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December 15, 2014 by Bre

Home for the Holidays Christmas Tour

Good morning, friends! I am so excited to have you here today because I’m participating in the Home for the Holidays Blog Hop, where nineteen bloggers will be opening their homes to show you some of their favorite pieces of Christmas decor! You can find links to their posts, which will be going live throughout the week, at the bottom of my post.

But before you check them out, let me show you around my home!

So come on in – step right into the foyer.

Average But Inspired Christmas Tour - Foyer

Sit right down on the bench and take off your boots.  (I like you, but I don’t like your snow tracks all over my floors.)   Now, make sure to check out all of the beautiful Christmas cards on my DIY Holiday Card Holder.

Average But Inspired Christmas Tour - Bench

And make sure to check how many shopping days you have left on the chalkboard Christmas countdown calendar I made!  (Note that this countdown calendar actually serves no purpose, since I have never bothered to change the number of days on it.  I am awesome.)

Average But Inspired Christmas Tour - Console Table

Why don’t you cozy up in the living room for a bit?  Sit by the fireplace and make yourself comfortable.  I know my faux chalkboard canvases are so last year, but a girl only has so much time to get everything done for Christmas, so revamping my over-the-mantel-art wasn’t exactly on top of the priority list!   Average But Inspired Christmas Tour - Full Mantel
I am loving my new photo stocking holders though! I’m just waiting for my husband to realize that I put a really embarrassing photo of him on his.  (Because I love him I didn’t photograph that for this post.)Average But Inspired Christmas Tour - Mantel Close Up
Even my little rolling firewood caddy dressed up for the season.  Average But Inspired Christmas Tour - Fireplace Caddy
Grab a blanket and let my clear ornament snowman, Pierre, keep you company while I go make some coffee.
Average But Inspired Christmas Tour - Blanket in Basket
Average But Inspired Christmas Tour - Pierre
A word of warning though — don’t let the “BLOODY SANTA” hanging on the tree freak you out. Although he’s front and center on our tree each year, and appears to be dripping blood from his mouth, he’s not indicative of our feelings about Santa (or anything else, really). Average But Inspired Christmas Tour - bloody santa
Alright, enough relaxing by the fireplace and tree. Let’s head into the kitchen and grab that coffee I mentioned.  I’ve got everything ready and waiting on my DIY Wood Slice Serving Tray!  Grab a festive mug and fill ‘er up!  Put some of those gingerbread marshmallows in there for an extra treat.Average But Inspired Christmas Tour - Coffee Station
Let me show you the handprint wreath my kids made two years ago. I just love this – their hands were so tiny. Average But Inspired Christmas Tour - Handprint Wreath And here’s a pretty serving tray my mother-in-law gave me, and I made that tinsel wreath about ten years ago. My kids now love picking the candy cane pieces out of it . . . grr. Average But Inspired Christmas Tour - Wall Tree
And to remind us of the reason for the season, here’s our Advent wreath. I didn’t have purple or pink candles, so I used ribbon wrapped around my DIY Glitter Glaze Jars as a substitute. It works, I guess (unlike the JUNKY LED tealights I bought to put inside the jars.).Average But Inspired Christmas Tour - advent wreath
Do you want to take a quick peek inside my dining room? Since it’s being used as a present stashing and wrapping center, there’s not too much going on, but I’ve got a few things to show you!   Average But Inspired Christmas Tour - dining room
I made this cute little star garland with polymer clay. Too bad you can’t see the way it sparkles in this photo! Average But Inspired Christmas Tour - star garland
So here’s a little sparkle on the table . . . Average But Inspired Christmas Tour - ornament bowl
Alright, well I’m so glad you could stop by and visit. I think it’s time for me to head upstairs and get to bed now, though. (The random blue snowflakes on the wall were made by my daughter and I’m afraid to remove them . . . don’t come between my daughter and her artwork!) Average But Inspired Christmas Tour - Staircase
Thank you for visiting! Merry Christmas and happy holidays!

Now make sure to check out these other beautiful home tours!

