Christmas Home Tour 2016: Simply Seasonal Holiday Hop
Welcome to our Christmas Home Tour for 2016! We are so excited to be participating in such a fun Holiday Blog Hop with some wonderful home decor bloggers. If you are coming from Uncookie Cutter, thank you so much for visiting! If elsewhere, we so appreciate everyone stopping by for some holiday inspiration.
Every year we have a tradition of going as a family to cut down a real christmas tree. This year we were a bit late in getting to the tree farm but had the absolute perfect day on Sunday after a nice wet snow fell! We all got our boots on and bundled up the baby for a wonderful afternoon where we made fun new memories! (Think tree falling off the top of the car into the middle of the road…!) Having fun with the people you love most is what the spirit of the holidays is for.
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This year we chose to decorate with a color palette of neutrals with some red mixed in here and there. Trees of all sizes, shapes, and textures were utilized on pretty much every surface! Candles and ornament bulbs were also a staple.
5 Simple tips to help with your Christmas decorating
1.) Pick your color scheme. From the traditional red and green, to neutral decor, to aqua or brown bulbs on your tree, you can choose just about anything. But it’s easiest to decorate around one color scheme so everything flows.
This year we decorated with basic neutrals (silver, white, and champagne) with pops of red here and there.
2.) Layer with lots of cozy items like throws and pillows.
3.) Utilize outdoor items! Greenery goes a long way with holiday decor, but twigs, pinecones, and acorns are wonderful in vases or bowls too. Not to mention they can be free!
4.) Add some Sparkle! Sparkle, sparkle everywhere!
5.) Have fun! Blast your holiday music or drink some hot cocoa while your decorating. That’s what we do!
We kept the kitchen super simple this year again. The large family gathering is here so every available inch is needed for food or drink! We have small centerpieces (that may actually need to be moved during the big day) and little trees in certain areas.
Simple and easy was key to avoid having to pack anything away or have the counters overcrowded.
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Thank you so much for stopping by to see our Holiday decor this year. Be sure to hop on over to Craftivity Designs to hear how she readies her home for the holidays. I’ve added a link to everyone else participating {and the day they post} so you can be sure to check out all the amazing blogs in this series.
Merry Christmas from our home to yours!
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It’s so sweet that you blog as a mother and daughter pair. Love all the holiday decor. Pinning and sharing!
Thank you so much for visiting and sharing Jeanette!
So lovely to have you on the hop!! xx
Thank you so much Caroline for being such a great Hostess! We are just loving your hop!
The fireplace, kitchen cabinetry and trim-work in your home is gorgeous! Enjoyed the Christmas tour 🙂
Thank you so much Lora. We added on and remodeled the old farmhouse my husband grew up in. So glad you enjoyed it! -Vicki
You home is classic and gorgeous. Glad I found your post.
Very pretty shimmery holiday accents in your home! my favorite is the mantel! Have a great holiday and enjoyed this home tour with you!
Maria
Thank you so much Maria! We have a great hop this year! Happy Holidays!
Stunning and gorgeous decorating for Christmas. You girls have a talent. Thank you for sharing your beautiful Christmas home.
Thank you so much Maria! We appreciate you visiting 🙂
Stunning holiday decor. Love it all, and I’m obsessed with all that gorgeous woodwork you have on the walls. Just beautiful.
Thank you so much Sue! It’s an old farmhouse we added on and remodeled. -Vicki
Absolutely gorgeous! So fun hopping with you! Merry Christmas!
Thanks Kim! Loving our hop this year!
So beautiful! Your woodwork in your home is amazing. Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much Amy! It is an old farmhouse that we added on to and remodeled. Merry Christmas to you too! -Vicki
We always love that you are a mother/daughter duo too! Your holiday decor and tips are perfect. It’s all about the memories that you make. Merry Christmas!
Thank you Vicki and Jennifer! We love seeing all of your posts too! Merry Christmas to you both as well!
I enjoyed touring your beautiful home. The silver and white color scheme is very pretty! How nice that you both get to work together. Merry Christmas!
Julie @ Love My Simple Home
Thank you Julie. We are definitely blessed to be working together 🙂
Your home is gorgeous and so cozy. I was looking at all the pictures thinking about how much Id love to come home for the holidays to your house. It just so inviting.
Awww thank you Aurie!
What a super lovely home! I love the tips! Pinning!
Thank you, April, for your kind words and for pinning!
I love all the beautiful silver touches! So pretty at this time of the year!
Thank you Amanda! We loved adding all the neutrals this year
I Love all of your holiday decor, especially the sweet touches in the kitchen. Merry Christmas!
Oh Thanks so much Leanne!
Such a stunning home, very elegant and classy with lot’s of beautiful and festive details! Thank you so much for sharing at Sweet Inspiration this week!
Thank you Katrin!
Beautiful home! I agree that you can’t go wrong with sparkly decorations around the holidays!
Thank you Emily!
Love adding some sparkle – it makes everything feel more festive!
Haha, yes! We had to add that in there. We love some sparkle too!
What a pretty home! It all looks so welcoming for the holidays. I’m so jealous of the stone fireplace!! Have a Merry Christmas…
Thank you Shelley!
Your holiday home is just lovely! I really love all the silver & white. It’s very elegant!
Thank you so much Michelle!
I’m in love with your home! Your Christmas decor is so beautiful and I love your big fat Christmas tree! And, can we just take a moment to take in all that beautiful white woodwork on your walls?!
Thank you so much Samantha! It was originally kind of a dilemma with what to do with that load bearing wall there. But we made those columns, which open up for a ton of storage space! -Vicki
it is beautiful and simple. I love that you left the kitchen without much decor to make it practical for family get togethers!!
Thank you Zan! Had to be practical with the decor this year for sure.
I looove your space! I’m so glad you joined the hop this year! I can’t get enough of the decor you chose, but honestly I’m drooling most over you sofas!!!! omg! I love them! Pinned and Shared!! XO!
Thank you so much! We were so happy to have joined this year! Thank you so much for pinning and sharing, we appreciate it!
I just love all of your touches of white and silver… not to mention all of the sprigs of greenery from outside! Love it! Have a wonderful holiday season!
Thank you so much Lisa! Happy Holidays to you as well!
THAT SOFA!!!! Sooooo pretty! And I agree about adding sparkle: such a holiday must-have.
Haha, thank you Sarah! So glad you like it!
Beautiful home tour! Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!
Thanks so much Amanda!
So pretty and sparkly! Thank you for sharing at Dishing It & Digging It!
Thank you Lori!