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Holiday Home Tours are challenging to produce, requiring many volunteers and months to plan and execute. They are done with love as people open their homes and hearts to help raise money for special people, programs and projects. These ticketed events are often the biggest fundraising effort for clubs or nonprofit organizations.

 November 2023

LA MESA : Annual Historic Home Tour Saturday, November 11, 2023, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.   Mediterranean to Modern Architecture in La Mesa Highlands. $40, lamesahistory.com

OJAI : Ojai Festival Home Look In November 11-12, 2023, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $45 valid for both days - each house may be visited one time, ojaifestival.org The properties include: Smiley's House, Gwynne Cottage, Maison Ojai, Oak Creek Oasis

ORANGE / TUSTIN : Orange Jack & Jill Guild Holiday Home Tour November 17, 2023, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Includes three beautiful homes in Lemon Heights and Orange Park Acres. Each home features inspiring architecture, design and landscaping elements that reflect the beautiful and serene surroundings. All proceeds benefit CHOC Children's Hospital. $65 presale includes lunch, foundation.choc.org/guilds/jack-and-jill/

TEMECULA : Temecula 37th annual Holiday Home Tour November 18-19, 2023, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Includes Spanish Hacienda; Italian Villa; and French Garden Living. Plateau Vineyards, 20170 Sierra Soto Rd., Murrieta, CA, hosts the Marketplace shopping & vendors. $42, Bistro $21,  tvwc.com

FRESNO : Fresno La Comida Guild Home Tour, Tea & Boutique November 30-December 1, 2023, 1-4 p.m. lacomidaguild.org Thursday Evening Preview & Gala at The Fort begins at 4:30 p.m. with shopping at our boutique including a champagne reception and host bar, hors d�oeuvres, sit-down dinner and an exclusive tour of five beautiful Fresno area homes. Cost is approx. $150 | Friday Home Tour, Tea & Boutique Tea & Boutique open from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. with one of a kind items. Homes are open for viewing in a self-guided tour from 9- a.m.-4 p.m.

December 2023

AVALON : Holiday Open House at Mt. Ada December 1, 2023, 2-6 p.m. Tour the grand Wrigley home open only once a year to the public. Cookies, drinks and Santa Claus.   Presented by the Catalina Island Foundation, Catalina Island Company and Catalina Island Women's Forum. Approx. $5 per person ticket, catalinaislandfoundation.org   Must be 14 years or older to attend. Mt. Ada, 398 Wrigley Rd., Avalon CA 90704 (310)427-2450 (in the past there has been a $ Taxi running continuously 1:45-6:30 p.m. from the Tour Plaza to Mt. Ada)

HERMOSA BEACH : Hermosa Beach Sandpipers Holiday Homes Tour December 1-3, 2023, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Fri.&Sat.; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sun. $, sandpipers.org

LONG BEACH : A Victorian Holiday Celebration at the Bembridge House December 1-12, 2023 (not confirmed), a historic home owned and operated by Long Beach Heritage. Magical display of decorations enhanced by docent-led  tours. Everyone is invited to attend the Bembridge House tours and enjoy the yummy cookies.  The Friday night tour is for adults only, because �Holiday Wassail� (wine) is served, along with light refreshments. Friday Night Parking - Please use the parking lot behind 927 Daisy Ave. The Daytime Tours 1-3:30 p.m. (Saturday, Sunday and Tuesdays), tickets cost $15 (children when accompanied by an adult are free). The ticket cost for the Nighttime adults-only Tour 6-7:30 p.m. tickets are $20, lbheritage.org

MOUNTAIN VIEW : Christmas at Our House December 1-2, 2023. On Friday guests enjoy a Boutique, Cookies and Coffee Cart, Champagne reception, Student Showcase Production and Christmas Gala. | Saturday 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. features Boutique Cookies and Coffee Cart, High Tea and Student Performers. sfhs.com

PASADENA : 56th Annual Holiday Look In Holiday Home Tour December 2-3, 2023,  9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. See 4 elegant homes decorated  for the holidays showcase beautiful gardens and the magnificent architecture embellished by the talent of the finest floral designers. Enjoy a feast for the eyes and ears as you leisurely stroll through the homes and gardens while docents point out interesting features and musicians provide holiday music in the background. Visit the free Holiday Look In Boutique w $45, pasadenaholidaylookin.org

PASADENA : Holiday Tour at Castle Green December 2, 2023, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.  125-year-old Castle Green, one of only two times each year that it's open to the public. Visit 25+ private condominiums, the Penthouse, and the iconic Bridge, as well as the ground floor that's decked in holiday finery. Built in 1898, the Castle was designed by architect Frederick I. Roehrig with influence of Moorish, Spanish, and Victorian elements and has turn of the century glamour and charm. Location: 99 S. Raymond Avenue Pasadena, CA  $60-70, castlegreen.com

LOS ANGELES : Grier Musser Museum Victorian Christmas House Tour Sunday, December 3, 2023, 1-4 p.m. Guided Tours and Refreshments provided. | Location: 403 S Bonnie Brae St. Los Angeles, California, CA Guided Tours start at 1 & 2:30 p.m. Admission: $15, $6 child, griermussermuseum.org 

REDLANDS : YMCA 56th annual Holiday Home Tour December 3, 2023, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Event features 6 homes: Hopkins Home - Silverleaf Ct.; Krejci Home - Sunset Drive; Kavanaugh Home - Valle Vista Drive; Canada Home - Mariposa Drive; Miraflores Home ( University of Redlands) - Highland Ave.; and Raphael & Maeder Home - Parkwood Drive.  $40, or $90 patron ticket which includes champagne brunch at Citrone Restaurant & front of the line VIP acces,  ymcaeastvalley.org/events/hometour

RIO VISTA : Holiday Home Tour December 2, 2023, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (held only on odd-numbered years) The program contains a map of seven festive and unique homes on the tour. The event is held in conjunction with the Rio Vista Museum Olde Tyme Holiday Faire, annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the end of Main St., followed by a lighted boat parade. Hosted by RioVision $25 general, $50 VIP, riovistavision.com | eventbrite.com

ROSSMOOR : Holiday Home Tour December 2, 2023, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Five beautifully decorated homes in an annual event produced by Rossmoor Woman's Club. Event is held first Saturday in December each year. $25, rossmoorwomansclub.com

SACRAMENTO : Sacramento Sacred Heart 50th annual Holiday Home Tour December 1-3, 2023, self-guided walking tour of five magnificent homes in Sacramento's Fabulous Forties neighborhood. Decorated for the holidays by top area interior designers and florists,  tour takes approx. two hours from start to finish. Friday 12-8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $40, $35 senior, sacredhearthometour.com

SANTA CLARA : Santa Clara Historic Home Tour December 1-2, 2023 2023 tour features Santa Clara Woman's Club Adobe and four private homes: an adobe circa 1790; Carpenter Gothic circa 1861; Queen Anne Cottage circa 1895; Spanish Eclectic circa 1933; and a Spanish Revival circa 1935. Decorated for the holidays, docents provide information about the house and the families who once lived there.. Check in starts at Peña Adobe. Ticket $25-35, sc-hometour.com On December 3, 2023 Harris Lass House Museum at 1889 Market Street in Santa Clara will be open for a free event, no tickets needed. Visitors can tour the house and take photos with Santa! 

