Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Simply Christmas



Joining in on The Nester's Christmas Home Tour for the first time!




Decorating for Christmas is my absolute favorite. I love everything about it; the sparkly colors, the family traditions, the delicious smells of the season...the list goes on. This year I decided to take the "less is more" approach, and really take the time to create a Christmas house that is inviting and cozy yet not cluttered and overly done-up.
So, pull up a chair, get comfy and come on in...






The living room












The kitchen






The family room







A little bit of Christmas found everywhere...

 From our family to yours, we wish you a Merry Christmas!
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37 comments:

  1. NoelleDecember 14, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Very beautifully done, understated elegance!! I love your beautiful Christmas home! Visiting from The Nester's Christmas Home Tour!

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  2. alissa {33shadesofgreen}December 14, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Very pretty! I love the beautiful simplicity of your tree - it is gorgeous!

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  3. tenth avenue southDecember 14, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    LOVE your taste! You have a calm, beautiful home.

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  4. MelissaDecember 14, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    gorgeous! love your clean vintage style!

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  5. The Starr FamilyDecember 14, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Really beautiful... and I just LOVE your gallery of snowflakes! How fun!

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  6. JulieDecember 14, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    It's all great! Love the front door, especially!

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  7. OrganizingMadeFunDecember 14, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Your decor is gorgeous! I love all your wonderful touches. You are very gifted!

    Becky B.
    www.organizingmadefun.com
    Organizing Made Fun

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  8. GinaDecember 14, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Very pretty! Love your fresh greenery swags and tree! Your home is lovely. I have that same Martha Stewart book and get it out every year and thumb through it. This year I used the gingerbread house template. :) Your children are adorable too! :)

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  9. Lisa Ridgely PhotographyDecember 14, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Your home is beautiful - it seems so peaceful. I love all of the natural elements and colors you have used.

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  10. UnknownDecember 14, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Your home is so very lovely! Love the door swags and the framed snowflakes and really, I just love everything. Beautiful. And - get out - we have the same artichoke{ish} lamp with the blue damask shade! How cool!

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  11. UnknownDecember 14, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Your home is lovely and looks beautiful decorated for Christmas. The doors and trees look so very pretty. Cute kiddos too. Our nativity broke last year and I am on the lookout for a new one. I hope to find a Willow Tree set to start collecting.

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  12. C.G. KoensDecember 15, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    Beautiful!! Everything is lovely, but I really love your tree and the three logs by your front door, as well as the snowflake wall. Pinning several pictures to Pinterest for reminders later on! Merry Christmas!

    www.carriesbusynothings.com

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  13. KristenDecember 15, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    I think your doors are my favorite. They are so lovely! And I have the exact same nativity set. Merry Christmas!

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  14. Emily PowellDecember 15, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    I LOVE all the neutrals and silvers! Also, your front door is just lovely!

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  15. Jessica @ This Blessed LifeDecember 15, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Your house is completely gorgeous, but I think my favorite thing might be your blue front door! lol

    Visiting from The Nester's tour - Merry Christmas!

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  16. Lakeshore Cottage LivingDecember 15, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Everything is beautiful...especially your children! Love the little snowflakes framed on your wall...really great idea.

    Kristine

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  17. Providence HandmadeDecember 15, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    SO beautiful & calm!! I love the framed snowflakes and jar of ornaments & starfish! :)

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  18. Stephanie TrappDecember 15, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Visiting from the Nester's tour...You're home looks lovely! I especially love your board for displaying Christmas cards!

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  19. AnonymousDecember 15, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Wonderful! Simply beautiful! Thanks for sharing your home. I'm #199 , I hope you have time to tour my home.
    I'm a new follower too and I hope you like what you see and want to follow back!
    Dawn@MakingHome

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  20. Gail@Sophisticated StepsDecember 15, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Ooh! I agree with the "understated elegant" term to describe your home. Really cozy and restful. I love the snowflake picture frames and the burlap Christmas card board. Perfect! Everything is beautiful (I know...such an original comment. Haha.) Cute kiddos, too! ;)

    I have to say, the picture of your front door is what drew me in. LOVE!

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  21. LornaDecember 15, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Very beautifully put together, I especially love the framed snowflakes, great idea.

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  22. Tonya @ My Cozy Little FarmhouseDecember 15, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    I love the simple elegance! Very well done!

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  23. Rachel @ Moments With My MiraclesDecember 15, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Love everything!!!!

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  24. Michelle HughesDecember 15, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    just gorgeous! I love it all, but those bubble lights remind me of my Grandma :) I need to find some.

    Happy Christmas!

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  25. Object of Maya*ffectionDecember 16, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    I love the snowflakes wall in the family room.

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  26. AshleyDecember 16, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Vintage junky- Thanks so much for stopping by! I wish I could tell you where to find some bubble lights, but I don't know myself. These were my grandmother's two sets, I think of her everytime I look at the tree :)

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  27. AnonymousDecember 17, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    I love everything about your home! You did a beautiful job! :)

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  28. Fonda @Southern ScrapsDecember 17, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Well done. It's all beautiful!

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  29. the ruffled daisyDecember 17, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    You have a beautiful house! I love your style!
    Your children are gorgeous too:) Thank you for sharing with us!

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  30. gracestoresDecember 18, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Looks great!! I love love the front door - just watched The Holiday the other day and the door to Kate Winslet's English cottage is your front door - you have to check it out.
    http://hookedonhouses.net/2008/12/11/the-holiday-a-tale-of-two-houses/

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  31. AshleyDecember 19, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    Wow gracestores...u r right! That is so weird because when I saw that movie years ago, I was obsessed with that cottage....I guess subconsciously, I never forgot that front door. How strange?!?
    Thanks for pointing that out!

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  32. AmberDecember 19, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Hi Ashley! Your home looks great! I love the Christmas books and cookie cutters displayed in the wire baskets!

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  33. Robin JohnsonDecember 20, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Your home is filled with pretty wonderful ideas. It' all looks so festive. I just love the framed snowflakes. What a fabulous idea, it looks amazing.

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  34. Cassie BustamanteDecember 21, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    oh wow! i adore your home! everything looks so amazing- so natural and simplified and perfect!

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  35. UnknownDecember 21, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Your home is so warm and inviting - it's gorgeous! I can't pick a fav but your snowflake frames are amazing!

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  36. AshleyDecember 21, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Thank you all for your sweet words. These comments truly made my day :)

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  37. Chatty ChicsDecember 24, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Beautiful! I especially love the pink feather wreath! So adorable!
    Melody
    ChattyChics.com

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