My favorite post of the year- my holiday home tour. This year I’m breaking it up into two posts and starting with the heart of the home. Come on in…
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I always dress up the porch for the holidays to welcome our guests and the near daily deliveries we get. It’s such a nice way to come home each day to this view.
I usually use fresh greens outside because they stand up to the elements here in the Midwest fine. This year I’m using these faux cedar trees. I love them and they’re so affordable. I always run to Home Depot or Menards for fresh cedar garland. This is 3 20′ strands.
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Heading into our living room. I always opt for neutrals just like my year-round home style, but I add in even more natural elements, warm tones and textures. This year I went with more browns, cognac, with hints of gold and of course always black to ground the space.
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I carry the same scheme throughout my home including my trees. This year I got a new artificial tree. It’s a 7′ lit Noble Fir. I love the Charlie Brown sparse trees and we always get a similar style for our real tree as well. Find my tree HERE, ships in one day, on sale, and is so beautiful!
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Christmas decor doesn’t have to mean trees, glitter, and extra clutter everywhere. I sprinkle in a lot of cozy textures in my pillows and throws and add all the greens. Cedar, pine, juniper, and eucalyptus are my favorite to use.
This year’s mantel I wanted a lush asymmetrical cedar garland. A classic go-to for me is always candlesticks and a gorgeous mirror. I layered this beautiful draping cedar garland with my favorite norfolk pine stems and garland for a really full and draping look. I use skinny small nails in my mantel to secure the garland.
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On to the entry- I kept it fairly simple. These cedar trees have been a favorite this year, and they’re so affordable!
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Over in our family room we always cut down a live tree the day after Thanksgiving. It’s my favorite Christmas tradition. I kept the tree a similar look as our living room tree. This year’s tree is a Fraser Fir. I love any Fir tree the style, shape and branches are so beautiful!
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I swapped out our tree lights this year for THESE they hide really well in the tree, and give the most magical light because they’re so small and hidden. I also changed up my tree skirt. I’ve used wood crates and tree collars, but it’s been a few years since I’ve done a skirt. I loved the idea of a cozy fur to bring in that same texture from our stockings. I got this look by layering two throw blankets over the tree stand. Good fur and knit skirts can be super pricey so this is a great tip if you want that look without spending- use a throw blanket or two! This was $60!
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These faux linen pillow covers are the perfect muted green I love layering these in with my others for the holidays and they’re under $20 for a set of two. Cozy knits and furs are my go-to, bonus they work all winter once you take away all the trees.
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Last, let’s head into the nursery. I’ve shared a tour on IG HERE. Aside from my home office I spend most of my day in here with the baby. It was begging for a festive touch, and this really makes us all so happy!
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I hope you enjoyed a peek into my home for the holidays! Stay tuned for part two featuring the kitchen, dining room, primary bedroom, bath, and my home office. I can’t wait to share the rest.
SHOP OUR HOLIDAY HOME
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!