Home Decor and DIY: Holiday House Walk {Part 1}

Holiday House Walk {Part 1}

Welcome to my Christmas Home Tour, part one! I am going to be honest here...I am NOT a photographer so excuse the not-so-great pictures! One of these days, I am going to learn how to use our fancy camera! Hopefully you can still enjoy a glimpse into our home. Up first, the entryway and living room!

The theme this year was neutral and natural. I went with simple touches throughout the house this year and am really enjoying the subtle, cozy feel the decor has added!

I used faux garland and jute ribbon to add a festive touch to our staircase. While I love the look of real greenery, I like that I can use this year after year and it looks close to the real thing!

I made the JOY banner with letters I found at Hobby Lobby. A simple project that cost under $5! I added the same garland to the mirrors as I have on the staircase. The card catalog is one of my favorite antique store finds. I will be posting a tutorial of how I refinished it very soon!

This little pine tree was an Ikea purchase from last year. I wrapped some burlap around the base to cover the planter it came in...a simple way to give it a fresh look. The sparkly antlers are from Michaels, one of my favorite purchases this year!

A faux fur throw adds a touch of warmth to the couch! It's a great place to snuggle up with a cup of coffee!

Another one of my favorite purchases last year was the NOEL marquee sign from Target. I gave it a fresh look this year by painting the letters gray. I love the way it matches the rest of our decor. The two small trees are from Tuesday Morning. I placed them in galvanized buckets from the hardware store to compliment the industrial elements in the room.

The burlap stockings added some texture to the fireplace. They were purchased off etsy a few years ago. I added the mini-chalkboard name tags to give them a personalized touch!

Our Christmas tree sits in the "reading nook" area. It is the perfect place to sit and read while enjoying the glow from the Christmas tree!

I found this little bottle brush tree at Walmart a few years ago...this is one of my favorite ornaments and cost under $2! Jute and burlap ribbon were used to finish off the tree.

A simple crate full of pinecones and a oversized jar with branches carry out the natural theme on the coffee table. I added small lights to the pinecones to create a whimsical look!