Home Sweet Home Christmas Home Tour
Welcome to my Home Sweet Home Christmas Home Tour. This is my favorite time of year and each year I always strive to create a unique Christmas home filled with one of a kind decorating ideas (this is my tenth Christmas tour)! I’ve been decking all my halls and trimming all my trees with lots of fun vintage finds and I’m excited to welcome you into my home.
I’m kicking off the first day of the Jennifer Rizzo’s Holiday Housewalk which means that all week long, you can hop from blog to blog to see some amazing holiday homes. The tour begins at Jen’s house here so don’t miss it.
If you’re visiting from my good friend Shannon’s house at Fox Hollow Cottage, welcome! You don’t want to miss her All is Calm Home Tour.
I added a source list at the end of this post in case you spy something that you have to have!
I always start my Christmas decorating with my mantel and I think this is my favorite one so far!
I’m on the look out for Christmas decorations 365 days a year so when I found the old metal numbers and vintage blow mold over the summer, I snatched them up and waited patiently.
Meet David! I asked a friend to pick up this vintage elf blow mold for me and when I gave her all the sellers info including his name (David), she asked if that was the seller’s or the elf’s name! How could I resist those big blue eyes not to mention that huge candy cane!
You’ll notice that I love using unusual containers as Christmas tree stands and this big bowl adds a fun pop of color to my feather tree!
I’m usually a fan of symmetry but I’m loving the way the odd number of stockings on the left balance the little feather tree in a big bowl on the right side of the hearth.
I’m a big believer in adding lots of one thing for an abundant look and this flock of red cardinals adds festive color to my Christmas tree. It doesn’t get any easier than nestling faux snowballs in the branches. This tree is the European fir from Balsam Hill and I prefer getting unlit trees because we all know what happens once the lights burn out!
My Favorite Sparse Christmas Trees Here
On Thanksgiving, my daughter wanted to decorate the tree with our family ornaments that we have collected over the years so down came the snowballs (but I kept the birds) and now our tree is filled with meaningful memories.
Last year, this Season’s Greetings art hung on my mantel and I loved the retro inspired look so much that I decided to do a trio of vintage looking art in my foyer.
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I didn’t feel like lugging out the big green garlands that I normally hang on my bannister so this year I went with a much more pared down look with a simple red berry wreath flanked by a couple of felted wool garlands.
It doesn’t get easier than adding a sprig of greenery to a glass jar and my daughters old ice skates add a little pop of red.
My hubby used to shovel snow when he was a kid with this adorable little shovel.
I’ve been putting a pair of Christmas trees in my dining room for years and the twinkling lights make us want to linger longer over meals.
My collection of vintage Shiny Brite ornaments (well over 300) are on full display and I love that the sparse Christmas trees really let the ornaments shine.
This winter village may be my favorite Christmas centerpiece of all time. I brought out the Doodle Houses that I made years ago and a couple of house cookie jars then surrounded them with wood and ceramic trees including this adorable set of little wood trees that are actually kids toys!
These whimsical tree covered plates are the perfect finishing touch. Don’t feel like you have to buy a complete set of matching plates. As you can see, I put the tree plates at four place settings and different ones at the other two.
Throw blankets make great tree skirts and the best part is that they serve more than one purpose.
My sunroom got a touch of Christmas too.
My vintage fire truck pedal car is the perfect tree skirt and I added sprigs of faux eucalyptus for even more greenery on the flocked tree.
As you can see, my little helper is beside herself with excitement.
I love being able to use my kids childhood things in new ways and one of their little red chairs makes the perfect plant stand.
Salt is a great snow substitute in this little bottle brush tree village.
The kitchen is where the magic happens … and by magic, I mean cookie baking!
Over the summer, I scored more vintage Santa mugs including the Holt Howard pitcher and the tiny little mug! Mixed in with reproduction Santa mugs, it makes for such a cute display!
And just the other day, I found these vintage figural milk glass lights at an estate sale. I removed the electric cord and now they make really cute ornaments.
A white kitchen is the perfect backdrop to pops of Christmas color and I love the way this trio of little preserved boxwood wreaths looks hanging from the back of the stools.
This old canvas laundry bin is such a fun tree stand!
