Our Rustic Cottage Christmas Tour 2015
Hello and Welcome to our Rustic Cottage Christmas Tour!
Every 12 months I sit up for seeing how anyone has adorned their houses for Christmas. There is so much lovable inspiration happening right now, that I'm already considering how to enhance for Christmas subsequent yr.
Kidding!
This is my very first time participating in a Christmas home blog tour. I've always wanted to do this, so I want to give Ashley from Cherished Bliss a huge Thank You for inviting me, it's a dream come true. And to have the tour also hosted by Country Living tops it all off.
So with all that said, I may have long gone a touch overboard and decorated our domestic manner extra than I ever have in the past. I additionally took way more pix than I ought to in all likelihood percentage. But no concerns, I've narrowed my pics right down to just my favorites after which you could return later for more pictures, projects, and information to return.
So let's get started! You are probably coming over from Stone Gable, Isn't she great! She is a favorite of mine. But if you are just tuning in, you can start the tour from the very beginning by heading over to Cherished Bliss HERE.
Welcome to our 1924 cottage home! It's cold out here in Idaho, so hurry and come on in!
Next to the door are some hooks to cling up your hats and scarves.
And a bench to sit down down and kick off your boots.
I received the adorable red door stopper with rope handle from Pavilion Gift. Pavilion Gift has them on sale right now for only 9 dollars. They come in several different sayings and colors. And just a side note, if you're looking for a unique and special gift, Pavilion Gift is a great place to look.
So whilst you first stroll into our home you're greeted into our open dwelling/eating place.
A set of french doors lead you into our home workplace, which I like to refer to as 'the sunroom' because of all the windows.
I recently painted this room a dark gray (post seen here) and honestly I did it especially for Christmas. I wanted the room to feel warm and cozy, with a rustic, lodge, man-cave look to it, which I think is great for this time of year.
Above the desk is a wicker deer that I found at a thrift store last year. I just hung a wreath around it's neck. The cute 'baby it's warm inside' was a free printable I got HERE from Yellow Bliss Road. (Thanks Kristin) And I made the 'Joy' sign, which can be seen HERE.
Next to the desk are some white cabinets that I have was a gift wrapping station.
I love the idea of having the entirety I need to wrap my gifts all organized in one spot.
This daybed is continually a cosy spot to front room, particularly with all the pillows I pile onto it.
Isn't that right, Abby? My sweet pug say's Hi!
The plaid deer silhouette pillow is new this year. I made it out of a fleece dog blanket that I picked up in the dollar bins at Target. I shared a how-to HERE at City Farmhouse.
And the antique ski's have been my grandmas, which I pull out every Christmas to strike a cord in me of her.
Okay lets pass back into the living room.
For the mantel this year, I have displayed a large pinecone star that I made. A tutorial on how I made the pinecone star can be found HERE at Ella Claire.
I think my favorite part of my holiday decorating is this gallery wall I have created. I used black and red plaid wrapping paper as photo mats and then I printed out some of my favorite winter pictures from last year. The pictures of my boys playing in the snow are dear to me because they remind me of our fun snow days together.
In case you are interested, a tutorial for my DIY gallery wall picture ledges can be found HERE. They sure are a great way to display my pictures since I tend to switch them around often.
I love my Christmas tree this year. Most of the embellishes are from beyond Christmases, all except the purple and black plaid ribbon I picked up at Craft warehouse, the black chalkboard balls that I painted (instructions coming quickly) and these black and red snowflake photo frames from Target.
I had the idea of the use of black and purple plaid in my excursion adorning, and Target simply helped me out with that, I found all the matching gift wrap, baggage and bins there.
This plaid snowflake pillow is likewise new this 12 months, I picked it up at Home Goods.
I delivered down the vintage shutters that use to be in our master bedroom, I painted them the same grey as inside the workplace, and then I decided that they might be perfect for showing all of our Christmas cards this 12 months.
This vintage shelf's styling stayed quite easy, I simply delivered some pops of pink decorations into the mixture of white dishes.
Across from the residing room is the eating room.
I actually had amusing playing around in right here, giving it a snowy iciness look.
On the butcher block buffet table, I added some empty picture frames, a couple of book page trees and some little houses that were all made from previous years.
Many of you are probably familiar with the mini green house terrarium that I made out of picture frames, right? Well if not, you can see instructions HERE. I'm happy to announce that even though I constructed this out of cheap picture frames, hot glue and duct tape, it is still standing strong.
I located my greenhouse on pinnacle of an antique wood toy truck and a small tree, and then I sprinkled in a few fake snow. I simply adore it!
For the table's centerpiece I have crammed massive glass packing containers with white candles, white miniature bushes, and more faux snow. They appear like massive snow globes with a magical iciness wonderland going on inside of them.
My Mother-in-regulation sewed the cute table runner for me.
I introduced those attractive little aspect plates to my desk to tie inside the red and black plaid from throughout the room. I've additionally tied my silverware with crimson and black material scraps, keeping the appearance a laugh and casual.
And I've added a little tree to each place putting just for amusing.
Hanging from the chandelier are glass ornaments that I crammed up with extra fake snow and a little tree department.
And there you move, our rustic cottage Christmas excursion has come to an give up.
I'm really excited for this next stop, it's Sunny Side Up, Click on image to continue on the tour.
We could all love to look what your homes appear like this vacation season.
Please use the hashtag, #CLChristmasTour whilst sharing your redecorating pix on Instagram.
You might also even be featured by way of one of the taking part bloggers.
Thank you so much for stopping by way of!
Peace, Love, and Happy Holidays!
Emily
P.S. I also wanted to mention that every Thursday evening through Sunday, I co-host the Create - Share - Inspire link party. You should stop by and share what projects you have been working on. We'd love to see them.
