December 18, 2011 by Aimee •
I’m so glad you’re here for a house tour! I have what I like to call a healthy amount of curiosity! I love snooping through homes and getting new ideas for myself! I use to be so excited when my kids were little and they’d wander off a chance to go and “retrieve” them and peek through the rest of the house. LOL! Nowadays, I have to be a big girl and just ask for a tour!
Here’s our Christmas Card picture! The letter is ready to go too! Here it is the 15th and I haven’t stuffed the envelopes and dropped them in the mail yet! Top on the list tomorrow!!!
After a few traditional styled wreaths I was ready for a little change!!! I had a large frame lying around that I wanted to do something with, it was collecting too much dust! I gave it some
Christmas Spirit a covering of bright red spray paint!
As you come into our home one of the first things you see is our beautiful Christmas Tree! I love finding GORGEOUS ornaments for less than $2. Stud does the Black Friday deal shopping, I shop the after-Christmas sales! I love the collection I’ve gathered over the last several years! Some from thrift stores, others from Potterybarn and the Market! I used lace to trim my tree this year. The lace was even less expensive than ribbon at Hobby Lobby and with a coupon, SO CHEAP. I think it was all of $4.50 for 27 feet of lace. The best part was that my lace had a straight edge and a curved edge so it twisted up the tree effortlessly! The boys are ready to put the train and track around the tree! Perhaps this weekend!
These have hung on my tree since our first Christmas! Love them!
I want to leave it up all year long {but by December 26th, I bet I’ll change my mind}. I’ll just enjoy the season for all it entails!
Above the piano, across from our tree, reminding us of the true reason for the season! On the other side of my nativity scene are my Dreamy Feather Trees made from paper bags, displayed on my favorite ZGallerie candle holders {which I’d love more of so I put it on my Favorite Gifts Under $30 list}.
Just across the way is my dining room! There is perhaps no better season to set a pretty table, then Christmas!!! As usual, SIMPLICITY was my inspiration! I used the pretties I’ve collected over the years from various garage, thrift, antique sales, and the DIY decor I’ve made this Christmas season to create a Winter White Tablescape- Brunch style. The table is set with snowy white features, fresh green elements and a bit of rustic flare to keep my guys comfortable!
Remember the Before/After pictures of my
Dreamy White Chandelier!?! Here it is all Christmas-ish with a bit of garland AND my
new Winter White Wreath {I flipped over my Thanksgiving wreath and used the same form and boa for my Winter Wreath} and my inspiration came from Crate and Barrel’s ‘White Wreath.’
Stud wiggled out the nails, cut two boards to hold them together perpendicularly, and then used his air gun to attach each fence board to the support wood. SIMPLE! He nailed a hammer in the top center soI could hang my wreath that has been through way too many Christmases and yet I welcomed it back again! Do you LOVE it!?!? This is our family room and we spend most of our time in here! It’s cozy and comfy! I’m so glad we painted our fireplace white, everything POPS! If you haven’t seen the before pics, check it out
here. I’m married to the best Stud EVER! Seriously it took all of ten minutes {if that}.
As we were pulling down the ornaments, the boys instantly grabbed their nutcrackers and carried them to their rooms to set up a little Christmas in their space! The next morning I stopped in at my favorite thrift store this time of year! They have an enormous room filled to the brim with thrift Christmas goodies. In a little basket tucked under a table nutcracker ornaments were overflowing! I threw them in my basket, knowing that I couldn’t beat the price! Five dollars spent would cover their tree!
Here’s the process.
This Christmas my three Sweet B’s had asked a few times why Christmas colors were Red and Green before I finally slowed down {I know the hussle bussle is awful, right}. Once I took the time to listen to them, they quickly figured out the colors themselves and with that, I thought why not add an additional Christmas Color in our home this year! Yep, Yellow! I had some leftover fabric from when I made curtains. I cut strips and tied a strip to each candle on my white platter. Then I attached a bell to each side of a 8 inch piece of floral wire and wrapped the wire around each candle. I added a few pine cones and greenery.
Red- Christ’s blood shed for our sin on the cross. (John 19:34).
Green- Eternal life in Christ. (John 3:16-17).
Yellow- The wise men came from the far east when they saw the star which appeared when Christ was born. (Matthew 2).
Here’s the free printable I made for my kitchen, I made it in a several colors so you can print and use it too! And since you’ve stayed with me through the end, let me share my favorite
2 Ingredient Peppermint Bark Recipe with you!!! It’s delicious, my readers have returned to leave me sweet notes because they enjoyed it so much! With 10 days left until Christmas, us mommies need simplifying life treats! Thank you so much for stopping by and visiting! I do hope you’ll come visit again soon! Until then, from my family to yours, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!
My 2012 Room by Room Christmas House Tour
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Your house looks beautiful! Thanks you so much for sharing at Taking A Timeout Thursday! I’m sure you will be having a very Merry Christmas at home
Your home looks so beautiful and ready for Christmas! I absolutely love your style!!!
