
Chelsea says
I love EVERYTHING you do! I gave you an award. Check it out at my blog, craftersanonymousclub.blogspot.com
Meghan says
Absolutely breathtaking.
WoW!
I am pretty much speechless.
Unknown says
I love it!!
Unknown says
Fantastic love your tree decal!
Ryan and Kaeli says
I LOVE IT!!! Its Winter & Christmas! I have mine up too…but I would take it down and Hire your Skills! Your Decor puts mine to Shame.
π SO PRETTY!
I {heart} Nap Time says
LOVE how everything turned out! You are amazing! Ireally want to make some of those shelves!
Beth Clayton says
I really have enjoyed your decorating, (all of your house, your laundry and Pantry has me so inspired!) I love the silver, but why no red? I didn't know if that was an inside joke or something:)
Stephenie from Decorating Addiction says
It's absolutely "wintry" and I love it! I have one room in my house where I use the bluish turquoise color with white and it always ends up being my favorite room. You did a fabulous job, as always. I would expect nothing less from you (nothing like putting the pressure on you)! Thanks for inspiring me to get MOVING!
Ingrid says
so jealous! i love your style and decorating so much! oh my gosh! you are amazing. i want to be you!
SewSara says
it all looks awesome … but why no tree?
Brittney says
SO. SO. CUTE!
Terry says
OMG – talk about beautiful! I love everything that you've done! My mind is in overdrive, thinking of what I want to copy! LOL
JoLynn says
Beautiful! I love it!! Thanks for some inspiration! π
Anonymous says
It is so refreshing to see a different color pallet for Christmas. I love the snowballs. the ROCK!
Melinda says
Oh my goodness – you are so talented! I love your style and unique-ness! π This gives me some great ideas! Thank you for sharing! I absolutely love your blog! π
Pamela Michelle says
Newest Follower via Someday Crafts, soo much greatness!! Feel free to check out my blog mrsmonaghan.blogspot.com
Lemonade Makin' Mama says
Adore it ALL!!!
Amber Polk says
WOW!! I want to wake up at your house for Christmas!! I'm going to "try" to pull off some of these ideas! You did an AMAZING job.
Ashlee Marie says
Lovely! I love silver, and this is gorgeous! What a wonderful layout! I need a "store" in my house too!
gina says
That is BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Kelli W says
I love it! We used blues and silvers in our living room for Christmas too. Red doesn't go so well with the terra cotta colored walls:) I love the 25 and the sparkles on the branches!
Heather* says
It is sooooooo gosh darn cute Shelly!
Gloria Fox says
That is gorgeous!! I love the window and the "tree" on the table. Just gorgeous!
Anonymous says
Absolutely stunning! Thank you for the inspiration.
Unknown says
Saw you over at The Lettered Cottage…this looks so beautiful!! Just became a follower!
Kaitlyn @ The Birds Nest
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Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says
Great ideas & it all turned out gorgeous! I'm bringing in some aqua on my mantel this year. You did a great job!
Laurel @ Ducks in a Row says
I'm loving it without all the red – looks gorgeous, OF COURSE!
Vicki V @ blestnest.blogspot.com says
This looks great! I especially love the scroll Christmas tree on the vintage window.
michael. mindy. dane. says
oh my HECK!! can you come decorate my house please? HOW do you come up with such awesome, original ideas??
Moore Minutes says
Ummm WOW WOW!! This is amazing. It is just truly breathtaking. I'm a new happy follower! I have actually been here before but didn't realize it. I re found you through Sycamore blog. You're incredible with what you create. <3
Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top says
Honestly, you are so fabulous! I can hardly stand it. π I love everything you've done here. I don't know if you remember me posting about your Halloween display. I posted that I had looked at it about 52 times because I just loved it so much. I'm a stalker. haha I can't believe I never added you to my follow list. I am now. I'm a happy new follower.
Amy {The Idea Room} says
Girl! You never cease to amaze me! I LOVE all the tiny little details in here!
Lisa says
This is gorgeous! Looks like it came straight out of a magazine! I wanna celebrate at your house : )
Lori Allberry says
I am absolutely blown away! You are nothing short of AMAZING! I am speechless!!!!
Absolutely beautiful!
β₯Lori
Britt says
It is GORGEOUS. wow. If only..
I imagine my little ones ripping that all down!!! eek.
Tina says
This is absolutely gorgeous! I decorate for Hanukkah & winter so I use a lot of blues, silvers & whites…I think I will "borrow" some of your ideas (i.e. the branches). I love the reindeer & bells & ornaments you used too…which I would totally use if I decorated for Christmas!!
