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Christmas Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015

12/01/2015 By Bre

1 Dec

Hello and WELCOME!! I’m so glad you are here, and joining us for our Christmas House Tour this year. To say we are thrilled to be apart of this tour is an understatement. I can still remember everything, as if it were yesterday, when I found out I was going to be apart of this years tour! Our lovely host Jennifer Rizzo started these dreamy christmas tours just as I was starting to get into blogs. So you can imagine my dream as a new blogger to one day be apart of such a beautiful tour. I look forward to them every year, and after linking up last years christmas tour with fingers and toes crossed, I about fainted when I found out I had been chosen. Well maybe not fainted, but there were definitely a few tears shed. I think I have been looking forward to this day ever since then. So with a heart FULL of gratitude I am so excited to be joining in this year’s Holiday Housewalk partnering with Joss & Main, and Good Housekeeping magazine.

We are stop #11 on the tour, if you are visiting from the lovely Jeanne Oliver, stop #10, I’m sure your creativity is fully awakened by Jeanne’s effortless style to welcome you in, and make everything feel cozy and beautiful. holiday housewalk Jeanne Oliver 10 2015.jpgOf course you can always stop by Jennifer Rizzo’s to start at the beginning with Day 1.

I love working with neutrals. So decorating for Christmas is like a reason to get dressed up. Like going to the prom, it’s ok to put glitter in your hair, or in your makeup, or on your dress, well you get the idea. And if you’d rather not remember your prom, and all it’s tacky glory, I totally get it!! I love to dress up though, maybe more so, because when you stay at home, yoga pants and a top knot become the norm. I’m one of those crazy people that starts listening to Christmas music in October. I know, I know say what you will, but one month is not long enough for me to soak in all the seasons magic. I have such fond memories of visiting my grandmothers house as a kid, and when she decorated for Christmas, there was no surface left untouched. Every flat surface, bookcase, table and shelf was covered with seasonal decor. It was magical!! You instantly felt like you were taken away to a festive Christmas village, and trust me you did not want to leave! So when I decorate for christmas, even though I don’t decorate like my grandmother did, there is a lot of nostalgia floating through my mind. Every detail is carefully thought of, and placed in hopes that it will spark a little Christmas merriment to all who see. So welcome to our Christmas home.

Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

I don’t usually show the outside of our house that often, but it was so festive for Christmas I had to share. The outside of our house is decked with THESE beautiful wreaths from Lynch Creek Farms. I was so impressed with their quality, they literally took my breath away!

Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

I kept things simple on our porch this year, because I really wanted the wreaths to take centerstage. A small table and some smaller table trees do the trick, and add just the right amount of greens for outside.

Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

So make sure whatever hot beverage your drinking is nice and warm, and come on in!

Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

When you enter our house from the porch you actually come right into the kitchen, but we’ll come back to that later in the tour. I’m going to start with our living room which is in the front of the house.

Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

This year was all about those winter whites. If you are a regular to the blog, than you know it’s no secret I love white. The kids love to play the game of guessing each others favorite color, and they always end with “and we know mommy, you love white!” they know me so well.

Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

Contributing to the white this year, is our beautiful new flocked tree from Joss & Main. It’s the first time we have gone faux, since well ever, and I couldn’t be happier!! You guys it is a breathtaking tree.Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent BlogAlong with the handsome pair of wooden skis from Joss & Main so are these beautiful tannenbaum ornaments, along with the bark ornaments too. The black reindeer are from the $1 section at Target, meant to be chalkboard gift tags, but I loved them as ornaments. The black and white ribbon I picked up from World Market, and desperately tried my hand at my friend Kristen’s ribbon tricks for your Christmas tree.Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

 

Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

Even though my main feel is winter whites, I love balancing it with wood tones, neutral tans and grays, and of course a pop of black too for a little contrast.Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

I scout for ribbon all year round. My top places to look are always HomesGoods or Marshalls. I just grab ones I like, and then hold onto them for just the right occasion.

Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

To the left of our tree is our front door and staircase leading upstairs. Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

I splurged this year and got a fresh bayleaf garland from Williams & Sonoma. I’ve been dreaming of it every year since we have been here, and this year I finally purchased one, along with two wreaths you will see in our kitchen, and oh my the smell heavenly!!Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog
Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

To keep with our winter “whites” I brought out the same H&M window pane pillow covers I bought last year, and then added this new yummy ivory/tan fur throw from Target, along with this fun Reindeer Postcard throw pillow from Joss & Main. My kids fight over the “new” pillow and they say he’s one of Santa’s reindeer. Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

I didn’t go overboard on Christmas decor this year. I feel like every year it becomes less and less. Well maybe more ornaments on the tree, but less overall everywhere else. Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

If you are sitting on the sofa, then you get a lovely view into the dining room. Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

We recently did a mini-makeover on our dining room, you can catch all those details HERE. Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent BlogFor the dining room table this Christmas I had one thing in mind, and one thing only. Tree slab chargers. So when we cut a tree down in our yard this past summer, it was the first thing I told the hubby I wanted from it. He looked at me, and then laughed and said “I won’t ask, you always end up making it look good”. So when I finished this Christmas tablescape the one comment he made was “Those tree chargers really make it” – the apprentice is learning, LOL!

Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

I dressed up the table with my fine china set, and lots of mercury glass! You can never have enough. Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

Last year I was only able to find one of these glitter reindeer, so the minute they started bringing out christmas decor this year, I was there, and grabbed a few more for this years decor!Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

My talented friend, whom I refer to as the guru of all things flowers, made this beautiful arrangement for me. Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent BlogIf you’re local she is Twig & Tulip, and always comes up with the most amazing arrangements! She is probably one of the only ones I completely trust, and tell her to just surprise me, and she never lets me down!Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

Of course one of the funnest christmas crafts I did this year was making these easy bottle brush tree favors. Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

I found the bottle brush trees at Micheal’s this year, and they come in variety packs in an assortment of colors. I’ll be sharing more how I made those next week. Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

A few weeks back I got the privilege of having Rachel from Maison de Pax and her hubby come and stay with us for a few days! We had so much fun, and she brought me the sweetest hostess gift.Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent BlogIt takes center stage on our dresser turned buffet in our dining room. Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent BlogScattered around her beautiful hand painted sign are these gray weathered Christmas trees, that I about died when I first laid eyes on them. You can find them exclusively in our collection at Painted Fox, just in time for Christmas. I love that even though they resemble Christmas trees you could keep them out well into January because of their neutral patina. Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent BlogI also used some on the half wall between the living and dining room, they have such a great vintage feel to them as well. Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

You will also find in our line, new for the holidays, are these glass cloche’s with fairy lights. I love adding white lights at christmas time, and any way I can add more I will. I filled mine with some christmas decor, but after the holidays I plan to just leave the lights in them for winter decor.

Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

Moving into the kitchen, I told you we would end up back there 🙂

Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

Simple Christmas touches were carried into the kitchen to carry the holiday spirit throughout the house. I spend the majority of my time in the kitchen. Which I would bet most moms and wives would say. So whether we are doing some Christmas baking, or holiday cooking, I still like to look around and be reminded of the season. Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

Remember those bay leaf wreaths I mentioned I bought with my garland. I hung one in each window in our christmas, and I love how they smell. I also added another faux tree from our collection. You may remember seeing her twin on our porch. I love the quality of their sturdy branches. Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

Our Advent calendar comes out every year, and ends up in this spot. I tried it in a few other places this year, but it just seemed to fit here. Not to mention my kids are starting to get to the age where they remember where things were last year, and so lovingly remind me when I’m not doing it right, because it goes over here 🙂 I love that they already have traditions. Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

I kept things minimal on our open floating shelves, but I will be honest I’m going to have a hard time taking down the decor. I love how subtle yet merry it feels.Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

Bottle brush crafts seemed to be the theme this year. I purchased these mini bottle brush trees in the same section at Micheal’s and had no idea what I was going to do with them, I just loved them. Then this happened:Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

I used gray and white backers twine to just tied them around the base of each tree, and made a little mini tree garland. Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

I used a few more bottle brush trees on my favorite pedestal stands, and a pewter nativity set I inherited from my mom years ago. Sadly baby Jesus got lost one year, but I still love this sweet set so it gets put in a safe place each year 🙂Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

On the bottom shelf more antique silver, fresh juniper, and a sweet little turtle dove. Across the kitchen I used simple garlands I strung up on jute roping on the window over the sink.Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

You will often find me standing at this sink, or at the island making something, and at Christmas time I’m always humming a Christmas song. My favorite one to sing is “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”. I think of the season we are in, the holidays that surround us. The year that’s coming to an end.

Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

All the countless hours I’ve spent at this sink, in the everyday grind just taking care of my family, and all the memories that go with it. The family that isn’t here to spend the holidays with us, and then I smile thinking of how nice it will be when one day we can all spend the holidays together. I soak in every moment, and every thought that follows, and everything that the holidays mean to us, and the traditions we’ve started with our own family.Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

I picked up these checked kitchen towels from Target when they were on sale from their fall line this year. I got them for $1.99 each! So I used them on my dining room table, I cut one in half to use as cafe curtains above my sink, and hanging here as an extra towel that’s on hand.

Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

I love adding subtle touches in the kitchen, because for us, the kitchen is the gathering place. It’s the first place we meet in the morning, and start our days. It’s the place we all come back to when we’ve just gotten home from the days activities. We do home work, and projects, and cook together, and talk together, and hang out. It all happens in the kitchen for us.

Christmas Home Tour | Holiday Housewalk 2015 | Rooms FOR Rent Blog

If you are new around here, maybe this is your first time visiting. First off Hi, I’m so thrilled you are here. Here are a few posts you might like to see more of our home, and sources for our everyday decor items and furniture.

Home Tour | Living Room Sources | Dining Room Sources | Kitchen Details | My Story

Next stop on the tour is Paige Knudsen! I absolutely loved her tour from last year, so I can’t wait to see what she has in store for us this year!!

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Sources from this years tour:

 Bark Ornaments | Glass Tree Ornaments | Reindeer Pillow | Glass Cloche w/ Fairy Lights | Gray washed Trees | Mercury Glass Votives | Mercury Glass Garland | Black Antlers | Copper Bells | Burlap Wrapped Trees

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Comments

  1. Hope says

    01/05/2016 at 6:22 pm

    Absolutely beautiful!
    Did you make your advent calendar?
    I truly love everything and such a warm and inviting home☺️

  2. Amy Orvin says

    12/20/2015 at 10:17 pm

    I would buy the 72″ Cat Tree by Go Pet Club in black If I win the Wayfair giveaway.

  3. Lynn says

    12/18/2015 at 9:33 pm

    I love your xmas decor! I would love to know where you got your breadboards from?

    • Bre says

      12/24/2015 at 1:39 pm

      HI Lynn! You can find them at Painted Fox (paintedfoxtreasures.com) and if you click “curated collections” and then “rooms FOR Rent” you can get them for 20% off right now using code HOLLYJOLLY20 at checkout! Merry Christmas.

  4. carrie says

    12/14/2015 at 7:36 am

    Bre- Thanks for the beautiful, inspiring house tour! I love all the natural and neutral ways to add holiday beauty. My question is about the Proverbs 24:3 sign in your living room. What is your source for that? Thanks! Merry Christmas!

    • Dortha says

      02/09/2016 at 11:27 am

      Back in school, I’m doing so much leanginr.

  5. CindY lou hoo says

    12/11/2015 at 10:26 am

    Hi there Bre! Nice job! Looks beautiful and farmy too! I too have a farmhouse in Idaho! Love your style and love the dough bowl under the tree! Great idea ! I will follow your blog! Beautiful home! Merry Christmas to you and family!

  6. Pat says

    12/10/2015 at 3:24 pm

    Incredibly beautiful!! Your home exudes a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

    xo
    Pat

  7. Judy says

    12/09/2015 at 12:49 pm

    Hi Bre I love your Christmas decorating. It is so homey and inspiring. I was wondering if the fresh greens inside will last till Christmas? I want to put some fresh pine roping on my hutch, but wasn’t sure if it will last. I live in Nh also. Thanks so much and Merry Christmas!

  8. Jaimee says

    12/06/2015 at 5:41 pm

    Your gift of styling delights me to no end. Also, the picture of you on the deck holding a wreath is absolutely adorable! It is so inspiring to see someone using the gifts God gave her to bless and encourage others. Always thoroughly enjoy your blog!