Your home is beautiful! I love the yellow touches!
Beautiful home and decor. Love the kitchen window.
Love the “modern” nutcrackers, the yellow accents and your family pic is gorgeous by the way
. Stopping by from the shabby nest. Have a wonderful Christmas – maks 
Your house is stunning!!
I’d love it if you stopped by and linked this up to my party!
http://ablondesdiylife.blogspot.com/2011/12/come-party-with-blonde-features.html
Everything is so beautiful, Aimee! Love the tree! The lace adds the PERFECT touch! and adding the yellow… very cool and a unique witness. Well done! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Hi Aimee! So glad you linked up over at The Corson Cottage for our {Home for the Holidays} party. I have to tell you I have been party surfing tonight & been sent back to your site about five times! I really love your modern cottage style. Your home looks fantastic. You did a great job! Carrie
I just found your blog on Tatertots & Jello and I’m loving it! I love looking at your home transformation projects. I’m your newest follower!
xo,
Laurie @ Gallamore West
Ok it is official! I am stalking you back! I LOVE your house and all the added details for Christmas! Ok.. now I am going to spend the next hour of my Saturday morning pouring over your blog!
Tiffany
love your mantle! and i love that you did so much with yellow. it’s one of my favorite colors and you made it look so christmas-y!
So many beautifull ideas! I love the ornaments in the frame!
Beautiful! I love your blog! I actually have had your button on my sidebar for a couple of weeks. You’re adorable!
Melody
chattychics.com
Socks shaking! At you it is very cozy!
Everything is so pretty! Thank you for linking and sharing your gorgeous home with us!
XO
Kristin
Its so fun to see it all together like this. Everything looks so great! I really LOVE the mantle with the wood boards! Thanks for sharing…Merry Christmas!
Everything looks beautiful Aimee! I love your family picture! Can I just tell you that I’ve always wanted red headed children. I dont have much shot at it though. I love the touch of greenery on your chandelier!
Gorgeous! You know I love dat yeller snow! hahaha! Congrats on guesting at Under the Table! I’ll pop over there now and leave you some love!!!
your card is adorable- gorgeous family!!! and your home looks so beautiful!
your card is adorable- gorgeous family!!! and your home looks so beautiful!
I love love LOVE your “wreath”! Thanks for sharing it! I’m going to pin it right away!
I love you’re blog. Stopped by from Get Your Craft On. Hope you’ll stop by my blog sometime!
Shannon
http://imperfectly-inspired.blogspot.com
Your home is absolutely stunning. I love everything, especially your tablescape and the yellow accents. I would love it if you would link this fabulous post to our What’s It Wednesday linky party.
Paula
ivyandelephants.blogspot.com
Love the chandelier!
Girl, you are so stinking talented! Love it! Wish I could give you a good squeeze and tell you how cute you are!
Blessings!
Melody
ChattyChics.com
PS Come share these over at my place today if you can!
Love it all, Aimee! Your chandy, the lace on the tree…everything!
Merry Christmas to you!
xoxo laurie
everything is absolutely gorgeous! honest to goodness beautiful. Sending you and your precious family warm wishes for a joyful Christmas and peace through the coming year. xo, Diane
Gorgeous home and beautiful photography! Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!
Jenn
BEAUTIFUL HOME AND FAMILY!mERRY cHRISTMAS!
it’s soooo beautiful!
Everything is so beautiful! So lovely, so Christmasy, and so full of goodness. Thank you for remembering the true reasons for the season and for sharing it. May God bless you and your family this Christmas!
I’m back gain – lovin’ on your holiday decor!! I featured you today in my Friday I’m In Love favorites!
http://socialsalutations.blogspot.com/2011/12/friday-im-in-lovewith-peeping.html
Merry Christmas!!
xoxo
– Jenn @ Social Salutations
It looks beautiful! I love the shot of the tree with your kids in the background. I also love the picture frame wreath. Sherry
Your home is GORGEOUS! Very elegant in its simplicity.
Mary Alice
What a beautiful home! LOVE your tree and all of the pops of color including those lemons!Joining from Jennifer’s Christmas walk.
xx
Anne
Aimee, your house looks darling dressed for Christmas! I love your simple but elegant style. You keep everything bright and cheerful and have just the right amount of sparkle. Thanks for sharing!
Everything is beautiful. I’m loving the mantel decor!
Your home is very pretty! I especially like the trees in the canning jars and your lovely mantle. The first photo is a great too.
Love the snowflakes above the sink!
What a lovely and welcoming Christmas home you have created! I’m especially smitten with your lovely brunch tablescape….so pretty!!
I’m sharing at Melissa’s too!
your home looks beautiful- the dining room is my favorite- love the table setting!
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us!!!
I love every inch of it! Gorgeous!!
Your dining table is beautiful and I love the pops of yellow in the kitchen
Your home looks beautiful. My favorite is your dining room tablescape…just dreamy!