I have been on a vintage Christmas find roll and I was so excited when I scored this set of 20 little velvet Santas and friends the other day! My husbands old elf knee hugger clings on for dear life and makes the perfect little tree topper.
My gingerbread house cookie jar was kept out all year long in my house when I was a kid. I used to have to pull a chair up to the fridge so I could climb up to reach inside for a cookie.
If one gingerbread house cookie jar is good, a village of DIY gingerbread houses is even better! You can see how I made them and get sources for my favorite little wood houses HERE.
I feel like Mrs. Claus when I’m cooking on my red stove that is especially festive at Christmas!
My Thanksgiving cactus bloomed just in the nick of time and the bright red flowers add color to my vintage green breadbox. The roly poly Santa and Mrs. Claus are vintage tobacco tins.
My cozy little family room doesn’t leave room for furniture rearranging but I love to add festive throw blankets and pillows including one of my dog disguised as Rudolph (you can get the Rudolph puppy pillow here).
Can you believe my mushroom ornaments are paper? I cut them from this sheet of mushroom wrapping paper and think it looks like an enchanted little Christmas forest.
The stress of remembering to move Hot Tamale, our Elf on the Shelf, around has thankfully stopped so now he’s content to catch a ride on my antique Boston Terrier doorstop.
If you need a pop of color somewhere, add a colorful garland.
Since I took these photos, I added the cutest pillow from my very talented friend Jen Rizzo. It is the perfect addition to all the little houses that I have scattered around the house and I love that it can be kept out all winter long!
Sushi wishes you a very Merry Christmas and is thrilled that I didn’t humiliate her by forcing her into a Christmas sweater like I have in the past!
I ho ho hope you enjoyed my house all decked out for Christmas. There is more to come all month long and I share lots more on Instagram.
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Don’t miss my past Christmas Home Tours …
Please Come Home Christmas Tour / There’s No Place Like Home Tour / Let’s Stay Home Tour
Now hop in my sleigh so I can fly you over to the next home tour of Dear Lillie. Her home is always a stunner!
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Don’t miss some past Christmas tours …
Please Come Home for Christmas Home Tour Here
There’s No Place Like Home Christmas Tour Here
Get My Chalkboard Art Here
If you love old fashioned Christmas decorating ideas, don’t miss this post below.
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How could your your possibly get any better is what I ask myself each Christmas, then boom… the next Christmas you outdo yourself again! This might be my favorite your yet! I love love love the mantle and that vintage Santa tree!!!!
It all started with that adorable Elf and his giant candy cane!!
Kelly – I think I say this every year but it’s true – you are the Queen of Vintage Christmas!! Omigoodness you have sooo many wonderful decorations. Do you have to rent a warehouse to store them all? LOL. You should give tours and charge people to see your home. What a delight it is! I love your DIY gingerbread village and am definitely going to make a village of my own. So cute!! Thanks for all your inspiration – I’m going to have to look at your photos a few times to take it all in. Love your Christmas spirit!!
LOL I wish I had a warehouse but I just store everything in my basement! I’m in the process of thinning out my Christmas hoard but I can’t resist vintage Christmas! Thanks so much for your kind words. I can’t wait to see what you’ve done!
Kelly,
Wow! Just wow! Beautiful and vintage. Your house amazes me and so does your talent. Thank you for being part of the Holiday Housewalk 2020!
Always a highlight of my year Jen! Can’t wait to see everyone’s homes this week!
Looks like the Elf on a Shelf and Sushi are holiday buds! 🙂 Your Shiny Brite trees in your dining room – swoon! I enjoy seeing all the vintage decorations. Fond memories seeing some of the same decorations from my childhood.
Thanks Diane! Sushi and David have become great friends. She keeps trying to lick his candy cane!
KELLLLLY
I love everything.
The mantel. David.
The shiny brite trees.
We are tiny tree plates twins.
Just everything.
Perfectly festive and wonderful.
Merry Christmastime. xo Shan
David does steal the show! How fun that we got the same plates! Always a pleasure doing these tours with you Shannon!
It is all beautiful! Now I have to pick my very favorite item, and I only allow myself to pick 1 although I have about 6 favorites, so…..the shovel. Every year when I see it I have shovel envy.
I could have sworn you would have picked David and his great big candy cane!
