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Santa's Nice List - best Christmas home tours kellyelko.com

Best of the Holiday HouseWalk Tours

December 2, 2017  Christmas | Uncategorized

I was really wowed by each and every single home tour on the Jennifer Rizzo Holiday HouseWalk so I'm sharing a favorite image from each one. If you missed it, make sure to check out my Holiday … [Read more...]

Christmas in the Kitchen kellyelko.com

Christmas in the Kitchen

November 29, 2017  Christmas | Uncategorized

I've cleaned the cookie crumbs from the counter and swept up Sushi's dog hairs just so I could bring you Christmas in my kitchen. Hopefully, you've taken my main Christmas Home Tour HERE but if you … [Read more...]

After Christmas Sales - get this amazing sparse Christmas tree for 75% off kellyelko.com

Sparse Christmas Tree and Vintage Shiny Brites

November 22, 2017  Christmas

Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, I'm in love with this sparse Christmas tree with it's open and airy branches that are perfect for showing off my collection of vintage Shiny Brites! I've … [Read more...]

Pets of Christmas & Their Festive Homes

December 22, 2016  Christmas | Uncategorized

My dog Sushi texted her favorite pets and asked them to snap some festive Christmas selfies. Bonus: these pets moms and dads have decked their halls like nobody's business so make sure to visit … [Read more...]

My Favorite Decorating Ideas from Christmases Past

December 20, 2016  Christmas | Christmas House Tours | Uncategorized

After sharing six Christmas Home Tours with you, I've decided to look back on Christmases past and pick my favorite decorating ideas from over the years. You can click on each year to check out each … [Read more...]

Eclectic Home Tour – Randi Garrett Design

December 17, 2016  Exceptionally Eclectic | Uncategorized

It's Eclectic Home Tour time ... Christmas edition! I love sharing beautiful homes every day of the year but this short lived holiday season is magical so I have searched far and wide to bring you … [Read more...]

My Very Vintage Christmas

December 12, 2016  Christmas | Uncategorized

They say more is more when decorating for Christmas but I love the small, unexpected touches scattered throughout the house. So light a pine scented candle, switch on the fairy lights and enjoy … [Read more...]

My Vintage Christmas Porch

December 5, 2016  Christmas | Christmas House Tours

When I was a kid, there was a house in the neighborhood we nicknamed "The Too Much House." It was covered in lights, vintage blow molds covered the lawn, and people came from miles around to view … [Read more...]

My Christmas Mantel Fails!

December 2, 2016  Christmas | Uncategorized

I had a vision for my Christmas Home Tour. Months ago, I got the idea to use this cool otomi stencil as the backdrop of my Christmas mantel. Even the best laid plans can go bad ... very, very … [Read more...]

12 Tips to Simplify Christmas Decorating

November 23, 2016  Christmas | Uncategorized

I've been decking my halls and trimming my trees for my Christmas Home Tour (take the tour here)! I love Christmas! I love to decorate for Christmas! But sometimes it can get … [Read more...]

Eclectic Home Tour – Twelve on Main

November 12, 2016  Exceptionally Eclectic | Uncategorized

Sara of Twelve on Main lives in a small town with her hubby and four kids. She says, "My mail goal is to inspire and encourage others to DIY.  There is so much potential in all of us,  and I hope … [Read more...]

33 Creative Free Christmas Printables

November 9, 2016  Christmas | FREE Printables | Uncategorized

Get 30 free printables including this fun Santa Baby free Christmas printable. There is something for everyone from art ready to frame, gift tags, ornaments and more. This year, I'm planning to … [Read more...]

Creative Christmas Decorating Ideas

December 4, 2015  Christmas | Uncategorized

Christmas time is here in spades. It's time for hot chocolate, cheesy Hallmark Christmas movie marathons and big batches of hot soup (I'll be whipping up this chicken pumpkin soup this weekend) and … [Read more...]

19 Free Christmas Printables – There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays

November 16, 2015  Christmas | FREE Printables

Oh there's no place like home for the holidays ... no matter how far away we are. Ahhh, who can forget that brother and sister duo, The Carpenters, in all their 70's glory.   I've … [Read more...]

Eclectically Vintage

10 Creative Christmas “Trees” – It all Started with a Ladder

December 19, 2014  Christmas | Uncategorized

It all started with a ladder. Four Christmases ago, I blinged this ladder out and waited for Santa's belly to jiggle like jelly as he shouted HO HO HO at the top of his lungs then left extra gifts … [Read more...]

Christmas Dining Room kellyelko.com

Christmas in the Dining Room – It’s all in the Details

December 8, 2014  Christmas | Uncategorized

I've showed you most of my decked out Christmas home tour but today I'm sharing even more as part of Lindsay's Blogger Stylin' Home Tour - Christmas edition.  You can check out over 40 creative tours … [Read more...]

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A Dozen Favorite Creative Christmas Decorating Ideas!

December 6, 2014  Christmas | Uncategorized

  Have you taken the Holiday House Walk? Jen Rizzo gathered 33 creative gals (including me!) and we open up our homes for a little yuletide cheer. Here are some of my favorite creative … [Read more...]

A trio of ladder birdhouses kellyelko.com

Eclectic Garden Tour – Our Fairfield Home and Garden

July 5, 2014  Exceptionally Eclectic | Uncategorized

This eclectic garden tour is filled with whimsical ideas for every gardener. See how to creatively repurpose and upcycle every day objects and turn them into art for your garden. It's summer and … [Read more...]

Conservatory filled with topiaries kellyelko.com

Eclectic Home Tour – Tone on Tone

April 12, 2014  Exceptionally Eclectic | Uncategorized

No, it's not an estate in the Spanish countryside. This stunning home belongs to Loi of Tone on Tone. He's an antique shop owner, designer and amazing gardener.  I can see why he's been featured in … [Read more...]

