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Holiday House Walk 2012 – Welcome to My Home

December 4, 2012  Christmas | Christmas House Tours | Uncategorized

 

Christmas Home Tour - such creative ideas!  kellyelko.com

Shake the snow off your boots and pick up a glass of glogg (or coffee, or hot chocolate, or wine).

Remember my Christmas house tour last year?  Well, I hope this tops it!

Welcome to my holiday house tour, the next stop after the fabulous Beth of Home Stories A to Z.

Thanks Jennifer Rizzo for including me in this week long tour of 20 houses decked for the holidays.

Christmas House Tours - step inside this 100 year old home filled with tons of fabulous decorating ideas!  kellyelko.com

My hubs burned rubber on the sidewalk in this bad boy back in the day (thanks Grandmom for saving everything …

including his old baseballs)!

Christmas House Tours - step inside this 100 year old home filled with tons of fabulous decorating ideas like this vintage fire truck!  kellyelko.com

I raided my mom in laws attic this year and found the most amazing treasures like my hubs cute little shovel.

Christmas House Tours - step inside this 100 year old home filled with tons of fabulous decorating ideas like this vintage toy snow shovel wreath!  kellyelko.com

Christmas House Tours - step inside this 100 year old home filled with tons of fabulous decorating ideas like this marshmallow wreath!  kellyelko.com

My marshmallow wreath is back and made it through a year of storage.

Christmas House Tours - step inside this 100 year old home filled with tons of fabulous decorating ideas like this marshmallow wreath!  kellyelko.com

 

Christmas House Tours - step inside this 100 year old home filled with tons of fabulous decorating ideas like this stocking bannister!  kellyelko.com

Everyone looks better in candlelight (even my vintage roly poly tobacco tin Claus couple) …

so my snowy mason jar candles are scattered throughout the house.

Christmas House Tours - step inside this 100 year old home filled with tons of fabulous decorating ideas like these snowy mason jar candles!  kellyelko.com

Who needs a window treatment when you can have this!

Christmas House Tours - step inside this 100 year old home filled with tons of fabulous decorating ideas like this branch window treatment!  kellyelko.com

 

Christmas House Tours - step inside this 100 year old home filled with tons of fabulous decorating ideas like this branch window treatment!  kellyelko.com

I’m loving all things white this year and this is such a fun centerpiece.

Christmas House Tours - step inside this 100 year old home filled with tons of fabulous decorating ideas like this marshmallow centerpiece!  kellyelko.com

Christmas House Tours - step inside this 100 year old home filled with tons of fabulous decorating ideas like this yardstick star!  kellyelko.com

Even my mantel is decked out in white but poor Santa will have a tough time filling our stockings this year.

Christmas House Tours - step inside this 100 year old home filled with tons of fabulous decorating ideas like this white mantel!  kellyelko.com

Antique stocking stretchers found at Brimfield.

Christmas House Tours - step inside this 100 year old home filled with tons of fabulous decorating ideas like these antique stocking stretchers!  kellyelko.com

White spray paint on branches – now they look like birch trees.

Christmas House Tours - step inside this 100 year old home filled with tons of fabulous decorating ideas like these snowflakes!  kellyelko.com

No angel on my kitchen tree – I just flipped an old mason jar over for a unique tree topper.

Christmas House Tours - step inside this 100 year old home filled with tons of fabulous decorating ideas like this mason jar tree topper!  kellyelko.com

 

Christmas House Tours - step inside this 100 year old home filled with tons of fabulous decorating ideas like this mason jar ornament white tree!  kellyelko.com

 

Christmas House Tours - step inside this 100 year old home filled with tons of fabulous decorating ideas like this mason jar ornament white tree!  kellyelko.com

Vintage shiny brites get noticed on feather trees.

Christmas House Tours - step inside this 100 year old home filled with tons of fabulous decorating ideas like these feather trees!  kellyelko.com

 

Christmas House Tours - step inside this 100 year old home filled with tons of fabulous decorating ideas like these feather trees!  kellyelko.com

Mrs. Claus has nothing on my vintage dress form.

