Welcome Home Christmas House Tour
I’ve been decking all the halls and I’m excited to share my 12th Christmas home tour with you! I like to pull out all the stops for Christmas and every year, I challenge myself to come up with new and unique decorating ideas using mostly vintage, thrifted finds with a little bit of modern thrown in. I’m also thrilled to cordially invite you into my home … well it will be like you’re almost here when you watch the fun little video tour I created for you! Welcome to my Welcome Home Christmas House Tour in pics and video!
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 homes decked out for Christmas. The tour begins at Jen’s house here so don’t miss it.
If you’re visiting from Jenny of Dear Lillie, welcome! You do not want to miss her always gorgeous home.
Full Source List at the End of This Post
For those of you new here, I live in New Jersey in a 1913 house that we did a complete gut renovation on 13 years ago. I love mixing old and new for a one of a kind look … especially at Christmas!
I’ve been sharing decorating ideas with my blog readers for over 11 years and my Christmas home has been featured in a 10-page spread in Better Homes & Gardens as well as in Modern Farmhouse and this December, NJ Monthly will feature my home using my photos!
I always start Christmas decorating with my mantel and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out!
I shared my Christmas mantel the other day in a separate post here with lots more photos so I’ll just share a couple of pics here.
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It all started with a doormat! When I spotted this gingerbread house doormat, I knew it was too cute to wipe muddy feet on so I decided to give it a special place of honer as the centerpiece of my mantel.
How to Make DIY Wood Gingerbread Houses Here
See my full Gingerbread Village Christmas Mantel post with lots more photos here
Little Wood Houses / LED Snowflake / Pom Pom Stockings / Star Tassel Pillow / Realistic Garland / Gingerbread House Doormat
I am all about using what you have in creative new ways and there is no need to go out and spend tons of money on new decorations. I’ve displayed these little wood houses (that I painted to look like gingerbread) on my staircase and in my kitchen in past years.
My antique dealer friend bought this “House for Sale” sign from a woman in my town which is where the sign originated and I had to top it with a row of houses!
Say hello to my little friend!
This elf blow mold wields a giant candy cane and he knows how to use it!
I’m on the hunt for vintage Christmas 365 days a year so when I spotted a huge container of vintage red ornaments at the thrift store, I snatched it up and to add to my collection! Amassed on a giant tray, they make a huge impact in a single color.
Sorry Sushi, those aren’t tennis balls!
My white kitchen is a blank slate for seasonal decorating and I added lots of little surprises.
Of course, I couldn’t resist the little wood houses on these wire wreaths and they add a festive touch and pop of color to the back of my counter stools.
Can you believe I scored this old Adirondack basket for $1 a few years ago!
To add a seasonal touch, I tied a pair of my daughters childhood ice skates to it then topped it off with the cutest little vintage Christmas plates.
Vintage Santa and Mrs. Claus blow molds aren’t just for show … I put them to work washing the dishes!
Don’t let Mrs. Claus’s sweet smile fool you because while Santa may be watching us, she’s silently judging all of us so make sure to be on your best behavior!
I love creating unique displays on trays and my little winter vintage Putz house village adds cheer and a pop of color to my counter plus it’s a cinch to move if I need more space for baking cookies.
I added interest by varying the height of my display with a cake stand and an old scale then freshly fallen snow (salt) turns it into a winter wonderland.
It doesn’t get much easier than filling a giant bowl with faux snowballs, a colorful assortment of bottle brush trees and a tiny little vintage knee-hugger elf.
HO HO HO! I gathered all of my Santa mugs (old and new) because a collection is best displayed together.
Mixing old and new is a great way to grow a collection and about half of my mugs are vintage.
See More Santa Mug Display Ideas Here
I removed the hats of these new Santa jars to turn them into planters and surrounded them with a forest of bottle brush trees.
My red stove is especially festive during the holidays and of course I had to get this Santa mug dishtowel to go with my collection!
On the first day of Christmas, the thrift store sold to me, this vintage 12 Days of Christmas jeweled needlecraft!
I keep things simple in my family room. A giant plaid wreath, a Santa mug pillow, a festive throw and a few touches of vintage Christmas is all this room needs.
Back in the day, the hard plastic Frosty and Santa figures held light bulbs and you can still see the burn marks on them!
My Thanksgiving cactus started to bloom just in time and I love using vintage ice buckets as planters.