WOODLAND : Dickens in the Valley Holiday Home Tour Saturday, December 2, 2023, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Five  beautiful Woodland homes decorated in Holiday Splendor:  1813 Estrada Drive,  1440 Blanchard Drive, 15475 Country Road 97A,  18202 Gadwall Street, and 1404 Midway Drive. Event sponsored by Friends of Meals on Wheels as a fundraiser. $30-40, eventbrite.com

LOOMIS : Holiday Home Tour December 9, 2023, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Select Loomis, Granite Bay, Rocklin & Roseville homes are on tour. Boutique is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Pick up your wristband at H. Clarke Powers School and start tour of decorated homes in the local area. $, This event is organized by the Loomis Basin Education Foundation. Add on experiences include $25 Luncheon and $100 VIP reception with private evening tour. $45 daytime tour, loomisholiday.com

ALPINE : Alpine Woman's Club Holiday Home Tour December 9, 2023, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $35-40, alpinewomansclub.org

BALBOA : Balboa Island Holiday Home Tour December 10, 2023, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $35 approx., balboaislandnb.org Tour 8 uniquely decorated Island homes in this pleasurable walking tour sponsored by Balboa Island Improvement Association.

SAN FRANCISCO :   The Victorian Alliance of San Francisco presents: Victorian Alliance Holiday Home Tours  December 10, 2023, 3-7 p.m. at Alamo Square neighborhood. Location: Hayes at Steiner San Francisco CA, 94117  $10-$50, tourvictorians.com   Tour  five glittering, lavishly-decorated  homes in the Alamo Square neighborhood, known for the city's most iconic Victorians. See the main floor principal rooms of each home, decorated in high-Victorian style as docents provide stories about the homes, their histories, and why they are decorated in certain ways.  Proceeds from the ticket sales will help the VASF, San Francisco's oldest all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization committed to the restoration and preservation of historically significant structures.   

RANCHO CUCAMONGA : Christmas House Inn  usually offers an Annual Open House (last year it was Dec.11.2022) with two sessions. The popular wedding and special events venue  is open to the public but reservations go fast starting in mid-November. $15 last year, christmashouseinn.com

Past events

SAN FRANCISCO: Home Tour October  no 2023 info Historic Heights: 25 Years of Tradition elegant private residences steeped in art and history and exquisite architecture in Presidio Heights. This is a fundraiser for Junior League SF. $65-up, jlsf.org

SAN SIMEON: Hearst Castle Holiday Twilight tours will be available on select nights  - no new dates posted as of 10/17/23 $30-up, reservations 1-800-444-4445 hearstcastle.org/tour-hearst-castle/ daily-tours/ holiday-twilight-tour/ Wind your way through the grounds, Casa del Sol-guest house, and the grand social rooms of Casa Grande 

VISTA: Vista Holiday Home Tour was virtual in 2022. vistacommunityclinic.org  

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10 best historic home tours that are decked out for the holidays

Best Holiday Historic Home Tour (2023) December 8, 2023

Have you ever wondered how historic figures spent their holidays or how iconic celebrities decked the halls? You can learn firsthand at these 10 historic houses across the U.S. — nominated by an expert panel and voted as the best by readers — as they pull out all the stops for their holiday tours.

No. 10: Biltmore - Asheville, North Carolina

On Christmas Eve of 1895, George Vanderbilt officially opened his 250-room French Renaissance chateau in Asheville, North Carolina, to family and friends. Vanderbilt passed away in 1914 at the age of 51, but Biltmore is still owned by his descendants and is the largest privately owned home in the country. A variety of tours offer a glimpse into America's Gilded Age, with special emphasis this time of year on Biltmore Christmas traditions.

No. 9: Filoli Historic House and Garden - Woodside, California

Filoli was built for prominent San Franciscan William Bowers Bourn and his wife in Woodside, California, in 1917. The unusual name was created by combining the first two letters from the keywords of Bourn's credo: “Fight for a just cause; Love your fellow man; Live a good life.” During Holidays at Filoli, visitors can stroll the illuminated grounds by night or see the decorated home by day in a Gilded Guide tour with the curator.

No. 8: Trail End - Sheridan, Wyoming

The John Kendrick Mansion, better known as Trail End, is an early 1900s Flemish Revival-style home showing off the life of Western cattle barons. It's a splendid house to tour at any time, but if you arrive during the festive season, you can enjoy figgy pudding and holiday decorations at the Holiday Open House or take an intimate tour by electric candlelight — complete with live actors — during Christmas with the Kendricks.

No. 7: Newport Mansions - Newport, Rhode Island

Perfect for history buffs and lovers of architecture, Holidays at the Newport Mansions offer the chance for visitors to see three historic estates — The Breakers, Marble House, and The Elms — decked in holiday splendor. Nearly 30 Christmas trees and hundreds of garlands, fresh florals, and poinsettias adorn these Gilded Age houses.

No. 6: Brucemore - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

During the holiday season, Brucemore in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is decked with more than a dozen trees, sparkling lights, and numerous garlands spread across three floors. Holiday tours take visitors through the historic home to see it as it would have looked for Christmas, including mantle arrangements and other seasonal cheer.

No. 5: Glensheen Mansion - Duluth, Minnesota

Duluth's Glensheen Mansion is a 20,000-square-foot masterpiece of Jacobean architecture, set on the shores of Lake Superior. It's a stunning property to visit at any time, but their holiday tours are especially poignant, as the house offers Christmas candlelight tours, with the whole mansion enhanced by the glow of 27 illuminated Christmas trees. This tour allows guests to go self-guided, and you'll have access to the first, second, and lower level of the storied Glensheen historic home.

No. 4: Meadow Brook Hall - Rochester, Michigan

A National Historic Landmark, Meadow Brook was built by Matilda Dodge Wilson, widow of auto pioneer John Dodge. Constructed in Rochester, Michigan, between 1926 and 1929, the 110-room Tudor mansion houses original family art and furnishings. During the day, guests can take a self-guided tour of the festively decorated historic grounds. Visit at night for Winter Wonder Lights, when the estate transforms into a stunning light show that features music, seasonal treats, and festive magic.

No. 3: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens - Akron, Ohio

Stan Hywet Hall, Akron, Ohio's first and largest National Historic Landmark, is the nation's sixth-largest historic home open to the public. The Tudor mansion was built by Goodyear Tire & Rubber co-founder F.A. Seiberling between 1912 and 1915. On select days throughout the holiday season, their Deck the Hall event showcases the Manor House and grounds, which are adorned with nostalgic decorations and more than a million holiday lights.

