Today I’m sharing a quick holiday tour of our home. Even though I’m calling it my Christmas home tour, this is more a sharing of moments (i.e., when a space was clean, the sun was shining, and I snapped a pic!). Lately, I’m all about comfort, coziness, softness, and touches of nature–and you’ll see that reflected throughout our home.
This Christmas my focus is on slowing down, relaxing, and savoring all the joys of the season. With that in mind, I kept my holiday decor pretty minimal this year, incorporating a few favorite pieces gathered over the years and trying out a few new things here and there.
Thank you so much for dropping by! I don’t do home tours very often, but when I do I like to imagine you’re popping by for a cup of coffee or cocoa and a chat–so I hope you’ll make yourself at home! xo jane
Home for the Holidays: My Christmas Home Tour
Entryway
This little blue cabinet is the first thing you see when you walk in our front door. This year seemed like the perfect opportunity to try out a cheerful pop of red in this space, via a tiny mistletoe wreath and faux amaryllis.
I also added some Christmas cheer to this space with a vintage Turkish rug and string of bells.
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Dining Room
To the left of the entryway is our dining room, where we usually gather for holiday dinners with our kids, grands and my mom. We have a new light fixture in here which was just begging for a garland to be draped over it! I love the natural canopy it creates over the table.
This year, I went with a nature-inspired theme with some greenery, a mix of candlesticks, and hurricane candle holders filled with pine cones, spruce sprigs and cranberries. (Note–right before Christmas, I changed my tablescape to a more festive, colorful theme, which you can see in my Christmas Tablescape Ideas post.)
Each place is set with a woven charger, white plates, and scalloped napkins embellished with a string of velvet ribbon and a tiny tassel. Easy and festive!
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Living Room
This year’s Christmas tree decor is a bit different–rather than my usual blue and white theme, I went with white and silver ornaments, black tassels and ribbons, and wood bead strands.
Since our two 2-year-old grands love to explore, all the decorations on the tree and around the house are non-breakable and toddler friendly!
Due to our covered patio, this space doesn’t get much natural light during the fall and winter months — so whenever a ray of sunshine finds its way in, I grab my phone and snap a photo!
My favorite time of day is late afternoon, when this room lights up for just a few minutes right before the sun goes down.
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On the other side of the room, my china cabinet is adorned for the season with a vibrant wreath. I love a pop of green with black!
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Hearth Room
Our hearth room/TV area, which is adjacent to our kitchen, is in a weird limbo state right now so I didn’t decorate it for Christmas, other than adding a few simple touches to the mantel, via some black candlesticks, a eucalyptus garland, and a wood bead strand. I also hung tiny boxwood wreaths in all the windows.
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By the way, we recently painted our (formerly gold granite) fireplace surround with matte black paint, and I’m really happy with the updated look!
Kitchen
I love adding cozy touches to the kitchen! The twinkle lights around the window add a magical glow, so I keep them lit all day/every day during the Christmas season.
I also love displaying various fruits and vegetables on our kitchen counters during the holiday season. I just pop them on a pedestal …
… or in a bowl for a festive pop of color!
This is the first year I added a festive look to our counter stools, via mistletoe and velvet ribbons (attached with double-sided tape).
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Master Bedroom
Our bedroom was my favorite space to decorate for Christmas this year–a festive wreath, a touch of fur at the foot of the bed, and the glow of our bedside lamps were all it took to make our master bedroom feel like a cozy winter retreat.
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Guest Bedroom
I carried the cozy feeling into our guest bedroom by adding a Scandinavian-style lumbar pillow and matelasse coverlet to the bed and a faux pine and eucalyptus garland to the headboard.
Last year I tried draping fresh pine garlands over the headboards in the bedrooms–big mistake! Within minutes there were pine needles on the pillows. Even thought faux garlands aren’t quite as pretty or beautiful-smelling as fresh, they’re definitely less messy!
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Again, thank you so much for stopping by for my Christmas home tour! Wishing you a blessed and beautiful Christmas and holiday season! xo Jane
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8 Comments
Morgan
December 13, 2020 at 10:54 amBefore seeing your beautiful tour, I thought your Master Bedroom would still be my favorite room. After seeing all of the gorgeous Christmas touches, every room is my new favorite! Your pretty, new chandelier in your dining room with greenery, adds the most cozy feel. You somehow make each of your main living areas feel like I’d love to be sharing coffee with you there! I always have a soft spot for your kitchen, and the Christmas vibes just add to that welcoming feeling. Happiest Holidays, Jane! You and your beautiful family stay healthy, and enjoy making new memories.
Jane
December 13, 2020 at 4:49 pmThank you, dear Morgan, for your lovely words. I appreciate your thoughtfulness, kindness, and encouragement more than I can say! I truly hope we’ll be able to get together for that cup of coffee someday soon. Sending my love and best wishes for a beautiful and blessed holiday season, my friend! xo
Anonymous
December 11, 2020 at 7:52 pmYour house looks amazing!! Perfect for Australia too.
Jane
December 12, 2020 at 8:19 amThank you so much! I love Australian style, so your lovely comment means a lot. Have a wonderful Christmas! xo Jane
Marty
December 11, 2020 at 3:49 pmYour home is gorgeous and your Christmas decor is so beautifully done.
Jane
December 11, 2020 at 4:10 pmHi Marty! Thank you so much for your lovely comment–you are so kind. Have a beautiful Christmas! xo Jane
Mariangela
December 11, 2020 at 3:22 pmSo beautiful and festive and in the “all is calm and bright” vibe. Happy Holidays!
Jane
December 11, 2020 at 3:38 pmThank you so much for your kind words, Mariangela! I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and leave a comment. I hope you’re having a wonderful holiday season! xo Jane