Evening at Bayberry House: Christmas 2018
This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read Our Disclosure PolicyIn a few short days, it will be Christmas. As I get ready to put a big bow on all of my holiday preparations (Before I do, please know a few more seasonal posts will be coming your way.), I thought it’d be fun to do something different and show you around Bayberry House at night.
My Seasons of Home Blogger friends and I have gotten together for one final collaboration in 2018. All 20+ of us decided to snap photos of our homes at night to capture the magic and lights of the season. This tour is unlike any other, so I encourage you to check out each of the bloggers I’ve linked up at the end of this post.
Depending on your experience with photography, you might not know that lighting is everything, and sunlight is best. This is why most bloggers photograph their homes during the day. Not only is it much easier, but the photos look crisp, bright, and well-lit. However, with all the glowing lights of the holidays, there’s incredible beauty in the evenings as well, and we thought you’d like to see it.
Taking these pictures was certainly a challenge for me as I’m not accustomed to working without natural light. Nonetheless, I hope you enjoy the results. Practice makes perfect, right?
Amazing photos or not, it’s certainly magical.
Since I shared my Christmas Home Tour previously (You can see that here if you missed it.), I’m going to let the photos do most of the talking this time around.
Thanks to a fresh coat of paint, a new sofa, and lots of Christmas cheer, this room turned out just the way I wanted.
While not much has changed in this room since my most recent tour, I did bring in this little collection of vintage deer I found at a local shop. The deer I had came from my grandparents, and I couldn’t resist adding more.
All of my trees always have a touch of quirky. I love these gold sequined unicorns.
How great is it that you can see both Christmas trees from this angle? Do you think Santa will leave presents under both? More trees equal more presents, right?
I also hung my marshmallow wreath. I can’t believe this has lasted 4+ years!
You’ll also notice that the sofa is missing from this room. My new furniture is scheduled to FINALLY arrive today! I couldn’t be more pleased. My plan is to give you a look around the space next week. Stay tuned!
Also, you might be wondering where my DIY ornament wreath ended up. Here’s a sneak peek. You’ll see more of it next week.
I’ve been using this fireplace nonstop. It’s been one of my greatest pleasures at Bayberry House. In fact, I may need to get more wood to make it through the winter.
To complete this evening tour, let’s take a quick look outside!
And that’s a wrap. What did you think? It’s totally different at night, isn’t it?
Thank you so much for joining me and my fellow bloggers on this unique night-time tour of our homes. Be sure to check out everyone else below.
Wishing you the merriest of Christmases!
Christmas at Night Home Tour:
Ella Claire | French Country Cottage | Cherished Bliss | Julie Blanner | Happy Happy Nester
Kelly Elko | Rooms for Rent | Love Grows Wild | Boxwood Avenue | Decor Gold Designs
Maison de Cinq | Craftberry Bush | Zevy Joy | Making Home Base | Inspired by Charm
The Lilypad Cottage | Shabby Fufu | Finding Silver Pennies | Blesser House | Sunny Side Up
Can you please tell me the manufacturer and style of the red decorated tree? It is exactly the shape and density of one I have been looking for to replace one that I had that got destroyed. I loved my tree like no other and to be able to replace it with mean more than all the searching I have done so far! Thank you so much for your help
Your home is absolutely stunning!! Merry Christmas
It was from Terrain years ago. Unfortunately I haven’t seen it on their website in recent years.
xo Michael
Michael, I just ran across your blog on Pinterest. As a fellow blogger and designer let me say this is just gorgeous. The home is spectacular and those trees, too die for! Great job! Can’t wait to see more!
Your green tree is my inspiration this year.
Absolutely gorgeous. Oh my gosh, I actually gasped when I read this post and saw the photographs of your beautifully decorated home. The green accented tree is stunning and I love how you have match tartan with candy canes, they two patterns look great together. Very inspirational, thank you. Milly 🙂
Thank you so much, Milly!
xo Michael
New Years Greetings Michael~ Love the red decorated tree in your family room! Also, are your bookcases attached to your fireplace in the living room as they look to be. Love the look……
Absolutely perfect! My favorite are the deer on your mantle. I’d have trouble putting them away every year.
Delightful in every detail! Thank you for sharing! Merry Christmas!
Michael, your new home is awesomely beautiful this Christmas!!!
Merry Christmas & Happy 2019 to you & yours!!!
Thank you! Merry Christmas!!
xo Michael
Ok, now that I’ve got my breath back, I have to say that you are so top notch at everything you do! Your design and photography are equally stunning. Your hard work adds so much to my total Christmas experience and joy.
Thank you so much Michael! Have a fantastic Christmas and an even better New Year!
Wow! Everything is beautiful! You are so gifted. Are those gold wreaths, leaning against the mirror one the living room mantle?
Beautiful! Love all of it! Merry Christmas from Colorado!
Michael- of all the Christmas decor I have seen, yours beats them all…. You have such a gift for decorating. I LOVE the magic of the evening Light tour. And you do great low light photography. It is hard to capture Christmas lighting.
Merry Christmas…. enjoy your first Christmas in Bayberry House!
Oh my gosh, you have such a knack for decorating and your photography skills are amazing, also. I would love to spend the holidays in those rooms, soaking in the ambiance. I can’t wait to see your new sofa and all the changes in the future. I am so glad i found your blog a couple weeks ago. You never disappoint! Merry Christmas, to you and yours.
Beautiful, just beautiful!
Your home is absolutely Stunnig!! Thank-you for the Inspiration and a blessed Christmas for you and yours!!
Michael, your photos are stunning. Your home looks so inviting and warm. LOVED every single one of them. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Years xx
Beautiful! I loved your house in St. Marys. I really love this house as much or better. I love your style. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and all the Wurms.