No. 2: The Christmas Mansion, formerly Stetson Mansion - DeLand, Florida

One of Florida’s grandest estates, The Christmas Mansion, formerly Stetson Mansion, was built in 1886 for American hatmaker John B. Stetson as his winter retreat. The High Victorian property is known for its mosaic parquet wood floors and original leaded glass windows. And each holiday season for the past 12 years, the mansion's 10 rooms have been adorned with completely different decorations sourced from around the world. Festive tours run from early November to late January.

No. 1: Graceland - Memphis, Tennessee

Every year, more than 500,000 people go to Elvis Presley’s former estate in Memphis. The Christmas season at Graceland kicks off in mid-November and allows visitors to tour the home decorated for the season with traditional lights, a life-size nativity scene, and Elvis' Santa. Presley family Christmas artifacts are also on display during this special time of year.

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Christmas 2023: a cozy home tour, holidays | december 1, 2023.

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Welcome to my home, friend! As we kick off the Bloggers’ Best Series, join me on my cozy Christmas Home Tour for 2023 featuring our entryway, living room, and dining room. Scroll down to start my Christmas 2023 tour + 34 others!

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I am excited to share my 2023 Christmas home tour with you!   This is a modern farmhouse-style Christmas decor tour with a twist of Christmas classics. I hope you enjoy this magical tour of our entryway, living room, and dining room.  

Merry Christmas, friend, and welcome to our 2023 Christmas home! This Christmas home tour is the first of a two-part series that I will be sharing this year. Stay tuned for our Christmas kitchen and bedroom, coming soon!  

If you are coming from my dear friend Renae’s at Peacock Ridge Farm home tour , wasn’t it magical? She is the sweetest, and does an excellent job with timeless, vintage Christmas decorating tips.

You have hopped on the Bloggers’ Best Home Tour, which is hosted by my dear friend Kelly of The Tattered Pew . Thanks to this amazingly talented lady for organizing this holiday tour.

There are over 35 remarkable Christmas home tours .

A Cozy Christmas Home Tour 2023: Entryway, Living Room, and Dining Room

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Christmas 2023 Entryway

Our painted blue bench has been tried and true for many years here in our entryway. To make it holiday ready, I just added some cozy plaid pillows, including one with a charming tree accent.  

Above the bench, three faux wreaths decorated with velvet bows add that perfect finishing touch. Loving the simplicity of this space this year.  

Christmas entryway

Dig Deeper: Create a festive and lovely look for family and friends as they enter your home this 2023 holiday season. These nine best 10 Best Christmas front porch and entryway decor ideas include front porches, front doors, and foyer areas.  

Nutcrackers in our entryway

My absolute entrway favorite? The nutcrackers! Towering at 48″ tall, they’re the ultimate festive welcome. Paired with a red poinsettia pre-lit garland, it’s the coziest greeting for the holidays.  

Christmas Home Tours Of Years Past:

• Christmas Home Tour 2022
• Holiday Home Tour 2021
• Christmas Home Tour 2020
• Christmas Home Tour 2019

Protip: Shop all my favorite outdoor and indoor Christmas decorations on my Amazon storefront here . Also, I’ve included several handpicked 2023 top gift guides for you to check out here .  

Wrapping up with this area with our antique dresser holding a favorite small shop painting ( cozy cabin HERE-use code SHEGAVEITAGO for a discount ) and this gold mirror .

Pro tip: Layering vertical wall decor pieces adds a touch of interest to your home! Don’t forget to layer garland around those pairings for a complete look.  

Shop our Christmas entryway by tapping on the images below :

Christmas 2023 Living Room

Got all the lights, ribbons, ornaments, and the tree, but every year it feels like your tree’s just not hitting that extraordinary mark? I hear you! Let’s turn that around with a simple 5-step process to give your Christmas tree that wow factor!  

Protip: Free Christmas Tree Decorating E-Book I want to offer you my exclusive FREE e-book on how to decorate the perfect Christmas tree, which includes:

• Step-by-step tips on HOW to craft the PERFECT Christmas Tree
• A FREE supply list with every product linked so you can recreate the EXACT trees shown in the e-book!

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Protip: Use floral wire to attach your ornaments close to the branch and secure them in place.

Easy coffee table decor for the holidays? Grab a wicker basket to hold some small glass trees, books, and holiday scented candles. The basket will nicely contain decorative items and add great texture.  

Protip: Discover stress-free shopping with my curated Christmas gift guides . Knock out your list and make this season merrier.

Recreate our coffee table look below:

• Wicker trunk here
• Wicker tray here
• Glass candle(s) here
• Glass trees here

Another sign that I love is this new one, “Let Your Heart Be Light,” that is hanging above our living room cabinet. Hanging artwork above furniture looks amazing and gives the visual aesthetic of taller ceilings too.  

Use code SHEGAVEITAGO for a discount on this sign .

Shop our Christmas Tree and Living Room by tapping on the images below:

Christmas 2023 Mantel and Fireplace

“The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that Saint Nick would soon be here…” stockings are a timeless Christmas mantel decor item, aren’t they?  

The mantel and fireplace are some of the most beloved places to decorate for Christmas. Whether you are sitting by a warm fire or enjoying a cup of a warm coffee, gazing at these holiday-infused spaces just feels warm and cozy for the holiday season.  

Shop my stockings HERE .

Shop my garland HERE.

Protip: I share with you five Christmas mantel decor items and fireplace surroundings ideas for even more inspiration here .

Frame TVs are a game-changer! They show Christmas art when off and still let you enjoy TV on cozy nights by the fire.

Shop my Frame TV here.

It’s always a lovely idea to incorporate greenery into your Christmas mantel decor, right?! But what you choose to use is up to you! Faux or real?  

Simple, draped garland or thick strands of garland with oversized jingle bells tied to them is exactly what I did this year. I finished it off with red velvet ribbon.

Proptip: Use large hooks to secure your garland to the mantel top and ties to keep garland strands together for a perfect look.  

Grab the ones I used below!

You can shop our mantel and fireplace by tapping on the images below:

As we are moving from my Christmas living room to the dining room, you can also check out several of these items on my recorded Amazon Live Streams here .  

Christmas 2023 Dining Room

Our dining room table is simple yet festive this year! A fun mix of greenery, santa planter ( similiar one HERE ), and a lovely table runner.  

And, we are absolutely LOVING this new chairs from Amazon. You can shop them HERE.

We love hosting a cardboard gingerbread house party each year, where we build our houses and decorate them with (lots) of candy. Access our family’s gingerbread house template HERE , and enjoy this fun family tradition during the holidays.  

New paintings are hung by our dining room windows, capturing holiday nostalgia with painted lit candles. Get the “Flicker in the Hallway” painiting at a discount with code SHEGAVEITAGO!  

I love the simple, layered window look in these main rooms that feature woven wooden shades plus white linen panels (favorite ones are here on Amazon ). It provides functionality and a timeless look.

