Worthing Court Christmas Home Tour

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Come see my Christmas home tour for some holiday inspiration that won’t break the bank!

The first word that came to mind when I started thinking about decorating my home for Christmas was “Simplify’.  The other four words were ‘Don’t spend a lot’.   😀

Almost all of the Christmas decorations in my home this year were put together using holiday items that I already had.  I changed things up a bit to give it all a different look – some slightly different and some drastically different from last year.

My front porch is one of the places that looks drastically different.  This year, I opted to use more natural elements.  I still love all the glitter, but you won’t find any on my porch this year.

 Christmas front porch decorations with a wreath on the door.Pin

 I brought back my sled and ice skates from last year’s winter porch, but added a lighted wreath (picked up on clearance after Christmas last year) and added a burlap bow to it.  Simple.

Christmas wreath attached to a vintage sled with a ribbon made from upholstery strapping attached.Pin

The basket from my fall home tour remained on the front door.  I filled it with cotton stems and greenery for Christmas.  I brought my olive bucket from the hearth out to the porch and added a pretty little shrub and some lights to it.

 Door basket filled with cotton stems and greenery and an olive bucket filled with a pretty shrub and some lights for Christmas.Pin

 The other end of the porch is a real bear to photograph.  Not only is it long and narrow, but the railing makes it pretty impossible to photograph from the front.

Two wrought iron chairs with green pillows and a tartan blanket. There are small wreaths on the outdoor windows.Pin

 And wouldn’t you know, that I didn’t notice the crooked ribbon on the pillow until it was too late.  Oops.

Up close look at the porch decorations.Pin

I’m kind of in love with the vignette on the table between the chairs.

There is holly and a wire basket filled with holiday items.Pin

 I’m also kind of in love with the $1 spot in Target where I found the cutey-patootey burlap snowflake pillow.

A brown and white snowflake pillow on the chair.Pin

The decorations in my foyer are very simple.  Even though there isn’t any glitter on the front porch, I knew there would be in other areas of the house so I started introducing a bit of it by mixing rustic and refined elements in my dough bowl and in one of the zinc planters from my fall mantel.

A wooden chest of drawers with holiday items on top.Pin

 Christmas vignette - rustic and refined mixed together.Pin

 The dining room is located right off of the my foyer and this is where I pulled together elements that I already had to create a Pottery Barn inspired centerpiece.  More simplicity.

Christmas centerpiece with mini flocked Christmas trees and evergreen and lights.Pin

Mini flocked trees, rustic metal deer, vintage snowball candles, mini candles and candles in tin buckets are intermingled among a pine garland that I snaked along the table.

Lit candles on the table.Pin

Lit candles beside the Christmas centerpiece.Pin

A small wooden reindeer in the centerpiece.Pin

The nativity scene is located on the sideboard again this year, but I changed it up a bit by adding a rustic garland and wreath with some glittered pinecones and snowflakes to the mirror.

Nativity scene and Christmas decorations on the sideboard.Pin

A large mirror with a nativity scene underneath it.Pin

  Here’s where my Christmas decorations develop a split personality.  Kind of like me.   😉

The front of my house is a little bit of natural, a little bit of rustic and a little bit of glitter all mixed together.  But I like to keep things more on the fun side in the back of the house where my family room and kitchen are located.

Christmas tree and mantel with stockings hanging from the fireplace.Pin

 Nothing pleases me more than to see the twinkle in the eyes of my grands as they take in the sparkly and fun Christmas tree.  I wouldn’t trade that for anything.

A fireplace mantel decorated for the holidays.Pin

I guess Princess Zoey was ashamed that we don’t have any gifts under the tree yet, so she left one of her squeaky toys for us to play with.

A large Christmas tree in the corner of the living room.Pin

 The snowman head is actually meant to be a tree topper, but I think he’s perfect on the mantel with some puffy faux snow tucked into the lighted garland.

There is a cute snowman on the mantel.Pin

 The island in my kitchen contains a kitchen tree that I started collecting ornaments for last year.  I changed it up a bit from last year by placing it on a wicker tray and by wrapping the base with a Christmas napkin.

