Christmas Home Tour: Cozy Vintage Charm and Stunning DIY Décor
Hey y’all! Welcome to my holiday home! I am so excited to be with you today as part of The Bloggers Best Christmas Home Tour. Grab a cup of coffee or mug of hot chocolate, crank up the Christmas tunes and let’s take a tour of my Louisiana cottage farmhouse as I share all of by best tips and DIYs to help you transform your home for the holidays on a budget.
This year, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and add a festive touches of red to my Christmas décor, a significant change from my usual neutral palette. The result? A warm, cohesive, and elevated take on a vintage Christmas that ties together every room with patterns, colors, and textures. I’m not saying I’m abandoning my neutral roots but it is definitely so much fun sprinkling in a little seasonal color!
Throughout my home, I’ve used a blend of red, green, white, black, and brown, incorporating natural elements like pinecones and plenty of DIY projects to give my southern home a cozy, festive charm. From my living room and kitchen to the dining room and our first-year Christmas greenhouse, every space reflects the holiday season with simple touches.
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Christmas Living Room
The living room is the heart of our home during the holidays, and my Christmas tree set the tone of the space. I’ve decorated it with a mix of red and gold ornaments, decorative velvet ball picks, and ribbons, including charming red-and-white striped bows that nod to this year’s bow trend while keeping with my vintage Christmas style.
To add a cohesive touch on a budget, I incorporated my DIY wrapping paper stars made from plaid Christmas paper, which tie in perfectly with other décor elements in the room including my packages. I added a beautiful wood bench from Twelve Timbers to add height and rustic charm beneath the Christmas tree.
Vintage-style gold clip-on candle lights give the tree a nostalgic glow, while my handmade raw wood bead garland and a vintage gold paper-mâché star tree topper add texture and charm.
The mantel complements the tree with white light-up houses, bottle brush trees, vintage brass candlesticks, and my DIY pinecone trees from fall. I love reusing decor from multiple seasons to keep the decorating expenses down! I carried the bow theme over to the mantel to make the spaces feel coordinated.
On the coffee table, I kept things simple with Norfolk pine sprigs in a simple white stoneware crock with a small red velvet ribbon bow, a vintage brass trumpet candlestick trio, a basket filled with pinecones and a few seasonal books. This is my basic coffee table “recipe” that I use for each season.
Coordinating pillow covers in red velvet, ivory, and brown, along with red-and-green plaid throw blankets, pull the room together.
For TV art, I chose a nostalgic Christmas village scene with soft, neutral colors. Even though I don’t have a Frame TV, I use Airplay to project artwork onto my screen, which is such an easy way to change out art whenever I want! My husband made a raw wood frame for the TV but the simple black frame is just as beautiful.
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Christmas Kitchen
Our white kitchen transforms into a nostalgic Christmas kitchen with fun holiday décor and practical touches that reflect the season. I’ve styled my open shelves with whimsical Santa mugs, green vintage-style ornament garlands, and bottle brush trees. Vintage-inspired Christmas art replaces my usual landscape prints, adding a festive feel without breaking the bank.
I kept my island centerpiece simple by adding a few pine stems into a wood tray. I displayed a few nutcrackers I had on hand from previous years and changed up the look with red and white striped ribbon. I like to keep an airtight container of holiday themed snacks in a glass jar for guests (mostly my sons!) to enjoy. For Christmas, I added my fun blend of sweet and salty Christmas Crunch. I’m sharing more on that later. A cozy candle in a vintage brass candle holder adds the cozy finishing touch to the centerpiece.
A favorite tradition in our home is setting up a hot chocolate bar for the holiday season. Glass jars filled with marshmallows, peppermints, and caramel squares make it easy to assemble the perfect cup of hot chocolate. My vintage-style hot chocolate dispenser adds charm and functionality, and I usually have treats like cookies or donut holes on hand for quick holiday snacks.
For an extra personal touch, I added these vintage hand stamped spoons from Wandering Tulips to the hot chocolate bar. They’re so fun and whimsical! Just what every hot chocolate bar needs!
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Christmas Dining Room
This year, my dining room is a gingerbread and jadeite wonderland filled with a mix of DIY decor and new additions to my vintage collections.
I displayed my DIY gingerbread houses on my vintage-up cycled china cabinets and added DIY gingerbread snowflake garland and ornaments for a playful touch. More on this DIY coming soon!
The soft green hues of my jadeite collection provide a unique vintage Christmas look, complemented by gold chargers and scalloped jadeite plates at each place setting. I added these vintage Johnson Brothers Windsor Green dessert plates to my collection this year. The simple green pattern, scalloped edge with gold trim and subtle crazing made my heart skip a beat when I saw them. I am on the hunt for more pieces in this pattern! Jadeite colored ceramic trees complete each place setting for a fun, yet elegant touch.
The tablescape features a neutral linen runner layered with pine garland, fairy lights, and red-and-white striped ribbon. Vintage brass candlesticks with ivory tapers add warmth, while a gingerbread house cake centerpiece ties the theme together.
Take boxed cake mix to the next level by using an intricate bundt cake pan like this gingerbread house pan! So easy and looks so beautiful simply garnished with confectioner’s sugar!
On the plate wall, I swapped my usual black transferware for extra pieces of jadeite, ironstone, and my treasured gingerbread snowflake plate from Hobby Lobby (if you know, you know!). This little detail brings the whole room together with charm and whimsy.