Garland in hallway

Above our vintage console table, new wall art “Gloria” displays the cherished words, “Gloria in excelsis Deo!” Use code SHEGAVEITAGO for a discount on this piece as well.  

Do you spy the garland hanging in the doorway? Go HERE to learn more about this garland hanging hack I tried this year!

I know you’ll love giving it a go too.

Layering garland, candlesticks, and Christmas houses keeps this tabletop simple but festive.

You can shop my dining room below:

Christmas 2023 Christmas Tree Protip

Looking for a free tree skirt idea? Take a blanket or quilt and wrap it around the base of your tree. And for the smaller trees, place them inside a basket for some great texture, as I did in our dining room this year.  

I hope you enjoyed this Christmas home tour. I loved having you stop by. Now, I cannot wait for you to check out my dear friend Pasha’s of Pasha is Home blog Christmas tour . You are going to love how festive her home decorating is for the holidays!

Bloggers’ Best Holiday Home Tours

This week I am joining some of my blogging friends for the Bloggers’ Best 2023 Holiday Home Tours. Thirty talented and creative women will be opening their homes up for you to tour all week long. You can visit each home tour by clicking the links below. Enjoy!

Monday’s Tours

The Tattered Pew // StoneGable // Worthing Court Blog

Southern Home and Hospitality // Our Crafty Mom // My Thrift Store Addiction

Tuesday’s Tours

A Life Unfolding // Living Large In a Small House // Cottage On Bunker Hill

Bricks ‘n Blooms // Cottage In the Mitten

Wednesday’s Tours

WM Design House // The Ponds Farmhouse // Shiplap and Shells

Simply 2 Moms // Robyn’s French Nest // Amy Sadler Designs

Thursday’s Tours

Midwest Life and Style // White Arrows Home // White Lilac Farmhouse

DIY Beautify // Thistle Key Lane

Friday’s Tours

She Gave It a Go // Pasha Is Home // This Is Simplicite

Decor to Adore // Le Cultivateur // Peacock Ridge Farm

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What an absolutely stunning tour! I adore how you made the traditional color palette feel fresh with the addition of a touch of black. The glass gingham trees are amazing. Bravo!

Aww, Laura, I’m thrilled to hear that you enjoyed it. Thank you for being so encouraging. Blessings, Brendt

I’m loving all your pops of red in your Christmas decor this year! Everything looks fresh and cheerful! Happy Christmas!

Obsessed with your tree!

Thank you, sweet Stacy! I appreciate you so much. Merriest Christmas to you and yours! Warm wishes, Brendt

Brendt, your cozy Christmas decor is beautiful and I LOVE those nutcrackers! Wishing you a joyous holiday season, Cecilia @ My Thrift Store Addiction

Oh my goodness! Your home is so lovely. Your tree is stunning. Hugs and blessings to you, sweet friend. You are a true treasure.

Brendt, your home is stunning! The pops of red throughout is so beautiful. Love the black and white mixed in. Happy holidays!

Oh wow, friend. Everything is beyond stunning. I love the classic red with the accents of black and cream. So timeless. And those nutcrackers are amazing! I want some.

Happy to be touring with you. Merry Christmas!

Thank you, Jen, your support means the world to me. xoxo, Brendt

Brendt I truly enjoyed your cozy Christmas tour! It was just so fun to look at all the decor you chose this year. I loved the piping red! And your mantel garland is just so dreamy! Beautiful and so thankful for you joining us! Merry Christmas!

Sweet dear friend, thank you! Your kind and encouraging words mean more than you know. I am so grateful for you!! Hugs, Brendt

Brendt your home looks wonderful! I love the use of greenery on your mantle it adds such a nice touch. Happy Holidays!!

Thank you, AnnMarie, you’re the best! Wishing you and yours a very merry Christmas. xoxo, Brendt

Merry Christmas, Brendt!! Lovely as always.

Aww, thank you, sweet friend! Wishing you and yours the merriest Christmas! Warm regards, Brendt

Your Christmas tour is so gorgeous Brendt and your Christmas tree is stunning! The mantel garland and those nutcrackers are the perfect details for the holidays. Wishing you a happy holiday season.

Aww, thank you, Kim! Your visit and kind words mean the world to me. Wishing you and yours the merriest Christmas! Warm regards, Brendt

Brendt – I love those fun tall nutcrackers in your entryway! What a way to welcome people into your home! and that Santa planter on your table is so adorable ;)!

Pasha, aren’t the nutcrackers so fun? Thanks a bunch for your kind words and for stopping by. Grateful for you, my friend, and wishing you the happiest Christmas! Warm wishes, Brendt

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Holiday House Tour

The church hill holiday house tour returns on december 10, 2023, church hill is proud to showcase modern living in historic homes..

Take part in the 57th Holiday House Tour and explore the interiors of historic and new neighborhood homes and buildings. Learn more about the architecture of Church Hill, see how our neighbors mesh old with new, and get some decorating tips along the way—all while spending time with loved ones. A free trolley will be available to take participants along the route. Tickets are $30 in advance/$35 day-of.

2023 Holiday House Tour Stops:

2401 East Broad St., St. John’s Church Parish Hall.

Up the steps and to the right of Historic St. John’s Episcopal Church. The building now used as the Parish Hall was built in 1876 as a Sunday school. The meticulously restored parish house serves as a museum with photos and artifacts of the church and the church’s graveyard. It is the first stop on the tour.

Pick up online-purchased will-call tickets, or purchase tickets on the day of the tour. The tour stops can be visited in any order, and trolleys service all tour destinations.

215 North 25th St., St. Patrick Catholic Church.

It is said that St. Patrick Church had its beginnings as a sailor’s chapel down by the river. With the growth of Richmond’s Irish population, especially laborers building the James River and Kanawha Canal, the need for a Catholic Church in Richmond’s east end grew. The present church was built in 1859 in the Gothic Revival style. The elaborate curved staircase with its cast iron rail is said to have been built out of the same granite as the canal. The design of the façade features robust brick work with a buttressed tower at the entrance. Refreshments will be served in the Social Hall.

2711 East Grace St., Beth Rutledge and Tim Morgan, Owners.

Built in 1906 in the Queen Anne style with classical detailing. The house, constructed of tan brick with rusticated stone sills, belt course and continuous lintel above the second story windows, features a unique round bay with a domed turret topped with a finial. Below the cornice is a mouse-tooth band of brick above the rusticated stone lintel. The full façade porch has delicate Ionic columns set on brick piers with rusticated stone caps. The entry bay is approached by wood steps and features a projecting pediment. The entry door with its sidelights and transom is recessed in an arched opening. With a few minor variations, it is a mirror image of 2718 across the street. A full restoration was completed in 2022. Both this home and its mirror image were built speculatively on vacant parcels among earlier structures. Liston W. Smith, a carriage manufacturer at 16 South 17th Street, first lived in the house.

