CHRISTMAS TOUR PART 2 {2015 CHRISTMAS HOME TOURS}

Well, here we are, wrapping up a week of amazing Christmas home tours.  Marty from A Stroll Thru Life is one of the sweetest in all of blogland, and I'm so happy to once again be participating in her tour.

If Linda from It All Started With Paint sent you here, thanks so much for stopping by, and welcome to my home!  If you're a new reader, we've been in our 20 year old home for about 8 years, working all along the way to update and make it more functional and personal for our family.  

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I shared my Entry last week, but changed it around a little bit.  

I also shared my living room previously, but here's a quick peek to catch you up if you missed it.  You can see more here.

Our Kitchen Breakfast Nook got a little holiday makeover.  Last year I downloaded these 12 Days of Christmas printables from Lindsay Letters and couldn't wait to get them hung this year! They temporarily replaced my framed botanicals that usually live on this wall.  

I set the table very simply, with folded fabric for a runner, greenery cut from the yard, and a mix of every day red toile and Spode Christmas dishes.  My husband and I cut a lot of tree slices for an event at our church a few weeks ago, so I pulled some of those in to use on the table too.  

The pantry doors got some fresh cedar swags, also clipped from outside.

After YEARS of putting our bedroom in last place on the project list, it finally got a major overhaul this Spring.  I think this is the first time I've decorated it for Christmas, such fun!  The color palette was already working for me, it was easy to replace the touches of pink with red instead. 

The DIY no-sew fur trimmed pillows that I showed you earlier this week add the perfect amount of Christmas cheer when combined with a bit of plaid and the abundant green that was already in the room.

During the makeover last Spring, I really wanted mirrors over the nightstands but couldn't find the right ones.  I'm not sure that these will stay in this spot for good, (I'm on the hunt for one more of these), but I'm definitely liking mirrors there rather than the previous artwork.

  

And, did you notice my new Juju hat?  I've admired them since I first saw them and finally made the purchase recently when I came across a good deal.  

The mantle got a bit of garland and a few Christmas accessories.  That fireplace/heater has been the best Craigslist purchase for our room, it's so great in the winter!  See how we beefed it up a bit here. 

This guy wasn't too concerned about my photo shoot...

Although we still have details left unfinished, we've been enjoying the patio already (if you're new, we've had a major overhaul of our patio over the summer). And, it's been fun to add a touch of Christmas out there.  I'm amazed that even in spite of a recent ice storm my ferns are still going strong!

We've had a few fires but the fireplace needs some adjustments to draw properly, so two steps forward, one step back...  ;)  Next year I plan to be in full-on-festive mode out there! (Aren't the little planters on the hearth cute?  My neighbors put out really good trash!)

Now, head over to Shavonda's at SG Style for the next stop on today's tour.  Thank you so much for visiting today!  And finally, if you're new here and enjoyed the tour today, I'd love for you to follow me on your social media of choice. (Instagram is my fave and I share lots there that never makes it to the blog.)

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If you've missed out on any of the tours this week, here's your chance to catch up over the weekend... 

Monday - Dec 7th: A Stroll Thru Life, Claire Brody Designs, Hymns & Verses, Rain On A Tin Roof, Making Home Base, Snazzy Little Things 

Tuesday - Dec 8th: Bliss @ Home, Driven By Decor, Refresh Restyle, Our Southern Home,  Far Above Rubies, Life on Virginia Street  

Wednesday - Dec 9th: Burlap and Lace, Simple Details, Decor To Adore, Thrifty and Chic, 21 Rosemary Lane, Style Your Senses 

Thursday - Dec 10th: Simple Stylings, Our Fifth House, Tidbits & Twine, Monica Wants It, Decorating Delirium, No Minimalist Here  

Friday - Dec 11th: Life Love Larson, Eleven Gables, Remodelando La Casa, It All Started With Paint, Dimples and Tangles, SG Style

*Before I go, congratulations to Sarah R., winner of the cowhide rug giveaway!  I have contacted Sarah to claim her prize.  Thank you all for entering and following along!

Linking up with The Nesting Place Christmas Tour of Homes.

Now, we invite you to link up your Christmas tour, too!

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