Rustic Home Tour kellyelko.com

Eclectic Home Tour – The Cavender Diary

March 1, 2014  Exceptionally Eclectic | Uncategorized

  2 grown men vs a 40 year old house. That's James and Jamie of The Cavender Diary who have definitely won the battles against their dated house and turned it into a Ralph Lauren-esque … [Read more...]

Lovely and eclectic home tour of Two Ellie at kellyelko.com

Eclectic Home Tour – Two Ellie

February 15, 2014  Exceptionally Eclectic | Uncategorized

Pamela of Two Ellie has a quirky, fun, eclectic style that I love. She's an amazing photographer and her home reflects her visual style.   Who doesn't love a giant mirror and it's even … [Read more...]

12 Unique Christmas Trees! kellyelko.com

12 Unique Christmas “Trees”

December 23, 2013  Christmas | Uncategorized

  You know I like unusual Christmas trees. From my ladder tree ... to my Christmas tree stand Christmas tree ...   Here are some of my favorite "trees" ... Put some odds … [Read more...]

Dining room in a renovated barn kellyelko.com

Eclectic House Tour – Christmas in the Barn

December 21, 2013  Christmas | Exceptionally Eclectic | Uncategorized

  A dream. To live on a farm in renovated barn homes with horses and chickens. Since my current reality is a taking care of a lone goldfish, I'll be living my dream through this Georgia … [Read more...]

15 Christmas Homes kellyelko.com

The Nice List – Stunning Christmas Homes

December 14, 2013  Christmas | Uncategorized

  It's a holly jolly Christmas and there is so much talent and inspiration everywhere. Here are some of my favorite scenes from Christmas homes present.   Ho Ho Ho, say the three … [Read more...]

Christmas Kitchen kellyelko.com

Deck the Halls – Christmas in My Kitchen

December 6, 2013  Christmas | Uncategorized

  I've been decking the halls and trimming the trees (the many, many trees). Christmas spirit is in the air. Hopefully, you've seen my full Christmas House Tour. I forgot to add the … [Read more...]

Joy Christmas Mantel kellyelko.com

My Christmas House Tour!

December 3, 2013  Christmas | Christmas House Tours

Welcome to my Christmas house tour! The next stop after the fabulous Beth of Home Stories A to Z. Thanks Jennifer Rizzo for inviting me to this week long tour of 30+ houses decked out in all … [Read more...]

Metallic Christmas Tree kellyelko.com

My Favorite Christmas Tree

November 18, 2013  Christmas | Uncategorized

See how to make a realistic artificial Christmas tree look even more amazing by using vintage finds as ornaments. This flocked tree is decked with vintage hand mirrors and has a folding tape measure … [Read more...]

Merry Christmas to All

December 24, 2012  Christmas

Wishing everyone a very happy Christmas! Hope Santa stuffs your stockings full of everything on your wish lists. I truly appreciate each and every one of you who take the time to visit … [Read more...]

Exceptionally Eclectic – A Homey Christmas

December 23, 2012  Christmas | Exceptionally Eclectic | Uncategorized

Welcome to House #4 - All Things Home. Santa visited Amy of All Things Home one Christmas Eve and was thrilled with what he saw. Perfect gift ideas for Mrs. Claus whom he found was impossible to … [Read more...]

Exceptionally Eclectic – Dreaming of a Simple Christmas

December 22, 2012  Christmas | Exceptionally Eclectic | Uncategorized

Welcome to House #3 - Town and Country Living Christmas   Jennifer of Town and Country Living was nodding off to bed one night, fretting about getting her home ready for … [Read more...]

Rusty Hinge House Tour via Eclectically Vintage

Exceptionally Eclectic – A Rusty Christmas

December 21, 2012  Christmas | Exceptionally Eclectic | Uncategorized

Welcome to House #2 Mrs. Claus was peering into her snow globe one night and came upon Maria of the Rusty Hinge decking her halls. She ran into Santa's workshop and told him to make sure he … [Read more...]

Exceptionally Eclectic – French Country Cottage Christmas

December 20, 2012  Christmas | Exceptionally Eclectic | Uncategorized

It's a French Country Cottage Christmas! Come on over and warm your hands by this massive outdoor fireplace. Courtney of French Country Cottage has it all decked out to welcome … [Read more...]

Eclectically Vintage

My Seven Christmas Trees!

December 19, 2012  Christmas | Uncategorized

I'm torn. Every year, we put up our green Christmas tree and decorate it with family ornaments. It's tradition. My girls argue over who gets to put the angel on top (this year my daughter … [Read more...]

The Lily Pad Cottage House Tour

Exceptionally Eclectic – Christmas on the Lake

December 15, 2012  Christmas | Exceptionally Eclectic | Uncategorized

  Santa will be harnessing Rudolph to a candy apple red speed boat when he visits Kelly's, of The Lily Pad Cottage, Michigan lake house this year!   Nothing says Christmas like … [Read more...]

Eclectically Vintage Christmas

It’s All in the Details for Christmas

December 14, 2012  Christmas

While some people prefer to Clark Griswold out their homes for the holidays ... sometimes, the simplest details often speak the loudest. So force some bulbs, light a candle, … [Read more...]

Eclectically Vintage trees unusual

Unique Christmas Trees – Christmas Stand Tree!

December 12, 2012  Christmas | My Projects | Uncategorized

Love unique Christmas trees? I turned a few vintage Christmas tree stands into a Christmas tree stand Christmas tree! Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree, How lovely are your … [Read more...]

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