Christmas House Tours - step inside this 100 year old home filled with tons of fabulous decorating ideas like this vintage dress form!  kellyelko.com

 

Christmas House Tours - step inside this 100 year old home filled with tons of fabulous decorating ideas!  kellyelko.com

Tree topper tuned lamp topper.

Christmas House Tours - step inside this 100 year old home filled with tons of fabulous decorating ideas!  kellyelko.com

Boxwood clippings from my yard win the prize.

Christmas House Tours - step inside this 100 year old home filled with tons of fabulous decorating ideas!  kellyelko.com

Isn’t a pony on everyone’s Christmas list?

Christmas House Tours - step inside this 100 year old home filled with tons of fabulous decorating ideas!  kellyelko.com

 

Christmas House Tours - step inside this 100 year old home filled with tons of fabulous decorating ideas!  kellyelko.com

 

Christmas House Tours - step inside this 100 year old home filled with tons of fabulous decorating ideas like this letter to Santa!  kellyelko.com

 

Christmas House Tours - step inside this 100 year old home filled with tons of fabulous decorating ideas like this letter to Santa!  kellyelko.com

Christmas House Tours - step inside this 100 year old home filled with tons of fabulous decorating ideas like this vintage fire truck!  kellyelko.com

While I anxiously wait for Santa to bring me some bling from Tiffany’s,

make sure to stop by the next home – it’s a surprise – on the House Walk!

So click the Stop 7 pic below to see who it is and check out her amazing house all gussied up for the holidays.

 

Like my Christmas house tour?

Then be sure to check out my Christmas house last year – equally amazing I hope!

 

 

To see all of the gorgeous homes (starting from the beginning) on the 2012 House Walk, stop by Jennifer Rizzo‘s.

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  1. Keeping it Cozy

    December 4, 2012 at 6:35 am

    Beautiful, Kelly! I always love your vintage elements… they make your decor so unique and special. I love the shovel hanging on the door!

    Reply
  2. Pam

    December 4, 2012 at 7:22 am

    My favorite part was the vintage typewriter. So festive in its own way.

    Reply
  3. findinghomeonline

    December 4, 2012 at 7:26 am

    Everything looks great Kelly – I really adore the Shiny Brites on the feather tree and what could be better than the old firetruck. Well done! Thanks for sharing, Laura

    Reply
  4. Kim

    December 4, 2012 at 7:31 am

    Love it all, Kelly. I use to have a peddle car, too.

    Reply
  5. cassie

    December 4, 2012 at 7:46 am

    AMAZING!!! oh that shovel…… i want it!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Bev

      December 8, 2012 at 8:34 am

      Me too !!!!!

      Reply
  6. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog

    December 4, 2012 at 8:13 am

    Absolutely gorgeous Kelly!! I’m heading over now … will just keep my eye out for that Fabulous shovel!!

    Reply
  7. Donna Kelly

    December 4, 2012 at 8:19 am

    Love all of your husbands vintage finds! I guess you know how lucky you are!!! I love it all!!!!! Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  8. Anne

    December 4, 2012 at 8:26 am

    I think it’s fabulous (I’m in the majority – lol!!)

    Thanks for the tour, cheers!

    Anne

    Reply
  9. Lucy

    December 4, 2012 at 8:45 am

    Just beautiful, I love seeing items that have meaning incorporated in decor. It’s what makes a house a home. Love all the little love touches….xo

    Reply
  10. [email protected] This Top That

    December 4, 2012 at 8:46 am

    Kelly- here’s to a beautiful home and Tiffany’s!! Love it all. Have a wonderful holiday season.

    Reply
  11. Brenda

    December 4, 2012 at 8:47 am

    Gorgeous!!! Everything is perfect- love love love it!

    Reply
  12. [email protected] Clutter

    December 4, 2012 at 8:47 am

    Love your husband’s old pedal car, the dress form, the shovel, the carousel horse. The mantel and trees were fun too.

