Welcome to my There’s No Place Like Home Christmas Home Tour. I’ve been decking and trimming and drinking spiked eggnog and I’m excited to share my new cheery Christmas home tour and decorating ideas.
Don’t Miss My Latest Christmas Home Tour Here
Once again I’m part of Jennifer Rizzo’s Holiday Housewalk which means all week long you can hop from blog to blog to see some amazing homes all decked out in their holiday finery. The tour begins with Jen’s stunning house so don’t miss it.
If you’re visiting from Nesting with Grace home tour, welcome.
Now let’s get down to business – come on in (full source list at end of post).
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This year, I took inspiration from homes and gnomes. You’ll see little houses scattered throughout my house and a few fun gnomes too.
I added felted ball garland to my succulent wreath to put it in the holiday spirit.
This is my all time favorite mantel and I’ll be offering the chalkboard art as a free printable soon. The children inside these tiny houses are nestled all snug in their beds as they anxiously await Santa’s arrival.
I turned my chalkboard art into a Free Christmas Chalkboard Printable HERE.
Antique stocking stretchers are hung by the chimney with care.
I wanted to put my own spin on these white ceramic houses.
See how to make doodle houses HERE
I added 1600 lights to really make my tree glow.
I went super simple this year with these clip on candle lights that add such charm and “snowballs” nestle in the branches.
When my girls come home from school, we’ll add our family ornaments that we’ve collected over the years.
A little gift wrapping station holds everything needed to wrap up a storm.
I love that my mother in law saved my husband’s childhood shovel.
Here’s a peek into my sunroom – you can see more photos of my Christmas sunroom here.
I love adding a pair of sparse Christmas trees to my dining room and piling all of my vintage ornaments onto them!
See the full tour of my Shiny Brite dining room here
This is my favorite Christmas table of all time! I love the retro deer and non traditional colors that pair perfectly with my vintage Shiny Brite ornaments.
The house theme from my mantel carries over onto my dining room table with these adorable reindeer fairy houses.
I’ll be gnome for the holidays!
Tassel throws become whimsical tree skirts.
My bubble chandelier has the look of clear glass ornaments.
I love using trays and bowls for unexpected displays like this adorable cookie jar that looks just like Sushi, my Boston Terrier.
A flock of red cardinals really pops against this flocked white tree. I elevated the small tree by popping it into a basket.
A few touches of red including a huge berry wreath and my dog turned into the cutest Rudolph pillow cozy up the family room.
This ceramic light up tree is such a fun replica of the vintage ones.
Roly poly Santa and Mrs. Claus are vintage tobacco tins.
Santa is coming for a visit so I decked out the guest room for him.
See more of my Christmas bedroom here.
Sushi wishes you a very merry Christmas!
I hope you enjoyed my Christmas home tour! I’m still decking my halls and will be sharing more rooms soon.
See more of my Christmas Decorating Ideas here.
Hop in my sleigh and I’ll take you to the next house on the house walk … Rooms for Rent.
Source List – if it’s not listed, it’s either vintage or no longer available
Foyer
Succulent Garland
HomeGoods – Gray Gnome
Black & White Woven Bench
Living Room
Capiz Shell Chandelier
Blue Sofa – Article
Rug – Sisal Rugs Direct
Christmas Tree
Moroccan Christmas Tree Skirt
Clip on Candle Ornaments
HomeGoods – Faux Palm Tree,
Dining Room
Dining Table
Side Chairs – vintage
End Chairs
Cowhide Rug
Galvanized House Lanterns
Retro Reindeer
Red Cutlery
Cedar Placemats
Battery Operated Fairy Lights
Homegoods – Rae Dunn Plates, Gnome Napkins, Blue and Pink Drinking Glasses, New Shiny Brite ornaments, Tassel throw tree skirts
Kitchen Table
Dog Cookie Jar – Michaels
Bubble Chandelier
Family Room
Sectional Sofa
Leather Ottoman
Dog Pillow
White Flocked Christmas Tree
berry wreath
White Light Up Ceramic Christmas Tree
Tassel Rug (similar)
Media Cabinet (similar)
HomeGoods – Pillows, Throw, Tree Basket, Mercury Glass Snowmen
kelly, there’s no place like your house for the holidays. as always such a treat to visit your holiday home. love it all!
Thanks Laura and Merry Christmas!
Beautiful, Kelly! I especially love your mantel!
Thanks so much Jennifer and wishing you a very Merry Christmas!
Your home is gorgeous decked out for the holidays, love your homes and gnomes! Thanks for sharing with all of us!
Absolutely LOVE your mantel, Kelly! And the little Sushi touches all over the place… oh. my. gosh. Freaking adorable. Haha!
Sushi is the queen of Christmas and she knows it! Thanks so much Lauren and wishing you and your family a very merry Christmas!
Your mantel is just fabulous and I always enjoy all of the pictures of Sushi!! Merry Christmas
Sushi always steals the show! Merry Christmas Courtney
I love the chalk art over your mantel. I can’t stop admiring it!
Thanks so much Paula I really love how it turned out too! Merry Christmas my friend!
I love the chalkboard over mantel where can I get it? I love it too!!!
Who wouldnt!!! Its all beautiful thanks for sharing
Also… love Sushi too
MERRY CHRISTMAS
To you!!
Sushi wishes you a very merry Christmas Deborah!
