Did you catch my 2026 Holiday Home Tour Live on Instagram? If not, you can rewatch it anytime at this link.
We got so many questions during the event, so today I’m going to answer them all in one place. You've been asking where all the holiday decor came from, so here it is in one place: the green ribbon, the green glass ornaments, that slim tree everyone loved, and my skirt that is so festive for any holiday event. I've also been honest about the tree skirt fabric question below, because I'd rather give you a real answer than a guess.
Pull up a chair, friends, and let's get you started decorating your home for the holidays right now. Welcome to my home!
Where to Find My Holiday Home Details: Christmas Trees, Ornaments, Garlands & Wreaths
Where can I buy Carmen's favorite green ribbon?
Ribbon is my favorite cheap trick for making a tree feel finished. A good green ribbon ties the tree, the wreath, and the gift wrap together so everything looks like it belongs.
- My favorite green ribbon is great for wrapping bouquets, tying garden decor, and adding a pop of color to the tree or a wreath.
- Much of the other ribbon that we used in the Live can be found at this link. My friend Roy Lamb helped me decorate again this year. He has stashes of D.Stevens ribbon leftover from decades of holiday decorating, and unfortunately some of that is no longer available.
Tip: pick one ribbon and repeat it in three places. Tree, mantel, packages. That repetition is what makes a room look pulled together, a lot like repeating one ingredient in every dish at a dinner party.
Where can I find The Sunroom Decorations?
A lot of you wrote in about ornaments, and I understand why. The right ones make the whole tree feel timeless.
The smaller glitter twig and branch lit trees can all be found here.
These green glass ornaments come as a 12-piece set of vintage-style ball and onion shapes. I love shapes with a little character, since they add interest without needing a lot of color.
The coral glass ornaments were a new addition this year. I’m loving that pop of pretty pink color!
The unbreakable ornaments in champagne, white, silver, and gold are my go-to “base” Christmas tree ornaments that I use year after year. Find them all here at this link!
The faux pink hydrangeas were another new addition, and you won’t believe where I found them! They are high quality and look realistic if you don’t have access to dried hydrangea blooms.
The gold gift wrap is excellent. Find all my gift wrapping favorites here.
If you want more of my holiday favorites beyond ornaments, like hosting, decor, kitchen and gift wrapping, browse my Christmas favorites list.
Shop the entire Sunroom Tree Collection here:
What Christmas trees do you recommend?
So many of you are asking about the best artificial tree. Totally understandable, since the tree is the biggest decision of the season and an investment you'll have for many years. Here is a list of all the trees I use in my home:
- SUNROOM: (pictured above) This 9 ft pre-lit slim aspen tree has 3,088 branch tips and comes pre-lit, which means less fuss and more time sipping cocoa. The slim shape is wonderful if your space is tight.
- OTHER SUNROOM TREES: You can find all the smaller white twig and branch trees here.
- SUNROOM SIDEBOARD: Find the two flocked trees flanking my sideboard here. They are the Frosted Forest Pine from Ballard Designs in the 4.5 foot height. I elevated them inside large containers for extra height.
- GREAT ROOM: This 7.5 ft prelit tree is in my Great Room where the ceiling height is a bit lower.
- FRONT PORCH: Out on the porch, we use this 7.5 ft flocked tree that is much wider, since there is more room out there. Flocked trees tend to be a bit messier, so I use them in places where cleanup does not matter as much.
What about the tree skirt fabric?
This one drew the most replies, and I loved reading your stories about tablecloths, velvet, satin, and family heirloom skirts. Honestly, I go to the local fabric store and buy a few yards of whatever catches my eye. I don't have a single catalog fabric to point you to, so I won't send you down the wrong path. Here's what I'd do instead:
- Start with something you already love, like a tablecloth or a length of velvet or satin. It needs to be at least 3-4 yards to work around most bases.
- Pick a color that works with your ribbon and ornaments.
- If a skirt will sit outdoors or near a porch, a fabric protector spray helps. Scotchgard Outdoor Water & Sun Shield Fabric Spray is one I'd reach for to protect fabric from water and sun.
The best skirts are the ones with a story, so don't stress about perfection. You could even shop your house and use an heirloom quilt or something special to your family.
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Where can I find the festive Christmas skirt and your white button down?
My skirt is the Brady wrap skirt from House of MBR Poppy collection. I'm wearing a size 1.
The white blouse was purchased in Austria, but this crisp long sleeve white buttondown is a very close match to it!
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My purses and clutches list has the straw and gold clutches I style.
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Got a waxed amaryllis bulb as a holiday gift? 🌟 These beauties are so easy to care for—no soil, no water, just set it in a bright spot and watch it work its magic! The wax coating keeps the bulb hydrated, so all you need to do is enjoy the show as it blooms. Once it’s done flowering, you can remove the wax, plant it in soil, and let it recharge for next year. Easy, right? 💚