    Reply
  13. [email protected]

    December 4, 2012 at 8:49 am

    wow, so many great things in your decor, my fave just has to be the dress form all blinged up for the Holidays!!

    Reply
  14. Shelley @ Calypso in the Country

    December 4, 2012 at 9:04 am

    You and Beth have those great typewriters! Love all your decor – so many pretty things!
    -Shelley

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  15. Brandy~greylanehome

    December 4, 2012 at 9:05 am

    Kelly it’s wonderful. So full of the holiday spirit. You are so creative. Happy Holidays.

    Reply
  16. Tonya @ Love of Family & Home

    December 4, 2012 at 9:08 am

    Everything looks so pretty & festive Kelly!! I love how unique your Christmas decor is!! That old fire truck is the coolest!

    Reply
  17. Mary

    December 4, 2012 at 9:12 am

    I love all your vintage touches Kelly! There is so much inspiration in these photos.

    Reply
  18. Doreen

    December 4, 2012 at 9:14 am

    Love everything, but especially that fire truck! Amazing! Oh, and the branch with the vintage ornaments – and the typewriter!!!

    Reply
  19. Charlotte

    December 4, 2012 at 9:28 am

    Beautiful! I love each decoration and would love to try this next year.

    Reply
  20. devon

    December 4, 2012 at 9:30 am

    OMG, this is tooooo cute! I just love the shovel, firetruck and vintage horse! You have displayed them wonderfully, i can tell that every room in your house is full of charm and character. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour Kelly!

    Reply
  21. kelly

    December 4, 2012 at 9:47 am

    The title of your blog suits your decor perfectly, even at Christmas!! You have the most unique decorations. I love the branch hanging above the window with ornments on it. The marshmellow wreath is so clever too. The feather trees are so great! I could go on and on. What a fun house!

    Reply
  22. Veronica Roth

    December 4, 2012 at 10:04 am

    Well that all looks very lovely. I especially like the vintage trees on the glass table. Looks like my house. Do you collect glass ornaments? I have been for years. Love them to pieces. Those little trees are so brilliant for showcasing the best ones.

    Reply
  23. Jessica @ Mom 4 Real

    December 4, 2012 at 10:32 am

    I love every. single. detail! I too have a sap bucket with a rosemary plant…great minds??? Gorgeous!!!

    Reply
  24. [email protected] Boppy

    December 4, 2012 at 10:58 am

    Kelly! I love all of this! That pedal car is SO CUTE with the tree in the back. How adorable that it was your husband’s. I’m in awe that a marshmallow tree can survive for a year in storage. Someone should tell that to those Doomsday people.

    Reply
  25. [email protected] Boppy

    December 4, 2012 at 11:01 am

    Oh, and I have that exact same Willow House stocking bucket! It’s on my front door. You’ll see it on Thursday. 🙂 And I have a tree in a bucket, but down South we have minnow buckets, not sap buckets. LOL

    Reply
  26. karen

    December 4, 2012 at 11:14 am

    This is my kind of Christmas decorating. What you don’t see everywhere else. I love every bit of it. Somehow I missed that Marshmallow wreath last year! That cute wagon is to die for!! My favorite though is your dress form with the ornaments hanging from it. For some reason, it just delights me!

    Reply
  27. katie goldsworthy

    December 4, 2012 at 11:20 am

    Beautiful and so far it wins my “most creative” vote. Chloe (10 yrs) said, “Wow! That’s really cool” when she saw your mantel 🙂

    –Katie

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  28. must love junk

    December 4, 2012 at 11:25 am

    FUN, FUN, FUN!!!! Love everything-I might have to come in and steal, I mean ‘borrow’, all your trophy cups-ha! 🙂
    Susan

    Reply
  29. Bliss

    December 4, 2012 at 11:26 am

    What do you call someone who comes and steals another persons whole Christmas not because they don’t want Christmas to happen like the Grinch, but because they want to put every last thing in their own house? That’s me. I’m gonna find the best figgy pudding recipe I can. I will leave it for you when I come to fetch everything.