Hi Kelly –
Your house looks so colorful and festive. It is fun peeking around each photo seeing all the new fixtures and furnishings you have added to your house since I was last there. I love chalkboards.. so the the mantel is my favorite…so creative. Now that you are all decorated you get to relax, shop and bake cookies. 🙂 XO
Thanks Diane! I had fun this year and pulled out so much less from my Christmas bins – it felt so good! Now I’m ready to brave the mall!
Your house looks great! I love everything you do. You have so many awesome pieces, but you have no clutter! I like the bowl of old Chridtmas lights. Of course, I love seeing Sushi!
LOL I love that you think I have no clutter! You don’t see what’s behind the camera, stuffed in my basement and garage!
Kelly, I love so much about your holiday home!!!!
The chalkboard, the ENTIRE dining room… and the trees.
All of them. GORGEOUS my friends!!
Thanks Shannon! This just be my favorite Christmas tour ever! Merry Christmas my friend!
Kelly, I always love your holiday home tour! I need to look at your post a few times to take it all in. Your vintage touches are the best and there are so many fun details to see. Love Sushi in the red scarf!!
From one vintage loving gal to another that means a lot Jennifer!
Oh, that beautiful, beautiful white tree with the cardinals! Stunning. So very stunning in its simplicity. I immediately went to Target.com and ordered 4 sets for my own little white tree in my dining area. Cardinals mean so much to us and this is just perfect. Thank you for the inspiration! 🙂
I love cardinals too Lorri – so glad you got some inspiration!
It was wonderful touring your home i smiled all the way through it, warm and wonderful, thank you so much for such a great time.
I’ve been reading your blog for a while and love your home!
Hands down my favorite thing is the white tree with red cardinals. Love!
Thanks for sharing!
My daughter put those cardinals all over the tree a few years ago when it was in our dining room and I thought it looked so sweet I had to bring it back! Merry Christmas Ella!
Love the way you went with this simple more scandinavian inspired decor? Love the colors. Thanks so much for sharing. I enjoy seeing what you do each year.
Thanks so much Marsha – I’m loving the simplicity too and thanks for joining me every Christmas!
Love it all! You are lucky to find the Rae Dunn plates. We donot see many at our local stores! I found only 2 small gnomes plates and a couple of glasses. I just love your style!!
Thanks so much Ronnell – sounds like we love a lot of the same things!
Can we just pause a moment and talk about your dog. I LOVE Sushi. Okay, now let’s discuss your AMAZING mantel. Oh my goodness, I’m so in love. Your drawing is amazing. Love the sweet houses and I didn’t even know there was such a thing as stocking stretchers. LOVE your tree and those snowflakes. So many lovely things. Too many to mention. Thank you for a lovely tour. xx
Thanks so much Danielle you’re too sweet! Sushi sends big wet slobbery kisses too and wishes you a merry Christmas!
I just found your blog and I think we have very similar taste! Quick question…how do you light your little houses on the mantle?
Thanks so much Anna Marie! They came with little lights in them already but you could always use battery operated tea lights if yours don’t have lights already.
Kelly, I always love your decorating style, especially at Christmas. You have the perfect blend of vintage, modern, and funky. Love those little houses on your mantel and your Shiny Brite trees. And the wallpaper in your dining room is amazing.
Thanks so much Angie! Would you believe that “wallpaper” is actually hand painted! Wishing you the merriest of Christmases!
Your home is so beautiful! I am in love with the chalkboard art! I can’t wait until you do the printable!
Merry Christmas!
Thanks so much Brenda!
Beautiful home! Love everything! Can’t wait for the printable chalkboard art. Thanks!
So glad you like it!
Very very nice! More original than so many! And Sushi is definitely the star.
Thanks Sheryll! Sushi is the star and she knows it!!
I love everything. I’ve got a gnome collecting daughter, she would love yours. Myself, I love those Christmas tree ornaments, so do tell did you make them? I need a close up so I can copy yours.
Do you mean my snowballs? I bought them at Target!
Love the chalkboard Santa and his reindeer. That is my favorite symbol of Christmas!
Thanks so much – it’s my favorite mantel Louise!
Love the mantle with the houses but I absolutely LOVE the Picture of Santa and his reindeer!!! Where did you get it ?? Would love to have one!!! Please please please share !!
It’s original chalkboard art – I’m thinking of offering it as a printable so stay tuned
My girls love the cookie jar from Michaels. We got one! What did you fill the bowl with? Looks like sugar 🙂
I’ve gotten so many great idea’s from your site – it’s my go to for every season! Thank you!
I love that cookie jar! Yes, I use sugar for my “snow” but you can also use salt or epsom salts. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Thank you! We love how it turned out and it looks great on our kitchen countertop! Looking forward to your next post. Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!
This is one of the best home tours ever. I just love vintage Shiny Brites. That shovel is precious.
Thanks so much Katie! Look for my Christmas home is the December issue of Better Homes & Gardens!
I love all of your unique ideas for Christmas decor. Where did you find the antique snow shovel with the scene painted on it and where did you find the blackboard on your fireplace with the Christmas scene?
Thanks so much Trista! The shovel was my husbands when he was a kid and I got the chalkboard for free at a garage sale!
The featured Santa’s sleigh painting….? Do you have a link for that?!?!?!
Here is the link to my Santa chalkboard art Lauren: https://bit.ly/2COiSvX
Hi! I love the chalkboard art on your mantle. I see that it is available for purchase, but I am looking for a larger canvas size. Do you make these? Thank you!
No unfortunately that’s the largest size Melissa