It’s Day 4 of the 12 Days of Christmas! Welcome back, everyone.
This is sort of a special day since it’s my Holiday Home Tour! It’s always a fun post to create because I get to walk you through my home and show you what I’ve done to deck it out for Christmas.
For this particular tour, I’m joining up with The White Buffalo Stylin’ Co.’s Blogger Stylin’ Home Tours. Today marks the final day of this tour. If you’d like, you can click here to start from the beginning to see all of the bloggers’ homes. There are over 30 bloggers participating! The previous stop on the tour was the uber-talented Craftberry Bush. If you’re joining from there, welcome! If you missed her post, be sure to click back and check it out here.
Per usual, I’m going to let the pictures do most of the talking and chime in a bit here and there. Let’s go!
Yesterday I shared my tutorial for the wood stockings on my mantel, so let’s start in the living room.
This year I decided to limit my colors in each space of my home. In the living room I’m using teal, green, and black.
I also love decorating with glass ornaments. HomeGoods is one of my go-to places for finding great ornaments at the best prices. These bottle brush trees from Target couldn’t have worked out better for this space.
If you’ve been on any of my other home tours, you’ll notice I picked up new poufs. I wanted to pull some of the yellow out of this room and add a bit of cozy texture for the winter. I also found some new pillows at HomeGoods.
And yes, my marshmallow wreath lives on. I had to replace a few marshmallows, but other than that, it’s in great shape. It’s still one of my favorite things.
Over in the office, red and pink were my colors of choice. They nicely matched my filing cabinets.
You’ll also notice a big change in this space. I swapped out my workbench for a small table. I’ll talk more about my decision in another post, but I’m loving the change. (I do have different chairs coming for this table, however, they were delayed, so I’m making do for now. Ha! A blogger’s gotta do what a blogger’s gotta do.)
I “need” to have more than one tree in my house, so I dressed this one up with with ornaments in a gradient from red to pink.
Near my pink dresser is the new Elf print from Lindsay Letters. You all know Lindsay, right? She has the best prints, canvas artwork, and other fun accessories! She’s the bomb. I actually have a few more of her pieces upstairs. I’ll be showing you those next week.
In the foyer, I have Christmas tree #3. This one’s real, and I decorated it with these tiny glass balls in every color. Then, I added on some falling cat ornaments because they may be the best ornaments ever. Also, who doesn’t want cats falling from their tree?
Oh, I should also mention that I painted my entryway. Again! I wasn’t feeling the gray so it had to go. More on that in a later post.
And there’s another Elf print! Son of a nutcracker!
Some DIY Cookie Cutter Wreaths dress up my sliding barn doors.
They were so fun and easy to create. You can learn how to make them here. I think they would make such a cute gift. Don’t you?
You already had a sneak peek in my dining room earlier this week when I shared my Gold and Green Tree. (You can see more of this tree here.) Now it’s time for a closer look.
I continued the gold and green color scheme throughout the space.
Those chairs at the end of my table (a steal from HomeGoods a few years ago.) Look great next to the tree topped with a fur pillow. (Another HomeGoods find!)
I put together a super simple centerpiece using a variety of trees. Lots of bottle brush trees, plus, one of my favorite Christmas crafts – the colorful wooden trees I created a few years back.
Pretty packages tied up with strings.
Last, but not least, is the kitchen. I haven’t done too much in this space, yet. A few little touches here and there certainly do make it feel more festive.
As I mentioned, I’ll give you a quick look around upstairs sometime next week. There are lots of fun new things to show you up there.
And that concludes my 2015 Holiday Home Tour! I hope you enjoyed seeing my abode and maybe even picked up an idea or two.
Next up on the Blogger Stylin’ Home Tours is withHeart. She’s created such a magical and festive space, so be sure to check it out and continue along with the tour there.
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And that wraps up another day of the 12 Days of Christmas! Tomorrow I’ll be sharing a delicious holiday punch that you can make in a few minutes. See you here.
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Michael, your tour is always one of my favorites. You never disappoint! It’s just so so beautiful. I have to keep scrolling up and down over and over again. Happy Holidays.
michael, this is such a happy tour! i love it! the dining room is so festive and i love how the colors play with the walls. my favorite by far is the living room and that amazing mantle! i am in love! i actually have a bunch of vintage bottle brush trees on my mantle and i planned to bleach them and fade them and dye them…. so they would be minty and aqua and pretty. well wouldn’t you know that vintage bottle brush doesn’t bleach very well. i soaked and waited and nothing happened! so i will just soak in the beauty of yours! 🙂
Hello! I’ve been following you for a few months. Beautiful home, love the Christmas tour!! Thank you for sharing your talent with us!
You have such a good eye for color. Love what you did for the holidays! Your home is so cheerful! I think that my favorite part of your tour had to be the wooden stockings. Genius!