    Bliss

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  30. Jacque @theDIYvillage

    December 4, 2012 at 11:41 am

    Keep a close eye on that Fire car my friend, It would be the perfect place to hold our Fire Christmas Tree … I love your home Kelly, just stunning!

    Reply
  31. Maury @ Life on Mars

    December 4, 2012 at 11:44 am

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the branch with ornaments over the window. So cute!

    Reply
  32. Thistle

    December 4, 2012 at 12:14 pm

    Kelly,

    I love that car with the tree! Your decorations are amazing! I love every detail! Wonderful, wonderful tour!

    Seriously.

    You are amazing!

    blessings,
    karianne

    Reply
  33. Becca

    December 4, 2012 at 1:07 pm

    Kelly, you have THE most amazing vintage Christmas home … ever! I absolutely LOVE your hubs’ little car (such a fabulous focal point and conversation piece). Your incredible mantel … the mason jar filled tree … your handcrafted ornaments. Wow. Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
  34. Natalie

    December 4, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    Oh this made me smile ear to ear. You truly live up to your blog name with all the eclectic touches! They are adorable!

    Reply
  35. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique

    December 4, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    Kelly, your Christmas home is so delightful… and what about that peddle car!!
    You are the Queen of Eclectic.
    Merry Christmas,
    Kerryanne

    Reply
  36. Sherry

    December 4, 2012 at 3:17 pm

    Kelly, You have outdone yourself! Everything is gorgeous and I just love the firetruck and the pony.

    Reply
  37. Morning T

    December 4, 2012 at 3:43 pm

    Your home is just gorgeous I love every detail. Thanks for letting us pop in for a peek.
    Happy Holidays!!
    xo~
    T

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  38. Pam

    December 4, 2012 at 5:25 pm

    Your husband may have flash backs on Christmas morning and except a new bicycle or something! Love your cute decor. I think my favorite is that red pedal car though. Couldn’t be any more perfect for Christmas! BTW, I have your typewriter’s Grandfather in my entryway this year.

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  39. Cathy

    December 4, 2012 at 5:51 pm

    Beautiful!
    How lucky you were to have some of your husband’s old “stuff”.
    Merry Christmas.
    Cathy

    P.S. What is glogg? egg nog + ?

    Reply
  40. Kathy

    December 4, 2012 at 6:56 pm

    Everything is soooooo beautiful!

    Reply
  41. Leslie Stewart @ House on the Way

    December 4, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    Your Christmas decorations are gorgeous! I could look at your pictures over and over!
    Leslie

    Reply
  42. Vanessa

    December 4, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    Kelly it all looks INCREDIBLE!!! Can you hear me shouting at you? 😉 I absolutely love all of your perfectly eclectic vintage touches and your fireplace should be on the cover of a magazine!!
    Vanessa

    Reply
  43. tracey

    December 4, 2012 at 7:43 pm

    LOVE all of your unique Christmas touches Kelly!!! Your home is BEAUTIFUL!!!

    xo

    🙂 T

    Reply
  44. Kim Hites

    December 4, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    Love everything…especially the mantel…but can’t get over the cool car decked out for the holidays…it’s the bomb!

    Reply
  45. Debbie refreshrestyle

    December 4, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    You have the best collections of anyone I know! I love everything about your home! Thanks for the tour and I hope Santa brings me something from your house 🙂
    Debbie

    Reply
  46. Jenn

    December 4, 2012 at 8:29 pm

    Wow! So many creative ideas! Those stockings are awesome!

    Reply
  47. craftythriftydecoratingwifemom

    December 4, 2012 at 8:39 pm

    Beautiful, as expected. I can’t believe your marshmallow wreath was in storage for a year, looks fresh.
    Janet

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  48. laura @ the shorehouse

    December 4, 2012 at 8:43 pm

    I was going to say how all of the vintage toys and playthings were my favorite part…..aaaaaaaaannd then came the typewriter. BRILLIANT! Your house looks absolutely amazing.

