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An Old Fashioned Christmas Home Tour

Today, I’m joining my dear friend Marty from A Stroll Through Life for her wonderful Christmas home tours. For those of you coming over from Our Southern Home, welcome! Don’t you just adore Christy’s fabulous Christmas home? If you are visiting for the first time, I am so glad you are here!  Today I will be sharing An Old Fashioned Christmas Home Tour of Storybook Cottage.
 
Christmas Home Tours 2017

An Old Fashioned Christmas Home Tour

In the entry, living, and dining areas this year’s theme is a modern take on a traditional Dickens Christmas.

An Old Fashioned Christmas Home Tour

The Entry

As you enter Storybook Cottage a pair of happy carolers greet you.

Decor To Adore Christmas Home Tour The Entry

At the base of the figurines is my Grandma Jingles’ collection of antique Christmas cards. I love the vibrant colors and graphics.

Decor To Adore Christmas Home Tour The Entry postcards

 The Living Room

The living room is decorated in a red, white, and green color palette.

Holiday Home Tour Living Room Decor To Adore

The bar cart has been transformed with Advent candles and a German nativity scene known as a schwibbogen.

Holiday Home Tour Advent Center

The centerpiece on the coffee table features vintage copies of A Christmas Carol and other old-fashioned touches.

Holiday Home Tour coffee table display decor to adore

This year’s tree is a swirl of tartan plaid ribbon, candles, and hand-blown ornaments all topped by Ebenezer Scrooges hat.

Dickens Christmas Tree

Faux fruit and cranberry garland nestle amongst the branches of the tree.

Dickens Christmas Ornament

You can read more about Dickens/Victorian Christmas traditions and how I made the handmade ornaments HERE.

Dickens Ornaments

Decorative elements are repeated on the cheerful banister.

Decor To Adore Christmas Home Tour banister

In the fireplace area layers of tartan and greenery continue the theme.

Holiday Home Tour Modern Dickens Fireplace

On the mantel, large pinecones and happy cardinals are mixed with berries and fruit.

Decor To Adore Christmas Home Tour mantle closeup

This is right next to the dining area.

Holiday Home Tour Fireplace

The Dining Area

The dining area also received a bit of old-fashioned flair.

Decor To Adore Christmas Home Tour The Dining Area

The antique red glass candlesticks belonged to my husband’s great aunt.

Decor To Adore Christmas Home Tour The Dining table

Oranges were a delicacy in Victorian times and considered a special gift. Handmade place cards also feature a traditional Christmas menu on the back.

Decor To Adore Christmas Home Tour The Dining table place setting

 The Kitchen

Most of the Christmas magic happens in the kitchen which is decorated in a Nutcracker theme this year.

Decor To Adore Christmas Home Tour Kitchen

Most of our nutcrackers and smokers were collected while we lived in Germany.

Decor To Adore Christmas Home Tour Kitchen table

The Christmas crackers were so fun to make.

placesetting nutcracker

The place settings were kept simple as this is where we eat a majority of our meals.

Decor To Adore Christmas Home Tour Kitchen placesetting

I found the nutcracker napkin rings at World Market last year. I love the moveable legs.

placesetting nutcracker

The kitchen shelf also received some happy Christmas touches.

Decor To Adore Kitchen Shelf area

The nutcracker garland was an easy project. Paper tags were simply hung on bakers twine with tiny clothespins.

Decor To Adore nutcracker garland

This was the first year I tried my hand at growing paperwhites. I can’t wait for them to bloom. The bulbs were planted into antique glass molds.

paperwhites

 The Family Room

The Nutcracker theme also continued in the family room.

Nutcrackers

The doxies, Rudi and Gracie, want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas!

Rudi and Gracie

Next up on the tour is the delightful duo, Amy & Christy of 11 Magnolia Lane. I love how they combine gorgeous glamour with sentimental favorites.

I hope you have enjoyed the Decor To Adore Christmas Home Tour of Storybook Cottage.

Laura

Christmas Home Tours 2017
 
You won’t want to miss any of these fabulous homes!
 
