I am hoping you are joining me from the readers Holiday house walk link party with Jennifer Rizzo Design Company!
Welcome to my home! For my very first blog post I am doing a Christmas home tour. I can’t think of a better way to start a blog! I love Christmas, my mom was always such a fan of Christmas and it brings back so many memories of her when I decorate. Not to mention celebrating the birth of our Savior. It’s such a special time of year, it brings out the good in everyone. I hope you enjoy my home tour!
Festive Front Entry
I added garland at the bottom of the stairs so the boys can hold the handrail
That’s the entry way, lets head into the Great room
This is my favorite new addition. Made from a $30 mirror, painted with chalkboard paint and vinyl lettering by my friend Tonya
I used fresh greenery on in simple vases on the table. I wanted to use birch vases, but I didn’t have any. I did have birch wrapping paper from pier one though! wrapped around the vases you would never know.
On each plate I used these ornaments that were buy 2 get one free @target, tied with twine and a piece of greens. We can use the ornaments on the tree next yr.
This is my version of a hot chocolate bar.
My favorite little kitchen corner!
Can’t forget the tree!
Hall Mirror
I added a piece of greenery and some ornaments to this mercury glass box for a little Christmas cheer in the Master. 
Even the master bath gets a little bit of Christmas, with glitter twigs in a glass jar. There’s a little Christmas tree in this hutch that serves as our storage in the mater bath
The Laundry was spruced up with dollar store wreaths, left over ribbon and a mini pine tree, for a ten minute makeover for $10
The tree in our front room has a special place in my heart because my mom helped me start collecting these ornaments. When she passed away I was able to receive a lot of her decor, including these Fitz and Floyd ornaments.
Upstairs the boys have a little desk area with a tree and this cute little download from www.craftberrybush.com. They also have some fun décor in their bathroom.
now on to the basement
We have had the ornaments on this tree for yrs, it has sort of a woodland vintage feel. My favorite ornament on the tree (besides my kids baby’s first Christmas ornaments) are little vintage postcards mounted on glass, the light shines through them making them feel magical.
I made these little plaid pillows out of old shirts. I just kept the side seams, and sewed a straight line on the top and bottom, keeping the buttons so I didn’t have to hand stitch them closed. It took me 2o minutes total (including machine set up!) that was my second ever project with my sewing machine!
For the last stop on my post we have my daughters room with just a simple white tree. Because sometimes, less is more 🙂 she also has this Letter that lights up that we picked up at a flea market on a trip to Texas. I put a little sign in front of it that says “Believe” she may be almost 15 but she’s still my little girl!
Thanks for stopping by! Hopefully my blog will be a little more professional next time you’re here, I have a new respect for bloggers! I think I need to go to blogging school! Merry Christmas!
Until next time,
Jen
******New pics******
This is an area just off the theater room for the kids. There is a kitchenette and a game area behind.
I pulled this red chair out of the garage. I normally keep this room pretty neutral so I can easily change during seasons.
I just want to sit in this little corner now.
My son says this horse has absolutely nothing to do with Christmas. I said sure it does, he’s wearing a scarf. Lol!
This is a fun little space on the wall. We have so two sets of French doors leading outside and all of those windows so this is the only wall space I have.
We have 10′ ceilings in the basement and a lot of tall windows. I love having the tree reflect light off the windows.
This little powder room is now one of my favorite spots!
I am in love with this little rug from target!
I made this little gallery wall in the powder room. I used free downloads from Foxhollowcottage.com for the deer silhouettes.
The pom pom garland adds a pop of color to this wall.
I had to add these little trees somewhere. This little tray made the perfect spot.
Fresh Garland, fur stockings, mercury ornaments, and twine. What’s not to love?
I added a little charcoal gray cotton ribbon and a bundle of mercury ornaments to each end.
