2017 Christmas Home Tour

In the past, I’ve gone all out in the house decorating for Christmas. Every little space had something that indicated it was the Christmas season… and while there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that, it all adds up to make me feel a little claustrophobic at the end of the day. It also makes me want to put it all away and start with a clean fresh slate right after Christmas. This year though, I toned things down and the house feels so much better…

Instead of adding a bunch of Christmas specific decor items, I went with more of a simplified winter theme. And just like I skipped the real tree this year, I also skipped the real garland too. Last year I had such a huge mess to clean up, and I just didn’t want to deal with it this year. 

Apart from switching up the pillows on the couch, and adding some faux greenery to the shelving, the living room stayed pretty simple…

You can see more pictures of the Christmas tree here. 

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Sources:

• Wall Shelving
• Console Table
• Couch
• Leather Chairs
• Coffee Table
• Rug
• Chandelier
• Curtains
• Glass Vases
• Wood Bowl- World Market, a few years ago
• Black Lanterns
• Metal Sculptures- Pier 1, on clearance
• Wicker Basket- TJMaxx, a few years ago
• White Storage Boxes
• Large Metal Baskets- Gordmans
• Black & Gray Plaid Throw
• Antler Pillow
• Faux Fur Pillows- Gordmans
• Cable Knit Pillows- Gordmans
• Silent Night Pillow
• Green Tartan Pillows- These are similar
• Faux Sheepskin
• Swing Arm Lamp- DIY
• Glass Lamps- Thrift Store
• Gold End Table- Gordmans
• Wood Mirror- DIY
• Black & White Buffalo Check Ottoman
• Faux Fur Stockings- Joann, a few years ago
• Flocked Christmas Tree- Hobby Lobby
• Buffalo Check Garland- DIY, made from similar fabric
• Green Velvet Garland- DIY, made from similar fabric
• Christmas Ornaments- Gordmans, Hobby Lobby
• Black Wrapping Paper- Hobby Lobby
• Black & White Ribbon
• Gold Stripe Wrapping Paper- Home Goods
  
  
  

The breakfast nook stayed pretty simple too…

My faux garland over the window makes such a statement…

All the dark greens, black and whites have really been my theme this year. I love how it combines with the crisp whites through the house, but still feels like Christmas at the same time…

SOURCES:

• Stainless Steele Table- DIY by us
• End Chairs- American Furniture Warehouse (No Longer Available)
• Gray Chairs
• Rug
• Light Fixture 
• Wall Sconces
• Love Grows Best Sign
• Bamboo Blind
• Black & White Pillow
• Green Velvet Pillow
• Black Pillow
• White & Black Buffalo Check Pillows
• Window Garland- Hobby Lobby
• Table Greenery- Joann’s, a few years ago
• Gray Dresser- DIY
• Glass Lamp- JCPenney, a few years ago
• Wood Mirror
• Wicker Basket- Local Store
• Faux Tree- IKEA, a few years ago
  
  
  

The kitchen has a few simple wreaths to make it feel like Christmas, and that’s all it needed this year. Well, that and cookies…

Which I had to sneak a few of…

SOURCES:

• Kitchen Cabinets: Custom Cupboards. Stain color is Carrington.
• Kitchen Island
• Island Pendant Lights
• Large Chalkboard
• White Step Stool- Thrift Store
• Pot Filler
• Glass Canisters
• Dutch Oven, in Dune
• Green Tea Kettle- Bed, Bath & Beyond, this is similar
• Marble Cheese Board
• Shelving Unit: Hobby Lobby, several years ago
  
  
  

The dining room, which I shared all about here…

And, the entryway, which got a fun Christmas makeover…

A bay wreath, large basket, pillows and candle sticks make a big difference…

Sources:

• Black Table- Home Interiors, years ago, recently painted black
• Wreath
• Medium & Large Candle Stick Holders
• Large Woven Basket
• Green Lambswool Pillow
• Cream Lambswool Pillow
• Cream Blanket- My Great-Grandma’s
• Rug
• Wood Mirror- DIY
• Black & White Buffalo Check Ottoman
  
  
  

I hope you enjoyed my Christmas home tour! It’s simple, but just right! Later this week I’ll also be sharing what the house looks like at night! It’s always such a fun post to share, because even though you’ve seen the house in the daylight, it looks so different at night with the glow of the lamps!