Merry and Bright Christmas Home Tour
Welcome to our 2024 Christmas Home Tour! As the garden winds down, I’m thrilled to bring the cozy magic of the season indoors. There’s something so special about the shift from tending flowers outside to decking the halls with festive cheer. Christmas is my absolute favorite time of year – maybe it’s because my birthday is just three days before Christmas, or because nothing beats sipping coffee from a Santa mug by the twinkling lights of the tree. This season is all about traditions, family, and celebrating the true meaning of Christmas: the birth of Jesus.
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I’m honored to be a part of this year’s Bloggers’ Best Holiday Home Tours, where a group of talented bloggers are sharing their homes all week long. Be sure to check out their gorgeous tours linked at the end of this post – I can’t wait to take you on a stroll through our Merry & Bright home, filled with all the color and joy.
Welcome to Our Merry and Bright Christmas Home Tour
I am so excited you are here, welcome! This year’s tour will be of our main level, and to say that I took a lot of pictures would be an understatement! Ha! So this will be a VERY picture heavy post because I had a hard time narrowing them down. Get ready for a lot of color, vintage touches and handmade fun! This might be one of my most favorite trees ever too! ( Check out last year’s here!)
Also, if you find that you have any questions while browsing the tour make sure to leave them in the comments below and I’ll make sure to get back to you!
Let’s start in our entry that has my beloved Tattered Pew!
This is one of my favorite areas to decorate and you will start to notice that this year I used a lot of color and pattern!
My mom helped me make these darling checked fabric covers for my sconces. Aren’t they so fun? I hope to share the DIY real soo. Such an easy way to add color and fun on a budget…no sewing required!
This Fontanini nativity you see is the same one from my childhood! I love to have it front and center as a reminder about what Christmas is really all about and use it in unexpected ways. Last year I used as a centerpiece that lit up! In these pictures baby Jesus is in the manger but our family tradition is to keep him in the kitchen drawer until Christmas morning!
Even though we have a fireplace with a mantel I decided it would be fun to hang these block print stockings on our stairs instead. I love the pop of color they add! And did you notice the paper chain looped on our banister and garland? I found a ton of cheap colored paper at JOANN that had patterns and colors that tied in to our decor this year. I love the handmade touch and it’s simple to make with your kids or grandkids!
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Let’s Stroll in to Our Kitchen
Our Christmas home tour takes us into the kitchen next. It’s connected to our entry and here you can look back at our front door and a sweet little nook with our cozy blue plaid chair.
The table has gorgeous blooming amaryllis and a huge fake tree! Nothing is off limits when it comes to trying things out with decorating. Would you put a fake tree like this one up on a table?
Back over to the kitchen. Our kitchen is painted a beautiful blue called Blustery Sky by Sherwin Williams and I love how it looks all year long but it really shines at Christmas!
The color from our entry is carried into our kitchen with ribbons, greenery, wreaths and of course Santa! My vintage Santa mug collection and a light up Santa blow mold I found at a local flea market steal the show in this space.
As you peek through this door in our kitchen you will see that the tree I had in here last year is now in our dining room! I love to move things around and have been known to have a Christmas tree in every room!
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Our Family Room Decorated for Christmas & Our Tree
Welcome to my favorite part…the room that holds our gorgeous flocked Christmas tree all decked out in vintage ornaments. Some from my husband Mike’s family and some we have collected together. My kids have told me that this tree is their all time favorite. Mine too!
Color upon color makes for a very merry and bright Christmas in our home and you can’t help but smile when you are here.
I use to stick to traditional reds and greens for Christmas and still love that look. But this year the pinks are sneaking their way into my heart!
Our Christmas Mantel
Our fireplace mantle is rich with multiple layers of greenery garland for a lush full look. The gold ornament garland got embellished with some red ornaments to really make it pop! And you better believe I added battery operated candles, paper ornaments and little churches to my demijohn collection. Oh and did you spot the dried peonies? They were a gift from my mom and her garden!
Cozy and collected with pops of colors like pinks and red make the decor feel cohesive and festive!
And you know I am missing my garden and zinnias so there are forced bulbs scattered around as well! I recently planted my paperwhites and I can’t wait for those to grow. You can learn just how easy they are in this blog post!
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Our Last Stop, The Dining Room
Our final stop on our merry and bright Christmas home tour is the dining room. And you better believe that the colors and patterns are just as prevalent in here as they are in the other rooms of our house!
Pinks and reds really showed off in here and my beloved faux (yes faux) paperwhite is the focal point of the table!
I kept this tree simple with gold wooden beads and mini paper tree ornaments. I love the simple elegant look. We host Christmas day at our house and keep things simple with our tradition of taco soup! This dining room has some very special memories!
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Thank You for stopping By our Christmas Home Tour
Thank you so much for stopping by and taking a little tour of our Christmas home! I hope you felt the warmth and joy of the season as much as I loved sharing it with you. Now that you’ve seen our space decked out for the holidays, be sure to visit the other beautiful homes in the Bloggers’ Best Holiday Home Tours linked below. You won’t want to miss all the festive inspiration!
Before you go, I’d love to know – what’s your favorite Christmas tradition that makes your home feel extra special this time of year? Let me know in the comments! I can’t wait to read your responses and share in the holiday spirit together.
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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xoxo,
Kelly
So lovely Kelly! The paper chain garland is my favorite! You have inspired me to add that to my decor this year.
