This year for Christmas I went all out with my decor because my house was photographed! It was really exciting and I’ve loved how festive my house feels. I thought it’d be fun to share pictures and a video of how cute my house is looking. Want to come on a colorful Christmas home tour with me?!
colorful Christmas home tour
Let’s start with the video- I wanted to do a walk through where I talk about my favorite things and show them to you too! Then, I’ll dive in with more details below with links:
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living room
In the corner of our living room, I have the Christmas tree. Its a white flocked tree that I got a few years old from Grandin Road, but I don’t think it’s available anymore (this one is similar). It comes pre-lit and I just love the simplicity!
I made the Big Bow for my tree this year. It reminds me of Minnie Mouse and is so silly and sweet- I love it! I made zero changes with my tree skirt or ornaments, so this was a fun way to switch things up while still using what I had on hand.
Since most of the ornaments are old, I don’t have a bunch of links. But here are links to what I do have and what’s on my wishlist-
Don loves to help me with the Christmas decor. Each year I tell him to do everything in color order and he does such a great job! We have a lot of fun decorating together and it’s a really special tradition we have.
Next to the tree we have the entertainment center with the rainbow bottle brush tree forest! I bought most of these, but some I painted or dyed. Did you know you can change the color on bottle brush trees? Here’s how. And here’s a tutorial on how to make your own bottle brush trees!
I’ve loved growing this collection! It makes me so happy to put them put in rainbow order. Plus the texture adds a nice dimension. Here’s a link to a bunch if you want to start this collection too-
The mantel in the living room is probably my favorite Christmas decorated area in the whole house! I especially like how the rainbow stocking look with those rainbow ornament trees. There’s still stockings up for my two dogs who passed this year. I don’t have the heart to not use them yet.
I also really love the rainbow garlands on the mirror and the bottle brush trees with rainbow ornaments. With the Cody Foster houses, it’s whimsical and really happy!
Links to mantel decor-
On the sofa side of my room, I made a few additions this year. I decided that my decor was lacking over here. On the sofa I switched out the pillow covers for rainbow Christmas trees shams that I designed. They’re festive, perfectly match, and fold up to be compact which is nice for storage.
Over the sofa, I added a vintage needlepoint piece of art that depicts a winter home. You’ll see lots of bows this year. I used ribbon I have on hand and it adds a nice festive touch.
My cat statue has a little Santa hat for a bit of silliness. I get asked all the time where to get one. Mine is thrifted, but these are pretty easy to find on eBay. You can search for “Persian Cat Statue” and there’s a bunch available.
dining room
For the dining room I kept it super simple this year. I used to go all out! But it was too much on the table to really be functional, so I used a bunch of those decoration in the bedroom this year now.
For the mantle, this year I added some eye hooks to the front of the mantle. From those I used ribbon in the corners to tie the garland to float and swag across it. This allows space for the top to still be decorated. I added some nostalgic Christmas trees in pink to go on top.
This year, instead of using command hooks to hang the wreaths on my mirrors, I used ribbon. That way I can easily re-use it next year, it adds to the decorations, and I didn’t have to buy command hooks. Win, win!
p.s. how cute are the velvet bows on my Staffordshire Dogs?! I’m tempted to never take those off.
Over the stove I like to hang a wreath. I was working for years at a home decor shop as a visual merchandiser. This was one of the items that store sold and I really love it- its very intricate with gems on it.
Over my fridge I hung a few mini wreaths on the cabinet doors. I’m considering buying more next year and putting them on all the cabinets. To hang them, I just use painter’s tape to hold the ribbon onto the back of the door.
Last year I really hated the garland over my sink. I decided the problem is that it looked scraggly and thin. So I bough an affordable garland and layered it in back. Now I love it!
For the frames in my kitchen, I switched out the art. I think this pink Santa and reindeer are so cute!
Dining room holiday decor links-
bedroom
I decorated my bedroom for the second year in a row. Mostly for the magazine this year, but it might be an every year thing from now on since I love the vibes!
Over the nightstand sconces I hung a gold wreath. Each nightstand has some little Christmas decor. On the bed I incorporated velvet in the pillows and a pink tassel blanket for cozy winter vibes. I have a vintage needlepoint pillow of Santa on the bed that I just think is so cute.
Then I decorated this little Christmas tree with the Wedgewood ornaments I made and a bow on top. I also added a rainbow garland to the tree. They’re a little bright in here, so maybe next year I’ll find a place for them in the living room where I have more rainbow Christmas stuff.. I tried to go for a more refined look since this is a more pulled back and calm room in here.
The mantle in here also has a bunch of mini village houses. Most of these are by Cody Foster. They’re a little expensive, but the colors and details make them SO good! Add some bottle brush trees and it’s just really cute and festive.
Bedroom Christmas decor links-
stairs
I like to decorate my stairs for the holidays. This year I’m using 24 wood nutcrackers that are painted them to match the stairs. It’s so freaking fun! I love my nutcracker army!
On the side of the stair railing, I added some garland and then hung my colorful advent calendar. The colors correspond with the stairs is a very pleasing way.
Right off my stairs I have a hallway with some my Sheila House collection. On the front I added a Merry Christmas Garland I found at West Elm. It’s now sold out, but every year they come up with a new version.
front porch decor
Every year I decorate my porch with garland and a wreath from Grandin Road. This year I added in bows and little presents in rainbow color to bring my rainbow look outside.
I also made some DIY giant candles that light up at night! Those sit next to my new oversized Bottle brush trees and look really cute.
upstairs
In the playroom I added a bit of decor. I took a boring wreath and added a bunch of ornaments that have a playful vibe. I also hung an old felt garland I got years ago from West Elm. On the play sofa, I put a Nutcracker pillow that is one of my favorite finds this year!
In Don’s room I wanted to do another rainbow bottle brush tree forest. The most affordable option I found for this was getting four sets of these bottle brush trees in pink, brown, blue, and green.
On the other side of the room, the mantel has some decor. Mostly nutcrackers that Don has painted over the years. I need to buy another to paint over Christmas break this year! His little tree is full of ornaments he’s made. I love them!
The last tiny bit of decoration we have in here is on the book shelves I put all our Christmas books. We read one a night and it’s one of my favorite traditions!
Now you’ve seen everywhere I’ve decorated for Christmas this year! Do you have a favorite spot?
I also wanted to include a list of some of the Christmas DIYs I included in this post. I love making things this time of year and then I write detailed tutorials so you can make them too-
Christmas DIYs
Here are some DIYs featured in this house tour. These are fun projects you can make at home!
christmas decor links
Thank you for joining me on this colorful Christmas home tour! I hope you enjoyed coming along. Let me know if you have any questions in the comments. Below are a round up of the links of Christmas decor I used in my home.
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Wow, everything looks so incredible! You are so talented. I hope you are taking care of yourself. Holidays can be hard, but I hope you are comforted by the beauty you created. <3
Thanks Betsi. That’s really kind of you!
I just recently discovered your blog and now follow you on Instagram & Facebook…I just love your decorating style because it is exactly me! Sometimes I feel like such a weirdo because all my friends decorate their homes in neutral colors like gray and white…meanwhile, I’m over here, surrounding myself with pink roses, pastel colors, and antiques! Anyway, I just love your home and decor–it is all so incredibly lovely. Those pink doors…I’m in love! Can you please tell me what color you used on the walls in your son’s bedroom? Thank you! I eagerly look forward to seeing more from you!
What a lovely home, so comfy indeed😁😍
Merry Christmas!