Welcome friends to our home. I'm so thrilled that you could stop by for a visit. Firstly, it sounds really bonkers that I'd be inviting anyone over for a home tour! This little, old house of ours is hardly show-worthy by any means, but, I'm a real firm believer in the "bloom where you're planted" philosophy, and because of that, our home is always open to friends! With that being said, come on in y'all!
I've tried so hard to stay on track with a simple and thrifty Christmas, with the focus on ushering in Jesus' birth. You'll see lots of natural elements in our home because that is the easiest way to decorate and the price is always right {free!}. Our home is already full of color, so I try to keep the holiday decor as natural and green as possible. I love using fresh magnolia, juniper, pine and nandina whenever possible both inside and out. This year, we went to a tree farm and cut down our own tree- what a wonderful day it was! I had found this sweet old washtub and was saving it for our tree. Topped with vintage colored lights- I'm just smitten.
Here's a tiny sneak peek at the mantel. That's all I can show you because it's going to be over on Blissful And Domestic in all it's southern glory on December 18th, so stay tuned for that!
Each room gets a little bit of Christmas love. The dining room gets lots of party traffic this time of year so I gave it a little fresh greenery and set up a hot cocoa bar for our guests.
The kitchen gets all spruced up with lots of fresh elements as well.
I went really simple this year in the bedrooms and made sure that they gave a polite little nod to the season. The master bedroom had a few playful details added to freshen it up for the winter months.
Matthew's room had some vintage C7 lights added for fun. Miles, the cat, LOVES the ambiance they add to the room!
And the girls' room, that was a fun one. Last year, Edie @Life In Grace, really got me when she dolled up her dress form in an evergreen skirt, so this year, I new it was number one on my Christmas to-do list! Edie, this room's for you!
And that wraps up our very first Christmas home tour! If you missed our Merry Little Porch tour, just click here, for that tour.
Thank y'all so much for taking the time to visit with me today. Merry Christmas!
Oh I just love all your Christmas decor! Your tree is wonderful! Love the pom pom garland and the fresh berries and greenery in the white pitcher!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Lisa and I'm just so happy you could stop by for a visit!
DeleteLove it, and that vintage tin for the tree looks great! you nailed it!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Nori! I love that little wash-tub so much too! Thrilled you could visit today!
DeleteLove your tour!!! Christine from Little Brags
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Christine- it was so sweet of you to stop by!
Deletewonderful! especially the little kitty lounging in bed. so cute!
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Thank you! Miles is one totally blessed kitty! He LOVES our son's bed!
DeleteIt is all adorable and the perfect sprinkles of the holiday around. I am in love with that little chair and the embroidered pillow on it! Your home is beautiful and worthy of a tour! 8)
ReplyDeleteThanks Melissa- don't know if I'll ever get used to this "home tour" thing! So grateful that you stopped by for a little visit!
DeleteI'm kind of obsessed with your house right now. Especially the tree stand/bucket! Sharing on my FB page to drool over later.
ReplyDeleteOh Josephine, thank you so much for visiting and especially for sharing! Very grateful!
DeleteI just love it! Thank so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI just got some real antlers as a white elephant gift... actually stole to get them... people couldn't understand why I wanted them! I see them several times in your house! Can't wait to get them up!
Carolyn
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LOVE the antlers too! Thanks so much for stopping by Carolyn AND for following my dear!
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ReplyDeleteYou really do bring a whole new, beautiful meaning to "bloom where you're planted." I have truly loved being in your home.
ReplyDeleteThank you my precious friend!
Deleteluv it all! I have to ask what kind of tree is it? I've been looking for this exact kind for years! we have to have artificial for hubby and son's allergies but after a gazillion searches they all start to look the same!
ReplyDeleteOh allergies, yuck! This is our first real tree in many years and its a frazier fir. We cut it ourselves from a tree farm in the mountains of N.C. Frazier firs, real or artificial, are just the prettiest. Thanks for stopping by today!
DeleteSo fun to see your Christmas home tour. I feel like I could just come over and have tea or coffee with you.
ReplyDeleteYour home is so inviting....and I love all the little details. Your pops of red and turquoise are so fun.....I have those colors in
my home, too:) Your kitchen is so organized.....and by the way...I have the same lampshade as you:)
xo
Jen, I'd love for you to come for coffee! Thank you so much for your sweet words! That lampshade is one of my favorites and I adore Target- which is why I rarely go there!! That is one store that can really get me into trouble!
DeleteYou are so fun!! I love all the little touches!
ReplyDeleteHi Danielle! Thank you and I'm so happy you could visit!
Deletewow, amy! i love your home! love your son's room and your awesome mantle!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Cassie! So sweet of you to visit!
DeleteAmazed!!
ReplyDeleteIt's all perfect. Especially that afghan!!!!
Thanks Shannan! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
DeleteYour house is adorable! Love all the holiday touches. Makes me want to buy all the plaid. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Anne! So happy you could stop by for a visit!
DeleteHonestly in love with your living room - the tree, the white furniture, the red accents!!!
ReplyDeleteMary
That evergreen skirt is simply adorable. Your home is beautiful - the tree, all the Christmas decor - truly magazine worthy!
ReplyDeleteVisiting from Think & Make Thursday Party! Love your little farmhouse-your rustic country style is perfect : )
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ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous!!!! I love every detail!
ReplyDeleteYour house is SO cute!!! Love the white furniture & Holy Night pillow!
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