Worthing Court Christmas Home Tour
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.
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.
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.
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.
And wouldn’t you know, that I didn’t notice the crooked ribbon on the pillow until it was too late. Oops.
I’m kind of in love with the vignette on the table between the chairs.
I’m also kind of in love with the $1 spot in Target where I found the cutey-patootey burlap snowflake pillow.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
My reproduction vintage toolbox got all Christmasfied with the addition of a favorite plate and Christmas cookbook.
And lastly is a fun Christmas tablescape on my breakfast table.
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!
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.
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.
Thank you for coming to visit my Christmas house!
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It is definitely looking like Christmas in your home, Suzy. I love it all!
I too decorate with reds, LOVE it! Every thing is so festive. Beautiful Tour Suzy. ~Sonya
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!
Lovely tour, Suzy! Everything is so cozy and inviting! So happy to be touring with you! ~Christy
It all looks absolutely wonderful, Suzy!
If you had not said anything, I would not have noticed the crooked ribbon;-).
Merry Christmas!
It looks great!
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
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)
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!
Your home is so festive! Love that pine cone garland on the mirror!
Your home is beautiful. Merry Christmas. 🙂
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!
Oh how beautiful. Your home is so pretty with all of it’s fabulous decor. Gorgeous. Hugs, Marty
All of it! I’m in love! Ack! What a Christmas wonderland you’ve created! My house wants to look just like yours when it grows up. 🙂
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….
Soo pretty Suzy!!! Adore your pinecone garland and sweet table setting. Happy to be joining you for the tour!!
Everything looks so pretty and festive Suzy…I’m a red girl too!!
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.
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
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!)