2718 East Grace St., Natalie Straub and Mike Garrison, Owners.

Also built in 1906 by the same speculative builder as 2711 E. Grace St., the two houses are very similar in their materials and massing but 2718 East Grace is slightly more elaborate. Like its twin, it features a round bay with a domed turret. The Neoclassical porch has slender Doric columns on brick piers, a pediment at steps, and a turned balustrade. The entry door is topped with a transom and flanking narrow window. Above the entry bay is a pair of tracery windows with an arched head, decorative brick architrave. Above the window is a pedimented wall dormer with a Gothic arch tracery window. The façade and first bay of the east elevation are constructed of tan brick with rusticated stone accents. The remainder of the east elevation is constructed of red brick and features double porches. This home also completed a full restoration in 2022.

North 29th St. and Libby Terrace: Libby Hill Park Viewshed, The View That Named Richmond.

The view of the James River from this spot is the same view experienced by indigenous people before 1750 and by English settlers who established the city of Richmond, and all those who preceded them. Today we can enjoy the same view thanks to tireless advocates and smart urban planning. Historic preservation and urban development can co-exist successfully. Open the audio tour here or via the QR code posted at the site to learn how this victory was accomplished and see that this view will remain into the future.

3014 East Broad St., Lorri and Dan Montgomery, Owners.

Built ca. 1900, this house is a two-story Victorian-style home with a 3-sided projecting bay topped with a gable roof with a broken pediment and Gothic arch window. The bracketed cornice wraps three sides of the house below the shallow, hipped roof with a cross gable projection on the east side. The Neoclassical porch has fluted Doric columns set on paneled piers and a turned balustrade. The recessed entry door and transom are surrounded by fluted column architrave.

521 North 31st St., Alli Morris, Owner.

Built ca. 1910, it is one half of a frame Victorian double house. The two-story, three bay house has a full façade front porch with turned posts and delicate corner brackets. The balustrade and front door are modern replacements. The Victorian frieze features brackets, decorative sawn vents, and dentils.

324 North 27th St., Second Bottle.

This Classical Italianate building was erected in 1886 and was occupied for many years by William H. Bourn, grocer. He also operated a wood and coal business across the street. The retail portion was renovated in the mid-1900s to reflect the most current international taste of the day with a pure mid-century modern facade. The melding of the two iconic architectural styles speaks of this building’s multi-faceted character besetting its long life. In the 2013 restoration, the architect chose to highlight the diversity of the building’s varied life, bringing a new level of design to the burgeoning Church Hill neighborhood whose engaging history, vibrant citizenry, and charming ambiance are the natural inspiration for his work. Be sure to see the newly-added mural on the East Marshall Street side of the building. A neighborhood wine and snack shop, Second Bottle is a refreshment stop on this year’s tour.

2318 East Marshall St., Dez and Lee Turner, Owners.

Completed in 2023, this home is a sensitive infill on a block with a handsome Eastlake Row to the west and three mid-nineteenth century houses to the east. The narrow, three-bay brick townhouse is set on a high foundation. The house features simple details such as a metal awning over the front stoop, cast stone lintels over the windows, and decorative soldier course bands below the first- and second-story windows and at the cornice.

312 North 23rd St., Ben Greenbaum, Owner.

This home is one half of a brick, Victorian double house built in 1888 and first occupied by Captain Charles Rady. The first story features a triangular bay and highly detailed Queen Anne porch that mimics the angle of the bay. The porch features turned posts, brackets, and a spindle frieze. The second story windows are topped with label lintels, reminiscent of the Italianate style. Like 2711 and 2718 East Grace there is a unique band of mouse-tooth brick below the ornate cornice composed of brackets, dentils, modillion blocks, and sawn vents.

2109 M St., Rachel Pater and Jessica Powers, Owners.

A recent addition to the neighborhood, constructed in 2016. The two-story, three-bay, frame house has a full façade porch with turned posts and a picket balustrade. There is a simple bracketed cornice which compliments the Italianate houses in the district. It is slightly recessed from its attached neighbor to fit the irregularly-shaped lot. A nice example of how a recently constructed fill in home compliments its early 20th century neighbors.

525 North 21st St., Gaelyn Elliott Young Krickovic and Travis Krickovic, Residents.

This home is one of six houses built in the 500 block of North 21st Street by Solomon Haunstein in 1859. The two-story, two bay, frame double house is set on a high brick foundation, possibly the result of street grading that “skyed” houses above the new grade. This is not an uncommon occurrence in the Union Hill neighborhood. The pair of houses share a large central chimney and are separated from the adjoining pair (521-523) by a sally port. The entrance portico is an early addition to the dwelling with high stairs, turned posts, and simple brackets.

Dear Neighbor, 2415 Jefferson Ave.

Built ca. 1902 as a modest, one-story, frame, commercial building. It was first occupied by R. L. Gary and then Joseph Komerek, both of whom were shoemakers. After years of neglect the building was renovated by the current owners. A female-focused lifestyle shop that carries luxury gifts, apparel, lingerie, and fine jewelry, Dear Neighbor is a refreshment stop on this year’s tour.

308 North 24th St., Richmond Fire Station Number 1.

The oldest firehouse in Richmond includes a collection of antique fire equipment, including the first horse-drawn fire truck owned by the city. Across North 24th Street, the Old Dominion Model A Ford Club displays its collection of cars manufactured from 1928 through 1931.

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David Cooley and Jessica Jordan will again lead their group of period costumed carolers to each home.

RVA Trolleys will take tour-goers to stops in warm comfort in their trademark classic vintage trolleys.

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Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 day-of.

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2023 Christmas Home Tour

Our annual Christmas Home Tour day starts… NOW! Every year, I consider splitting up our efforts across individual blog posts but as always, when it comes down to it, I ultimately decide to include ALL of it in one lump home tour. So, welcome! And thank you for stopping by for a visit.

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Before we go anywhere or do anything, I want to preface this year’s post with a caveat or two 😉 If you’ve been around this year, you know how focused I’ve been on simplification and minimization. We’ve succeeded in some areas and still have lots of areas I’d like to improve but even the idea of the Christmas season was a major catalyst in wanting change. The storage, the schedules, the things . So, I wasn’t particularly stoked to start the season because honestly, I didn’t want to see it.

Here’s a few changes/shifts I chose to implement ahead of the season to honor my commitment to simplifying…

• No new holiday decor. I have so much in storage — some I use every year, some I rotate and end up using every few years, some embellishments I’ve never used. There’s honestly not THAT much I don’t ever use but it’s still a lot of “inventory” to manage. I plan to thin out my arsenal and before I do that, I didn’t want to bring another thing into this house when I have plenty. There’s a fine line since I love fresh things and part of my job is to bring ideas, but in a personal capacity, I put my foot down. So… how’d I do? Pretty good. I’ll elaborate as we go through the post.
• Bring out fewer trees. For the first time, we don’t have a tree in the dining room! I did add one back into the bedroom since we missed that last year but aside from that, we have our main living room tree, nostalgic family tree, and Eliza’s tree which we just pull into her room from the playroom. We’ve literally had years with 7-8 trees so the current number we have is maaah-velous .
• Display less. Instead of bringing out bins and trying to decide where everything should go, I looked around and tried to decide what areas I wanted to add holiday decor to . There is literally not a thing in the kitchen this year.
• Decorate early. Which we do each year (starting at the beginning of October).
• Fewer gifts. No buying just to buy to fulfill some sort of imaginary quota/visual. Both mine and Dave’s gifts are experience gifts this year, too, and I’m gifting my mom an experience again.

