2015 Holiday Home Tour with Hometalk & Country Living (Part 1)…
Welcome, welcome! And come in, come in! We’re so glad you’ve come to share in this first part of our holiday home tour this frigid December!
Oh, the weather outside is frightful.
But the fire is so delightful.
And since (we’ll pretend) we’ve no place to go…
(except Costco, the post office for more holiday stamps, and DEFINITELY the liquor store)…
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
Welcome to our holiday nest! And if it’s your first time here in our humble holiday abode, pull a seat up to the bar and we’ll tell you some tales. We may not have a lot of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, but we do have some goldschlager, fireball and margaritas if you care to indulge. I’ll pour one too…just in the name of being a good hostess and all.
Big-Buddy-the-Elfish lovers of Christmas we have here in our home. No Scrooges allowed. And because of our borderline diagnosable love of the Christmas season, our typical holiday decor style is best described as an “over-the-top-velveeta-cheesy-colored-lights-to-the-max-red-and-green-explosion-of-feliz-navidad-knick-knacks-and-cornucopia-of-all-things-Christmas-cheer”. In short.
But this year, I just couldn’t hack it all. It was just too much unpacking, too much re-packing, too many tchotchkes that would require more dusting…so I “peared” it down considerably this year. “Orange” you glad? I’m decorating with a lot of fruit and pinecones and winter evergreen clippings and such.
Those items are all inexpensive, smell great, and bring a lot of color and life into the house. These pictures were shot in our dining room.
Cinnamon and twine are two of my other staples for holiday decorating. And apparently, carbs and wine are also excellent to decorate with. Speaking of wine…anyone want a refill on their drink before we continue the tour?
(By the way, references to adult beverages made in this post are made (mostly) in jest. I’m a mom of three rambunctious children, so I barely have time to shower, let alone enjoy a glass of wine…but I like to have some goals).
Let’s head to your guest quarters. We’ll start with the guest bath.
We call it “Napoleon’s Throne Room”. It’s little in size, but big on everything else.
And since this room has such a BIG personality, we are trying to keep its ego in check with some soft-spoken, humble holiday decor choices.
Just a few small sprigs of wintery greenery and a fancy little soap. And that is ALL HE GETS. Trust me, you feed this room’s ego with any more decor, and the results will not be pretty. This room is bold and brazen and big-headed enough as it is.
Oh, and about the soap…I feel I must offer a bit of a confession here. You see, I’m a relative newbie to the world of blogging. Only been at this gig about a year.
But in that time I’ve noticed that for some reason it seems bloggers take a lot of photos of soap. So who am I to question the trend? Therefore, I give you the requisite blogging soap shots.
Here is the room you’ll be staying in tonight if you decide to throw back one too many hot toddies…our guest room.
Complete with barn wood ceiling, toile settee, and a lovely portrait of our beloved cow, Bessie.
We’ve got some towels, and fancy-french-looking soap all ready for you.
Did you catch that? Another cheeky soap shot. WOW…I’m like a SERIOUSLY LEGIT blogger now.
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But that’s not a fun, holiday carol, so let’s just…
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STOP. Hammer Time.
Sorry. Couldn’t help myself.
Anyways, we hope you’ll stay. We love having guests. The more the merrier.
Again, nothing groundbreaking in here in terms of our seasonal decor. Just a lot of natural elements.
I’ve placed a small tea candle into one of our Christmas teacups. We have a whole set of these Johnson Bros. dishes. It’s the “Friendly Village” series, and I ADORE it. Then just added some more pinecones and a couple of vintage matchbooks.
Our home is a tad country, a tad modern. I love the look of burlap next to gold. It’s totally unexpected, glam and down to Earth at the same time.
Unexpected, comfortable and delightful to this urban-gal-gone-country’s eyes.
Vintage Shiny-Brite ornaments.
And our vintage flow blue plates coupled with an antique ladder.
Thanks so very much for joining us for our holiday tour. We would be ever so pleased to see you again here at the Nest. We sincerely hope that you have a wonderful, peaceful, happy and bright holiday season.
Don’t forget to check out all the lovely homes, and seasonal DIY projects on the Hometalk.com and CountryLiving.com #HomeForChristmas blog tour!