LOVE IT! Size and source for multi color mirror ball? Thanks!
Thanks so much Janis! I bought that disco ball years ago and can’t remember where!
Kelly your home is adorable, love everything little corner.
Thank you so much Elisa! I had a great time decorating!
Hi Kelly!
I have followed you for years and always look forward to your Christmas house tour…it is always filled with Whimsy! Thanks for all the inspiration, Happy Holidays to you and your family!
Thank you so much Karen for your kind words! Wishing you and your family a very merry Christmas!
Wow, wow, wow, Kelly! This is my favorite home tour of yours yet (and I always count your home among my favorites at Christmas)!! You have the best vintage Christmas collection out there. Can we go vintage shopping together? Have a wonderful Christmas!
Ok I’ll go shopping with you but I will cut you if you get the good stuff first!!!!
WOW everything is just stunning, I love all of your trees, so pretty!
Thanks Kristin! I love this time of year and can’t wait to see your Christmas house!
I love all of this decor! When my kids were younger they always wanted to put up so many Christmas decorations. Now that most of them are moved out of the house, I think decorating will be less of an overwhelming task.
It’s always such a treat to see your tour, Kelly! My favorites this year are the bowling pins & snowballs under the table! You did sn amazing job on everything!! Enjoy & stay safe!
Thanks so much Julie! I had so much fun decorating this year! Wishing you and your family a very merry Christmas!
wow! Every year you top the previous year. You live in a magical Christmas home. I LOVE your twin trees in the dining room but I also really love the one with all the cardinals. So pretty and festive. Your mantel is amazing – LOVE David and his blue eyes. 🙂
David is such a player I’m worried he’s going to leave me but it’s a risk worth taking! Merry Christmas Danielle!
It all looks amazing Kelly! I’m so jealous of your Santa mug collection and I love that gingerbread house village. Love all of the trees too – think I might have to get a Spruce next year!
I was so lucky to find more Santa mugs this summer Jenn! Merry Christmas!
Aawww Kelly, you outdid yourself! So much love radiating throughout your beautiful home. It simply sparkles!
I had so much fun decorating this year Laurie and thank you for such kind words!
Kelly everything is beautiful! I especially love your mantle and how you incorporated pretty texture/color!
Thank you Annie! I had fun with the mantel!
holiday perfection….every detail…every year!
Thanks Laura! This just might be my favorite Christmas tour!
I always look forward to your Christmas tours! You have the most creative ideas and so many beautiful vintage finds. I love your mantel and your stunning dining room with the two trees. So much inspiration, Kelly!
Cheers!
Shelley
You’re the best Shelley! Thanks so much and wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!
It was a joy as always to see what you did this year. I think it might be the best yet but it is hard to say, it all looks so merry and brite. Thanks for sharing and all your hard work, oh, and Sushi too!
Sushi is just happy there was no sweater involved this year Marlene!
So beautiful, Kelly! I just adore your dining room! Merry Christmas!
Thanks so much my friend and Merry Christmas!
Oh my goodness – your home is such a treat Kelly!!! Every single detail is so full of joy and so unexpected. I love all of your vintage items. Your style is so whimsical and colorful. Your home just delights me. Thanks for always being so funny and great. I adore you!
xxo
Wow thanks Jen! Coming from the queen of colorful Christmas, that is a big compliment!
Kelly, I look forward to your tour every year and this year did not disappoint! So festive, warm and beautiful. Love it all! Sarah
Thank you so much Sarah! Merry Christmas!
Love so many things about your home. Love the trees in your dining room, all your collections, the mantle in your living room and your beautiful red stove. Thank you for brightening my day. Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas Jane and thank you so much!!
Your home is so fresh, festive and fun. And those vintage numbers are the coolest!
Thanks so much Susan! They were a great find!
You blew it out of the park this year with your Christmas decorations! I slowly scrolled, enjoying every single picture so much. My vintage loving heart is now full of Christmas happiness!
Vintage lovers unite Paula!
You do color so incredibly well. I couldn’t stop pinning. I’m obsessed with the little vintage Santas and the wooden houses that you transformed. Stunning tour! Merry Christmas Kelly!
Thank you so much Julia! I had so much fun decorating this year!
Kelly
What make and size is your full tree please
Many thanks Avril