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[alicedee]

Is that a box the tree is standing in?  Don't care for that, or the strips of wood paneling by the fireplace.  Everything else is beatiful, and I love it!!

[deedledeedeedle]

Ohhh, I love this room @stevieb .

I can see it snowing softly out the window, me sitting by the fire, drinking a mug of hot coffee. 

dee

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[godi]

I can hear the cracking fire. So beautiful. 

[RedTop]

Aaahhhh, something that appeals to me.   A hint of holiday added to a home, instead of trying to find the home in a holiday space.   

[DREAMON]

This is so cozy and pleasant...a room I want to sit in, drink something warm, and snuggle under that throw on the end of the sofa.

[stevieb]

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@RedTop wrote:

Aaahhhh, something that appeals to me.   A hint of holiday added to a home, instead of trying to find the home in a holiday space.   

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@RedTop  I've come, too, to see the wisdom in that, as have a number of decorator types... Increasingly, I'm preferring (and reading articles suggesting) that holiday decorations should enhance one's day to day decor and not upend it... With no offense intended to anyone, I now look at some of the homes featuring every conceivable surface infused with Christmas and with Christmas kitsch and just cannot see the appeal... Now, that said, I don't think all decor need be as minimal nor as rustic as is this in order to be appealing. I think some rather extensive holiday decorating can be pretty, but please, just don't overwhelm me and expect me to ooh and ahh over it anymore... As always, though, each to their own...

[stevieb]

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@alicedee wrote:

Is that a box the tree is standing in?  Don't care for that, or the strips of wood paneling by the fireplace.  Everything else is beatiful, and I love it!!

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@alicedee  Yep, the tree is sitting on a wooden crate...

I have to say, given the overall vibe of the room, I sort of like it, though I understand it's not a look everyone will embrace... Along with the river rock fireplace, the beams and the paneling and the unfinished, rough-hewn wooden armoire, I think it's part of what makes this whole room have a vibe that's sort of a slightly more refined version of 'rustic'...

[magicmoodz]

Charming! This space for a lake cottage/cabin is perfect. It reads warm and cozy with just enough holiday decor to move my spirit!♥️

[spiderw]

I think this  area is very appealing and lovely!!!!  I am reminded of my home in the country not far from the lake.  It has a similar fireplace and knotty pine wood.  I would make some changes, a different couch and table and rug but the bones of the room are very nice!