A Simple Christmas Holiday Tour
***A Simple Christmas Holiday Tour***
Are you like me?
Every Halloween I think about Christmas.
It seems once October hits,
Christmas thoughts are dancing in my head.
I want to go over the top.
Deck the halls…
Bake the cookies…
and
enjoy!
Every. Single. Moment.
This year, I decided to keep it simple.
So I can enjoy it.
If you are visiting from the Hometalk.com and CountryLiving.com Blog hop – hello!
I am so glad you stopped by.
We’ve been a little busy around here updating a home that needs a little TLC.
It’s been a bit of a challenge and the challenges continue.
With that said, it makes sense to share what a “paired down” Christmas looks like.
It’s simple, yet splashes of Christmas fill the house.
Let’s start with a little piece I brought with me from Atlanta.
This piece still stands to be a statement in my hallway, and quite fun to decorate for Christmas.
A pop of red always lends itself to a festive Christmas spirit.
The kitchen table is very basic.
This box is really an easy way to have a centerpiece
for every holiday.
Adding reindeer, candles, garland,
and DIY moss trees give a festive feel while keeping it simple.
The place settings are simply adorned with
napkins wrapped with Christmas red and white twine and a pine-cone ornament.
Beyond the table, you can see a sneak peek of the
fireplace mantel.
The reclaimed beam and garland remind me
of my child hood years living in chilly Minnesota.
The fuzzy reindeer pillow also
adds a little texture against the blue herringbone chairs
and leaves me dreaming of snow and White Christmas’.
Instead, I’ll just sit here and read about a White Christmas.
The magnolia wreath was easy to make,
and it actually made it unscathed during the move from Atlanta to Arizona.
Are you loving plaid as much as I am this season?
The pillows are my favorite.
Using fabric from a tablecloth –
they give a splash of Christmas color to several areas of the house.
Oh, and if you can’t find me reading a book…
you may find me under the mistletoe.
Or possibly,
outside by the pool.
Adding a simple wreath and pillows keep it light and fun.
The pyramid was from our wedding as a centerpiece over the cake.
(So glad it can be reused)
When the sun sets,
everything reflects and sparkles beautifully.
Let’s head back inside to take a peek at the tree.
Our tree is filled with love.
It’s full of memories and the ornaments are always a reminder of places,
people, and times we’ve shared together.
I wouldn’t trade our “special” tree for anything.
Christmas helps us remember those that are no longer with us.
My grandpa and grandma gave this angel to me when I was about ten years old.
It’s still a reminder that someone is watching over me.
I hope your Christmas home is filled with love.
Simple or extravagant.
It’s all beautiful.
May your holidays be filled with joy, great memories – old and new, and
many blessings.
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Enjoy!
Every. Single. Moment.
Angie
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Hi Angie, what a beautifully decorated home you have! It looks so festive and cozy! I love your fireplace mantel, the star above is so pretty!!!
Hello Katrin,
Thank you for your kind comments about my home. Merry Christmas to you!
I love all of your simple touches and your tree is absolutely lovely!
The warmth from your home positively shines through! So gorgeous! That fireplace… oh my I need that in my life. Love your tour! And then there’s the pool… goodness…
Thank you Donna! I am a huge fan of EVERYTHING you do, so you just made my day! Thanks for stopping by.
Oh my goodness Angie, your house is beautiful!!! Pinning your holiday decorating savvy to my Holiday Decorating board 🙂
Thank you so much Marie! I feel honored to be added to your Holiday Decorating board. Thanks so much for Pinning 🙂
Your home is so lovely! I love all your Christmas details and I’m like you – I start thinking about Christmas in October!
Jill, thank you! Who knows? Maybe I’d get more done if I started before October. ha! 🙂