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A Happy Golden Holiday Home Tour

Hello dear friends! I am so excited to participate in the 2024 Christmas Home Tour hosted by the effervescent Cindy of County Road 407. I loved her cozy woodsy Christmas decor.  If you are coming over from South House Designs let me welcome you to Storybook Cottage. Wasn’t Diane’s festive kitchen fabulous? This year I am sharing A Happy Golden Holiday Home Tour.

A Happy Golden Holiday Home Tour

A Happy Golden Holiday Home Tour

The small entryway sets the tone and color palette for this year’s tour. 

 A Happy Golden Holiday Home Tour entry

A feather tree is ready to be decorated with vintage ornaments to add a bit of sparkle and shine.  

A Happy Golden Holiday Home Tour entry

I spy a glimpse of the living area. 

A Happy Golden Holiday Home Tour entry

The Mantel

The living room is a golden winter wonderland. 

Holiday living room decor

I had such fun decorating my mantel this year. 

Holiday living room decor

You can read all the “little” details HERE. 

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Can you believe I found this charming deer set out on the curb last year? Yes, I’m a proud trash collector.

It joins another tree and my collection of antique sleigh bells. 

Deer vignette

My family says that even the tiniest surface is not safe from being decorated during the holidays. 

Lantern

Since the antique Prince of Wales mirror is such a showstopper on it’s own I kept the decor around it fairly simple. 

Prince of Wales mirror

Taking center stage is our schwibbögen purchased while we were stationed in Germany over 20 years ago. 

A simple tureen of scented pinecones rounds out the display. 

Prince of Wales mirror

Let’s head into the dining area next. 

Holiday living room decor

The Dining Area

The dining area this year feels so soft and serene to me. 

The dining area

I began with a crocheted tablecloth found at an estate sale. 

A Happy Golden Holiday Home Tour

Touches of gold can be found in the flatware and candles. 

A Happy Golden Holiday Home Tour

Linen thrift store napkins for the win!

A Happy Golden Holiday Home Tour

While all the candles are lit for this photo we currently have only one candle lit for Advent. 

A Happy Golden Holiday Home Tour

More sparkle and shine on the sideboard.

A Happy Golden Holiday Home Tour

Layers of faux greenery are topped with gold leaves. 

A Happy Golden Holiday Home Tour

Jumping on the bows everywhere bandwagon.  

A Happy Golden Holiday Home Tour

The tiered tray features a few of my favorite things. 

A Happy Golden Holiday Home Tour

Years ago I learned about Wallace silver bells from Miss Mustard Seed. A fortnight ago I found 5 of them at an estate sale for just a few dollars. They just needed a good polish!

Wallace Silver Bells

The Star Of The Show

In the first season of Little House there is an episode titled Christmas At Plum Creek. It is one of my favorite things to watch during the holidays as the message is so pure and sweet.

Oh Christmas tree

A star is featured prominently in one of the storylines. 

 'Little House on the Prairie' Christmas At Plum Creek

There are big and little stars on the tree as well as all around the room in various forms. 

Oh Christmas tree

The bannister has a repetition of the elements found on the tree. 

Bannister

Featured ornaments on the tree tie in to the books as well as the show. 

Christmas tree

Every year I make 24 handcrafted ornaments. They temporarily grace the tree as visitors to Storybook Cottage are invited to take one home. 

This year’s ornament pays homage to Bunny the horse, Pa’s reclaimed wagon wheels and Carrie’s star. 

Star of the show

This Week’s Video

While photos are lovely you can see even more details in this week’s short video. 

If you wish to view the video in a larger format just click on the black box in the lower left hand corner that says Watch on YouTube.

 

Giving Tuesday

Today is Giving Tuesday. Here at Decor To Adore this year’s fundraiser benefits the Laura Ingalls Wilder’s rock house. This charming home is where Laura wrote the Little House books.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Rock House

100% of the profits from the holiday sewing/travel kits listed in my Etsy shop will be donated towards a new roof.

I am also offering 25% off everything in my Etsy shop plus FREE SHIPPING. Just click on the link below. There are Laura inspired quilts, coats, capes and more. 
 
https://lauraingallsgunn.etsy.com?coupon=LAURAROCKHOUSE
 
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Up next is Lora Bloomquist. You will love her old world style holiday home tour. 

Be sure to scroll down and visit the rest of the ladies sharing their home tours today.

2024 Christmas Home Tour

Christmas Decor To Adore

You can visit each home tour by clicking on the images below. Enjoy!

