2018 Christmas Tour of Homes
Winter whites, steely blues and tarnished silver adorn my home this holiday season. Follow along with 22 bloggers as we welcome you into our rooms this year for this Christmas tour of Homes.
It has been so much fun decorating our new to us home this year.
But a new home can sometimes be a tricky thing, too. So where do you put the tree? And where’s the outlet for the lights? What about stockings? It took a bit of time, but we finally found what worked for us this year and I’m so excited to share it all with you!
I am overjoyed to have you visit me and certainly hope you make yourself comfy. So let me know that you are new to my blog by saying hello in the comments below.
Since we have had a bit of a crazy year, I’ve been searching for simplicity in my life – and that includes our home.
So this Christmas, I approached it with budget in mind – reusing items from last year. But creating a new look in a new home has been a blast!
Let’s start in our Living Room.
Cozy blankets adorn my couch beckoning for a quiet day, a good book and a hot cup of coffee. It’s especially what I need as we enter this winter season.
So I know blues aren’t the typical holiday color, but I find it so soothing.
As soon as I found these pillows that remind me of snowflakes, I had to have them.
Even though I used these last year, they were a perfect fit for our new home.
I’ve nicknamed this blanket the “Cookie Monster” blanket.
It’s as if they’ve taken his fur and turned it into a cozy coverlet.
And hey – I’m down for a cookie anytime, so it’s also a perfect ‘comfy’ fit.
The one thing that is new this year is also the thing I am most excited about.
I have been eyeing my dreamy, flocked tree for years!
In fact, I shared this dream tree earlier this summer. It’s made by King of Christmas and it’s so very perfect for this year’s decor.
Additionally, between the snowy branches, I added flocked poinsettia blooms and blue ornaments.
I just adore the way the blue pops against that white!
And just look at it lit up!
Under the tree are brown paper packages tied up with blue ribbon.
In fact, a trick to add whimsy to your packages is to tie an ornament with coordinating ribbon.
Next to the tree sits our fireplace.
I didn’t want it to be an exact match of the flocked tree, so I opted for touches of lambs ear and more flocked poinsettias to tie it all together.
While wanting depth and texture, I varied regular greenery along with the flocked.
My signature tobacco basket fire screen sits on the hearth, flanked by wooden boxes and linen stockings.
My deconstructed chair – my most favorite chair of all time – sits next to the fire.
Since placing a simple Currier and Ives bowl filled cinnamon scented pinecones, my morning coffee spot is now pure perfection!
Even Ollie loves the new tree!
On either side of my fireplace, there’s an entrance to our sunroom. It’s such a nice, bright way to allow light into our home.
It’s my reading spot.
Or my instagram video room – or a quiet place to chat with my husband.
Above all, our sunroom is slowly becoming a place we love to hang out.
Last but not least is our kitchen and dining room. Surprisingly, it’s the small touches that can make the room seem perfect for Christmas.
Like these wreaths over my kitchen sink.
While they aren’t spectacular, they give me a hint of holiday. And a simple sprig of greenery on our kitchen island is equally a nice touch.
Moving on from our kitchen, the last stop on this Christmas Tour of Homes is our Dining Room.
It’s obviously a bit more dolled up than the rest of the house, but toned down to keep it simple.
Instead of a plain chandelier, I added greenery and ornaments to it. And isn’t it just lovely?
While the table is nothing special, it’s one of my favorites. In fact, it’s meant to be casually elegant.
Old sheet music, tarnished silver, and sprigs of greenery make something forgotten look stunning.
I’ll be sharing a bit more of our dining room later this week along with a tutorial on how to make your own tarnished ornaments. So be sure to follow along so you don’t miss the post!
So, that’s a wee bit of our home this holiday season.
While it’s not grandiose, or lavish, it’s comfy and cozy and welcomes the feeling of family togetherness.
It’s certainly what I was hoping to achieve with this year’s decor.
So now it’s time for the fun stuff! The Christmas Tour of Homes. As a matter of fact,
Thank you for your kind words Carol! And I’m honored that you forwarded my picture on to your sister. Best compliment ever!
I have collected (and still do – shh…. don’t tell Trent ;-D ) for many years. I was only shy one tray this year so, of course, that meant a fun junkin’ trip to find it! But everything else I had on hand.
Thanks for taking the time to comment. It truly means so much that you did! Happiest of holidays to you and your family.
Thank you so much Erin – Merriest of Christmases to you and your family!
We really DO have a lot in common this Christmas! New house and simple decor! Love what you did in your home. I love blue and that’s what all my color pops are around my house. Your tree is absolutely stunning! Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Thank you so much Katie! I can’t wait to add a bit more of my personality to the sunroom this upcoming year. But that’s how it always is with a new house, right? Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such kind words – I truly appreciate it!
It really beautiful. I’m sure you do love that darling sunroom. The dining room table looks amazing. I can’t wait to see more of it.
Thank you Kristin! It was a joy being a part of this with you! Merriest of Christmases to you!
