Text by Kara Mautz
Complemented with vintage accents and rustic details, a beautifully adorned tree fills the air with jovial holiday cheer.
Colorful patchwork quilts displayed on a wooden ladder lend a dash of color and handmade artistry to the scene. Small wooden Santa figurines and a wreath accentuated with a cranberry-colored ribbon create an inviting vignette with a nostalgic note.
Wrapped gifts nestled within a warm wooden crate are embellished with holly and sprigs of greenery, imparting an earthy charm to the space, and an embroidered handkerchief featuring a classic holiday motif adds another element of heartfelt craftmanship.
A classic Christmas tree glimmers with a mix of traditional baubles and glittering ornaments, complete with satin curls of moss green ribbon for added elegance. Red berries and pine cones tucked between each branch bring a subtle flourish of rustic flair.
Fresh greenery drapes across warm wooden furniture enhanced by majolica dinnerware in various verdant designs, embracing the beauty of the outdoors. Bright red berry sprigs and pine cones line the hutch, adorning the space with the spirit of nature.
![“I think my own personal style is a bit of French design [and] a little bit of English, but I just love that overly collected, curated, layered space that looks lived in and comfortable,” Paige says.](https://thecottagejournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Photo-May-05-2022-2-46-08-PM_OTR-feat-218x150.jpg "Designer Paige Kontrafouris Layers Her 100-Year-Old Home with Collected Treasures")
