In truth, I would love to replace the dated scalloped bathroom sinks and groovy vanity. It’s on the “to do” list….probably #185.
Storybook Cottage Holiday Home Tour Part 1
Just by painting the brown sponged walls a tranquil sea glass it immediately improved the overall look until we have the budget for a more costly remodel.
The 30 year old cultured marble sinks have yellowed considerably over the years but the new wall color helps to tone it down.
For a bit of holiday fun I added some garlands from Christmases past to the mirror and included a jolly snowman. 
Sweet Guy’s Bedroom
The room had originally been painted a sandy brown. Given that most of Sweet Guy’s furniture is also brown we wanted a bit of contrast.
At the foot of the bed I draped a faux pine garland so that he could hang up the ornaments he has collected over the years. I have always allowed my kids to pick out the ornament that is their heart’s desire. So, while I wouldn’t necessarily relish the idea of Iron Man and Indiana Jones hanging on the Christmas tree I think it looks great on this garland in his room.
The Guest Room
The Master Bedroom
The Sun Room
I had searched high and low for light sconces that had an industrial feel yet would still work with the 18th-century daybed.
As this has become a favorite reading spot the additional lighting is just perfect on cloudy days.
Sweet Guy, now 14, asked me to pick out this year’s ornament for him. It was bittersweet until I brought home the telephone booth, London bus and Big Ben from Tuesday Morning. He smiled wide and deemed them “Perfect!”
The only other decoration in this room is above the tv. A perfect place for the Dept. 56 Original Snow Village circa, 1976.
Happy Monday, let’s tour!
Laura
Laura, it's all so pretty! I love your son's photobomb 🙂 Your home has come such a long way! I can tell that you all have worked so hard, and your house is a proud home now! xo, Andrea
Oh Laura you have made over your home so beautifully, it really amazing. I love Sweet Guy's room and the garlands you have at the foot of both beds. So pretty. Your decor is always so special to me and I can't wait to see the other tours. So wish we were closer, miss you tons.
How fun! Everything looks so pretty.
Your house is super neat and tidy – quite the contrast from my own. Seriously…. ours is quite a mess in the office/guest bedroom and I really need to tackle that room and clean it up a bit before our girls arrive at the end of next week. Even still, it will never look as neat and tidy. 🙂
You have a beautiful home!! Thanks for sharing it with us. I love the new wall color in the bathroom…what a difference paint makes. I just wanted to jump into that puffy purple duvet in the guest room! What guest wouldn't feel very special in your attention to detail rooms. OH! I was so excited to try the candy cane marshmellows and went to get my candy canes,,,only to arrive home and discover that pretty much all the candy canes in the box were broken!! How disappointing!! Have a wonderful day!!
http://www.itallstartedwithpaint.com/paint-sink-giveaway/
Perhaps it's a sign that this came up in my Pinterest feed today? Or did they know that I was thinking of your master bathroom problem?
So looking forward to your mantel reveal! You must have been so busy to get this all done in time.
Hi Laura! Oh, everything looks wonderful! What a difference you made to your new home. Love how much just a change of wall color can make! I also love how you've draped the garlands at the foot of your beds and put on the Christmas balls! So clever! Can't wait to see more. Hope you're doing well.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Just marvelous Laura! I love the garland in your bathroom and also how you added the garlands and ornaments on the bed! gENIUS!!!!
So cozy and beautiful Laura! Would love to find an old woody car to use like you did!
Today is the first day of our home tour on Christmas Tree Lane! Come and visit! http://www.christmastreelane.blogspot.com I love all the little touches.
It all looks so pretty! I love the new bathroom – that's incredible!!!!! Love the bedrooms. You've done a great job!
Laura, it has come together spectacularly. Wishing y'all a Merry Christmas.
Laura, I love the touches of Christmas and am looking forward to seeing more. I so love, your decorating style. Hope I m not over using the word love but it just seems to fit.
Nonie
Laura,
Every room looks amazing but I love the lilac guest room. What a sweet room! And I love how you put garland at the foot of all the beds. Your home really is a Storybook Cottage and with you at the reins it's sure to have a happy ending.:-)
Laura, Just beautiful! I love everything and I can't wait to see more! Mary
The rooms you shared are great. Love the photo bomb shot. Sheesh all these wonderful tours. I just started decorating today…
Your home is so beautiful! I will be back for the rest of the tours.Your redo of the bathroom is so soft and peaceful. No one will even be looking at the vanity.
Sweet guys bedroom is a mystery to me though. Are you sure he lives in it? If I remember my son's bedroom when he was a teenager, it NEVER looked that neat and unrumpled! lol
The garlands at the foot of the bed for the special ornaments is a lovely idea.
Thank you for sharing your warm and elegant home. It is definitely ready for the holidays! 🙂
Laura, your home looks stunning, what a transformation you have done. Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!
Everything is done so beautifully!! I feel inspired, it's too bad I'm leaving for the holidays tomorrow! I only decorated one area! I really love…REALLY LOVE the swag at the end of your son's bed where he can hang his own special ornaments. I wish I had thought of that many years ago!! Even my youngest Grandson is already 14. I'm definitely finding a swag for his room when I arrive and getting him some very special ornaments.
Your house is looking so lovely. I love that you put your son's special ornaments in his room. We also let our kids pick out special ones each year. I love the IKEA lights in the son room. I didn't realize that they attach to the wall. I just thought they had clamps only. I can't wait to see the rest of the tour. Love all the garlands.
I want to come and live at your house or at least stay for awhile, until I have scooped up all the Christmas spirit I can carry.
OOO,everything looks amazing…you have always been soo good at decorating…just beautiful….
I love the garlands at the ends of the beds – so elegant! Lots of fun Christmas inspiration here, Laura – looking forward to more!
Laura, how beautiful! Your new home looks so wonderful for the Holidays! Brava as always!
Xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
Laura, Storybook Cottage is so pretty! I love the way you mix fabrics on your pillows. They coordinate so perfectly but aren't to matchy. Your sons room is wonderful!
Your home is amazing. It is truly a Storybook Cottage. Love the idea of the garland in your son's room so he can hang personal ornaments.
That lavender bedding in your guest room is so pretty! I just want to sink into that beautiful bed! Wonderful!
Your rooms all look so special and very warm and inviting, Laura! That's a really cute idea to hang garland across the foot of the bed.
The rooms all look spectacular!
I'm back! So glad you could join our party with this fabulous tour! Thank you for sharing your holiday home in the 12 days of Christmas Blogger Tour Link Party! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Wow, everything is just so gorgeous! My favorite is definitely the garlands with ornaments on your bed frames…stunning! (I also love the photo bomb, haha.)
oh i love that lavender guest room- so pretty with the christmas touches!
Every space ~ just gorgeous! Wow, have you done a lot with this house. The paint colors are so restful. I'm loving your turquoise candles and decor ~ one of my favorite colors!
xo
Pat
Merry Christmas! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!