    • Bre says

      12/08/2015 at 9:27 pm

      Thank you SO much Jaimee!!!! That truly means so much!!! Hope you have a wonderful holiday!! XO

  9. nancy says

    12/05/2015 at 6:49 pm

    Where did you get the wonderful BAKERY sign? Thank you!!

  10. 'robyn says

    12/05/2015 at 2:09 pm

    You’ve done a beautiful job decorating and I love the more simple and natural look.

  11. Kathie says

    12/03/2015 at 10:05 pm

    Where is your Christmas tree topper star from? Just beautiful!

    • Bre says

      12/03/2015 at 10:16 pm

      HI Kathie! I picked up the tree topper at Marshalls, just last week 🙂 Thanks so much!

  12. Jennifer rizzo says

    12/02/2015 at 8:53 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us and being a part of the house walk!!

  13. Kristi @ Chatfield Court says

    12/02/2015 at 4:49 am

    Wow, beautiful tour!

  14. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    12/02/2015 at 1:07 am

    Bre,
    It all looks outstanding! I too, am doing a more simple holiday look in my home this year. Lovin’ all your pom pom garland and the outside of your home is so very charming.

    Blessings,
    Linda

  15. kristin says

    12/01/2015 at 11:37 pm

    You home all decked for Christmas is GORGEOUS! Thank you for sharing! XO
    Kristin

  16. Jenn- yourstrulyjenn says

    12/01/2015 at 11:02 pm

    Bre,
    I’m so glad your home is on the tour this year. It’s no secret I love when you use grays and mercury glass. I always get such great ideas from your decorating. You are such an inspiration. Anywhere you used live garland you know I was saying ooohhh…ahhhhh.
    Jenn

  17. Susan says

    12/01/2015 at 9:55 pm

    So, so, so beautiful Bre! I adore every detail! Especially those copper bells hanging in your kitchen, they are fabulous! Loved visiting your home, Merry Christmas friend! xo
    Susan

  18. Shannon Fox says

    12/01/2015 at 6:50 pm

    Your tour was a Christmastime delight!
    Love the little bit about your kids letting you know where those special things go. Too sweet!! Have yourself a merry little Christmas now 😉

  19. Bevie Jo Marquardt says

    12/01/2015 at 5:14 pm

    So beautiful! You are totally amazing!
    Thank you for sharing it.

  20. Cami says

    12/01/2015 at 4:10 pm

    I’ve got to say – your kitchen has always been one of my favorites, and it looks so perfect for Christmas. Gorgeous tour!

  21. Jenn K says

    12/01/2015 at 3:15 pm

    Spectacular!!!

  22. wendy Reidy says

    12/01/2015 at 9:49 am

    OH! MY! GOODNESS! Bre-this is breathtaking!! So very proud of you-loved every bit and so happy that you were chosen to be a part of this!!

  23. Lisa Mothersead says

    12/01/2015 at 9:35 am

    So so pretty and every decoration enhances the style, architecture, and feel of your home. Smoothly transitions from room to room. Just lovely. Merry Christmas!!

  24. Steph Lewis says

    12/01/2015 at 8:46 am

    Absolutely STUNNING Bre!! Took my breath away!

  25. JeanFB says

    12/01/2015 at 8:20 am

    Wow! This is my first visit to your blog, and I have found so many wonderful decor ideas from this post alone. Thanks for sharing your beautiful, nature-inspired Christmas decor. Love it!

  26. Laura says

    12/01/2015 at 8:13 am

    Beautiful Bree – so welcoming and warm! And such a great picture of you!

  27. Jen says

    12/01/2015 at 7:01 am

    GORGEOUS!!! I cant help but think of that Christmas 3 years ago ? when I got such a sweet note from you. Who would have thought we would become such amazing friends:). I am so proud of you!!! XOXO Jen

  28. cassie @ primitive & proper says

    12/01/2015 at 5:08 am

    stunning, bre! i love the exterior so much, too- it looks beautiful! love all of your cozy festive touches. i love those gray pom poms and those kitchen towels… i avoid target so that i don’t buy unnecessary things, but it means i miss out on those kind of deals! 😉

  29. Jen @ Migonis Home says

    12/01/2015 at 4:44 am

    You are the master!!! This is absolutely and totally STUNNING!!!! There are so many interesting things to look at and be inspired by in each photo!

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