One of my favorite home tours of the entire year is finally here! Today I’ve teamed up with a group of bloggers, hosted by Marty from A Stroll Thru Life, to share the first set of rooms on my Christmas home tour! And if you’re stopping from Southern Hospitality, welcome! Then, I’ll be back on Wednesday to share even more spaces in our home dressed up for the holidays. See Part II of my plaid Christmas home tour here.
And, in case you missed it, I’m also part of a blog hop cookie swap today, where I’m sharing a delicious no bake cookie recipe! On to the tour! You’ll note at the photos for each room, I’ve included all sources not already mentioned in a scrolling widget that you can click for more info!
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I kept our entryway fairly simple this year. I fully intended to add garland to the staircase so maybe that will happen in the coming days. The entryway and my office are the only rooms in our Christmas home that don’t have any red! I’m not even a “red” person, and love my blues and neutrals, but it’s so fun to use during the holidays! But the common denominator in all of our rooms this year is plaid. I’m obsessed!
You can see a peek of my blue and white Christmas tree and currently it’s the only decor I’ve added to the office. But that may change soon too!
ENTRYWAY SOURCES: Plaid Rug (also available here) | Striped Wood Cabinet | Lantern Pendant Light | Mirror | Similar Vase | Faux Juniper Branches | Flocked Christmas Tree | Similar Woven Tree Collar
As we move down the hallway, we enter the kitchen and living room area.
I kept our living room fairly simple too, adding in some garland, lights, plaid pillows and a few other festive touches. I also recently found this wood chain that is nearly identical to ours! We love it!
I had intended to string lights on our faux cypress tree, but I actually love it mostly bare with only a few wood bead garland strands!
I’m loving our new fireplace so much that I actually created two separate mantelscapes this year! I’ll be sharing the other one on Thursday, but here’s the more natural, cozy look! These chunky knit stockings are stunning and I love the cute wood button detail on the back. I used a simple rope and star garland I got from Target last year to tie the two together. And side note: you may notice our Frame TV is up and working! Sadly, the day I took these pics it was nearly dark outside from storms, so it’s glowing more than it does in real life. I’m excited for you to see the other mantle Thursday to show you how it typically looks!
I haven’t swapped out the black and white Italy photos from fall yet, so at this point, they may just stay here a while longer. That’s the beauty of simple black and white photos! I love just how versatile our dough bowl is regardless of season! It looks so cute filled with faux greenery and ornaments for Christmas.
CHRISTMAS LIVING ROOM SOURCES: Linen Sofas | Similar Spindle Chairs | Coffee Table | Linen Pillows | Plaid Pillows | Woven Baskets | Similar Wood Chain Link | Frame TV | Gallery Frames | Lamps | Dough Bowl | Chunky Knit Stockings | Topiaries | Similar Garland | Faux Cypress Tree – local floor sample / no longer available
As you turn away from the living room, you can see our Christmas kitchen!
I can’t get enough of the little wreaths (larger version available here) on the cabinets and the larger wreaths on the windows! I’m also loving the bold black and white plaid rug!
My little buddy Bearcat was being so cute and unintentionally modeling on Saturday when I was shooting photos. Yesterday we had to take him to the hospital because he wasn’t doing well at all. He stayed overnight so we’re hoping he feels better soon and we can bring him home today! It just isn’t the same around here without him!
I like to keep our countertops fairly uncluttered, but I’ve designated this little area as my decor spot. I filled this large gold bowl with an assortment of red ornaments and this gold vase with faux juniper stems.
I’ve had this Joy napkin/towel for a few years and is no longer available. This small laminated birch tray has served us well since the kitchen renovation and holds our hand soap (this one smells heavenly) along with seasonal candle(s) and my wick trimmer.
These silver lanterns are another favorite recent find! I filled them with faux flicker candles I had on hand and some fake snow. They’re so simple but so beautiful!
Peeking into the pantry, I added a few fun touches as well. This pantry was one of the best updates we made to our kitchen this summer!
As much as I love blues, this black plaid runner is another favorite this season and it pairs so well with the reds and greens of the season. I’m especially loving this view from the kitchen looking into the dining room. Why can’t Christmas trees be a year round thing?!
CHRISTMAS KITCHENS SOURCES: Basket Pendant Lights | Bistro Bar Stools | Plaid Rugs | Cabinet Hardware | Silver Lanterns | Fake Snow | Wreaths | Large Gold Bowl | Gold Vase | Island Color: Benjamin Moore Providence Blue
Moving into the dining room, I changed things up from last year by adding in some bold reds! But the real star is this It Is Well canvas from Lindsay Letters! It typically hangs in our staircase, but I’m loving it here for Christmas!
The addition of the garland and ornaments to our chandelier is one of my favorite updates! So easy to do, but makes for a fun alternative to a traditional centerpiece!
Looking back toward the kitchen, you can see how the spaces all flow together!
