Christmas Home Tour 2014
Welcome to my Christmas Home Tour, I’m so excited to show you around!
I don’t have much to say other than I’ve poured my heart into my decorating this year! Mr. Fynes thinks that I’ve gone Christmas bonkers (and I’ll probably think that at take down time) but I love everything about the season, and I just had to a teensy tiny overboard!
Come on in…
I had to share my real tree first, it really means the most to me I love the smell, clipping the boughs to give it that perfect tree shape, and although I could do without the needles, Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without at least one real deal tree!
I have a tiny obsession with boxwood this year, a simple sprig really dresses up brown paper packages.
The living room is so intimate this year, lots of cozy pillows, wool blankets, and the occasional hot chocolate.
I wish someday I could have a mantle to display our Christmas stockings but for now the window is doing the trick. The DIY stocking holders work perfect for the space.
The old barn door really fills up the otherwise empty corner, the fun snowman wreath is one of the kids favourite decorations.
This baby tree was a last minute decision that I’m so glad I made, look at all the ornaments that wouldn’t have seen the light of Christmas! The Reindeer Games Sign from last Christmas made a comeback.
I just made this new pillow cover, I think its kinda a fun touch to an otherwise traditionally decorated room.
The living room is so cozy I love sitting in the glow of the Christmas lights from all angles.
Lets go out in the dining room for a look…
The DIY Vintage sled I made this year found a welcoming home under the dinning room Christmas tree.
A perfect perch for Santa to leave treats for the kiddos in their Personalized Santa Sacks.
The china cabinet is home to a few special Christmas items, like the kids Snow Babies collection.
I went a little crazy buying up these village houses this year… only 99¢!
Isn’t this little centrepiece so cute, I can’t get enough of bottle brush trees and glittered deer! The Birch Bark centrepiece I created is going to find a home at my moms house.
Remember those ruffled ribbon Christmas trees from last year, if not you have to see how I made them!
This little vignette has lots of my favourite vintage Christmas trinkets. And where I keep all my Christmas cards on the mousetrap card holder .
I love me some vintage bulbs and Santas!
The addition of the Craftberry Bush printable is exactly what this vignette needed!
This vintage Santa is my favourite image of Christmas.
I love when I’m standing in the kitchen and can see all 4 trees glowing in the dark.
Turn around and you’re in the kitchen. The kitchen took a different turn than the rest of the house this year. I played with the blue accent wall and really went with it. Who says your holiday decorations have to completely flow anyhow?
Plus the bright bulbs look wonderful on the white Christmas tree. You can see all the Christmas hutch details here.
Each cupboard I added a simple vine wreath with some sprigs of boxwood. I also went a bit crazy with them as they were 30¢ a piece!
The baking pan gallery wall got a dose of bright color too. Did I mention how much I love bottle brush trees? Check out how to make your own here.
Back around the corner sits my Birdhouse Christmas Village
That wraps up my Holiday Home decorations, I hope you enjoyed the tour!
Please swing by A Pretty Life in the Suburbs to have a look at her Pretty Holiday Home
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This is absolutely beautiful Virginia!!!
I loved every inch of your Christmas tour!
Where did you get the sign that says Virginia on it? I live in Virginia and would love to have one!!!!!
I made it Karen! Thanks for visiting.
I’m just swooning – I love all the trees everywhere!!!!!!!!!!! Beautiful!
OMG, I want to come hang out at your house! Beautiful and joyful. 🙂
Merry Christmas Virginia! This is AMAZING. So beautiful, so christmas-sy, so wonderful. I want to come over an curl up on one of those sofas and drink it all in. Fantastic job. Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
Awe Thanks Heather <3
Wow Virginia! Incredible! Your family is very lucky! Your children will definitely inherit your love of the holidays! So much work, but worth it! I wish it could be christmas all year round!
Lets hope they love it as much as me, or they are going to have a fa la la la life full of trees and decorations! I wish it could be Christmas longer! Happy Christmas
Absolutely stunning Virginia! Beautifully done, you are so talented.
