A Warm Western Christmas: Rustic Decor for a Ranch House
Burlap and buffalo plaid, pine garland and a crackling candle: rustic Christmas decor that feels like a ranch house, not a department store.
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A ranch-house Christmas is less about glitter and more about warmth: natural textures, a little plaid and a house that smells like pine and a good fire. Here's how to get there without buying out the holiday aisle.
Stockings with texture
Burlap and buffalo-plaid stockings (a set of three large stockings) look handmade and hang well from a mantel, a stair rail or a row of hooks by the door.
A matching tree skirt
Tie the tree to the mantel with a burlap tree skirt with a buffalo-plaid edge (48 inches). Plain burlap in the middle keeps it from feeling busy under a full tree.
Garland on the mantel
A "smokey pine" garland (6 feet) softens a mantel or frames a doorway. Tuck in real pinecones or dried orange slices if you want more texture.
Warm the air
A crackling-wick candle like WoodWick's Humidor adds the sound of a small fire and a warm scent, even in a room without a fireplace.
Something to curl up in
December is blanket season. A Pendleton Yakima throw on the sofa is decor that earns its keep.
And something for the kitchen
Christmas at a ranch house usually involves a lot of cooking. A pre-seasoned Lodge cast iron pan (12 inches, with a handle on each side) is useful for the holiday meal and makes a good gift for the cook in the family.
Keep it natural
Stick to red, cream, burlap tan and evergreen. Real greenery, a few plaid accents and warm light will look better than any amount of tinsel.