Monday – Dec. 4th
 
A Stroll Thru Life |Life On Virginia Street  |Clean & Scentsible

Nesting With Grace | Cuckoo4Design |Pink Peppermint Design

Tuesday – Dec 5th
 
ZDesign At Home| Life Love Larson|Dimples & Tangles
Remodelando La Casa|Seeking Lavender Lane|Inspiration For Moms 

Wednesday ā€“ Dec 6th

       The Chronicles of Home | Our Southern Home | Decor To Adore                  11 Magnolia Lane |Our Fifth House | Rain On A Tin Roof

Thursday ā€“ Dec 7th

Setting For 4 |Life & Home @ 2102 |Southern Hospitality

Decorating Delirium | Hymns & Verses | Simple Stylings 

Friday – Dec 8th

Thrifty & Chic  | Tidbits & Twine | Far Above Rubies

House By Hoff | Duke Manor Farms|  Common Ground

 
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Comments

  1. Julia@Cuckoo4Design says

    December 6, 2017 at 5:22 am

    Love your nutcrackers and nutcracker garland. I’m from Germany and nutcrackers are missing yet in my home šŸ˜‰ Love the nutcracker garland too. Merry Christmas!

  2. Marty Oravetz says

    December 6, 2017 at 5:37 am

    Oh wow, you always do the most amazing themes and do them right. I love your Dickens theme this year. Everything reminds me of so many wonderful Christmas memories and movies. I couldn’t pick a favorite, I love it all – especially those nutcrackers. Your tree is amazing too and that garland on the stairs is stunning. Thanks so much for joining the tours, I always am inspired by your home.

  3. Connie says

    December 6, 2017 at 6:01 am

    Your Charles Dickens Christmas brought back many memories for me. I love the nutcrackers. I have three nutcrackers from Germany that were given to me by boss for Christmas many years ago. I treasure each one. The plaid Christmas ribbon spoke to my heart too as well as the carolers. You did a wonderful job with your old fashion Christmas and brought many memories back to this senior. Thank you.

  4. Christy @ 11 Magnolia Lane says

    December 6, 2017 at 6:18 am

    Laura–it’s such a pleasure to follow you on today’s tour. I always enjoy how you mix style and tradition. The Nutcrackers are probably my favorite part next to your sweet pups. If you have time, hop over and see my daughter’s Nutcracker-themed tree!
    Merry Christmas!

  5. Lisa says

    December 6, 2017 at 8:27 am

    Ummmmm, you had me at tartan ribbons and pine cones.. Your home is delighted.

  6. laura janning says

    December 6, 2017 at 9:16 am

    laura, your cottage is so festive and cozy. can’t get enough of the nutcrackers and carolers. don’t see too many caroloers these days. happy holidays!

  7. Carolyn Braun says

    December 6, 2017 at 9:40 am

    Love your decorating – especially the plaid – but Rudi and Grace are my favorites!!!

  8. Sarah says

    December 6, 2017 at 10:03 am

    Lovely, Laura. You have transformed Storybook Cottage into a page out of one of Dickens’ books. Your nutcracker themed table is fun, and of course, all the plaid bows and ribbon are making me smile. Thanks for sharing.
    Merry Merry!

  9. Debra at Common Ground says

    December 6, 2017 at 10:43 am

    You had such an amazing vision Laura, in updating your wonderful home. Your Christmas decor is the icing on the Christmas Cake, and your little puppy pals are adorable for sure. Have a wonderful Christmas!

  10. Christy @ our southern home says

    December 6, 2017 at 11:19 am

    Beautiful and cozy! I adore your fireplace. Thanks for inviting us into your home. XO Christy

  11. Donna says

    December 6, 2017 at 11:19 am

    Everything is just beautiful! Did some serious pinning, including the picture of Rudi and Grace. Thanks for holiday tour!

  12. Lauren says

    December 6, 2017 at 11:20 am

    It’s all so pretty but c’mon . . . the last pic of the puppies . . . THAT’s my favorite! I really like the plaid theme and the top hat on the tree – very clever! Also the wooden soldier theme in the kitchen and the way you carried it out from the table to the little banner with clothespins. Great job!

  13. Linda Kelley says

    December 6, 2017 at 12:06 pm

    Everything looks beautifully coordinated, Laura. šŸ™‚ ♄

  14. Robbyn Mendleski says

    December 6, 2017 at 12:44 pm

    Trying paperwhites for the first time this year too! So excited to see how much they grow each day; can’t wait for the blooms! You home tour is lovely and takes me back to all my years growing up in Germany. Thanks for sharing!

  15. Rita C at Panoply says

    December 6, 2017 at 2:40 pm

    Your home looks lovely for an old-fashioned Christmas, Laura. I adore your Nutcracker collection, and the napkin rings are super cute. The kitchen is adorable with the Nutcracker garland and red & white aprons . of course, tartans make me smile, and the ribbon trim on the tree is great.