 Kitchen Christmas tree.Pin

 My reproduction vintage toolbox got all Christmasfied with the addition of a favorite plate and Christmas cookbook.

 Christmas vignette in my kitchen with a wooden toolbox, cooking Santa and a chalkboard.Pin

 And lastly is a fun Christmas tablescape on my breakfast table.

 Christmas breakfast tablescape.Pin

 The red HoHoHo burlap that I ran across works perfectly with all of the Christmas dishes that I’ve collected over time.  I wish I had bought more of it!

Red and green table setting.Pin

 The snowmen usually reside on the windowsill in my kitchen.  But placed on a glass cake stand with some ornaments and faux snow, they make a great centerpiece for the table.

 Snowman centerpiece for Christmas.Pin

The snowflake placemats that my mom made, dishes that I’ve been collecting and candy canes all work together to create a fun and whimsical table.

There are candy canes in a cup on the table.Pin

A place setting attached to a Christmas ornament.Pin

A fun Christmas table setting.Pin

Christmas figurines on the table.Pin

A place setting that says Suzy.Pin

The holiday decor in the kitchen.Pin

Thank you for coming to visit my Christmas house!

Traditional Christmas Decorating Ideas and Home Tour. Loads of ideas for nearly every room. Pin

Want to know how to decorate your Christmas tree exactly like the pros do?

How about some Christmas cookies to keep your tummy happy while you’re decorating?

Pecan Meltaway Balls Recipe

Christmas Cookie Recipe for Pecan Meltaway Balls.Pin

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58 Comments

  1. It is definitely looking like Christmas in your home, Suzy. I love it all!

  2. Suzy, your Christmas home is stunning! I LOVE all of the holiday colors … inviting front porch …. beautiful nativity in your dining room … whimsical and colorful tree in your great room (Princess Zoe’s idea was great) … and fun Christmas kitchen! Your tables cape is fabulous! Can’t wait to get closer looks!

  3. Pat@Back Porch Musings says:

    It all looks absolutely wonderful, Suzy!

    If you had not said anything, I would not have noticed the crooked ribbon;-).

    Merry Christmas!

  4. kirby carespodi says:

    It looks great!

  5. Your home is so beautifully decorated for Christmas. I love the big tree and the fun theme in that room and also, your kitchen table etc. is just sweet. Have a wonderful Christmas season. I’m visiting from Back Porch Musings. Blessings, Pamela

  6. It’s all so cute, Suzy! Love your front porch, kitchen table, mantel & the “Merry Christmas Ya’ll” plate! I wish I were as far along as you are! ;o)

  7. Just beautiful, Suzy! Love all your touches and it all looks so festive. I had the same thoughts this year…simplify and use what I already have.
    Love being on this tour with you!

  8. Your home is beautiful. Merry Christmas. 🙂

  9. Suzy- Happy Holidays! You have created such a warm and festive home for the holidays. Can I tell you, I would love to be sitting at that fun kitchen table having coffee right now!

  10. Tammi Mitchell says:

    Simply has been my motto the past two yrs. vintage, recycle are good in my vocabulary. Love the little things that make a change. The skates, little bulbs in the mugs….

  11. Soo pretty Suzy!!! Adore your pinecone garland and sweet table setting. Happy to be joining you for the tour!!

  12. Everything looks so pretty and festive Suzy…I’m a red girl too!!

  13. This is simply gorgeous. Every detail. I’m studying all the photos. I think the porch is my favorite – the sled is too cute and the whole area is so cozy.

  14. Suzy you outdid yourself everything is so cheery and festive, I am in love with the centerpiece down your dining table. I had to pin that! The little buckets add just the right texture to your arrangement. Merry Christmas!
    Kathysue

  15. Suzy, your house is fabulous! I can’t pick a favorite space, but I love how each reflects your personality and the things you love. Like those grands. And I’m happy that you’re simplifying this year because that meant I got to borrow some fabulous pieces from you!

    I’m loving this tour (but boy am I glad I’m finished with the photos!)