Thank you Crissy! I wasn’t sure how the tarnished silver would be received – it’s not everyone’s thing. I’m so glad to have connected to you. It’s such a joy finding new accounts to crush on like yours!
Thank you so much Mary! I always smile when I see your comments. You say the sweetest words! Merriest of Christmases to you!
Best of luck to you on your move! It’s always a fun, but stressful adventure. Prayers that all goes smoothly for you guys.
Thank you Momma! I wish we were sitting here together with a fresh cup of coffee looking at the tree! Love and miss you!
Thank you Joy! That’s the sweetest compliment!
I loved being a part of this Christmas tour of homes with you, Susie! Wishing you Christmas Blessings this year!
Sherry – you all are such gracious hosts – thank you for inviting me into the fold again this year. I always walk away filled with inspiration and ideas for next year. Christmas blessings to you, my friend!
Thank you Maria! Your sweet words brought a smile to my face! Thank you so much – Merry Christmas to you!
Cindy – you are so very kind, my friend! And my mother always teases me saying that I chose Ollie because he matches our decor – LOL. I think she’s right! Merry Christmas to you!
Thank you so much Carrie! It was a challenge finding what worked for this home that’s new to us. But this Christmas tour of homes gave me so much inspiration. It was a joy to be on this with you! Happiest of holidays!
Beautiful Christmas decorations!!
Your home is so beautiful! I really do love the soothing blues that you used over traditional Christmas colors. We have a ‘sort of’ flocked tree, but gosh… I want one like yours in the near future! I just love the simple way you decorated it and that tobacco basket by your fire place is just swoon-worthy! Also, love the lambs ear in the wreath.
Carrie
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I love your tour. The entire home is so calming with beautiful details. Even Ollie matches! And your table… Oh My Golly, it’s magnificent. I’d love to sit there and look at it all day! Merry Christmas
I thought I stopped at your beautiful home a few days ago but did not see the comment. Your home is gorgeous and I love the blue rug and all the blue accents.. Your style for holiday is simply classic. The sheet music is brilliant. Maria
This is gorgeous Jen! Love the blues and whites! Your table and chandelier are stunning!! Love touring with you! And you are so right! It’s like a parade of homes while sitting cozy on the couch!
Hi Jen! I’m so glad I had the chance to meet you on this blog hop! Your blue and white flocked decor is so eye-catching. I love that photo of your dog next to the tree. You mentioned that you worked with what you have this year, and I’m doing the same. I think that’s the perfect approach, though! Tweaking and refining is so much easier for me than starting from scratch.. That dining room table is so lovely. I pinned it immediately!
Jennifer, Congrats on your new home and I hope you and your family are enjoying our town. Blues are my favorite color to use in my home and I love how you have used it in your Christmas decor. The King of Christmas tree is stunning! I think my favorite thing in your home is your table. Those chargers and that centerpiece are so unique and beautiful. Thank you so much for joining us again this year.
I love your style and you had me with blue. 11 months of the year our home is bathed in blue.
I’m sending my sister a picture of your table setting because she will love it just as I do. Have you collected the old silver over the years or were the little tree holders purchased new?
Jen your hew home is picture perfect for the holidays. In fact I would be ready to move in with you, since the colors are my favorites!!
Yah! for the new home. Its such an exciting part of your life. I can relate, moving in a few weeks to one as well. I love your sunroom is just perfect for hanging out with the family. Perfectly decorated for the holidays. Maria.
Love the décor. Very pretty and festive. You are so talented and creative. Enjoy your first Christmas in your beautiful new home.
Everything just looks so purposed and beautiful. I love the tree, the soft glow is just ethereal.
Nicki – your kind words bring a huge smile to my face! Thank you for all your hard work on this blog hop! You all put it together seamlessly! Can’t wait to see your space on Thursday!
Carol – thank you for including me and for all your hard work on this! You are so very kind! The sheet music placemats are just sheets from my personal music collection. Thank goodness for old music books from college days!
Thank you Tammie! I can’t stop thinking about your cute handmade ornaments! Super cute!
Beautiful and festive! Love the blue pops with the flocked greens. And smitten with the tablescape. Thanks for sharing.
This is so gorgeous!! I love all the blue and white for Christmas. I am so happy to be a part of this home tour with you.
Love, love, love it! Have a wonderful Christmas!
Congratulations on your new home! It is so lovely all decorated for Christmas. Your tree looks gorgeous with the blue. I love what you id with your dining room light, but I think my favorite is your mantel with that luscious chair sitting right next to it. Your home looks beautiful and I’m jealous of your sunroom! Thanks for joining us on this Christmas tour of homes!
Jen, I just love how you decorated your home for Christmas by using blue.. I also love your sheet music placemats. Was this DIY or did you purchase them somewhere? They’re perfect for the holidays! And Ollie looks adorable by the Christmas tree. I couldn’t get Sadie in a photo this time, as much as I tried. Thank you for joining us on our Christmas Tour of Homes again! Your home is so pretty and comfy looking for the holidays!