Good morning friends! Today is a day I have been so looking forward to for a long time… I am beyond humbled and honored to join so many talented friends in the Holiday Housewalk this year! It is hosted by my sweet and creative friend Jennifer Rizzo! I have been pinching myself at the opportunity and am grateful to have you joining me. Welcome to those of you who are visiting from Courtney at Golden Boys and Me!
I have slowly been preparing our home for the season and for your visit ;)… Since this is a tour of our place I always like to start where we would actually walk in if you were visiting with me in person. As you enter the front door you will come through this room here.
It is a small room (like many of the rooms in our home are) and works very hard for our household. It serves as the formal sitting area, the office and a guest space when company is in town.
I have always enjoyed dressing it up for the season and I would say that it probably ends up being the coziest room as well!
Each year I like to make sure to hang stockings, incorporate a tree and of course, use lots of lighting, whether that be twinkle lights or flickering flames.
The stockings hung here are a set I had sewn when my littlest was a baby and they are the “Santa” stockings we use each season.
There isn’t a lot of room for coffee tables, so furniture needs to be versatile with stools, trays and ottomans.
With two trees in the house I wanted to keep this one somewhat simple.
I started by weaving some old eucalyptus/evergreen garland into the tree that I had from last year. I know I have said this before, but I really enjoy mixing greens within my trees and foliage. Then I strung some of my favorite felt garland from Pearl and Jane, inserted a few snowy or berried branches and hung a couple boxes of inexpensive ornaments.
As you leave our front room you will head down the very long hallway.
Next along the way you will find yourself at our one and only bathroom ;). A little faux tree and plaid bring enough cheer for the space, haha. I had some extra dinner napkins and I like to use those for hand towels throughout the home (both in the kitchen and bathroom).
Step out of this teeny bathroom and you will see our bedroom across the hall.
Last year I had lights, garland and a tree in here. This year I craved some more simplicity and chose to hang some greenery and throw in a pop of red with this pretty cable knit.
Before you leave the hallway, I wanted to give you a small peek at our daughter’s room. It is sweet and has a few Christmas additions as well.
Then take a few short step around the corner to our kitchen!
Again, greens along the shelving and some branches are all that is needed in this favorite spot.
Fruits of the season scattered across the countertops add such beauty without even trying! I love when decor has purpose too ;).
Little trees are a wonderful way to make corners festive without taking up too much space. Now we take a small step up from the kitchen area and find our way into the sunroom (which you may have seen in some earlier posts this season).
Our sunroom is split into our dining room and our family room. Everyone gathers here and makes themselves at home… Clearly Wyatt thinks so too, lounged here in his beloved chair.
Sitting directly across from the dining area you will see our family room. We love this part of the home and spend plenty of time here for movies, games and enjoying the tree.
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you being here today and a big thank you to Jennifer for having me. This tour is truly one of a kind and every year I anticipate its arrival! Getting inspired by so many friends who open their hearts and homes for this magical season. What a treat to share how we decorate at our house and what a joy to do it in anticipation for the entire reason we celebrate this season!
As you head for the next stop make sure to come and visit Susan at Kindred Vintage & Co. I have had the pleasure of meeting Susan in person and her home is as beautiful and lovely as she is!
Wishing you a very merry season ahead all!
I love your home and follow you on instagram so I knew it would be beautiful! I love the “when the decor has purpose” statement, especially.
Lisa that is such a compliment, thank you so so much. I hope you have a lovely weekend!
I love, love, love every bit of this!!!!
Rose! You are the sweetest and thanks for leaving me a message. Love you friend, xo!
Beautifully done. Thanks for all the great inspiration.
Mary I really appreciate that and so happy you took the time to visit! Have a wonderful weekend!
Love all the pops of red but your dog steals the show!
Kelly thank you, I think he has been stealing the show for a while now ;)… !
i love how you tucked small trees in various spaces as fillers! I am going to borrow that idea as well. I am trying to keep my decor as natural as possible this year. Being a Savvysnowbird I have to keep my decor as simple as possible! I do not want to come home again in the spring to a home full of Christmas decor…lol
I love your home and your style. Very, very pretty.
Merry Christmas
Marion thank you very much and I am glad you think so. One year somehow (it’s embarrassing to admit) but our tree stayed up till February!!! So I think that makes very much sense to make it simple and easy to put up/down. Hope you have a wonderful season ahead and come visit again!
Everything is absolutely stunning!
Kristin, thank you sweet lady! Can’t wait to come and visit you!
This is a lovely Christmas look and I so appreciate you sharing it.
Hi Melanie, thank you so much! I really appreciate you taking the time to visit and leave a message as well. Have a wonderful weekend ahead!
Love your creativity, decor and the dog!!!
Lyn thank you, I truly appreciate that!
You know I love your home!! It just especially shines this time of year! I love the hand sewn stockings! Those are the most precious items! And Wyatt – total dream boat 😉
Ash thank you so much friend! Love your gorgeous home, xo!
Absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you Dianne!
Your home looks gorgeous! I LOVE your tree!!Thank you so much for being a part of this years housewalk!!!
Jen thank you so so much and for having me! This whole tour is always so inspiring with all your beautiful homes!
I love your home, everything is so beautiful!!
Tanya I appreciate that so much, thank you!
This is absolutely gorgeous! Love the sentiment behind many of decorations. Where did you get the mirror over the fireplace ?
WHERE did you find that mirror over the fireplace?? I have been searching high and low for one like that for MONTHS!
Hi Jordan, this is from Grandin Road and we have really enjoyed it here in this space! Thanks so much!
Hi Annie
Love all of the work you did decorating your beautiful house and Christmas trees ! Are the ornaments on the Sunroom tree all from MacKenzie-Childs or did you fill in with other sources ? The large Red & Gold diamond pattern balls really add a lot of interest. Happy Holidays !
Chad thank you so much! I am glad you think so… I found those red and gold diamond ones at Target and the sparkly globe ones are from Hobby Lobby! I hope that helps and same to you!
everything is beautiful!! where did you find the tufted headboard in your room? it’s so cute!!
Hailey, thanks so much and it is from Wayfair last year!
Thanks for the reply! If it’s not a problem, could you link me to it or tell me the name of the headboard? It’s super cute and I️ think it would look beautiful in my home 🙂
Hey Anne I love how you have put this all together. I’m learning from you guys.. Please tell me where you got your black and white rug in the formal guest room. Thanks a bunch!!