Aww thank you Mansa! It was so fun and easy. Enjoy!
Kelly,
Your home looks so warm and cozy, and your tree is just stunning. I love all the festive colors. Thank you for hosting this year’s tours.
Thank you Rachel! This year’s tree is our absolute favorite. Merry Christmas and thanks for joining me!
Kelly, your tour is beautiful! You know I love color and this just made me happy looking at it! So many pretty things but I love the stockings! Merry and bright, for sure! Thanks for hosting, friend! xo 🎄💚
Hello dear Kim! Thank you for your kind words. I had fun with all the color and those stockings were the icing on the cake. SO thankful for you, Kelly
Your home looks so inviting with all the fun festive colors! I love the mini paper tree ornaments and how you used them on the tree and the place cards.
Candles, greenery, nativities, and music are always traditional in our home at Christmas time. Merry Christmas!
Thanks mom, love you! And thank you for all of your help!!!!
Kelly your home is beautiful in all its Christmas glory.
The stockings hanging on the stairs is a great idea and the lampshades are a keeper.
Thank you Cindy! Thinking of you!
Kelly – Your home is beautiful! You’re inspiring me to add more traditional Christmas color to my blue and white decor!
Hi Lynn! Last year I did blue and green so I decided to try lots of colors this year and I am in love. Thank you friend and Merry Christmas!
Kelly, you’ve created such a Magical holiday home! I just love all the merry colors you incorporated this year!! Hope you’re enjoying the season my friend!
Thank you Cindy, I loved your tour too I love that we also both have Santa mug collections! Merry Chirstmas!
I love the color, Kelly! It’s so inviti g with so many nostalgic touches! You have such a creative eye, and I love that you’ve done so much that is so unique & fits with your own personal style & loves!😍
Thank you , Kate! I love that my personality is shining through… So glad you joined us this year and Merry Christmas!
Kelly, your home is so lovely and inviting all decked out for Christmas! I love all the beautiful colors you’ve used! So many special moments everywhere you look — I can’t pick a favorite. I love it all!! Thank you so much for hosting the Christmas tour, and Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Hi Kim I had a lot of fun using all the colors and patterns this year! I’m so glad you joined the tour and I can’t wait to see yours! Merry Christmas!
I am in love with your home, Kelly! And you have decorated it so beautifully for Christmas! I love all of the bright colors and nostalgic decor touches. There is something special to see at every turn! Thank you for hosting this fun, fun Christmas tour! Merry Christmas!
Thank you Missy!!! I had a lot of fun decorating this year with all the colors. Thank you for joining me on the tour this year, Merry Christmas!
Kelly you have created so many memorable moments in your gorgeous tour! Love the colors and luscious layers. May you and yours have a wonderful holiday season!
Laura you are the sweetest, thank you! Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!
Oh my goodness, friend! You outdid yourself. I LOVE everything about your home and the bright, cherry colors you used for Christmas. My favorites are the paper chains and the stockings hanging from the railing. It reminds me of how my mom hung our stockigns when we were little. Happy to be touring with you!
Jen you are too kind! My mom helped me out a ton! And I love that the stockings on the stairs brought back fond memories for you! Merry Christmas!
Merry and bright is the perfect way to describe it! I just love all the ways you incorporated color for a cheerful, festive house! It’s absolutely magical! And I just love all the nostalgic things – it looks amazing, Kelly!
Thank you Kate! It was so fun to add in colors I never have before! Merry Christmas!
Ohh Kelly, your home looks fabulous and now you can sit back and enjoy the days ahead without stressing. I also have decorating started, the family room only needs the tree up , my outdoors is finished, so I’m working in the kitchen and living room this week and a bedroom then it’s just the Chris cards that I’m almost finished with and then cookie time🥰
Thanks so much for sharing your home, gives me some great ideas.
Have a wonderful week and Happy ThAnksgiving
Thank you for stopping by Debbie! Sounds like you are so close to being done yourself! I still have the outside to do! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family !!!
What a fun and charming Christmas home tour, Kelly! My absolute favorites are the paper chains and the stockings hanging from the railing. I always love your creativity. Thank you for hosting my friend.
Thank you Kim! We had a lot of fun making those paper chains and I love how easy they were! Excited to see your tour! Thankful for you my friend,
Kelly
Kelly,
I’ve toured your home twice now because it’s just so happy and inspiring! Every detail—from the paper chain garland to the Santa collection in the kitchen—is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for being such an amazing holiday blog hop host—this is truly my favorite tour of the year.
Love ya, friend!
Brendt
Hi Brendt! Thank you friend for your sweet words and I am so glad you were able to join the tour this year! Lots of love and wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving and Christmas with your family!
Your home is as bright and cheerful as your personality. I love it. Merry Christmas. Sweet friend
Thank you Renae! Merry Christmas to you too!
Kelly, your home is so bright and cheery! I love the paper chain on your stairs and windows and that tree! Quintessential Christmas: it is gorgeous! I had a little laugh about where you keep Jesus until Christmas morning! Jesus is attached to the manger here! Thank you for inviting me to join you in this beautiful tour. God bless you for making Jesus the center of our life, home and Christmas! xo
Thank you Yvonne and thanks for joining the tour this year! Gotta love a baby Jesus tradition, right? Praying you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and Happy Thanksgiving too!