Kendall Jenner, the renowned model and media personality, recently offered a glimpse into her holiday-decorated Los Angeles home, revealing a deep appreciation for family traditions and vintage charm. Her Christmas decor, heavily influenced by her mother, Kris Jenner, showcases a heartwarming blend of nostalgia and personal touches.
A Christmas Crisis Averted
A key element of Jenner’s holiday decor revolves around a cherished collection of Christopher Radko ornaments. In a holiday house tour for Architectural Digest, Jenner confessed to a near-Christmas catastrophe. Believing her mother had gifted the family’s original Radko ornaments to another sibling, she experienced a moment of panic and distress. The ornaments, featuring blown-glass log cabins, Santas, and snowmen, hold immense sentimental value, representing 29 years of cherished memories. To Jenner’s relief, Kris surprised her with the treasured ornaments this year, ensuring the continuation of a beloved family tradition. The vintage box containing the ornaments is prominently displayed at the base of her Christmas tree.
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Kendall Jenner’s kitchen adorned with Christmas decorations, featuring a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Vintage Inspiration and Family Heirlooms
Jenner’s decorating style leans heavily on vintage aesthetics and family heirlooms, incorporating natural elements like fresh greenery and pinecones. Citing Martha Stewart as a significant influence on her mood boards, Jenner collaborated with floral designer Jeff Leatham, a close family friend, to bring her festive vision to life. She describes Leatham as her “Christmas angel,” highlighting his role in creating the nostalgic atmosphere. Beyond the ornaments, much of Jenner’s holiday decor consists of hand-me-downs from her mother, including a cherished Santa statue in her living room. Even the stockings hanging above her wood-burning fireplace are reminiscent of those from Kris’s childhood home. While Jenner doesn’t possess the original stockings, she displays similar ones, personalized with her name, as a tribute to family tradition.
Personalized Touches and Custom Creations
Adding a unique personal touch, Kris designed a custom dollhouse for Kendall, replicating one from her own childhood. Each family member received a personalized dollhouse last year, filled with miniature items reflecting their individual interests. Kendall’s dollhouse features tiny replicas of her dogs, saddles, and cowboy boots, showcasing her love for animals and equestrian pursuits. The crackling fireplace, a rare feature in Los Angeles homes, holds a special place in Jenner’s heart, providing warmth, ambiance, and the comforting scent of burning wood during the holidays.
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Kendall Jenner poses in front of a vintage Chevrolet C-10 truck in the courtyard of her holiday-decorated home.
A Serene Holiday Retreat
Since Architectural Digest‘s last visit in 2020, Jenner has made several updates to her home, including transforming her art room into a cozy movie theater. A new couch in a separate TV room, designed by BODE and Green River Projects, features illustrations of her favorite things, including her beloved dog, Pyro. The overall design of the house, created by Kathleen and Tommy Clements and Waldo Fernandez, reflects Jenner’s desire for a serene and relaxing environment amidst her busy lifestyle. For Jenner, the holidays are a special time, and her thoughtfully curated decor transforms her home into a festive sanctuary filled with cherished memories and family traditions.
