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Holiday Home Tour 2015

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Greetings friends!  I’m thrilled to share our Christmas Home Tour with you.  I’ve been so excited to share that I’ve had the tree up and decorated for about 2 weeks now.   If you’re coming from My Life from Home, welcome! SONY DSC

I’m trying to figure out a way to add lights outside (the only outlet outside is at the back of the house) but I did find this cute wreath for about $10 to add a festive touch to our front door.  It would probably cost more to make myself so I was happy to snag it. SONY DSC

We are going to start the inside tour upstairs in our bedroom.  You might regognize Buck (the deer pillow) from my post on Styling His and Hers Bedside Tables (which you can find HERE).  I also added some ornaments to the basket on the bookcase and a cute wooden deer. SONY DSCSONY DSC

I found some fun vintage garland in Fort Worth last year and draped it on our mirror. SONY DSC

Our bathroom received a little Christmas cheer with some small ornaments and candy cane salts and lotion. SONY DSC

Let’s head back downstairs.  The kitchen table is decorated with a bottle brush tree, a candle holder wreath, and ornaments corralled on my cake stand.  New placemats overlapping each other create a cute table runner.SONY DSC

Did you see the Japanese paint brush inspired ornaments?  I’ll be sharing the easy tutorial along with other ways to repurpose old ornaments next week with you.  I used some of them on our coffee table and tree too.  I love the pop of black and white with the warm coppers and wine tones.
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Another Christmas DIY are these felt scalloped trees which you can find HERE.

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Our under $1 washi wall showcases most of the Christmas decor.  I hung my new DIY stockings made with recycled clothes and added a repurposed Dollar Tree nativity set, wrapped gifts, and a faux flower arrangement. SONY DSCSONY DSCSONY DSC

I love getting pics of our pets in my posts.  Here’s our pup Misha napping while I’m snapping pictures.

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One of my favorite vignettes is our sofa table.  I bought a German Moravian star to celebrate advent but didn’t have a place to hang it.  My husband suggested sitting it on our Okinawan pine table.  I love that man!  It’s a beautiful contrast.  More wrapped presents make for free Christmas decor.
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Lastly, our tree consist of repurposed and new ornaments.  For the first time, I added a pinkish copper tinsel garland and I love the sparkle!   Some bright pink ornaments and fur balls make me smile every time I see them.  My husband actually picked out the fur ornaments.  When a man picks out something as trendy and cool as that, you say yes!

SONY DSCSONY DSCSONY DSCThanks so much for stopping by!  Make sure you head on over to Elizabeth Joan Designs to see her holiday home tour.   Here’s the line up for the entire blog hop. holiday-home-tour

Monday, November 30th

Green With Decor

3 Little Greenwoods

Our House Now a Home

Designing Vibes

Tuesday, December 1st

Q-Schmitz Home Design

Our Crafty Mom

Domicile 37

Shabby Grace Blog

Dream Design DIY

Wednesday, December 2nd

My Life from Home

Up to Date Interiors

Elizabeth Joan Designs

Thursday, December 3rd

Casa Watkins

The Deans List Blog

Craving Some Creativity

Vintage Romance Style

Friday, December 4th

Flourish & Knot

Around the Watts House

Karen’s Up on the Hill

Creatively HomespunSONY DSC

Head over to the winter holidays, DIYs, and decor page for more articles and resources!

About Kathy

Chai tea addict. Classical music lover. Decorating and DIY fanatic. Mom, wife, piano teacher, and twin. Founder of Up to Date Interiors.

Comments

  3. Sara says

    The cat picture is perfect!! I just love your style, so clean and simple. Those DIY stockings are awesome. I just bought some shirts today to make some! Well done!

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    • Kathy says

      Awesome! I can’t wait to see how they turn out! That cat cracks me up. Sometimes he walks on the keys in the middle of the night. It’s a little spooky. lol

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    • Kathy says

      Thanks Tara! I was stressed about where the stockings would go but it worked out. One day I’ll have a fireplace again. Just not on a sub-tropical island. lol Happy holidays!!

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  7. Karen says

    Kathy, your house is AMAZING! every thing is so stunning! You are one talented lady!
    And I love how you got your animal companions in your shots!
    Happy holidays!

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  9. Sharon says

    Your home is really fresh and pretty, Kathy. I love the brush stroke ornaments and good on your husband for finding the perfect spot for the Moravian star. I always enjoy seeing your home–it’s always styled so well. Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

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  11. Jessica says

    Kathryn, I LOVE LOVE LOVE your home and how you decorated it for the holidays. You are a decorating QUEEN. The last picture with Meow Meow is priceless…It looks like it came from a cat magazine or a commercial, so cute.

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  16. Creatively Homespun says

    You have such a unique AND GORGEOUS style to your home! I feel like I could look around for hours!!! So glad you participated in this Home Tour, it was an honor to be surrounded by so many amazing bloggers! Pinned! xo

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