 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

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Comments

  1. jeanie says

    December 3, 2024 at 6:11 am

    As always, Laura, it is beautiful. So very formal and crisp but with some warm details with your Little House! Happy December!

  2. Ginene says

    December 3, 2024 at 6:32 am

    Oh, Laura, the decorations are truly stunning. cold and icy with golden warmth.

  3. Cecilia says

    December 3, 2024 at 7:28 am

    Laura, your golden Christmas decorations are truly luminous! I love your tablecloth, sparkling tree, and special mantel decor–pinned! Wishing you a joyous Christmas season, Cecilia @ My Thrift Store Addiction

  4. Ann says

    December 3, 2024 at 7:53 am

    Beautiful home tour Laura! I too, love Daschunds I had a Hilda, Bridget, and Willemina when I was growing up! So fun and happy holidays to you.

  5. Barbara says

    December 3, 2024 at 8:35 am

    Laura, you always have a wonderful cause that you support each year and I love that! <3 The little ornaments you made several years ago graces my tree again this year. Always a treasure!! Someday I will get out to see Laura's rock house that her daughter had built for her mom and dad as they got older. I think Rose lived int he house for a time, too. She wrote some of her stories there, I believe. I love how you've decorated the mantel this year with Little House homes. I will have to rewatch that Christmas episode…

    Have a wonderful Christmas season,
    Merry hugs,
    Barb 🙂

  6. MarySue Knight says

    December 3, 2024 at 12:44 pm

    Your beautiful decor inspired me. Best Christmas wishes Laura and loved ones.

  7. RACHEL HARPER says

    December 3, 2024 at 3:07 pm

    Laura,
    You have so many great vignettes! I hope you have a very Merry Christmases

  8. Lora Bloomquist says

    December 3, 2024 at 7:38 pm

    So happy to hear you scooped up a good roadside find! And I thought I spied wheels on your tree, too;) Yes, let’s all jump on the bows everywhere trend; love it! Your table is absolutely stunning with that estate sale crochet tablecloth. Gorgeous in gold, indeed; always love seeing how you play out your theme. Merry Christmas season, Laura!

  9. Cindy@CountyRoad407 says

    December 3, 2024 at 8:54 pm

    I love every single detail in your golden home! I think I pinned practically every photo. The color combo this year is over-the-top gorgeous and fits your home perfectly. And I need to come over so I can take home a handmade ornament! So fun. BTW, what’s hiding in the basket under the entry chest, hmmm? Could it be a leash or little dog booties? This effervescent enquiring mind wants to know. LOL Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us !

  10. Debra@CommonGround says

    December 3, 2024 at 9:40 pm

    Laura, I love all your fabulous silver trays and feather trees. The gold, silver, and neutral color theme is really beautiful. Hope you’re feeling well and getting back to a sort of normal. Have a wonderful Christmas!!

  11. Marty says

    December 4, 2024 at 7:39 am

    Everything is so beautiful. Your Christmas Tree with the ribbons ios stunning, truly beautiful. I love your dining room too and the vignette on your buffet is gorgeous. I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas.

  12. Michelle | Thistle Key Lane says

    December 4, 2024 at 9:37 am

    Laura your table is absolutely gorgeous with the crocheted tablecloth, beautiful place settings and the advent centerpiece! So classic and timeless! Happy Christmas!

  13. Missy says

    December 4, 2024 at 7:50 pm

    So many beautiful vignettes and loving attention to detail. My family also claims that “no surface is safe at Christmas!” Thank you for a beautiful home tour!

  14. Niky | The House on Silverado says

    December 6, 2024 at 2:01 pm

    Laura, your fireplace and mantel are so lovely and unique. I just couldn’t quite looking at it! Love this element in your home, although all of it is so beautiful.
    Thanks for sharing!

  15. Cindy Long says

    December 6, 2024 at 2:54 pm

    Loved touring your home Laura! The gold and green combo is so pretty and magical! Wow, love the Wallace bells you found, and the gold ribbons on your tree are just beautiful! Wishing you a JOY filled season sweet friend!

  16. Amber D Ferguson says

    December 6, 2024 at 10:24 pm

    Laura everything looks magical! I love all the gold, silver and mercury glass and the golden velvet ribbon you are using this year…oh so vintage!
    Your tablescape is gorgeous and that tablecloth is exquisite!

    You have created a winter wonderland for you and your family to enjoy this holiday season.
    Merry Christmas!

  17. Julie Briones says

    December 9, 2024 at 9:09 pm

    Thanks for sharing at Tuesday Turn About! I’m delighted to be featuring your post at this week’s party! Your tour is lovely!

Hi, I’m Laura Ingalls Gunn

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