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A MadcapCottage Christmasis full of vivid color, festive party decor, and surprising patterns.
“It’s all about the unexpected,” explains Nixon.
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Design: John Loecke and Jason Oliver Nixon; Styling: Kendra Surface
“Our cottage speaks to everyone.
It evokes a spirit of adventure and brings that back home.”
Here, they invite us into their home and share four of their brightest ideas for trimming the tree.
Weenie, the pair’s rescue dog, admires the holiday finery.Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Design: John Loecke and Jason Oliver Nixon; Styling: Kendra Surface
“It ties into the look of the space while creating a happy focal point,” says Nixon.
The base, a Versailles Planter from Frontgate, carries an element from the garden into the foyer.
The banister, adorned with cascading paper balls, draws the eye upward.
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Design: John Loecke and Jason Oliver Nixon; Styling: Kendra Surface
The cheery cerulean palette and silver accents carry right over into New Year’s celebrations.
Use Meaningful Mementos
The designers opted for a flocked tree in the living room.
“It feels like it was just picked from the forest,” enthuses Nixon.
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Design: John Loecke and Jason Oliver Nixon; Styling: Kendra Surface
“This is how most people’s Christmas trees arefilled with memories and special meaning,” says Nixon.
Put a Tree in Every Space
Evensmall spacescan deliver big holiday cheer.
It’s as easy as adding a few pops of color on a mini display.
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Design: John Loecke and Jason Oliver Nixon; Styling: Kendra Surface
Buck the traditional red-and-green scheme for a pink-and-orange grosgrain-ribbon topper.
“These colors are arresting, feel magical, and elevate the experience,” says Nixon.
“Who wouldn’t love seeing a penguin or a turtle on a tree?”
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