For designer Shelley Johnstone, the holidays are a time for creating memories, and her beautiful home provides the perfect backdrop. “My five grown children come home for the holidays and they want all the traditions they remember from their childhoods. I still do the gingerbread houses, as well as the trees in the study, the solarium, and the foyer. And I set the table with treats they’re never too old to enjoy,” she said.
Shelley loves to display festive decoration throughout her Lake Forest, Illinois, home, which was designed by a student of the legendary architect David Adler. A recurring deer motif sets the tone, complementing Shelley’s yearlong decor, along with fresh garlands and jewel tones for a pop of color in the dining room. Let’s take a tour with photography by Aimee Mazzenga and styling by Cate Ragan.
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Such a beautiful home! We also adore her stunning backyard, which we have featured here.
Shelley is also one of our current “Christmas with the Tastemakers” where each year we share gift guides and home tours from some of the nation’s leading designers and tastemakers. Click here to check out the complete Shopping Guide!
To learn more, please visit Shelley Johnstone Design and follow @shelleyjohnstonedesign on Instagram for ongoing inspiration.