Monday December 15th
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Petite Modern Life
The Rustic Willow
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Wednesday December 17th

New House New Home New Life
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A Nurse and a Nerd
Dandelion Patina
Elizabeth Joan Designs

Friday December 19th
Churchill DIY Mill
DIY Passion
Fresh Crush
Little House of Four
Home Remedies Rx
Dwell Beautiful
The Big Reveal

– Bre

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Comments

  1. Laura Irion // Avery Street Design says

    December 15, 2014 at 8:40 am

    What a lovely & cozy home! I totally giggled about the Christmas countdown calendar…yep, that would be me. At least it looks cute, haha! And I need to see more of your kitchen…your backsplash tile has me swooning! So fun to be a part of this tour with you! xo, Laura

    Reply
    • Bre says

      December 15, 2014 at 1:55 pm

      Hey, Laura! Thank you! Yeah that stupid countdown calendar – such a bad idea! Ha! Thanks so much for your note. I see that you’re in Chicago so you’re welcome to come check out my backsplash anytime! 🙂

  2. Laura @ a nurse and a nerd says

    December 15, 2014 at 8:41 am

    Thanks for sharing!! I love how you have incorporated your kids into your Christmas trimmings! Also the doors into your dining room made me gasp! Stunning!! Do you live in an older home? They are beautiful!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      December 15, 2014 at 1:56 pm

      Hi, Laura – thank you so much!! Yes, my home was built in 1923 so it is quite old! Just keep in mind that while I have some beautiful design elements, I also have things like cracking plaster walls and ancient plumbing! Ha! 🙂 Looking forward to checking out your tour later this week!

  3. Kristi says

    December 15, 2014 at 9:05 am

    Your home looks SO lovely all decked out for Christmas Bre! And for the record, I LOVE the chalkboard art above your fireplace!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      December 15, 2014 at 1:57 pm

      Hey girl! Thanks so much! Too funny about the chalkboard art. Next year will be different! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!

  4. Amanda @ Dwelling in Happiness says

    December 15, 2014 at 10:52 am

    Love your home! So cozy and sweet, and I love your fireplace and mantel! AND the creepy Santa, too. 😉 Love that cute little clay star garland, too!!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      December 15, 2014 at 1:58 pm

      Hahaha, thanks, Amanda! I wish I could bury that Santa! He’s such a weirdo with his bleeding mouth! 🙂 BTW, I totally forgot to tell you but we LOVED your soup. It was so delicious that I don’t think my husband believed I made it. He kept asking me about the ingredients – it was a test, I’m sure! 🙂

    • Amanda @ Dwelling in Happiness says

      December 16, 2014 at 11:06 pm

      Oh YAY!! I’m so glad you guys liked it!! Haha, leave it to husbands; sometimes wives DO make yummy things from scratch. 😉

  5. Shannon Churchill says

    December 15, 2014 at 10:58 am

    Everything looks so amazing! I love your attention to detail! Fabulous job.:)

    Reply
    • Bre says

      December 15, 2014 at 1:58 pm

      Hi, Shannon – thank you very much!! Merry Christmas!

  6. Christine says

    December 15, 2014 at 11:26 am

    Your house is so festive! I absolutely love it!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      December 15, 2014 at 1:59 pm

      Hello, sweet friend! Thank you! I wish I could have you over for a cup of Christmas cheer! 🙂 xo

  7. Emily @ Table & Hearth says

    December 15, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    So many amazing holiday DIYs Bre!! It all looks so cozy and I love that there’s touches of Christmas everywhere, gorgeous!!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      December 15, 2014 at 1:59 pm

      Thanks so much, Emily! And thanks for arranging this tour! I am having the best time checking out all of these beautiful homes and decor! 🙂

  8. Karisa | Petite Modern Life says

    December 15, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    You’re home is so lovely! I’m slightly drooling over your wood doorways. They’re so rich and gorgeous. And your decorative woo box is so clever! Cheers!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      December 15, 2014 at 2:00 pm

      Hi, Karisa! Thank you! I so enjoyed your tour – you have such fabulous style! Thank you for stopping by!