    Reply
  49. Suzy @ Worthing Court

    December 4, 2012 at 8:47 pm

    I so enjoyed the toured of your Christmas house, Kelly! Wonderful touches everywhere. Give your MIL a thank you from all of us for saving the treasures from your hubby’s childhood. We got to enjoy them too!

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  50. Janet Lawson

    December 4, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    I love it all..
    The vintage red car with the galvanized bucket in it is my favorite..
    Your home is beautiful and I love the mason jar tree topper..

    Reply
  51. Linda @ it all started with paint

    December 4, 2012 at 9:36 pm

    Kelly,

    Your holiday home tour is amazing! I love the vintage pieces from your husband’s childhood .. cannot believe that the infamous marshmallow wreath survived (I’m seriously shocked!) … and those stocking stretchers are my all time favorite. Hands down!

    So, when does the ladder xmas tree go up?

    Linda

    P.S. The letter to Santa in the vintage typewriter (oh how I would love to find one for my husband) is the perfect finishing touch …

    Reply
  52. Jenna

    December 4, 2012 at 9:43 pm

    everything is so cute, love it all!

    Reply
  53. Jennifer rizzo

    December 4, 2012 at 9:57 pm

    your home has such great touches. I am so glad you were apart of the tour!

    Reply
  54. [email protected]

    December 4, 2012 at 9:58 pm

    I love it Kelly! You are so creative with your decorations, like the tape measure star and ornaments on the dress form!

    Reply
  55. Heather

    December 4, 2012 at 11:26 pm

    Thanks for sharing your gorg home with us Kelly! Lovely, festive and cheery beautiful!! You vintage ‘judy’ needs some Havaiannas I think!! LOL!! Maybe red ones for Christmas!! 😉

    Reply
  56. Jen O'Brien

    December 4, 2012 at 11:27 pm

    Hi Kelly!, I just LOVE your style, your holiday decor is awesome, so original & so pretty. Happy Holidays, Jen

    Reply
  57. SUE IN ATLANTA

    December 4, 2012 at 11:38 pm

    what fabulous decorations….how nice to have all those childhood goodies saved…I loved the star over the table made from the old tape…..

    Reply
  58. Virginia @ LiveLoveDIY

    December 5, 2012 at 12:09 am

    Kelly,
    You are a true creative genius! I so enjoyed the tour and loved seeing all of your unique touches! The stocking are my favorite….it was so hard to choose! Well done!! Well done!

    Reply
  59. Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads

    December 5, 2012 at 12:30 am

    Kelly, your home is AMAZING with so many unique and interesting things in your holiday decor. My favorite is your husband’s pedal car. I used to collect them but sold them about 20 years ago. Now I wish I had them back!
    Off to check out the mystery home!

    Reply
  60. Dear Lillie

    December 5, 2012 at 12:45 am

    Everything looks so beautiful! I can’t decide what I like best – the stockings, the trophies, the old shovel or the red car/firetruck!

    Reply
  61. Funky Junk Interiors

    December 5, 2012 at 1:44 am

    That. Was. Amazing! So many things, these tours always overwhelm me in such a good way! Your vintage ornaments on your branch valance was the sweetest thing ever!

    Wow, I need to clean up my house pronto! 🙂

    Reply
  62. Mimi

    December 5, 2012 at 6:56 am

    How is it that I am just finding your blog?
    Lovely pics and I think we are kindred spirits…we love the same things!

    Reply
  63. [email protected]

    December 5, 2012 at 7:15 am

    I just LOVE how you managed to use all your husband’s childhood items in your home. Your whole house is so charming!

    Reply
  64. Terry

    December 5, 2012 at 8:04 am

    Everything is so unique and personal. I feel the love you have for decorating in all that your home shows.

    Reply
  65. Deb

    December 5, 2012 at 9:04 am

    Your home is beautiful Kelly!
    I LOVE the little red firetruck & snowshovel ~ such great childhood treasures ♥

    Reply
  66. biggreenmeanie

    December 5, 2012 at 9:05 am

    Still no decorations yet at our house because of a week of stomach flu. My oldest, then me :(. These pictures inspire me to get in the holiday mood. Simply beautiful. It’s a real treat exploring the little details from each picture. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  67. Angela

    December 5, 2012 at 9:20 am

    Girl! Shut up! This is over-the-top! What fantabulous ideas you have!
    I am inspired x a thousand!

