With 240 pages of inspired photography, the book also includes Courtney’s Christmas decorating tips that are useful no matter your personal style. Her collection of 25 different trees ranges in aesthetic and size, from dainty tabletop additions with a rustic flair to 9-foot masterpieces dripping with glamorous ornaments. “Every aspect and element of decorating your tree is unique to your style,” Courtney says. “There is no right or wrong way. If your Christmas tree makes you happy when you walk into the room, it is exactly perfect.”
Courtney’s holiday customs spark joy even in the simplest ways, ensuring every room in the house has a touch of cheer. Whether it’s a bowl of baubles in the kitchen or a sprig of pine tied onto sconces, a bit of Christmas magic shines throughout the home. An essential part of Courtney’s decorating process is the use of fresh-cut greenery and florals, and she offers helpful tips for how to keep arrangements looking lively all season long and which blooms work best. She even includes step-by-step tutorials for creating a garland table centerpiece and for drying whole citrus fruits to adorn trees, wreaths, and more. Complete with a handful of recipes and plenty of advice along the way, French Country Cottage Christmas will spur visions of sugarplums and starry nights for every reader.
