To the left of the tree, is an old wagon is filled with presents while an antique sled holds a wreath.
The right of the tree presents real life decorating. Our family stockings are hung with care but the nativity scene requires daily straightening.
The disarray would be the handiwork of these two troublemakers:
Storybook Cottage Holiday Home Tour Part III
Of course, I can’t be upset with these darling doxies. They are truly the best posers and work cheaply for apple slices.
The rest of the room also received a few seasonal touches.
Sweet Guy just gave these vintage plaid books to his dad as a birthday gift. They pair well with our collection of jingle bells and an Ikea lantern.
Even the bookshelves get jazzed up.
Who can resist a wreath wearing dachshund?
On top of the media cabinet is a happy vintage collection.
Four generations of Christmas lovers are represented here. The snowman and Santa belonged to my great grandmother Lenora, the elves were my Grandma Mary’s, while the wee tree belonged to my mother, Karen. I myself love to collect old mercury bead garland and bottlebrush trees.
I hope you have enjoyed our “Christmas in Texas” tour here at Storybook Cottage.
If you missed it, you can view Part I of our holiday the tour HERE:
I love that all of the plaid! It looks so lovely in that room. The plaid books are amazing. The vintage Santa and snowmen are too cute!
Oh Laura, your Christmas home has just been a joy to visit. Everything about your house is pretty and well thought out. I just love that Rudi and Franz get to play with the nativity. The Christmas tree and the way you've lovingly wrapped the gifts is stunning.
Can't wait for our get together next week. Thank you so much for being part of this blog hop and for your sweet emails all week. 🙂
Goodness! this might be my favorite room! It's so Ralph Lauren-ish with the beautiful plaids and deep rich colors! Truly lovely!
PS Those sweet cute pies sitting on the sofa could not have gotten into any mischief. They look like perfect angels.;-)
I love this room. The plaid books are adorable. I wish I could find some of those.
Your collection of vintage snowmen and gnomes is too cute.
I've been blessed to get to know you better this year.
Katie
Let's Add Sprinkles
Oh how pretty!
I love all of the red !
I wish I could be at the get together next week! What fun you are going to have.
This has all been so much fun-
I am so happy to now have all of these wonderful Texas friends.
Laura
Hi Laura!…what a lovely and festive home you have created! I simply adore the plaid and vintage vignettes! Just darling! Well done! Merry Christmas from Estelle's!
Love your tree, plaid pillows, and especially the sled! I'm so glad Stacey has introduced me to you and your blog. Looking forward to the cookie exchange in your beautiful home next week.
Eilis@MyHeartLivesHere
I think I love this part of the tour best of all – because I really like vintage and traditional items and those are all super lovely!! : )
Hi Laura, love your family room and the star of the show being your tree. Just look at your two baby troublemakers. They are darling giving us a special greeting. Every detail in your fabulous FR is outstanding and I can see why this is a favorite space. So warm and welcoming and the plaid makes it perfection!!! Thanks for the tour. Merry Christmas Texas friend! xo
Laura, I love all of the fabulous plaid! But, your sweet babies are the cutest! They look so happy posing for their picture! I have really enjoyed our Christmas in Texas tour! Thank you for sharing. Feel free to share it at my Make it Pretty party if you have time. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/12/make-it-pretty-monday-week-160.html Have a beautiful weekend! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Your tree is so beautiful!! So wonderfully classic! I just love all the plaid! Especially those vintage plaid books…love! I have got to go check out your holiday bedroom now!
Part III of the home tour did not disappoint! Your family room is gorgeous and inviting. One cannot live without plaid. Your furbabies are adorable! My Chihuahuas like apple slices and especially baby carrots.
So so darling!! love all the plaid! my husband has a scottish heritage, so it's been fun learning all the tartans. Merry Christmas to you!! Emily
The Family Room screams Christmas!!
Did you know that my favorite color is Plaid? hahaha
Love this room. Well done!
Well, you are definitely living up to your name, Decor to Adore. Love your Christmas touches. Those vintage plaid books are fabulous. Christmas plaids are a favorite of mine even though I have not a trace of Scottish in my genes! Have a wonderful Christmas season!
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I love it all. Your family room is one of my favorites and the plaid is so perfect. Those plaid books are amazing and I adore the wagon and sleigh. Every inch of Storybook Cottage is indeed a Storybook delight.
Laura, I am not one bit surprised how pretty your Christmas decoration are. Beautiful, warm, and cozy. I'm so glad that we met through Stacey's Texas blogger group and that we got to meet in person.
As a tartan lover I am totally enchanted by all your wonderful plaid touches. Delightful! And the picture of you two adorable pups really pulls on my heart strings. So glad that you are in Texas now! Thank you for a lovely tour of your charming Texas home.
Big Texas Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
Is that the Netflix fireplace?? ;-D
Oh my Laura! I LOVE IT ALL!!!!! You have managed to mix old and new so flawlessly! Love all your vignettes and Franz & Rudi are just preciuos! Love all the plaids and vintage displays the most!!!!!!
I just love the tartan all over!
It's all so pretty, I had to go back and peek at part one and two!! Gorgeous, top to bottom!
Laura,
Your plaid books are beautiful, and I love The Junior Classics series you have. I am so excited about our cookie exchange and am looking forward to meeting everyone. And I am excited about getting to see all your beautiful Christmas decorations in person.
Merry Christmas,
Judith
Laura, I left the house early this morning and am just now getting a chance to take the tour. Wow! I know Storybook Cottage would be a charmer! Love the beautiful tree and all the tartan touches. Are the two recent birthday present books vintage? They are terrific!
The Doxies are adorable. Adding them to my Dog Gone Cute board. The image should be your Christmas card.
Thanks for the tour. So happy to have you in Texas! Hope we get to meet someday soon.
Merry Christmas!
Your home is so beautiful, Laura! You have done so much to make it your own in such a short time. The family room is so perfect with all the plaids and leather, so warm and appealing! Wishing you and your family a perfect Christmas time!
Your doxies are so cute. They are good posers.
Everything looks great. You have worked hard. Enjoy Christmas.
Hi Laura,
Your Rudi and Franz are just adorable. I love your plaid touches for a warm Christmas decor. Your home is very warm and inviting a great addition to the tour.
Merry Christmas!
Miz Helen
Oh my….. I just checked out all three tours….your home is STUNNING!!! You have worked so hard, and put me SO to shame :^) I'm in love with the plaids…imagine, plaid books even, and the pupsters!
Hugs to all of you and Merry Christmas blessings as well,
J
I'm stopping over from The Nester's party and so glad I did! I love your tour, especially all of the fabulous plaid (and how you even wrapped your book with it, too)! Great idea! I'm off to visit the rest of your holiday home. Happy Holidays!
Looks like we got the same four pack of plaid paper from Hallmark. I didn't notice when I bought it but was pleasantly surprised that they are all double sided!
Beautiful décor & lovely photos!
Everything is lovely as always, Laura. I love all the plaid in the Family room. Merry Christmas!
I just can't believe that those precious boys, Rudi and Franz, would disrupt the manger scene! 🙂 Love all the plaid and always love red.
xo
Pat