I’m certain there’s more that slipped in there, but those distinct focuses have already made a difference this season. So, now that I’m rambled about what this year’s Christmas tour is not , let’s talk about what it is .

It’s breathable. It’s only the favorites. It’s repurposing. It’s classic over trends. It’s reinvention within the constraints of working with what I have. It’s less stress and obsession over the details. In this season of life, it’s more enjoyable. It’s a celebration of finally making some seasonal updates after remaining unchanged for the majority of the past year.

So, let’s head in to a “lighter” but complete 2023 KN Christmas home…

*Available sources can be found below photos throughout the post.

BTW — the outside of our house usually isn’t complete until after the annual home tour launch, so here’s a look back when we finished our exterior last year.

There was no need to change out this big vase of magnolia stems in the entry, so I didn’t. (These are the kinds of simple decisions I’ve made this year that have been liberating). I invested in a bunch of the stems over the past few years, adding them to my collection gradually, and I’m so glad since originally intended for the cooler months, I now pretty much keep them on permanent display.

Sources : Gray Chest | Mirror | Stoneware Vase | Faux Magnolia Branches (seven in this arrangement) | Dining Table ( similar ) | Dining Chairs ( similar ) | Wool/Jute Rug | Extra Long Curtain Rod | Chandelier

I love a natural/rustic moment, mixed with a little glitz. Sprinkling jingle bells anywhere is always a good idea 😉

Sources : X Stools | Window Pane Checked Pillow | Shallow Wooden Bowl ( similar )

Like I mentioned, it’s the first year we haven’t had one (or two!) trees in the dining room. I miss it a little but simplifying in here was a major win.

Sources : Gray Chest | Mirror | Stoneware Vase | Faux Magnolia Branches (seven in this arrangement) | Dining Table ( similar ) | Dining Chairs ( similar ) | Wool/Jute Rug | Extra Long Curtain Rod | Chandelier | Cement Lamps | X Stools | Window Pane Checked Pillow | Lantern Pendant | Shallow Wooden Bowl ( similar ) | Red Velvet Ribbon

Since we didn’t do a tree, I went a little more elaborate on the sideboard than I usually do, and embellished a strand of garland, nestling in our little modern concrete village collection.

Sources : Dining Table ( similar ) | Dining Chairs ( similar ) | Wool/Jute Rug | Chandelier | Cement Lamps | Sideboard ( similar )

Sources : Bar Cart | Reindeer | Gold-Rimmed Wine Glasses ( similar ) | Crystal Vase (vintage)

Sources : Wool/Jute Rug | Cement Lamps | Sideboard ( similar )

For the centerpiece, I wanted something low and something that wouldn’t compete with/detract from the sideboard. I mixed gold ornaments and the Amazon pears I added rub n’ buff to a few years ago.

Sources : X Stools | Window Pane Checked Pillow | Lantern Pendant | Shallow Wooden Bowl ( similar ) | Red Velvet Ribbon

I used faux berries I had in storage that coordinated with our tree theme this year and mixed in the regular greenery go-tos — faux cedar and live magnolia leaves. I love using live eucalyptus too, but time constraints didn’t allow for it without stress so it was an easy omission.

In the areas we use a lot and do a lot of living in daily, I kept things to a minimum so as not to create a bunch of stuff we’d be having to move to eat, prepare, work, etc.

Sources : Wood Bead Chandelier | Mirror | Black Cane Sideboard | White Stoneware Vase | Faux Magnolia Branches (3 in this arrangement) | Round White Dining Table | Leather Dining Chairs (pebble) | Round Jute Rug | Large Black Wooden Bowl | Brass Candlesticks ( similar ) | Christmas House 1 ( similar ) | Christmas House 2 ( similar )

I’ve never met a bowl of balls I didn’t love and to me, it’s the easiest way to carry your Christmas colors into adjoining spaces. Just save a few from your tree to use in an arrangement(s).

Sources: Large Black Bowl

If you’re working within space constraints or just don’t want to allocate a ton of surface space to something like a village, try going vertical with it. You can stagger your dwellings front to back and add books/boxes for elevation. Think more Santorini, less Main Street 😉

Sources : Wood Bead Chandelier | Mirror | Black Cane Sideboard | White Stoneware Vase | Magnolia Branches (3 in this arrangement) | Salt & Pepper Shaker Set | Large Black Bowl | Black Matted Frames | Christmas House 1 ( similar ) | Christmas House 2 ( similar )

These mini wreaths were some of the few impulse purchases I made this season, but I really loved punctuating the season a bit without using more surface space.

Sources : Matted Black Frames | Faux Olive Tree | Small Wreaths ( similar 1 ) ( similar 2 ) ( similar 3 ) | Red Velvet Ribbon

Sources : Matted Black Frames | Faux Olive Tree | Small Wreaths ( similar 1 ) ( similar 2 ) ( similar 3 ) | Red Velvet Ribbon | Wood Bead Chandelier | Round White Dining Table | Leather Dining Chairs (pebble) | Round Jute Rug | Large Black Wooden Bowl

And for this year’s Christmas color scheme/creation…

Sources : Matted Black Frames | Small Wreaths ( similar 1 ) ( similar 2 ) ( similar 3 ) | Red Velvet Ribbon | Round Jute Rug | Dining Chair | Cone Pendant Lights (medium/antique nickel/paper shade) | Woven Bar Stools | Wood Wall Art | Black Leather Arm Chair | Iron Chandelier

Here it is! I was originally going to go with red, green, and gold but I’d been holding onto that thick blue ribbon for the past several years, so I decided to morph the scheme into something a little more unexpected.

Sources : Wood Wall Art | Black Leather Arm Chair | Teddy Faux Fur Pillow | Wooden Christmas Trees | Nativity Set | Two-Handled White Vase | Terracotta Vase | Cabinet Knobs | Wool/Jute Rug

THIS velvety ivory and gold ribbon was another new purchase I hadn’t anticipated, but I was satisfied using all ornaments and picks from my arsenal. The ribbon shop carries a lot more pretty, wired ribbons — and additional colors with the gold backing, like mine, HERE .