Right, I’m going to Target this weekend and buying about 92 bottle brush trees, apparently. I love them in this tour very much!
Haha! I think they have some online still too! They are great for decorating. Have fun!
xo Michael
Ab-so-lute-ly STUNNING. You have such terrific ideas–fresh and original. Can’t wait to see more.
So cheery and festive! And I love love love your tiered brass table!
You have absolutely outdone yourself, it’s beautiful and perfectly executed. YOU should be decorating the White House for Christmas. I have to say, my favorite is the crazy cat ornament.
Oh my goodness, your tree is stunning, Michael! I always love spotting every little detail in your home. Beautiful job!
Look forward to your tour every year! Everything is so put together, stylish & fun!
Love the fun colors throughout! It looks great. And thanks for the chance to win!
EVERY! SINGLE! TIME! You are, hands down, my go-to for inspiration. Your home is wonderful!
Oh gosh, that’s so awesome to hear. Thank you!!!
xo Michael
Everything looks so magical, Christmas in your home is stunning love all the pretty details. I’m obsessed with your two tier marble serving tray (i have a wood one) and now I SO need the same one you have!!
Yeah, I love that server. I BELIEVE it’s on sale right now – so it’s a good time to get it. It’s linked up in the “Shop this Post” slider above.
xo Michael
Hey Michael -Love the marshmallow wreath! Did you do a DIY post on that? I did a search and couldn’t find it. I might need to make one of those for my kitchen this year! Thank you.
Tanya,
I didn’t. That was a late night project. You need a white foam wreath from, toothpicks, and marshmallows. Insert the toothpicks, then the marshmallows. That’s about it. I did use some hot glue as some of the marshmallows didn’t want to stick. It’s about three years old now. Each year I have to replace a few marshmallows. I can’t believe how well it’s held up. Hope that helps.
xo Michael
Thanks Michael! Late night projects are the best. 🙂 BTW, I still miss your gift shop! Merry Christmas!
i love EVERYTHING about your home! thanks for the “shop it” links so we can shop the look for ourselves.
You bet! I hoped that would be helpful!
xo Michael
I love your Xmas posts. Your house looks so inviting and amazing and I’m tottally in love with your Xmas trees – you are the best at decoraing them.
how absolutely fabulous!!!!!! wow!!
i’m dying over all the fantastic use of color!! so amazing!
Breath taking!!! I am absolutely in LOVE with your decor!! You amaze me still every day & I look forward to coming to your blog!!
I wanna move in lol..I seriously would love for you to decorate my new place when I move in the Spring:) You are extremely talented!!!
Joey
Thank you so much, Joey. I really appreciate your comments as of late (and always). Happy to be able to offer a little inspiration. 🙂
xo Michael
My pleasure Michael!! I’m also freaking out because I won this giveaway!!!! lol..THANKS so VERY much! I replied to your email last night! Merry Christmas!!!
Michael, your Christmas decor is fabulous. I love, love your trees. I always pin them for inspirations.
I will look for brush tree after Christmas and hopefully find several color choices. I am sure your holiday guests will think your Christmas home is marvelous. I sure do. Merry Christmas.
I’ve been a quite reader for some time now, but i gotta tell you that i admire your home so much! It’s lovely and unique and just perfect!
I’m excited for more christmassy inspo 🙂
With best wishes from Germany, J.
I’m so glad you took the time to comment. I really do appreciate that. So happy to have you following along. Thank you for your kind words. 🙂
xo Michael
I love, love the way you decorate for Christmas, Michael! It’s so whimsical and fun, yet modern. Always my favorite on the Homes Tour!
Michael, I am so blown away by your tour. I’ve scrolled up and down again like fifteen times! So gorgeous and such amazing photography. You are so talented and I’m humbled and honored to be touring alongside you! Thank you so much for joining in!
How is it possible to outdo your previous year’s perfect Christmas decor?. I want to live inside your creative brain for just one day. So, so beautiful.
Awe, you are so sweet Lucy. This means the world coming from you! And ditto – maybe we could do a Freaky Friday sort of thing one day. Ha!
xo Michael
Just perfection! I think I’ve scrolled through twenty times.Its all so beautiful.
Haha. Had to make sure you didn’t miss anything. 😉 Thank you!
xo Michael
So beautiful, tasteful and festive! i especially love the buddy izm’s!
LOVE IT MICHAEL!
Your house is so perfect! I have never wanted to buy a house so bad, just so I could make it look even 1/10th as perfect as yours!
Wow, so many beautiful ideas in one place! My favorites are your wicker tree stand, and the tray of various types of trees on the table! Merry Christmas!
Your house is so inviting and cheery! Love your style.
Love it all! YOU inspire! Thanks for sharing……
BEAUTIFUL!! Thank you for sharing! You are my inspirations!
