Welcome to my home. I hope you’ll find it welcoming and full of Christmas charm!
This week I’m part of the Home for the Holidays tour with 24 of my friends – you can find their tours at the end of this post (more will be added every day this week).
I simplified a little over last year… I put most of my decor up this past weekend, and the thought of having to put it all away again in a few weeks made my eyes twitch. Visit my Christmas Home Tour 2013 HERE.
Last week I shared my foyer decorated for Christmas and my new DIY yarn wreath I made.
There’s also our Christmas countdown which the boys fight over changing every day.
Next up is my Christmas tree – I added a few new ornaments since last year.
I changed up my mantel this year, and decided to hang the stockings on my hutch instead.
I still love to keep my wedding bouquet on this gold pedestal. <3
My mantel is one thing that changed a lot since last year.
I bought the wreath and garland on clearance after last Christmas and decided to make them the focal point now.
I’ve had this vintage mirror in my garage for over a year waiting to be painted but I thought it was perfect to be part of my Christmas display.
I just love mercury glass, don’t you?
I’m seriously loving my Christmas mantel!
Underneath is my Christmas village which keeps expanding every year… I don’t know what I’m going to do if it gets much bigger!
I just finished setting it up yesterday and my 4-year-old was already trying to drive his race car through town. LOL
My souvenirs from our trip to London make me smile.
Last year I told the story of how I always loved gazing at my grandmother’s huge Christmas village as a child. She doesn’t set it up nearly as big as she used to, and since my grandfather passed away this year I doubt she’ll bring much of it out at all. My village is in memory of all the years we sat in awe as children spying every little detail, and I hope my kids and future grandkids will cherish the memory of this village also.
Heading into the dining area you can glimpse the mantel again in my mirror…
and glittery ornaments fill the vintage scale and candelabra.
We host Christmas Eve dinner for my family every year, and last year I shared my Christmas tablescape HERE. (It will be the same this year.)
Now it’s time to visit my friends!
Click any of the images below to see their tour and view the full schedule also.
Remember more will be added every day this week!
Jen
Pam @ House of Hawthornes says
Jen, you really did a great job of decorating this year! And I love the Christmas village. I’m sure that’s something the kids will remember. Even if it is memories of driving their race cars through it or in my son’s case, it would be Spongebob visiting the town 🙂
Christy@Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says
Everything is so pretty, Jen! Love your mantel and that mirror is the perfect backdrop. I passed on a similar one that I saw at a thrift store for $10 and have been kicking myself ever since! For only starting to decorate recently, it really came together beautifully! Have a wonderful Christmas with your boys! XOXO
Laurie@ Vin'yet Etc. says
You brought tears to my eyes with your lovely village! It’s so sweet and the memories of your Grandmother’s is what got me. I am sure there will be many wonderful memories for your own Grand-babies… if that village survives the race car! 😉 You home looks wonderful and festive, I love that garland and the mirror, perfect! xo
Anita from Cedar Hill Farmhouse says
Wow, that village is amazing. Your home is so warm and inviting and perfect for the holidays.
Paula@SweetPea says
Beautiful, Jen! I love that you are creating memories for you boys with you decorations and especially with your Christmas village. In a few years they will want to set it up for you!
Shanna Gilbert says
Your home looks so pretty Jen! I love the mercury glass and the village is so sweet! My daughter still loves it when I set up mine!
Becky says
Beautiful–I love that scale!
Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge says
I love your Christmas village and I’m sure the boys do too! And I can just see little race cars driving around in it! That mantel is gorgeous. I love the soft colors. And how nice is it that you got it on clearance!
Lindsay Eidahl says
Very pretty! I am sure your boys love that town! 😉
Karen Coy says
The white wreath ~I want!. Gorgeous Mantel
Are the leaves like artificial flower leaves or real magnolia leaves?
Lindsey@BetterAfter says
Jen, your home is beautiful! I LOVE your mantle, and your fluffy fluffy tree! The village is he sweetest thing. I wish I had enough patience for one. My grandma had a huge one, and it was my favorite thing at her house, I could look at it for hours, I swear.
Sharon says
Everything looks so charming! And I love that village.
rose l. says
love the table at bottom of stairs! The village is adorable!
Lauren @blesserhouse says
Everything is so cozy! I love those cute little wooden deer on your mantel. Merry Christmas!
Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule says
Your decor is so classy and elegant Jen! I love your Christmas village!!
Nancy
Meegan says
Oh Jen, I love all of your personal touches. Your mantel is perfection! Thanks for the tour and making my heart happy today.
Merry Christmas!
Leslie @ House on the Way says
Jen,
Everything is so lovely! Your mantel is gorgeous and I love the wreath!
Have a great week and Happy Holidays.
Leslie
Angela says
Jen, your house looks beautiful!! Thanks so much for putting this tour together!
Anne says
I love your mirror over your mantel…and your whole mantel looks amazing!!!
LOVE your sweet village too!
Christy @ Our Southern Home says
So pretty, Jen!!! Your Christmas village collection is amazing. Love the way you have it displayed!!!
Lynnette golden says
I have been wracking my brain trying to figure out where to put my snowy village from Dept. 56. I love it and I haven’t been able to see where it would fit in this house after we moved in 3 years ago. I never thought of the hearth. I have a perfect hearth for this and I will definitely do it next year. I can’t wait to see how it will look. I can’t do it this year just had shoulder surgery so I am limited but next year I will have a brand new Christmas thing and it won’t cost me any money.
Mary Beth|Cupcakes and Crinoline says
Your home looks lovely, Jen, and I loved everything you shared ~ that mantel, though…..OH MY GOODNESS! It’s gorgeous.
Jamie | anderson + grant says
Really beautiful, Jen! I love all the pops of red that you have in your decorations. I had thought of putting together one of those ornament trees this year, and never got it done. Now that I see how pretty yours is on the shelf, I wish I would have made myself finish it! It was a pleasure being able to join in this house tour with you! Merry Christmas!