I am calling this a mini tour because I have a few projects in the works for the two other walls in the family room. I am hoping to finish up the wall above our TV and the wall above our sofa and add a few new pillows too. I promise to post some pics once the room is finally all finished up and decked out for the holidays.
This is our second Christmas in our home and I am still figuring out how to decorate the new spaces for the holidays. I really try to use what I already have and to keep it simple! The only things I purchased this year were a roll of burlap ribbon from Pottery Barn ($18.50), a Christmas pillow from TJ Maxx ($14.99) and the string of cranberry bead garland ($3.00) and two candles ($3.99 each) were purchased from a wonderful shop in downtown Cary, NC called The Perfect Piece.
This year I really wanted the tree in our family room instead of the living room. The tree is on the small side but it fit perfectly in the corner and it makes the room so cozy and festive for the holidays. With a petite tree my kids really enjoyed decorating it this year and it was super quick too!
Hope you enjoyed the mini tour!
I am so excited to be linking up with:
Just found your blog thru HomeTalk. Your holiday decor is just amazingly beautiful!
Hi Pamela, Thank you SO much, I have been a fan of your blog for years! I absolutely love all of your ideas and decorating style! I just started following you on Hometalk and I am going to add my mantel to your link party : )
Love all the little details like the burlap wrapped candles and those cute mismatched stocking! Gorgeous room!
Kelly
Thanks Kelly! : ) I loved your holiday house walk tour, so many beautiful and creative ideas!
What an absolutely beautiful home you have! And your Christmas decor is just gorgeous. I’m having tons of fun going through your posts and seeing all of your creative ideas and inspiration.
Looking forward to coming back again and again!
Vanessa
Thank you so much Vanessa! I absolutely love you and your sisters blog, have been a fan for a long time! You are both so incredibly talented!!!
Lovely room. I love the mantel, it’s so pretty. Your fabrics and that french chair are beautiful.
Happy holidays.
Hi Brandy, Thanks so much and Happy Holidays to you too! I just checked out your beautiful blog and I am in love with your blue and white dining room!
awsome….my kind of look
Thanks Wendi : )
Hi, I love your beautiful holiday room. I was wondering where you go that black metal art over the fireplace. We are remodeling our living room and that would be a great piece to put over our fireplace.
Thanks so much Janice! I found the black metal piece at Kirkland’s, I think about 6 months ago, and it was a steal at $19! When I saw it I honestly didn’t know where to hang it but for the price I couldn’t pass it up! It has been moved around quite a few times but I think it has finally found a home over the fireplace. There are often different items on the Kirkland’s website than in the store so it is worth checking both.
I just stumbled upon your blog. I love your family room! The petite tree is perfect and the mantle is simple, but makes such an impact.
Thanks Jennifer! I just hopped over to your blog and loved it and your awesome kitchen! You have subway tile AND bead board two of my absolute favorite things!
Hi Lauren
What a lovely home you have! I saw your mantle on the mantle party and just had to stop by for a visit. I love your black and white check curtains!
Rhondi
Thanks Rhondi and so happy you stopped by to visit my blog!!! : )
Hi Lauren, I just found your blog and I love it. What a lovely home and lovely Christmas decorating you have done! I spotted your checked curtains and thought I would like those in my home. We just changed from some Shabby Chic to country farmhouse-black furniture in the dining room, and those curtains would look wonderful…or that fabric. anyhow….I found you off of Pinterest and am now following you there.
Have an awesome Christmas.
Blessings,
Debbie
Hi Debbie, Thanks so much! I love the farmhouse look : ) I purchased the curtains from Country Curtains, they had the big buffalo check and the smaller check I had a hard time deciding between the two, loved them both. I just checked out your blog, LOVE your hot cocoa station, I set one up for my kids but after seeing yours I think I need to add some goodies and the sign you found is so perfect! Merry Christmas! : )
I recently found your blog and am in serious envy of your talent! I love it so much that I sent a link to your mini-tour to my daughter as it’s very similiar to what she wants to do in her family room. Could you please tell me where you got your darling black & cream check curtains?
Thanks!
Judy (gracioussouthernliving.blogspot.com)
Wow, Judy thanks so much for your sweet comments, you made my day : ) I purchased the curtains online from Country Curtains. p.s. love your blog! Happy Holidays
I am really looking forward to more posts! I just love your decorating style :0)
Thanks Beth! I am actually working on a new post now : )
Lauren – I love the room so much!!! I was admiring your decorations, but also looking around them at the beautiful room in general. Beautiful!
I really love the bows on the stockings – so sweet and festive!
Merry Christmas, friend!!!
Brenda
Brenda you are just the sweetest! I have truly been enjoying your holiday decorating posts, your cottage is so incredibly charming especially this time of year. I am so happy we met at SBC : ) Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas.
I love your room and can’t wait to see the full tour…..just beautiful.
Love your foyer! This is the first time I looked at your blog. I will be back! I can’t wait to see how you decorate the rest of your home.
Thank you Jayne!
Hi Lauren- I love your over stuffed chair, can you tell me where it’s from?
Hi Lauren,
I just came across your blog via Pinterest. You’ve done a beautiful job with your home and I see we have similar styles. I too am a mother of twin girls but mine will be 29 next month! I am always in awe of you young blogger Moms who make creating a beautiful home and running households and business’ look easy! You lovely ladies keep me inspired! I wish there had been blogs back in the day when I was raising young twin girls. There is so much great information, support, and creativity, out in the blogosphere and on Pinterest these days.I look forward to your upcoming posts!
Cindy D.
Love your style! Your home is beautiful!
Thank you Kate : )