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Christmas in the Greenhouse
This is our first year decorating the greenhouse, and I couldn’t wait to add a Christmas tree! A pre-lit North Carolina pine tree, adorned simply with pinecones, creates a natural and festive feel.
On the table, Christmas linens and pine and berry stems add a cozy holiday touch.
Fresh cranberries and rosemary from my herb garden give the evening beverages an extra festive touch!
The sweet potato vine thriving in the greenhouse adds an unexpected pop of greenery that feels right at home with the holiday décor in our warm Southern climate.
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Tips
- Layer Colors and Textures: Incorporate varying shades of your color scheme throughout your home to create a cohesive look.
- DIY Décor: Use wrapping paper, natural elements, and simple craft supplies for affordable and unique decorations.
- Repurpose Décor: Reuse pieces like candlesticks, pinecones, and fairy lights across seasons to save money.
- Mix Vintage and Modern: Blend vintage finds with modern reproductions for a charming and budget-friendly look.
- Simplify Table Décor: A few well-placed items like garlands, fairy lights, and candles can create a stunning tablescape without clutter.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do you create cohesive holiday décor throughout your home?
I use a consistent color palette and repeat patterns, textures, and materials like plaid wrapping paper and red-and-white striped ribbon in every room.
2. Where do you find vintage-inspired Christmas art?
I purchase inexpensive downloads from online marketplaces and print them at home. This is a great way to customize seasonal art without a large investment.
3. What’s your trick for a cozy, festive feel without overdoing it?
I focus on a few key areas in each room, like the mantel, coffee table, or shelves, and keep the rest simple with small accents like pinecones and fairy lights.
4. Do you have tips for creating a hot chocolate bar?
Use glass jars to store toppings and choose a vintage or festive dispenser to serve hot chocolate. Add small treats for an extra festive touch!
5. Can you recommend affordable jadeite pieces?
Reproduction pieces from Mosser are a great option. They’re high-quality and much more affordable than true vintage jadeite. You can see all of my favorites here.
6. How do you style a small Christmas tree in a greenhouse or outdoor space?
Keep it simple with natural elements like pinecones and twinkling lights for a rustic yet festive look.
Thank you for visiting my Bloggers Best Christmas Home Tour! It’s so much fun sharing my home with you and the homes of some of my favorite blogging friends! Please be sure to check out all of the other home tours for more Christmas decorating inspiration by clicking the links below.
My hope is that these ideas inspire you to create your own magical and meaningful holiday décor. Whether it’s your first year decorating or you’re a seasoned host, may your home be filled with warmth, joy, and cherished memories this holiday season. I’d love to have you follow along all year long! Merry Christmas!
Bloggers’ Best Holiday Home Tours
This week I am joining some of my blogging friends for the Bloggers’ Best Holiday Home Tours. Twenty talented and creative women will be opening their homes up for you to tour all week long. You can visit each holiday home tour by clicking the links below.
Monday’s Tours
Lazy Girl’s Garden Club / This Is Simplicite / Amy Sadler Designs
Cottage In the Mitten / The Ponds Farmhouse / DIY Beautify
Tuesday’s Tours
Midwest Life and Style / Robyn’s French Nest
Sonata Home Design / StoneGable / Thistlewood Farms
Wednesday’s Tours
Living Large In a Small House / Shiplap & Shells / She Gave It a Go / Southern Home & Hospitality
Thursday’s Tours
Pasha Is Home / A Hundred Affections
tatertots & jello / Returning Grace / Perfecting Places
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Stephanie my friend you have outdone yourself! I loved looking at all the details. Everything is so beautiful… I think this is the first time I have seen your kitchen. I love it! And of course your greenhouse had me smiling…I love the tree in there. Now I want a greenhouse! Such a fun tour and thankful you could join us! Merry Christmas!
Hi Stephanie! Your home tour just blew me away! Every corner of your home is decorated so beautifully! Your family room is my favorite with the touches of plaid – just lovely!
So beautiful, Stephanie! Both your tables are so festive and ready for guests! I love the paper ornaments you made, too! Your home is cozy, warm and definitely magazine ready! Happiest holiday, friend!
Stephanie, your home is simply gorgeous!! I love the festive touches of red you’ve added, and the greenhouse is fabulous! I can just imagine how much fun you had decorating that space. Thanks for sharing the wrapping paper star ornament tip. It’s such a great way to incorporate a new color scheme inexpensively. Merry Christmas!
Stephanie, your home is absolutely stunning! I love the mix of old and new, the classy rustic feel while still being so elegant and inviting! Every picture had so many details to take in and enjoy. You truly did a masterful job – it’s cozy and chic. Loved it all. Thanks for sharing your home!
Stephanie…wow! You outdid yourself my friend. Every single detail is gorgeous. I love the pop of color and all the vintage touches you added. Your home looks like is is straight out of the pages of a magaine. Merry Christmas!
Stephanie!!! I am so IN LOVE with your Christmas home tour! I can’t pick a favorite room because I love it all. Every detail is so thought out. I had to study every picture to really take it all in. Your greenhouse is so much fun! This is one of my very favorite tours and in my opinion, this should be in every home decor magazine out there! I know it’s in a couple, right? Well done, my friend! Happy Holidays!
Absolute perfection! The red looks so beautiful in your light colored rooms! Merry Christmas!
Stephanie – Your home is stunning! I love everything about it. I’m honored to be on a tour with you.
Happy Holidays,
Stephanie, your home is gorgeous! I love all the amazing details in every room. And I am obsessed with your greenhouse! Every space is beautifully decorated! Truly a joy to tour with you!