These two trees bedecked in holiday cheer stand in the entry area to greet guests. “I wanted a tree in every room,” says Annette Maldonado. “I really hadn’t seen two trees together in this way, so I put them together.” Taking from the year-round book wall behind, she rolled up pages from a Christmas book to create scroll ornaments. The classic colors of red, green and white take center stage in the décor.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRET GUM STYLING BY ANNETTE MALDONADO AND VICTORIA VAN VLEAR
In the formal living room, bright and cheery reds pop against a neutral background. For Annette, it’s all about the details. Vintage spindles and a wooden bread bowl filled with greenery and ornaments add farmhouse charm to the space. “I try to think outside the box and find creative details to make the space cuter and more festive,” she says.
Passersby have no doubt as to Annette’s interior décor style. The charming Christmas vignette on the porch incorporates rustic sign art with metal and wood accents that can stand up against the weather.