logo
inline logo
  • Blog
  • Design
    • Kitchen
    • Bath
    • Bedroom
    • Living Room
    • Outdoor Living
  • Style
    • Fashion
    • Best of
    • Design On Sale
  • Projects
  • Travel
  • Shopping Guides
    • Gift Guides
    • Resources
    • Wishlist
  • About Coco
    • Meet Coco
    • Press
    • Contact

What are you looking for?

main logo
  • Blog
  • Design
    • Kitchen
    • Bath
    • Bedroom
    • Living Room
    • Outdoor Living
  • Style
    • Fashion
    • Best of
    • Design On Sale
  • Projects
  • Travel
  • Shopping Guides
    • Gift Guides
    • Resources
    • Wishlist
  • About Coco
    • Meet Coco
    • Press
    • Contact
imagestyle
share
home design ideas

DELIGHTFUL DECOR FOR CHRISTMAS IN NEW ORLEANS – PART 4!

December 17, 2009
  • Share

All photos in this post by Coco of Cococozy

Christmas tree in the Garden Room at a historic New Orleans mansion
The Christmas tree in the Garden Room at my friend’s historic New Orleans mansion. (above)

This is the story of two very different Christmas trees at one grand home in New Orleans.

As mentioned in previous posts, this past weekend I was in New Orleans staying at the St. Charles Avenue manse of dear friend FF and her husband CCF. I flew south to wish their son (who happens to be my godson) a Merry Christmas and to attend their fabulous holiday parties. In one night, they throw two parties…one for the kids (about 50 of the m in total) from 4-6p and then that same night, at 8p, the house is transformed from a child’s Christmas dream into an elegant adult holiday party.

So anyhooo…during the holidays, three Christmas trees grace this regal home – a huge formal gold and white decorated Christmas tree in the Front Hall, another huge colorful Christmas tree in the Garden Room of the home, and a final tree (not shown) that stands on the second floor balcony on the exterior of the home in a way wishing all who pass by Season’s Greetings.

Love all of the trees at this New Orleans home…appeals to the different sides of me! Would love to be able to even squeeze half of a tree into my little Hollywood Hills cottage! 🙂

Close up of ornaments on a Christmas tree in the Garden Room of a historic New Orleans mansion
Ornaments on the Garden Room tree are colorful and playful…they include candy cane decorations and a myriad of colorful handmade and store bought unique ornaments. (above)

 Garden Room of a historic New Orleans mansion with a large Christmas tree ready for children's party
Christmas elves sit below the tree in the Garden Room and ready themselves for the children’s party. All the regular furniture is moved out to accommodate the one of the party spaces for dozens of children. (above)

Formal Christmas tree in the Front Hall of a historic New Orleans mansion
The formal Front Hall Christmas tree sparkles with a variety of gorgeous gold and white ornaments, lights and gold tassels. (above and below)

Close up of ornaments on a formal Christmas tree in the Front Hall of a historic New Orleans mansion

Close up of ornaments on a formal Christmas tree in the Front Hall of a historic New Orleans mansion

I hope these holiday decorating posts from New Orleans have given you a bit of inspiration for your home!

xo
C

All photos in this post by Coco of Cococozy

image
DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission.
previous
next

related posts

anchor text
anchor text

My Spring Favorites

imageanchor text
imageanchor text
Meet Coco - Bring Style Home

Meet Coco - Bring Style Home

A Los Angeles native, Colette Shelton, also known as “Coco”, is an entrepreneur, design blogger and home furnishings designer.

Read More   read more

Looking for Something?

View All Posts
image

Earn Cash Back While Shopping For Fall

Chirpyest is the shopping platform I created. Using Chirpyest, anyone can earn money by shopping AND for sharing from over 800+ online retailers! Sign up for free! :)

Tap the "join Chirpyest now" link below or the image above to get started making money while you shop!

Join Chirpyest Now
Elegant Sideboard Table

image

Use Chirpyest to get 5% cash back from Lulu & Georgia!
Join our mailing list
Sign Up Now

Recently Pinned

Recently Pinned

Resources

My list of favorite brands and retailers to shop.   Resources
image
write a comment
  • Share

6 responses to “DELIGHTFUL DECOR FOR CHRISTMAS IN NEW ORLEANS – PART 4!”

  1. The Eternal Intern says:
    December 17, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    Coco, this is absolutely magnificient! How I wish I could fit half of one of those tree in my NY apt! The decorations are sublime…what fabulous inspiration for the holidays!
    Merci! xoxo

    Reply
  2. down pillow says:
    December 17, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    Such beautiful trees! It’s really been a treat seeing photos from this beautiful home – thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  3. Torie Jayne says:
    December 17, 2009 at 11:40 PM

    I love the trees, so beautiful! Have a sweet day!