Thanks for visiting Cheryl!
Oooooh everything is SO beautiful Virginia! You have outdone yourself this year…just gorgeous!
Virginia! This is stunning and SO opulent! I LOVE it.
Your bottle brush trees never fail to inspire me. I love them. And your decor is simply stunning. I am in awe of how well-done your house is!
Thanks so much Tara, I really love decorating for the Holidays, Merry Christmas!
Okay, Virginia, you have some serious talent! Wow! Looks straight out of a magazine! I can’t pick one thing that’s my favorite… love it all! Your red living room furniture makes for a perfect backdrop! Please come share it with us on Thurs. at our party… would love to feature you 🙂
Thanks so much for visiting Kendra! Merry Christmas
Just, wow. Simply beautiful. So many details, I know that it must have taken years to accumulate (and make!) all those beautiful decorations…and it’s just so tastefully done!! Seriously, your house is like my ultimate goal for Christmas decor around our house someday! I just love it!!
You’re so sweet Meredith, thanks for coming by, and Merry Christmas!
The house looks awesome Virginia!
Amazing decorating Virginia! Thanks for sharing your creativeness! Merry Christmas 😉
Wow. I wish I had a smidgen of your ability!! And, how you do that all with kids in the house, too!
Stunning Virginia! So cozy and Christmas-y beautiful!! You totally have outdone yourself…I LOVE how many tree you have in your house:) Amazing:)
Wow, you have been busy! I think you win for the most trees. I can barely get one up! Looks great!
Oh my word, you make me want to go and get some more trees and re-decorate!!!! Absolutely stunning Virginia!
WOW! All the trees! You are sure ambitious and you must have a dedicated storage area for all your decor! It looks just lovely!
Tania
I do have under the stairs to fill… I think it might overflow this year though! eeek
Did you say 4 trees? My youngest had better not read this, she will move to your house! It looks amazing Virginia – everywhere you look there is something homey and beautiful. Love it all!
Thanks Dani! We could make room for her, I could always use another Christmas elf!
Wow lady! Me thinks Christmas may be your favourite time of year! Have you ever thought of opening a Christmas shop, everything is so shop worthy! Amazing, inspiring and perfectly done! I adore, love, covet and need those personalized Christmas bags! Again, amazing!
thanks Laurie, that means a lot. Never given a shop a thought, but who know. Christmas is BY FAR my favourite time of year!
Love it all!!! I just wanted to let you know that I will be featuring this post tomorrow on Tuesdays with a Twist on my blog. Come by for a peek then. I hope you have a great week. 🙂
Love how warm & cozy your home looks! And you can never have too many Christmas trees! Thanks for linking up at the Thoughtful Spot Weekly Blog Hop! We hope you stop by again next week!
Wow, this is just stunning. I love all of the vintage Santas, as well as your little villages. So adorable. Thank you for sharing your home tour with us at Merry Monday!
Thanks for stopping by Amanda!
Just found a few links on Pinterest and thought that I had better check out this website! Imagine my surprise when I realized that you are in the Annapolis Valley……I`m just outside Windsor! Looking forward to being a regular follower!
Thats awesome Alicia! So glad you found me, small world eh?! Hope you had a Merry Christmas!
Here it is Feb. 4, 2015, and I’ve just discovered your site & your Christmas Home Tour. Your decorating style looks just like I’d want my to be if I could ever succeed. So I’m looking forward to seeing all your emails…A. J.
Thanks so much! I’m sure your home is lovely, I went a tad overboard this year, but I loved all the lights! Thanks for signing up, I look forward to connecting with you!
Beautiful! Hard to pick a favourite tree as they are all so pretty. I especially like the plaid pillows and lovely stockinngs.
I love your holiday decorations! As a fellow Virginia, where did you find the Yes Virginia sign!? I need one in my life!!
Thanks Virginia! I made the sign, have you got this saying you’re whole life too?!
I love all your ideas