Jordan’s Holiday Home Tour
Hi all! It’s Jordan and I’m back to give you a tour of my 2023 holiday home, along with a closer look at my living room and entryway. Holiday decor is one of my favorite things to collect and it’s so fun for me to pull it out each year… and go a bit over-the-top compared to my usual home styling. Read on to take a closer look at our DIY faux fireplace, a few beauty shots of our St. Bernard, Margo, and all things festive in our home this year!
Holiday decorating is a fun excuse for me to get a little crafty, invest in quality pieces, and find new ways to use old favorites. This year I purchased a few pieces of garland from Tuesday Made, my new favorite glass candleholders (these will be out year-round!), and some ribbon to bring in a color scheme. I also followed Sarah’s stocking slipcover tutorial to change up the look of our 8-year-old stockings without needing to purchase brand new ones. I hope you enjoy this peek into our home, and stick around until the end to see all the product sources! The last thing I shared with you was my dark green home office.
Holiday Mantel
As you may already know if you caught my entryway makeover or office tour, my husband and I have been adding character & personality to our first home since purchasing a new-build in 2021. I knew from day one that I wanted a mantle to decorate for the holidays & serve as a design focal point year long. Earlier this year we finally made it happen! We found a quartz remnant from a local countertop shop that we cut to size & honed, and then designed to build a fireplace box, trimmed with moulding and painted black. We tiled the inside with a tumbled travertine in a herringbone pattern & filled the opening with oversized candles. Decorating it for the first time this season made it well worth the effort!
Our main living area is quite small, and there is only one wall where we could hang a tv… above the fireplace. While not ideal, it gave me the opportunity to talk my husband, Todd, into investing in a Frame tv, since this wall is the first thing you see when walking into our home. We snagged the gold frame during the Black Friday sale this year, and I couldn’t be happier with how this area is coming together. All I did to dress it up for the holidays was hang the garland and stockings asymmetrically, and place my crystal Nicole lamp atop. When the candles are lit, it gives off a surprising amount of heat!
If you know me, you know I love a brass bell. I found a set of tiny ones a few years ago, and tied them together to hang from stockings, door handles, and wreaths. Each year I find a new spot for them, and they also make a darling gift-topper!
PS. Margo has Resting St. Bernard Face, but I promise she is paid a fair (treat) wage for her modeling services!
All-in-all, this mantle was pretty simple to style, while still making a significant impact on the holiday ambiance in our home. My favorite thing to do in the evenings this time of year is to turn on the Christmas tree, light the fireplace candles, and enjoy a holiday movie. Have you been watching any?
Christmas Tree
While my core collection of holiday decor is fairly neutral, I do enjoy switching the color scheme each year with the use of inexpensive baubles and ribbon. This year I pulled a rust tone from our vintage rug, and a contrasting navy silk ribbon to hang from the tree and mantle. I also have a couple sets of ginger jar ornaments from Tuesday Made that are some of my favorite additions to the tree each year. The block print lumbar pillow with the wine toned pattern was the perfect compliment to my color scheme.
Seasonal Entryway
Our entryway makeover was the first project we tackled in this home, and remains one of my favorite spaces to style each season. The dresser and mirror (both Facebook Marketplace finds) offer a great foundation of functional decor and make the perfect drop-zone as we come and go. This year I hung my trio of preserved cypress wreaths (a favorite purchase from Tuesday Made a few years ago) over the mirror, added some candles, and of course a couple brass bells.
What I love about this styling is that while it feels special and holiday-ready, just a couple adjustments will allow it to last well into the new year. Be sure to check out the sources (linked below) to find some great deals on high-quality seasonal decor- lots of it is on sale right now!
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mini brass bells // glass candleholders // taper candles // tree topper // tree // tree collar // embroidered fabric // stockings // magnifying glass // woven lamp shade // floor lamp // gold book // white book // etched brass bells // plaid ornaments // icicle ornaments // ginger jar ornaments // mercury glass ornaments // swivel arm chair // lumbar pillow // nicole table lamp // garland // tv frame
FAQ
Etsy! I found a bunch of winter-themed art for just a few dollars each. It’s fun to swap whenever the mood strikes. You can find the exact art here.
As we began furnishing our living room, I quickly realized our old Christmas tree would not fit in this home. When the time came to purchase a new one, I searched for “slim” and “pencil” style trees. Pay close attention to the dimensions… and measure! I looked for one under 4 feet in diameter, plus you can “cheat” the lowest branches a bit when pushing it against the wall.
Our first year married, Todd and I picked out a matching tree skirt and stockings. We used that tree skirt for many years, and while I loved the look, the collar has been more practical in our current home. Our tree is next to a high traffic area (heading up the stairs) and the tree skirt liked to hold on to dirt and St. Bernard hair, ha. But I like the look of both!
I purchased this at my local Joann Fabric, but I found it online! It’s slightly sheer, so I would double up with a muslin fabric underneath if your stockings have any color that you don’t want showing through.
The brass floor lamp was an inexpensive Amazon find! It comes with a white lamp shade, so to avoid the look of a white shade – on white drapery – on white walls, I swapped the shade for this fun woven one. I think it elevates the look and ties in well with the woven window shades and tree collar!
Related
Looking for more holiday posts to put you in the festive mood for the week ahead? Check out some of our favorites below…
- 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
- Christmas Tour: Kitchen & Dining
- Exterior Holiday Home Tour
- 30 Classic Ornaments to Collect & How to Style Them
- Winter Tradition : Holiday Cards
- Equestrian Inspired Christmas Tour : The Tree
- Equestrian Inspired Christmas Tour : Living Room
- Equestrian Inspired Christmas Tour : Home Office
- Amazon Christmas Tree Review (Styled 3 Ways)
- DIY Food Gifts & Packaging Ideas
- Simple Holiday Tablescape
- 10 Ideas for Styling Garland
I hope you enjoyed this look into my holiday home and I’m wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year!