I shared even more photos of this space in my recent red plaid tablescape post if you want more details!
CHRISTMAS DINING ROOM SOURCES: Linen Dining Chairs | Wood Dining Table | Chandelier (look for less here) | Hutch | Striped Rug | Buffet Table | Mirror | Mini Lit Christmas Tree | ‘It Is Well’ Canvas | Wood Chargers | Plaid Plates | Plaid Bowls | Gold Flatware | Velvet Table Runner | Flocked Christmas Tree | Similar Red Ornaments
I haven’t decorated our powder bath with seasonal decor in quite some time, and it was fun to add a simple boxwood wreath with a command strip and ribbon to the mirror. The whole room immediately feels more festive and suddenly the star sconces look like they were added just for the holidays!
CHRISTMAS POWDER BATH SOURCES: Star Sconces | Star Chandelier | Cashmere & Fig Hand Soap | Hand Towel | Frasier Fir Diffuser | Boxwood Wreath | Faucet | Similar Mirror | Vanity Paint Color: Benjamin Moore Hale Navy
I hope you enjoyed this first installment of our Christmas home tour! I’ll be sharing new Christmas spaces on Wednesday and there are so many fun ones to share! The next stop on the tour is Tammy from Pink Peppermint Design. Then be sure to stop by all the other stops on the tour today and throughout the week! You can find all the links below.
Monday, Dec. 3
A Stroll Thru Life, Cuckoo4Design, Nesting With Grace, Southern Hospitality, Life On Virginia Street, Pink Peppermint Design
Tuesday, Dec. 4
Setting For Four, ZDesign At Home, Inspiration For Moms, House By Hoff
Wednesday, Dec. 5
Hymns & Verses, Our Southern Home, Seeking Lavender Lane, Thrifty & Chic. Remodelando La Casa, Simple Stylings
Thursday, Dec. 6
Clean & Scentsible, Haneens Haven, LifeLoveLarson, 11 Magnolia Lane, Monica Wants It, Rain On A Tin Roof
Friday, Dec. 7
Decor To Adore, Dimples & Tangles, Our FifthHouse, Follow The Yellow Brick Home, Duke Manor Farm
If you would like to follow along on more of my home decor, DIY, lifestyle, travel and other posts, I’d love to have you join me on any of the below channels:
I love everything you have done. You have such a gorgeous home and it’s always a joy to take a tour of it.
Thank you Julia! I loved your tour as well!
Oh Sarah, I love, love, love it all. Your kitchen always makes me drool and the pops of red in your dining room are so fabulous too and my favorite. Your home always looks so inviting and welcoming. Thanks so much for joining the tours, I love seeing how you decorate for each season.
Thank you so much Marty! And thank you for always hosting such a wonderful tour!
You have done such a beautiful job decorating, styling and photographing your home for the holidays! Gorgeous tour. I am totally on the same page with you about red. I am a fan of neutrals but for fall I need some orange and at Christmas bring on the pops of red!
Thanks Kerri! And yes – I really love red this time of year! Maybe because outside everything is so drab!
your house keeps getting more beautiful! I hope your cat feels better soon. love seeing your cats in the pictures 🙂
Thank you so much Jessica! I really appreciate it. He has another overnight stay but hopefully gets to come home tommorrow 🙂
How did you hang the medium wreaths with red ribbons over your windows? I love that touch!!
Thank you! I actually just used a pushpin and stuck it in the top of the window trim between the wall and the trim since it’s high enough no one will ever see the hole 🙂
Your home looks very cozy and inviting.
Hoping your cat is doing better and will be home soon.
Your home is so fresh and seasonal. I love the plaid and pops of red Sarah. Your tablescape is amazing!
Sarah- as always, I am in love with your home! Everything is so warm and inviting and I too, love a simple Christmas tree. So fun being on the tour with you this week! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!
sarah, everything is just beautiful. i bet you had a ton of fun decorating that kitchen this year! hope you enjoy the holiday season, merry christmas!
Once again beautiful job Sarah! Your new kitchen and decor is amazing!
Always love, love your style!!
Hoping Bearcat is back home and feeling good!
It’s all so lovely Sarah! I especially love your dining room {and of course your kitchen!}. Hope your kitty is doing better and home to play with the ornaments! Wishing you and your family and wonderful Christmas season.
totally gorgeous! Your house looks perfect!
What an absolutely enchanting home! I adore all of the charming plaid accents. Your kitchen is very welcoming. So delighted to be on the tour with you!
What a beautiful home you have, and it’s decorated perfectly for Christmas!!
Can you please tell me where you purchased your living room waffle weave rug? Your home is absolutely gorgeous.
Thank you! It’s actually just our carpet 🙂 We don’t have a rug in there!
It’s all so beautiful, Sarah! I do love all the plaid touches, but I think I love that simple little wreath above your bathroom mirror most!
What color is your front door? I love that pop of color!
Thank you! It’s Benjamin Moore Hale Navy.