I also pulled out copper/brown ornaments I last used over 10 years ago and never thought I’d be brining them out again! Well… here we are! By the way, if you’re wanting to incorporate some of that brown/coppery color on a budget, Target still has THIS pretty tinsel-finish set and it’s 30% off right now (making it $10.50/set of 9!) When I last looked, the viral flocked ornament set in brownish tones (also 30% off, making it $7!) was out of stock but I know it’s been coming and going. The other sets ( HERE ) that are still in stock have some GORGEOUS color combos!

While the tree has some bold colors, I didn’t want that to take over the living room, so I focused on the copper/natural tones and stuck with linen pillow covers instead of anything too heavy. Again, I had it all on hand. I’ve kept my pillow organization under control all year (remember THIS project ?) which made sourcing them so much easier and less daunting.

Sources : Iron Chandelier | Wood Wall Art | Black Leather Arm Chair | Sofa | Bronze Linen Pillows | Striped Pillow | Leather Stool | Wool/Jute Rug | Coffee Table | Cement Vase on Hearth | Faux Magnolia Branches (seven in this arrangement) | Brass Bucket | Christmas Stockings ( additional collections) |

Using my regular garland strand (the Costco strand is still my Number 1!), I spent time embellishing the mantel. It’s one of my favorite places to decorate since it’s so finite 😉 You can find a full tutorial on my approach to mantel garland HERE .

Sources : Brass Bucket | Christmas Stockings ( additional collections)

Side note — I already had our chimney cleaned for the season but we have to replace the inside walls (scheduled for next week). I’ll be excited when it’s a little bit cooler and officially fire season. And, if you want to save it for later, you can find a regular home maintenance list HERE .

Sources : Christmas Stockings ( additional collections) | Christmas Stocking Hangers

I purchased my green velvet pillows years ago from West Elm, but I found some dead ringers on Amazon for a steal HERE . They come in a bunch of colors and sizes and in a set (the 20″ set of two, for example, is currently $16.99!).

I adore our growing collection of family Christmas cards. This year’s card is already framed and on display 😉

Sources : Console Table | Mirror ( similar ) | Pre-Lit Christmas Tree In Basket | Large Textured Vase | Two-Handled Vase

That little lit tree in the basket was another minor unexpected, impromptu decor purchase since I stumbled upon it at the Outlet, but it’s the *perfect* size. You can find it online in three sizes HERE .

Sources : Console Table | Mirror ( similar ) | Pre-Lit Christmas Tree In Basket

Incorporating just a few things and leaving most of the built-in bookshelf decor as is (with minor adjustments) is a huge time saver.

As a side note, in the photo below, the terracotta vase on the bottom shelf on the right is so much prettier in person. It’s also a surprisingly good deal, coming from PB. You can find it in a few sizes HERE .

Sources : Two-Handled White Vase | Two-Handled Black Vase | Pocket Watch Clock | Two-Handled Terracotta Vase ( similar ) | Wooden Christmas Trees | Textured Bud Vase | Terracotta Vase | Nativity Set | Cabinet Knobs

I love that our tree is all maximalist but as a whole, I feel like I can still breathe easily in our living room. There’s fewer pillows on the sofas, I barely adjusted the coffee table decor, and it’s so easy to “reset” at the end of each day.

Sources : Iron Chandelier | Wood Wall Art | Black Leather Arm Chair | Sofa | Bronze Linen Pillows | Striped Pillow | Leather Stool | Wool/Jute Rug | Coffee Table | Cement Vase on Hearth | Faux Magnolia Branches (seven in this arrangement) | Brass Bucket | Christmas Stockings ( additional collections) | | Round Accent Table | Lidded Tulip Basket | Woven Tissue Cover ( similar )

The conversation room continues to hold our most special (and most fun to look at!) things. With all the visual stimulation from the variety of ornaments, I simplified the surrounding decor in this room this year.

Sources : Chandelier | Area Rug | Sconce ( similar ) | Bird Print | Black Glass Front Cabinet ( similar ) | Large Cement Vase | Small Cement Vase | Seagrass Storage Trunk | Shallow Black Bowl | Gold Star Christmas Tree Topper | Boucle Christmas Tree Skirt | Spiced Cider Jar Candle

I was happy to use more ribbon I’ve had for years, still brand new. And, I love the thin ribbon on the nostalgia tree. BTW — you can find tips on decorating a family tree HERE .

I gifted myself with THIS glass and glitter book stack ornament from Anthro — so pretty in person and perfectly commemorates my uber bookish year.

Sources : Shallow Black Bowl | Small Bell Garland | Hanging Iron Bells

Sources : Natural Wood Nut Cracker ( similar ) | Landscape Canvas Art | Secretary Desk ( similar 1 ) ( similar 2 )

Sources : Natural Wood Nut Cracker ( similar )

I won’t source individual ornaments (we’d be here all day and most are no longer available) but my favorite places to find special/cute ornaments are (tap the names below for their ornament collections)…

• Anthropologie
• Target (some seriously cute ornaments at ridiculously low price points)
• Pottery Barn

Sources : Sofa | Green Linen Pillows | Extra Long Curtain Rod | Chandelier | Area Rug | Sconce ( similar ) | Bird Print | Black Glass Front Cabinet ( similar ) | Large Cement Vase | Small Cement Vase | Seagrass Storage Trunk | Shallow Black Bowl | Gold Star Christmas Tree Topper | Boucle Christmas Tree Skirt | Spiced Cider Jar Candle

I don’t remember if I publicly pondered on KN or just in a KN newsletter, but I was considering a brown quilt… and I did it! I had taken a break from the Belgian Flax Linen Quilt , and honestly, nothing compares. I was so excited to get a fresh one for the first time in a few years and also — don’t hold me to it but I’m enjoying not having ALL white bedding for a bit.

Sources : Wood Bead Chandelier | Platform Bed | Sherpa Storage Bench | Area Rug | Grey Nightstand Chest | Glass Lamp | Linen Quilt (mocha) | Linen Duvet Cover & Shams | Belgian Linen Pillows | Antelope Pillow | Fringed Throw | Accent Chair | Rug | Wicker Basket Set | Bird Art 1 | Bird Art 2 | Accent Table ( similar )

Sources : Platform Bed | Grey Nightstand Chest | Glass Lamp | Linen Quilt (mocha) | Linen Duvet Cover & Shams | Belgian Linen Pillows | Antelope Pillow | Fringed Throw

Two things.

• Last year, I decided to forego a bedroom tree and I really missed it. So, I brought in one of my flocked trees to leave bare — after it was set up, I plugged it in and it wouldn’t fully light. I took that one down — no problem, I had a second identical tree. I hauled it upstairs and set it up… it also didn’t fully light. So… enter THIS tree . I love the slender size and the downward sloping branches — it’s perfect to leave bare with no effort. Mine is the 7′ flocked pencil spruce that has been in and out of stock for weeks.
• And then, Number 2, since I’ve been thriving in my reading era, I’ve REALLY been spending a lot of time in my bedroom reading corner. I saw THIS barrel swivel chair (upholstered) at the Outlet for a stellar price and in my mind, it matched the bedroom. In person… it does not. Even though it’s gray, it’s a REALLY cool gray and almost looks blue against my bed fabric, rug, and the rest of the bedroom. But, it’s so so comfortable to read in. So… the verdict’s out. I love the chair, I love reading in the chair, I hate how the fabric looks in my bedroom.