    Reply
  68. Pam @ Simple Details

    December 5, 2012 at 9:36 am

    Crazy creative, Kelly ~ charm oozing in every inch!

    Reply
  69. [email protected]

    December 5, 2012 at 9:41 am

    Kelly…your home is fabulously decorated…I love the vintage look and am so happy that your mother in law was a “saver”…. neither one of our parents were “savers” … the fire truck is so amazing… I remember my brother having that classic turquoise blue pedal car … I have saved many of my son’s toys … and now my granddaughter plays with them …. decorating with those items are just so wonderful … Loved the tour Kelly!

    Reply
  70. Mindy

    December 5, 2012 at 10:05 am

    Amazingly awesome. Every single thing.

    Reply
  71. Shelia

    December 5, 2012 at 10:34 am

    Oh, your home is just amazing! I love all of your sweet vintage Christmasing! Just a dream! Thank you so much for sharing.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

    Reply
  72. Jeanne

    December 5, 2012 at 11:53 am

    What beautiful details throughout your whole home!

    Reply
  73. Karen

    December 5, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    While all the homes are gorgeous, your vintage treasures strike a chord with me. Your MIL was a genius! I have a similar MIL and am thankful for all the things she saved. I LOVE car and shovel! The use of marshmallows is clever and new. Beautiful job! I’ll be back!

    Karen

    Reply
  74. Judy

    December 5, 2012 at 6:43 pm

    What a gorgeous home tour. I have a similar fire truck and you have completely inspired me to use it in our home decor for the holidays.

    Reply
  75. Lisa Goulet

    December 5, 2012 at 6:55 pm

    Your home is adorable! Love the vintage style decorations. I especially like the wooden “stockings”. I was in Brimfield this past Fall and so loved all the treasures there.

    Reply
  76. Grey

    December 6, 2012 at 1:46 am

    It was so much fun looking at all the vintage! You have done a wonderful job of decorating. Thank you so much for allowing us to tour.

    Reply
  77. Leena Lanteigne

    December 7, 2012 at 2:00 am

    I love it all! The ideas, the decorations, the inspiration, the creativity, the vintage! Fabulous! I pinned 4 pictures just from this one post and am now a follower! Found you through the Wow Us Wednesday link party! Thank you for such a great home tour! Hugs, Leena

    Reply
  78. Karen Cooper (@ Dogs Don't Eat Pizza)

    December 7, 2012 at 8:20 am

    Gorgeous! Amazing! Stunning! Really beautiful, Kelly! Can I move in? 🙂

    Reply
  79. Lane

    December 7, 2012 at 9:53 am

    Your house is a Christmas wonderland Kelly! I can’t believe all you have done and your attention to detail. I am dying over your antique doorknob ornaments on your white tree! So clever…

    -Lane

    Reply
  80. Lizy

    December 7, 2012 at 10:52 am

    Kelly! What a beautiful post and house!!! I’m telling you girl! It you can make a little corner in the garage look as cute as the rest of the house..I’m renting it!!!! Big Hugs!!!! and enjoy the holiday season now that you are all done with the decorating!

    Reply
  81. Carol

    December 7, 2012 at 5:19 pm

    Wow, Kelly, your home is just non-stop charm and then some! You have so many wonderful treasures and just plain fun-things. Everything from that wonderful vintage child’s car, to the adorable stockings hanging from the banister, to your unique way of decorating your white tree — words escape me, except just to repeat — WOW!

    Reply
  82. Kelly - Talk of the House

    December 8, 2012 at 7:43 am

    Wow what gorgeousness everywhere! I am most impressed with that shovel. What a great find!! Please tell me that you started doing all of this well before Thanksgiving…I started the day of, and have so little done…must get busy…must get busy.