Kristen says
My goodness! This looks like a Pier 1 ad! Loving it:)
Tina says
I HAD to have those silver berries from Hobby Lobby, but they were 50% off of $2, making them $1 each, and I got 20, so they were $20! I got ripped off compared to your deal! They still don't fill a vase, but I don't want to buy more…how many branches do you have in your pitcher? Thanks!
Roeshel says
Everything looks so pretty and festive. I love the fresh color palette! Beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing in the DIY Holiday Highlights party! π
Amy Chalmers says
Amazing job! I love this post on how you did everything. I love the sign you made over and how the balls hang over it in an arch from the shelves. You have a lot of great decorating ideas from this vignette!
Ginger@cottageonrosewood says
Perfection. I love this idea and the color choices are great. Love it all. Merry Christmas.
Trisha @ The Sweet Survival says
Gorgeous! I love it!
The Linfords says
LOVE IT AS ALWAYS!!
InMyOwnStyle says
Hi Shelley-
I truly enjoy seeing invention – where someone creates great impact using all sorts of bit and pieces – that is exactly what you do so well. Looks so festive, shiny, and bright.
My best- Diane
Tracy ~Seeking Refinement~ says
Looks so good! I did the branch thing, too – I kept them their natural dark color – but your white is fabulous! Love what you did this year. Merry, Merry!!
Linda@Coastal Charm says
It's all sooooo very PRETTY…love that old window! Iβm hosting a Christmas Open House on the 9thβ¦would love to have you come by and join in on the fun!
Blessings,
Linda
Yoli says
I literally stumbled upon your blog the other day. I was looking for ideas on holiday decorations using blue & silver. Let me start by saying your pantry is an art piece. We should all be that lucky. The mantel is GORGEOUS. Still working on mine. I was however able to finish my little tray which was inspired by your own creation. I posted a pic to my blog. Originally it was on the kitchen table. I could not add tree branches to the mix because of my chandelier. Then I moved the tray to the coffee table but I think I'm asking for trouble since we have 6 yr old in the house. π Anyways, thank you for the inspiration!
junkgarden says
Very pretty! I love the window. I just found your blog recently and it's great.
AJ Williams says
Hey Shelley it's AJ. I didn't know that you were so creative!! I thought I was creative but you've inspired me to think outside the box, and as I continue to decorate my house, I will remember you. (oh, and I do have a circut that I have never used and I have all the cartridges on the gypsey and would really love for you to come show me how to use the dang thing! I will make you dinner!)Call me love AJ
AJ Williams says
Hey Shelley it's AJ. I thought I was creative but you've given me something to think about!! Thanks for giving me the direction of thinking outside the box. I am going to start doing that now that the twins are older and I am sleeping! Send me a message with your # and I will call you. I would love to have you come over and help me with the Circut and Gypsy I have that has every cartridge on it and in return I will make you dinner! Loves AJ
Joan says
I love how you comment about keeping the mantel rather simple so it does not get crowded. Ha, then you add a whole 'nother level of mantel/shelf. Two for the price of, or space of, one shelf.
PLUS you add in that chippy window. Sigh. It looks terrific. Simple, clean and F-U-N. Thanks for sharing your creativity.
Crystle says
Oh my gosh, I am so glad I bumped into your site today!! I saw you image somewhere and loved it and took a quick snapshot. Well I was able to create a beautiful display on my wall that I had been wanted to do something on and I used your Christmas wall as inspiration. I blog about it but didn't know where I got it from and TODAY I found your site linking from Tater Tots and Jello so I am so happy to finally give you credit on my blog. THANK YOU FOR a lovely display that I can now change with the seasons!
Crystle says
Oh here's the link, I was a little anxious to post
crystletorvinen.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-christmas-decor.html
monica says
This is beautiful art work! I just found me two brand new shelf for $5 at a thrift store and now I am like a kid, waiting for Christmas to come to try this. Can't help but read your blog every day, thank you for all the inspirations!
castawaysofyesterday says
Love it Love it Love it π
Unknown says
I LOVE how you used the old window…so fun, I love re-purposed old windows!
Linda says
I may be copying a few of your elements and buying your vintage santa! Would you mind preeeettty please letting me know where you got those shelves! I've been looking for some like those foreverrrrrr!
Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made says
Oh this is all so lovely! I found you through Pinterest and had no idea I'd find even MORE great ideas! I LOVE how you added the rhinestones to the branches — everything is just perfect! I'll be copying a lot of this!
Dominique Maurice says
OMG so beautiful…I just with I had seen this a couple of days ago π
Debra says
Just completed the Shabby chic window using the stencil I purchashed from you, can you say "copy cat"I love it and it has gotten its share of oohs and awes..
Unknown says
Its a fantastic Idea of decorating House in white and silver Combi for Christmas On fairytale-like time of winter and snow.Its very recently done in this Blog, I would like to show some more Ideas of being original and creating a white fairytale at home.
Regards Prince…