I carried my gingerbread theme into my dining room!
It’s the perfect mix of vintage and new.
See More of My Gingerbread Table Here
Twas the night before Christmas … I love this sign that welcomes everyone into my home.
I have a weakness for vintage brass and and an even bigger weakness for vintage Christmas brass!
My little elf, Sushi, is dressed up for Santa’s arrival.
Get Sushi’s adorable lamb dog sweater here!
Did you notice anything missing?
I did not have time to put up my three big trees or share my dining room but I’ll share soon.
I’ll be sharing more Christmas ideas so stay tuned or sign up to get my posts emailed right to your inbox.
Don’t miss my past Christmas home tours …
Very Vintage Christmas Tour / Home Sweet Home Christmas Tour / Please Come Home Christmas Tour
How to Display Christmas Decorations in New Ways Here
Next on the Christmas tour hop is my good friend Stephanie of Casa Watkins Living. You are going to love her very merry, colorful and eclectic home!
I love Stephanie’s blinged out tree and how cute are those little wicker mushrooms under her tree.
Kelly, you always have the best and funniest Christmas collections. I love seeing what you do every year and Sushi is looking absolutely adorable in her sweater. Happy Holidays!
Sushi has a better wardrobe than I do!
I absolutely love your Christmas decor. So many great ideas, especially filling bowls with red light bulbs or ornaments. Thanks for sharing and have a Merry Christmas!!!
Thank you Raylene and merry Christmas to you!
Adorable! I love how creative your ideas are. Very festive. Happy Holidays!
Thanks so much Amy!
Hi Kelly – I love your Christmas home the most every year. Seeing so many vintage decorations that were part of my childhood brings a smile to my face. :-). I love the bowl filled with the vintage red light bulbs.
Thanks so much Diane! I can’t get enough vintage Christmas!
The clauses want to know how much allowance they are getting this month? Your home ALWAYS is so magical and festive. I must visit it one of these days during the holidays. Hope you all are doing well.
They don’t get an allowance but I do make them do all the cooking when they’re here!
Love, love every nook and cranny. You did a wonderful job of decorating, so much to see and get ideas from. I truly enjoyed this tour and can’t wait to see the other rooms. You are amazing and I had fun pinning it all.
Glad you enjoyed the tour Marlene!
It’s wonderful Kelly!!! I just adore all those vintage touches and omg yes that stove 12 days of Christmas calendar is amazing!!!!! Love it all.
Thanks so much Steph! I hope Santa brings you everything you want for Christmas!
Beautiful as always Kelly! I love the wreaths on the back of the chairs. The red ornaments look great! Hi Sushi!
Sushi sends Christmas greetings to you Lisa!
Everything is just beautiful!!! I always love touring your gorgeous home!
Thank you Kristin and hope you have a very merry Christmas!
Beautiful Kelly! I always love all of your unique Christmas touches and that chalkboard mantel is amazing! Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas!
Wishing you a very merry Christmas too Jenn!
Always my favorite Christmas Tour every year! so fun!
Thanks so much Kristy! Merry Christmas!
Hi Kelly!
I have the Santa that holds the mug for the light bulb. I love him, he still works, but I never knew there was a snowman too, I love him too!!! So nice to see old stuff. I live in south Jersey near Delaware Memorial bridge
South Jersey in the house! I hope you find a snowman so Santa has a companion Debbie!
You’ve been inspiring me for what 12? 13? years now? Merry Christmas dah’ling!
Can you believe this is my 12th Christmas tour! God I’m old!!
I look forward to seeing your christmas home each year. I love every single detail. I think I pinned every image LOL! Seeing Sushi in her sweater is so fun! I love your Santa mug collection. Your gingerbread mantel is amazing!! I love that you bring whimsical joy to your home. It is delightful.
xoxoxo
Thanks so much Jen! I adore your colorful style too! Santa told me he’s putting you on the nice list … for life!
Beautiful homes with the most inspiring holiday decorations! Thank you for sharing your ideas with us.
Thanks for taking the time to tour my home and glad you enjoyed all the homes!
I love your latest addition to your Santa Mugs by way of a gift bag. Where did you get your green cake plates? Are they vintage?
Hi Margaret! I got those green cake stands years ago and they are not vintage but look it! You can find similar here: https://amzn.to/3XTe8gC
Oh, Kelly, it all looks so beautiful! Merry Christmas xx