Sources : Swivel Chair ( leather version ) ( similar fabric version ) | Tree (7′ Flocked Pencil Spruce) | Striped Pillow ( similar ) | Pouf | Accent Table ( similar )

A little peek at my current (hard copy) library stack 😉

Sources : Swivel Chair ( leather version ) ( similar fabric version ) | Striped Pillow ( similar ) | Pouf | Accent Table ( similar )

Last year, I was so excited for Eliza to have a purple tree in her purple bedroom. Except… she didn’t really have a purple bedroom because her bed ended up taking more than a year to get here. So, this year, we did a purple(ish) tree 2.0. She and I tag teamed the family tree downstairs and she still likes coming home to a “surprise” tree in her bedroom so we’ll see what she’s feeling next year 😉

Sources : Knot Pillow | Unicorn Doll

I actually used THIS Merry & Bright print from Little Sleepies as the color inspo — I had bought Eliza the blanket for the season (not currently available) to match a set of pjs. For the first time, I used only what I already had for her tree.

Sources : Knot Pillow | Unicorn Doll | Linen Pillows | Linen Quilt | Linen Duvet Cover | Fringed Throw | Vertical Channel Tufted Bed | Cloud Art | Castle Art | Jacaranda Art | Rattan Storage Trunk | Area Rug | Woven Pendant | Curtain Rod | Curtain Rings | Silver Star Christmas Tree Topper

Sources : Knot Pillow | Unicorn Doll | Linen Pillows | Linen Quilt | Linen Duvet Cover | Fringed Throw | Vertical Channel Tufted Bed

And I only pulled bottlebrush trees from the bins that coordinated. I’m borderline obsessed with her forest village this year.

Sources : Three-Shelf Bookcase | Song Lyric Art ( similar ) | Song Lyric Art Frames | Woven Storage Baskets ( similar )

THIS 3D star tree topper (here in silver; downstairs on the family tree in gold) continues to be one of my favorite Christmas finds over the past decade.

Sources : Knot Pillow | Unicorn Doll | Linen Pillows | Linen Quilt | Linen Duvet Cover | Fringed Throw | Vertical Channel Tufted Bed | Cloud Art | Castle Art | Jacaranda Art | Rattan Storage Trunk | Night Stand | Table Lamp | Wooden Nativity Set

We’ve been enjoying Christmas in our home since before Halloween (it’s no secret around here — the trick or treaters always get a laugh 😉 ) and before we put it all away, I am tasking myself with letting go of some back-stock still in storage. I’ll also be more fully setting up my storage system with QR codes ( HERE ) to alleviate the hunting next year.

Thank you, thank you for stopping by today for what is one of my favorite blog days of the year, each year. Here’s to a beautiful season ahead, and remembering to prioritize what makes you and your family happy.

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28 Comments

wow, everything looks Amazing!! Lots of great ideas too.

Thank you for taking the time, Annie. I appreciate your kind note so much. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas season!

Absolutely stunning!

Thank you, Kristie, and Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Simply Spectacular and as beautiful as you! Loved it all! Holiday Blessings and Cheer ♥️💚

Once again you’ve outdone yourself! Your home looks fully decorated but not overdone! I keep telling myself I MUST stop buying but…….. One question about the blue ribbon – isn’t it dupioni silk, not velvet?

Thank you for visiting our Christmas home, Denise! The blue ribbon I used on this year’s Christmas tree is silk-like. The ivory ribbon with the gold backing is velvet. I hope you have a Merry Christmas!

Thank you so much, Darla! I know this holiday season will be especially magical for you all.

Gorgeous as always! I love that you decided to use what you already have and mix it up in new ways!! I’m challenging myself with that this year and am excited to see how I can re use and recycle! Merry merry Christmas!

Thank you, Meagan, for your sweet note. I was so determined to use what I had on hand and it worked. I know you can do it, too, and hope you have a very Merry Christmas!

It’s all very beautiful and just the right amount. You used restraint this year which is better than I did. As soon as Halloween was over, I decorated. My thought was to just add a few pieces to my existing decor but I ended up fully decorating. I did pretty much stick to my buy nothing new. Out with a friend I saw two can’t leave in the store garlands. Oh well, maybe I’ll do better next year. Oh, and Eliza’s tree is spectacular with all those pretty purple and pink balls. She must be over the moon with her pretty bedroom.

Thank you, Joanna, for taking the time to visit and for your note! Like you, I always have good intentions… Since “simplifying” has been my mantra this year, I was determined to stick to my guns. And I still say, if you see something that you absolutely must have, go for it! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas season. xoxo

Amazing! What a fun way to spend a Saturday morning. Thank you for the inspiration, my friend.

Thank you, Renae, for taking the tour of my Christmas home. I hope you and yours have a magical Christmas season!

Wowza! Just stunning once again. Well done!

Thank you so much for your kind note, Corine! I appreciate you taking the time to tour and wish you the best Christmas season.

Can you please tell me what finish the Iron Ore is in your dining room? Also, have you ever done a video showing how you decorate your main tree from start to finish? I would love to learn from your amazing skills!

Hi Robin, Thank you so much for visiting my home for Christmas. The paint finish in the dining room is eggshell. If you’re on Instagram, I have published several reels recently that demonstrate the steps I take to decorate my trees. Merry Christmas!

As usual, everything is beautiful. I absolutely love the tree in your room. It’s now on my list.

Thank you, Doris, for your sweet note and for taking the tour! I’m so happy to have that tree and love the look with just lights and no decorations. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season!

This is just beautiful, you always do an amazing job! I am loving the neutrals, the layers, and simplicity, but most of all it is just so intentional! Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas!!

Hi Christine, Thank you for taking the time to tour and for your kind and thoughtful note. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and also hope your Christmas season is magical!

So beautiful!! Thanks for the inspiration. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

Thank you for your sweet note and for taking the time to visit! I hope you and yours have a very Merry Christmas!

I am truly in LOVE with your maximalist tree in the living room. It adds so much to your otherwise minimal space, it’s a beautiful balance. Seeing all of your holiday decor makes me so excited to break more of mine out! As soon as our cabinet painters are done with the kitchen reno, I’m adding in all of my kitchen decor. Thanks for the inspo, and the reminder to take things a lil slower this season!

Thank you for taking the time to tour our Christmas home, Amelia! I imagine you are having busy days since you are in the midst of your kitchen reno. I hope it is completed soon and that you have a very Merry Christmas!

I love, love, love your decorations Year after year. They’re simply stunning. One question for you, how do you store all of your accessories, ornaments, etc.?

Thank you for your kind message, Wanda! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and I will be sharing a post on this topic soon.

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