    Reply
  83. Bev

    December 8, 2012 at 8:36 am

    Love it all….. the shovel is to die for : )

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  84. [email protected]

    December 8, 2012 at 9:56 am

    Fun, fun, fun…so many great vintage treasures and clever ideas 🙂

    Reply
  85. debbiedoos

    December 8, 2012 at 12:47 pm

    Awesome, just awesome! I am lvoving that typewriter photo with the santa baby letter. So pretty!

    Reply
  86. Kristin Johnsen

    December 8, 2012 at 1:24 pm

    Found your site when looking for feather trees – LOVE your decorating sensibility!!! glad I found you site – I’ll be stopping by again!

    Reply
  87. Rhoda @ Southern HOspitality

    December 8, 2012 at 8:59 pm

    Hey, Kelly, your house looks so wonderful decked out for Christmas, love all those special vintage touches that you have created. That old car of your hubs is so cute. Love, love it all!

    Reply
  88. [email protected]

    December 9, 2012 at 8:11 pm

    Oh my word I love that little car and wreath! Those are my favs but everything looks beeeeeeeautiful! 🙂

    Reply
  89. Bonnie @ Uncommon

    December 9, 2012 at 8:46 pm

    oh Kelly!! you have fabulous taste and ideas!! just stunning!!

    Reply
  90. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living

    December 9, 2012 at 9:45 pm

    So many wonderful, vintage touches, Kelly! Love your dress form and that little red firetruck. Wow! I also love the vintage shovel hanging on the door. You’ve got some great stuff! Thanks for sharing your home with us.

    Reply
  91. Roeshel S (@DIYShowOff)

    December 10, 2012 at 10:38 am

    Your home looks GORGEOUS, Kelly! Wow … everywhere I turn, something to ooohhh and aaahhh over!

    Reply
  92. Tammy @ A Walk in the Countryside

    December 10, 2012 at 12:29 pm

    This is my second trip over and I’m still loving it!! Thanks for sharing with us!

    Reply
  93. [email protected]

    December 10, 2012 at 11:28 pm

    Kelly that shovel is drop dead amazing. It seams like all the people in my family (older) were always trying to get rid of everything. So annoying! I have to depend on Mike’s family for any good old stuff! I LOVE the wooden stocking forms hanging on the mantle. Perfect!

    Reply
  94. Karen

    December 11, 2012 at 8:22 am

    That was a fantastic tour. Surprises around every corner. So many things I’d like to pin directly from your site. The old glass door knob hanging on the tree…brilliant, that little shovel….oh so sweet, feather boa garland….love it all. And, very cool that your mother-in-law saved those treasures.
    Karen

    Reply
  95. Crissy

    December 11, 2012 at 9:13 am

    I LOVE the vintage fire truck, so cute!!!!!

    Reply
  96. JP

    December 11, 2012 at 7:42 pm

    Kelly, you definitely have a cute collection of vintage items and have incorporated it with fun into your decor. Your fire truck makes me miss the one I sold a long time ago! Happy Holidays!

    Reply
  97. Athena at Minerva's Garden

    December 11, 2012 at 9:00 pm

    Just phenomenal, Kelly–your home is gorgeous for the holidays! I love the vintage kid’s shovel of your husband’s–so cute! And the rocking horse and trophy cups with the boxwood and the sassy letter to santa–love that song with Eartha Kitt singing!

    Reply
  98. Rhonda ~ Ramblings of a Southern Girl

    December 11, 2012 at 9:11 pm

    I just love it ALL! Love vintage, and you have done a wonderful job creating a vintage Christmas! The figgy pudding tree is my fav!

    Reply
  99. Flower Patch Farmgirl

    December 11, 2012 at 9:52 pm

    Favorite stop on the tour! You bring the unexpected…and I’m cheering!

    Reply
  100. Kris

    December 12, 2012 at 12:07 am

    Love love it all. My fav is the fire pedal car!!! My hubby is a fire chief and I just love that! I think that fire car needs to pedal over to my house!!! Everything is beautiful.
    Kris

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  101. [email protected]

    December 12, 2012 at 12:53 pm

    Loving everything, but especially the vintage dress form with the ornaments hanging from it! So cool!