  9. Naomi says

    December 15, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    What a sweet and family-centered home tour, love it! I think my favorite space is your mudroom area with the tray and hanging wreath: simple but effective 🙂

    Reply
    • Bre says

      December 15, 2014 at 2:01 pm

      Hi, Naomi – thank you! I appreciate your sweet note!! Merry Christmas!

  10. Grace @ The Big Reveal says

    December 15, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    Such cute holiday decor! Great job. So excited to see what the other ladies on the blog hop have to share.

    Reply
    • Bre says

      December 15, 2014 at 2:01 pm

      Hi, Grace! Thank you! I am really looking forward to the rest of the week’s posts, too! This is so fun! Merry Christmas!

  11. Amy | Canary Street Crafts says

    December 15, 2014 at 2:02 pm

    Everything is so pretty and cozy, Bre! I love your stocking hangers, did you make those? And your bloody santa is hilarious!!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Bre says

      December 16, 2014 at 7:35 am

      Thanks amy!! I did not make the stocking holders- a lady in my town did!! But i know that Shanty 2 Chic jas a tutorial on how to make them!!!

  12. Cat @ therusticwillow says

    December 15, 2014 at 11:06 pm

    Gorgeous! The card holder and “JOY” signs are my favorite, but I adore everything else too. Beautiful home!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      December 16, 2014 at 10:18 am

      Thank you so much, Cat! I have had so much fun looking at all the homes on the tour! Have a great day!

  13. Erica says

    December 16, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    Oh I just love this! Bleeding Santa and all 😉 My fave is your dressed up wood caddy! So rustic and dreamy 🙂 I must ask – what is that little cubby by the front door?? It looks so intriguing!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      December 16, 2014 at 10:41 pm

      Thanks girl! That cubby is my mailbox! The postal workers stick the mail into the slot outside my front door and it comes right inside the house! Nobody in my town has mailboxes at the street!

  14. Shelly says

    December 16, 2014 at 12:50 pm

    Your home is beautiful Bre! I love all the Christmas touches, especially the little hand print wreath – adorable! And I’m crazy about those birch logs with lights and evergreens – just my style! Great job!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      December 17, 2014 at 3:43 pm

      Hi, Shelly! Thank you!! I loved your tour, too! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂

  15. Michelle Lepak @ Dandelion Patina says

    December 17, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    Love your firewood caddy and that hex tile is so lovely….I want it! Happy holidays!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      December 17, 2014 at 3:43 pm

      Thank you, Michelle! Happy holidays to you, too! 🙂

  16. Agy says

    December 17, 2014 at 8:49 pm

    What a beautiful home! How do you manage to keep it so clean too? 🙂

    Reply
    • Bre says

      December 17, 2014 at 10:06 pm

      Hello! Thank you! Ha – I am glad my photos fooled you! It isn’t usually that clean, trust me! I decided to pick up so all of you lovely people wouldn’t think I was a terrible housekeeper! 🙂 Happy holidays!

  17. Emily says

    December 18, 2014 at 6:40 pm

    Bre, I love the star garland! You have such a wonderful home. Love that you feature the bloody Santa front and center each year. Too funny!
    Emily @ Elizabeth Joan Designs

    Reply
    • Bre says

      December 19, 2014 at 8:33 am

      Thank you, Emily! And trust me, if it were up to me, Bloody Santa would be at the local garbage dump! But my husband is very attached to him so alas, he takes center stage on the tree! 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by; I loved your tour!!

  18. Jen @ Fresh Crush says

    December 19, 2014 at 2:47 pm

    Umm… how smart are your stocking hooks with PHOTOS!? I love that. I might have to steal that idea for next year! Love it all, Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      December 23, 2014 at 8:22 pm

      Thank you, Jen! Shanty 2 Chic has a tutorial on how to make those stocking holders! Merry Christmas to you, too!

  19. Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com says

    January 2, 2015 at 12:02 pm

    Your home is so lovely, Bre! I love the dressed up caddy too! Your stairway is beautiful too and I love the chalkart as well! Happy New Year, Bre!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Bre says

      January 5, 2015 at 1:57 pm

      Hey, Kendra! THANK YOU!!! You are so kind. I really enjoyed your Christmas home tour as well! Happy New Year!

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