    Reply
  4. Bethany Dirksen says:
    December 18, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    I have to say, I think they are both beautiful, but the second one is GORGEOUS. I am all about the simple elegance. Thanks for sharing!

    http://www.dirksendabbles.blogspot.com

    Reply
  5. Kimberly says:
    December 19, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    The front hall Christmas tree is dazzling! I love the gold ornaments and the white lights. I’ve had the same decorations for years and after this Christmas would like a change. This has given me some good ideas for next year.

    Reply
  6. Brenda Stoesz says:
    October 10, 2010 at 6:14 PM

    This is where gold should be — in holiday decorating along with silver and all the other shiny and sparkling things.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Instagram

This Haussmannian apartment sits directly facing N This Haussmannian apartment sits directly facing Notre-Dame on the Left Bank, and @double_g_interior_design designed the interior to match that setting without competing with it. ✨
The approach was deliberate restraint: restored cornices kept intact, stained oak floors, limestone tones, a mix of vintage furniture and contemporary silhouettes. Every choice earning its place. The light does the rest. Bouncing off mirrors, moving through the neutral walls across the day. 🔅
→ Save this if you’re working with a Haussmannian space and want to let the architecture lead.
Interior Architecture : @double_g_interior_design
Photography : @agathetissier.photographe
This six-floor Paris mansion sat untouched for ove This six-floor Paris mansion sat untouched for over 15 years. @hugotoro_ took it on and designed every single thing inside it himself, from the custom furniture down to the napkin rings and staff uniforms.
That level of control is what makes the result so specific. Rich materials, sculptural forms, cinematic lighting but nothing feels decorative for its own sake. Every detail was considered as part of one complete vision, and you feel it in every room. ✨
→ Save this for your next deep dive into total-design interiors.
Photography: @william.jess.laird
#parisianhome #mansionhouse #parisinteriors #parisianhome
Natural light is the one thing every room has in c Natural light is the one thing every room has in common here, but the window shape, wall material, and time of day make each one feel like an entirely different experience. ☀️
It’s a reminder that light isn’t just a condition in a room. It’s a design decision.
→ Save this if you’re thinking about how light works in your own space.
1. @mkcarchitecture Photos by @brookeholmc
2. @damienlangloismeurinne_studio Photos by @stephanjulliard
3. @younghuh Photos by @jacobsnavely
4. @courtnay_daniels
5. Dara Stern Photos by @timlenzphoto
6. @housebeautiful
7. @younghuh Photos by @jacobsnavely
8. Tiffany Howell of @nightpalm
9. @stephensillsassociates
10. @lilydierkes Photos by @laurejoliet
11. @ab_concept
I visited a new friend Amy, founder of Keur-Amy LaI visited a new friend Amy, founder of Keur-Amy Langseth @keuramylangseth at her chic Paris studio in the Marais and left completely obsessed! Every bag she makes is intentional, considered, and honestly unliIke anything I’ve seen. The kind of craftsmanship you don’t stumble upon easily.
She’s still under the radar. For now. 😌
#bagdesigner #parisstyle #parisfrance #handmadefashion #luxurybagbrand
This 300-year-old Belgian château redesigned by a This 300-year-old Belgian château redesigned by a French interior designer and architect, Nathan Litera @nathanlitera is a beautiful reminder that good design isn’t about replacing the past, but learning how to live with it. You see it in the preserved millwork, the original fireplaces, the parquet floors, and then in the quiet contrast of contemporary lighting, cleaner silhouettes, and restrained color.
The magic is in the balance. The newer pieces don’t compete with the architecture. They feel intentional, calm, and completely at ease. Nothing is overly styled. Nothing distracts. History stays front and center while the space still feels entirely livable today.
Here’s how to bring that same feeling into your own home:
* Keep your base timeless — neutral walls, classic materials, architectural details if you have them
* Let contrast do the work — modern lighting or furniture against traditional bones instantly updates a space
* Edit your palette — keep colors within a tight range and let texture and form do the talking
* Invest in materials — marble, wood, plaster. They age beautifully and never feel out of place
It’s not about recreating a château. It’s about understanding the feeling that quiet kind of luxury that doesn’t need to announce itself.
Save this for when you want your space to feel layered, timeless, and truly considered. ✨
Interior: Nathan Litera ⁠
Photo: Matthieu Salvaing @matthieusalvaing
Follow on Instagram
footer logo

Interiors

  • Kitchen
  • Bath
  • Bedroom
  • Living Room
  • House Tours
  • Outdoor

Style

  • Fashion
  • Best of
  • Travel
  • Design on Sale
  • Coco's Projects

About

  • About Coco
  • Press
  • Contact
  • View All Posts

Join our mailing list

Sign Up Now
© 2026 Cococozy | Terms & Conditions