    Reply
  102. Pamela

    December 13, 2012 at 1:46 am

    Kelly everything is just amazing! It is so hard to pic a favorite but I would have to say the old firetruck and the typewriter! I must find me an old one for next Christmas. My boys would love it. Honored to have ya partying at my place lady! Hope your week is going well.

    Reply
  103. Ann

    December 14, 2012 at 8:11 am

    I did so enjoy touring your beautiful and whimsical Christmas home. Everything looks perfect. We just brought my husband’s childhood snow shovel back from his parents’, but it doesn’t have that adorable vintage scene on it. Oh how I love that!

    Reply
  104. [email protected]

    December 14, 2012 at 9:10 am

    Your home looks awesome! I love all the finds you scored at grandma’s attic! That car and shovel are amazing, and the fact that they were your husbands make them even more special! I love all the details throughout the house, it says creative and fun, just like you!

    Reply
  105. Sandy

    December 14, 2012 at 9:31 am

    Kelly! Your home is always decorated beautifully. I love the clever and imaginative ideas that you come up with! Love the fire engine too. Your brain is constantly spinning with new ideas for old vintage items and that’s why I come here for inspiration. Your style rocks!

    Reply
  106. Melinda Hartzog

    December 15, 2012 at 4:47 am

    Love the marshmallow wreath and the snow shovel on the door instead of a wreath. So happy to have found your blog! Melinda

    Reply
  107. Heidi

    December 15, 2012 at 11:44 am

    Love all the little details, especially the display over your kitchen window! Beautiful!

    Reply
  108. Daune | Cottage in the Oaks

    December 18, 2012 at 2:46 am

    So lovely, Kelly! I love it all!

    Reply
  109. Kathy

    December 19, 2012 at 9:58 am

    Wow! You are so talented. I love all of your Christmas decorating. Your site is on the top of my list as favorites. I always make sure I check out what you have for us. Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  110. Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers

    December 21, 2012 at 3:38 pm

    OH my goodness! I am so impressed with your whole house tour! I love every detail. You are so talented Kelly. The marshmallow wreath is so adorable and I love your mantel. Thank you for letting us into your home. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas 🙂

    Reply
  111. Charlotte Conner

    January 2, 2013 at 1:01 am

    I really love the personal connection to the fire truck toy car and the vintage shovel!

    Reply
  112. Dana @ Cooking at Cafe D

    January 3, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    Kelly,
    I adore your home! I had a red car like that truck when I was little. And, for Christmas THIS YEAR I asked Santa for a vintage wooden ruler – and he brought me one. What’s the first thing I did with it? Made it into a star. (So, yours made me smile extra big!)

    I was recently thinking how I need to take my vintage typewriter out of the closet.
    Your Letter to Santa is brilliant.
    It’s just one of the MANY things I just couldn’t resist pinning 🙂

    Blessings in the new year,
    ~ Dana
    Cooking At Cafe D

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  113. Sandra

    November 4, 2013 at 11:57 pm

    I used to have that shovel when I was 3! Beautiful. 🙂

    Reply
  114. Susan

    November 20, 2013 at 6:58 am

    Kelly your home is amazing! I love the little car and the tree is gorgeous! My favorite is the shovel, that is a treasure!
    Susan

    Reply
  115. Susans

    November 25, 2014 at 6:52 am

    Kelly your home and your blog looks beautiful! I am especially taking inspiration from your stairs. I just got mine refinished and they look very much like yours… looking forward to decorating them.

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      November 25, 2014 at 8:47 pm

      Thanks so much Susan! I know you will decorate them amazingly!

      Reply
  116. Ann

    November 17, 2018 at 8:35 am

    You had me at those antique stocking stretchers. I gotta find some now??

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      November 17, 2018 at 9:29 am

      Thanks Ann and good luck in your search!

      Reply

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