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See How Designer Leanne Ford Decks the Halls for the Holidays

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"Keep it tonal, even at Christmas."

leann ford ornamentsERIN KELLY

It should be no surprise that Leanne embraces a neutral scheme—even during the holidays. Bonus: Neutral decor elements have more longevity year-round.

2

"Scavenge your own space for materials."

leanne ford dining roomERIN KELLY FOR HART TOOLS

That tablecloth? It's a washed painter's dropcloth! That greenery? From the backyard.

3

"You say 'dead' hydrangea—I say holiday decor!"

brown paper packages with dried hydrangeaERIN KELLY

Leanne embraces the organic beauty of natural embellishment, including dried blooms as present toppers on humble brown paper packages.

Get the Look: Dried Grass Bundle

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4

"Use your favorite blanket as a tree skirt."

cable knit blanket wrapped around a treeErin Kelly

Whether a wool blanket or nubby cable-knit, a blanket can easily be wrapped around a tree base to add a little softness.

Get the Look: Ivory Pom Pom Throw

5

"Turn extra garland into a wreath."

white berry wreath on a truckErin Kelly

Wreaths don't have to come in "wreath" form. Simply twist a bit of your favorite garland into a circle and secure.

Get the Look: White Ilex Berry Garland

6

"Even your work station can be festive!"

leann ford mudroom with disco ballsERIN KELLY

Nothing says "let's party" like a casually positioned disco ball in an unexpected place.

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"Wood scraps for the win!"

a simple christmas tree with a garland of wood roundsERIN KELLY FOR HART TOOLS8

"Branches make for a very modern and free 'tree'."

branches displayed in a pot under an oil portraitLeanne Ford

Place clippings from the yard in a sculptural pot or vase and you have a very sophisticated twist on a tree. (Add one single ornament for a cheeky flourish.)

Get the Look: Stevey Metallic Pitcher

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Rachel Barrett is the Editor-in-Chief of Country Living. She can't pass up a vintage seascape, drives an '89 Woody Wagoneer (that is, when it'll start), and hopes to buy you a lemonade at a future Country Living Fair.

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Larita Shotwell

Update: 2024-05-05