  16. Stacey says

    December 6, 2017 at 3:13 pm

    Laura, you cover every single detail so well! Knowing you and knowing that you make so much of this yourself just amazes me. Your home is gorgeous!

  17. Cecilia says

    December 6, 2017 at 6:21 pm

    Very pretty! Love your Dickens inspired decor. šŸ™‚

  18. Vel says

    December 7, 2017 at 9:08 am

    Old-fashioned and stylish YES!!!!!! Love the sleigh vignette over your hearth and also your darling tree! I love how your vintage collection shines Laura! You are just a master at it! As always, so honored to share this home tour with you! Cheers!

  19. jeanie says

    December 7, 2017 at 10:28 am

    I love h ow you carried out the theme and colors, even down to the dog ensembles! The tartan is a wonderful look and each room is both beautiful and filled with love, personality and personal history, which I think is essential in Christmas decorating. It’s lovely, Laura, in every way.

  20. Debbie - MountainMama says

    December 7, 2017 at 1:55 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous!!!! I love how you have a different theme in each room. Mine is kind of just a mishmash of things I like!! šŸ™‚

  21. Eilis@MyHeartLivesHere says

    December 7, 2017 at 2:57 pm

    Laura, your take on old fashioned Christmas is absolutely gorgeous. I love the apples on the garland going up your stairs, and the old fashioned toys under the tree, and everything else, too. I put Lou’s lovely garland on our breakfast room chandelier. Stop by to see pictures (although the pictures don’t do it justice!).

  22. Celita says

    December 8, 2017 at 7:05 am

    Beautiful, Laura!!! Such attractive and creative details!!

  23. Cristina says

    December 9, 2017 at 3:19 pm

    It’s so good to stop by Storybook Cottage and get immerse in all the beautiful details you always add! I love the nutcrackers, that table and garland in your kitchen are gorgeous. Just the same as the Christmas tree, garland up the stairs and beautiful fireplace in your living room. Beautiful my friend!

  24. Carol says

    December 10, 2017 at 9:37 am

    Your home is beautiful, Laura! I adore the traditional Christmas colors. Are you among those who got some snow?

  25. Laura at Inspiration for Moms says

    December 10, 2017 at 5:12 pm

    Everything is so beautiful! I really love your fireplace with all the wood- gorgeous! Merry Christmas!

  26. Cindy says

    December 15, 2017 at 11:48 am

    Gorgeous!
    Thank you for also sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

  27. bonnie morgan says

    December 15, 2017 at 3:11 pm

    Rudi and Gracie look so cute. I love all your garlands and your tree all dressed in plaid.Your nutcrackers all have so much personality. I know they are fun to collect. I only have one nutcracker my husband brought me back from Germany that is a skier and officially I think it is called a smoker.

    Merry Christmas, Laura!

  28. Shirley Wood says

    December 15, 2017 at 7:14 pm

    Beautiful in every way. Festive, cozy and warm for Christmas. Love the Dickens theme the most! #merrymonday

  29. Carol says

    December 15, 2017 at 8:42 pm

    Laura, I love all your nutcrackers and how you decorated your lovely house. The wood in your fireplace is stunning and Rudi and Gracie are both adorable! Thank you for sharing at Share Your Style. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas, my friend!

  30. Miz Helen says

    December 16, 2017 at 4:41 pm

    Laura,
    Your beautiful home looks like it came right from the pages of Dickens. You have seen to every detail and it is all just beautiful so warm and inviting. Of course Rudi and Gracie are absolutely precious! Hope you have a fantastic week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday!
    Come Back Soon
    Miz Helen

  31. Kathleen says

    December 18, 2017 at 8:35 pm

    Love the crisp whites and the rich reds! Your home is so beautiful — a veritable Nutcracker wonderland:) And the pups are just the icing on the cake! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm! xo Kathleen|Our Hopeful Home

  32. Carol says

    December 20, 2017 at 2:10 pm

    Laura, I just wanted to let you know how much I loved your decorating and that you’re one of our features this evening at Share Your Style. Congratulations and Merry Christmas!

  33. Christina Makri says

    January 4, 2018 at 12:59 pm

    Everything looks so elegant so festive! Happy New Year šŸ™‚

Hi, I’m Laura Ingalls Gunn

Welcome to Decor To Adore! I love flea markets, tea parties, classic literature and dachshunds.

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