A big congrats on your first blog Jen , you house is out of this world !! I love it , I will be following your blog now as well as your Instagram , Suzi (darbystar) xx
Yay Suzi Starkey! Thank you for following me! Thank you so much for your compliments, it means a lot to me! XOXO
Your home is beautiful and decorated perfectly!! Thank you for opening up your home to us! Merry Christmas to you and your family!!
Thank you so much Tanya Capeci for taking the time to visit my blog! I am so excited to see some of my insta friends already on here! Merry Christmas to you!
Well done!!
Absolutely amazing! Congrats on your first blog post. I will definitely be looking forward to many more posts. 😉
I am also a instagram follower.
Lisa, thank you for coming over to my blog! I am looking forward to this new adventure, I already have tons of ideas and projects to work on. I hope everyone will enjoy:) let me know if you want a follow back and I’ll find you.
Your home is beautiful! I love how it’s classically done without being over the top. Well done!
Jenny Thank you so much! that’s exactly what I needed to hear, sometimes I don’t know when to stop 🙂
Your house was lovely. I’m new to blogging too. And I agree some make it look so easy. My blog has been live since Thanksgiving day. Maybe we could bounce ideas off each other some time. I’m house #4.
Thanks,
Jennifer Ely
Jennifer, I will have to go over and check out your home! I really thought setting up my blog would have been a little easier. I don’t think I’ll be able to give it that professional look I would like to have, I may have to hire someone. I would love to bounce any ideas off each other. I really don’t know anyone closely that does any of this!
Jen
Beautiful home, Jen! Loved the bog… thanks for sharing with me! Can’t wait to see more of your fabulous ideas!
Thank you Ricquel 🙂 glad I finally had pics to share! Good luck with everything! Talk to you soon.
Love your home Jen and you did a wonderful job for your first blog. Looking forward to seeing more of your great ideas for the home!!
Thank you Cherith, it means a lot to me when people take the time to comment! I hope I can learn quickly. I have a lot I would like to share! 🙂
Jennifer, If I become President, I will let you decorate the White House…. (Joelle will have to help).
Oh My Ryan! I literally just started laughing out loud! Joelle and I will definitely have you covered! I’m sure by then I’ll be her assistant! Thanks for stopping by, wish you guys were here in person this yr. 🙂
Welcome to the blogosphere, Jen!! I’m so impressed with your willingness to jump in and start with your Christmas tour! Your home is gorgeous and so beautifully decorated for Christmas! Wishing you all the best with your blog!
Thank you Pam, I have been wanting to do this for quite some time. I actually bought the domain a yr ago and did nothing with it. Little did I know how hard it would be, I have much to learn! I have a little help coming soon to build my website and blog. I have a lot of learning to do! Thank you for the encouragement! It is much appreciated! Merry Christmas!
Wow! Your home is beautiful, and you certainly started your blog off on the right foot. I’m a new blogger, also and would love for you to stop by! Merry Christmas!
Thank you Michelle, I will stop by yours for sure. Maybe I’ll learn something from yours, I need all the help I can get 🙂 Merry Christmas!
I just saw you on IG and love your work! House is lovely!!! We have the greys in comon! Thanks for sharing your home!! Beautiful truly!
Tracey
Lubbock
Texas
Thank you Tracey, I am so in love with greys right now! Which is funny because I used to detest Gray! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment!
Merry Christmas! XOXO
Jen
Gorgeous! Welcome to blogging!
Thank you Kimberly!! 🙂
Jen, What a beautiful home! Your touches of Christmas throughout are just perfect!!! I love everything… especially those darling pillows that you made. Well done! So happy to have found you! xox, Emily of Eleven Gables
Thank you Emily! I feel the same about yours, I had seen a few pics here and there but hadn’t viewed your tour until today. What a beautiful home you have! I love your kitchen and butlers pantry!! Looking forward to seeing more of your posts! Jen
Hi ! i absolutely love your style!
Do you do online color consults. My home is a blank slate.
Thanks!