Love your home. Thanks so much for sharing. I have to tell you, I’ve been obsessed with moose lately. They’re not as easy to find as reindeer. Thanks to you, I clicked right on over to target and bought one. Your idea of two on the table is brilliant. All the best~
I don’t even know how I got to your blog but I am SO GLAD that I found it! Your house is beautiful and I can’t wait to peruse the rest of your blog to see more. Also, love that Christmas decor!
I’m always happy to get a post from you. As usual, I’m in awe. Everything is perfection. The trees are beautiful, my favorite is the red to pink.
Love your trees – so gorgeous. Your home is truly fabulous – well done!
Michael, your home is spectacular! So bright and colorful but not overdone. One of my faves! We used the same bark wrapping paper so I did something right 😉
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You have no idea how many holiday home tours I’ve read this season, but yours is by far my favorite. So fresh and clean and still festive and “decorated”! Kudos.
Love everything about your home tour! I do want to tell you a little funny about the “Noel” letters. We had a set that looked exactly like yours in our home while growing up. My grandparents always came for Christmas Dinner and after the left, the letters were always changed to read “Leon”. My jokester Grandpa! Good memories! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home tour.
I’m moving in! Love it!!
This is just breathtaking, Michael. I think I would like to come spend Christmas with you in this gorgeous place! Every detail is so beautifully executed and your photography is crisp and stunning. So exquisitely done, my friend!
O.M.G. Your photography is amazing as is your house. My favorite so far!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!
You are so sweet! Thank you!!
xo Michael
Simply stunning! I loved looking at each of your pictures, taking in all the wonderful detail. I love how you had each room a mix of just a few colors. It really kept it looking clean and sharp. So lovely.
As always, it is absolutely beautiful! You help give me a positive attitude and always help chase away some of the blahs.
I’ve been in the deepest daze for the last ten minutes. Your tour is incredible (obviously) and makes me feel so happy. You are such a talent!
Wow Michael! I always feel like such a dork commenting on your posts because I never know what to say and I couldn’t possibly mention everything I love 🙂 I will say those wooden stockings are super cool! LOVE IT ALL!
Everything looks amazing! I think the marshmallow wreath and those wooden stockings are my favorite parts of your tour!
I can not even take it Michael… Your home is incredible. Every vignette, Every turn, Every angle, Every view is simply gorgeous with a capital G! You have outdone yourself. I’m just in awe. I can’t even say what’s my favorite because I love it all. xo Jenna
Absolutely beautiful!!
I love that we both gravitate towards the same colors and patterns!! I’m basically drooling over every vignette! I especially love the wooden stockings…So clever!
Everything looks so fresh and merry! Just love your new rugs. And does the chandelier have teal crystals? Those. wooden. stockings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Absolute perfection. You always blow me away with your Christmas decor!! It’s absolutely stunning and yes, I actually LOL’d at the falling kittens ornaments! Genius. xxx
Thank you!! 🙂
xo Michael
You have completely outdone yourself! Everything is just so beautiful and I can’t even imagine how many Christmas ornaments you have…where do you store it all!?!? 😉 Excellent work as always, Michael!
Thank so much, Gwen. And don’t ask. Hahaha! The twenty totes in my basement have NO IDEA what you’re talking about. 😉
xo Michael
I looove all the colors and accessories. Its simply beautiful, what a beautiful home. Thank you for the tour. Happy Holidays. 🙂
Michael, I follow you on Pinterest…love your style and recipes! Apparently I share the love of bottle brush trees with you…lol. Very beautiful.
Such a fresh, clean, fun and absolutely beautiful home. Thank you for sharing. When you are ready to sell, let me know. I’m moving in ? Merry Christmas
Michael…I am just smitten with every ounce of your home. I always love your projects and spaces, but you really knocked it out of the park this year. You should be so very proud of all of your projects over the last 2 weeks – I have enjoyed every single one – but man, this holiday home tour is just perfection.
How do you do it? How do you manage to make every one of your rooms look so good?
I love that your home is so different than all the other blogs included in thees tours- So much color and life!!! A beautiful inspiration, no doubt.
LOVE YOUR HOME! I was up until 1am last night looking through everything and making plans to spruce up our corner of the world! Can you tell me where you purchased the rug for the living room and the chevron rug in the dining room. Thank you!
You got it goin’ on, like I like to say. Your home is beautiful and charming. So welcoming too.
This is awesome! LOVING the mirror and greenery over your fireplace. <3
Thanks, Lexi!
xo Michael
Hi Michael! I know it’s July but I’ve been thinking about making another marshmallow wreath this christmas time. Last time I made it, the marshmallows on the bottom of the wreath kept falling off no matter how much glue I used. I wondered if you had any tips on how to fight gravity?? Thank you!
I used a combination of toothpicks and glue on the foam form. Pack them tight and once they harden you can add a touch more glue if need. Hope that helps!
xo Michael