2014 Christmas Home Tour
Hello! I’m so happy to be here today sharing the first part of our Christmas home tour! A big THANK YOU to Jen at Migonis Home for organizing an amazing group of ladies and lots of Christmas home tours to oogle at. I had originally planned on sharing all of our tour today, but after editing pictures, there were sooo many that I didn’t want to leave anything out. So, tomorrow will be part two!
Today, I’m going to focus on our entry, dining room, living room, and parts of our kitchen. Let’s get to it!
I’ve probably mentioned it about 100 times already, but I seriously love, love, love our dining room shelves. It’s absolutely one of the best projects we’ve done to our home. And for good reason, they look beautiful and serve a purpose!
I shared a few sneak peeks of them already, but I did switch things up slightly…
And can I just tell you how much I love this wreath. Seriously. It’s a beauty.
And of course, my grandma’s dinnerware had to be included. They hold such a special place in my heart.
The ironstone is another favorite of mine. I’m happy to say my collection is growing! 😀
Our table got a lovely new display too! Large, glass hurricane vases, cranberries, nuts, candles, and greenery!
And since I moved things around in the house, our bar cart is now in the dining room….
Now for a peek around the corner into the kitchen…
I had already shared our Christmas kitchen shelf, but I did switch things up a bit with fresh greenery…
And I moved my bells to one of the hooks. Can I just tell you how much I love these?! Such a great find…
And now for the living room with one of our Christmas trees! Growing up, we always had a real tree. I loved them, but was gifted an artificial tree after Anthony and I got married, so I had never bought one for myself until this year. Such. a. difference. This tree is breathtaking…
I loved it so much, that I really didn’t want to go crazy over the top with decorations. It’s beautiful just on its own!
I did snag the Merry Christmas banner last year on clearance from Pottery Barn, so I couldn’t wait to drape it on the tree. I also used my jingle bell garland from last year too…
And as far as the presents go, I went traditional with plain and red stripe kraft paper. Be still my heart. I love them, especially with fresh greenery and ribbon.
And it’s a bit hard to see, but Anthony and I made the tree box for the tree. It’s perfect! We’re also going to be selling several of them at The Vintage Whites Market. I’m so excited to use them for plants too!
Now, for the entry, which leads right into the living room…
Fresh greenery makes such a big difference, and I had a bunch of it to use after trimming several lower branches from the tree after we placed it in the box…
Hello beautiful jingle bell strap…
Boxwood wreaths are another one of my favorites! I’ll be showing a lot more of them in the second part of our tour…
And this cozy little spot of our entry is one of my favorite spots…
Tomorrow I’ll be back to share the second part of the tour, which will include the rest of the kitchen, our breakfast nook and a bit more of our living room! I just love the house this time of year!
In the mean time, be sure to check out these other amazing ladies and their home tours! I’ve already been so inspired with everything I’ve seen thus far! Beautiful!
Rain on a Tin Roof | Making Home Base | The Wood Grain Cottage | Capturing Joy | Making Lemonade
Monday:
The Happy Housie | Everyday Enchanting | Maison de Pax | Life on Virginia Street | Unskinny Boppy | Setting for Four
Tuesday:
rooms FOR rent | Town and Country Living | On Sutton Place | Design, Dining and Diapers | At Home with The Barkers | Cottage in the Oaks
Wednesday:
House by Hoff | Jenna Sue Design | Love Grows Wild | Craftsberry Bush | All Things G&D | DIY on the Cheap
Thursday:
Rain on a Tin Roof | Making Home Base | The Wood Grain Cottage | Capturing Joy | Making Lemonade
Friday:
Migonis Home | Just a Girl and Her Blog | Fox Hollow Cottage | City Farmhouse | Ciburbanity
See you tomorrow!! 😀
That tree!!!! You are right – its is gorgeous all on its own! I’m so jealous – I would be sneezing my head off with a real tree!
Everything is so beautiful!! Love the garland on the tree and the wreath on the shelves. Happy to be sharing the Christmas tour with you! ~Sonya
I love it! I so love simple Christmas decor and you’ve nailed my favourite look.
Thanks for the tour!
xox
Love it all! One of my favorite homes! Everything is fresh and just the right amount of country! That tree is beautiful. Can’t wait to see the rest.
Gorgeous! I always love seeing pictures of your home!
I honestly have goosebumps looking at your photos! Every detail is just flawless. I bow down to your decorating skills! 😉
GORGEOUS tour!!! Christine from Little Brags
Your tree looks beautiful Shayna! Still adore the jingle bell garland.
Love all the touches of nature… ribbon and peeps of red everywhere this time of year!!
Hugs and Happy Holidays!! xo Shan
Simply the best! While all the homes are beautiful and the love & hard work shine through. Yours is the one I want to stop by and visit. (Ok maybe stay) So nice and great job. When is the Vintage Whites Market? I may need to plan a road trip.
Barbara Ann
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Shayna, you are so talented! You home is stunning! Happy Holidays!
Oh Shayna, seriously beautiful! It’s so YOU and just simply stunning. I always love those beautiful shelves in your dining room and that tree is perfection. Happy holidays dear friend! xo
Everything you have done to your home is beautiful!! I enjoy following you and your blog. Thanks for sharing mall your great ideas.
I love a real tree. Yours is beautiful. Bet it smells wonderful too! How do you get under there to water it? It’s huge. Happy holidays!
THANK YOU so much! I am in love with our real tree too! To water it, Anthony and I snipped a few branches on the side for me to reach my hand in with a cup. So far it’s worked fabulously! 🙂
As always, so beautiful, Shayna! I’m excited to see part two tomorrow. 🙂 You never disappoint. SO GLAD to have you on this tour!
Amaaaazing tour, Shayna! I love every inch of your very merry house!
Your dining room just kills me, Shayna… it’s so beautiful! I love all the little holiday touches you added, and I’m thrilled to be on this home tour with you. Thanks for sharing your home! 🙂
Your home decorating should be in a magazine girl! You do such an incredible job! My jaw just drops open at your decorating skills! Merry Christmas to you and yours! -Bev
Stunning Shayna! I always love every single photo in your home tours and this year is no exception. Merry Christmas!! xoxo
Shayna, Just love your home tour… part one and two. Your tree is adorable and your attention to detail amazing.
Your home is soooo magazine worthy!
Love your 2014 Christmas Tour…beautiful as always! God bless 2015
Blessings & love
M
beautiful and simple. love all the greenery. Do you take your Christmas decorations down now or leave them up for a while? I love Christmas decorations and am not looking forward to the house after. Nice website.
Thank you so much! I tend to leave our Christmas decor up until January 1st. After that, I’m ready to start fresh and move things around. 🙂