And if you’d like to see Part Deux of our Christmas Home Tour here at the Nest, click here!
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Linda says
I love Friendly Village too. The simpleness of your decor is fabulous! Love the black and white bath with those divine touches of red! Wish I was coming to be your guest. Merry Christmas! Linda
Julie says
Hi – I’m not sure if anyone’s told you yet – but I’m moving into your guest quarters. (Mind if I bring my husband and our 3 sons… they’re super chill. Or not.) That ceiling, that bathroom, THAT DOOR! The rest of your home is equally lovely. Happy to have found you! Merry Christmas! 🙂 ~julie
Heather says
THANKS Julie!!! Come on down! We’re ready for you!
Jen @ The Striped House says
Heather, I am in love with your home! I’m so glad you linked up to The Creative Circle! It’s so perfectly cozy for Christmas. Your photos are beautiful. Santa would be proud 😉
Christy @Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says
Love all of your Christmas touches, Heather! XO
Laurie @ Vin'yet Etc. says
spectacular! Your home is a magazine!!! I’m off to pin!
Mary-the boondocks blog says
Heather you must have more than one home, because every time I visit your site I see something new and different and above all original! Thanks for inviting us in! Happy Holidays!
Jessica says
Beautiful! You have an amazing home, I love your choice of decorations!
kristin says
Everything is just beautiful!!!
Jen says
Holy Moly, this is gorgeous Heather! Love all the Christmas touches — perfect!
Leigh Anne says
I’ll take two hot toddies and a fireball, thanks for offering so I didn’t have to ask 😉 Love your tour, your home is gorgeous!!
Kim says
You crack me up! I didn’t realize your house was so big and it’s beautiful in the snow. Snow makes everything so pretty until the snow gets dirty and ugly. I might just have one too many and will need to crash in my favorite room. 🙂
Funky Junk Interiors says
jaw drop…. I think I’ve just decided to host your pictures for Christmas and forget about the mess over here. LOL
Goodness girl… your home is amazing. Of course that bedroom ceiling demands all the attention, but I’m smitten over the layered fur carpets… outstanding tour. Thanks for showing me what my home ought to look like… haha
Angie @ Slipcovered Grey says
Heather!!! Your home is always so gorgeous. I love your guest bedroom. If I was a guest, I think I would open the door and jump right into that bed! Then… I may never get out. I love the way you use natural elements for Christmas decor. Just stunning.
Emy says
Your home looks so festive! That guest room is amazing. I’m so in love with your barnwood ceiling. It looks like a lovely room to spend a snowy day in, curled up with a book.
Marie from The Interior Frugalista says
Love your sense of humour Heather and your mini bar and your guest room and your picturesque home exterior and yes please on the hot toddy!
Oh and P.S., you’ve only been blogging for a year??? Wow, your blog comes off as a seasoned pro!
Heather says
Thanks so very, very much Marie!! As soon as I learn to actually make a hot toddy, you will be the first person I offer one too. Thanks so much for the kind words. Happy, happy holidays!!
Holly says
Visiting as a fellow participant from the #HomeForChristmas blog tour. Your home and Christmas decorations are gorgeous! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours. Hugs, Holly
Katrin@KreativK.net says
What a beautiful home you have Heather! I love all the little details here and there, especially the natural touches and that guest room is like OMG! So much inspiration! Thank you!
Lindsay Eidahl says
Your home is stunning! I want to drink at the drink station, sleep below the amazing ceiling , sip hot cocoa on the porch and use that adorable bathroom because the doors are AMAZING! Thanks for sharing with us!
Vanessa says
Your home is gorgeous! It’s not over the top but it’s enough that it’s warm and inviting.
Heather says
Thanks so very much Vanessa! Happy Holidays!!
Nancy @ Slightly Coastal says
So nice Heather! I love the ease of it all…not too fussy. Your house is beautiful on its own so the little touches just add to the beauty. Merry Christmas!
Nancy
Heather says
Merry Christmas to you, too, Nancy 🙂 Many blessings in the year to come, friend!
Julie says
I want to drink the wine and eat the bread, and then take a nap in the cow room. Fabulous decorating. So many awesome, “simple” details.
Heather says
PLEASE DO, Julie! We’d love to have you and Rick and your girls, and your parents over ANY TIME!