Welcome to my 2013 Christmas Tour of Homes stop on the Holiday Housewalk! I’m so excited to be joining tons of beautiful blogger homes this week to spread a little Christmas decorating cheer.
If you’re just now joining in on the tour, be sure to start at Jennifer Rizzo’s blog (our lovely host) and take the tour from start to finish. If you’re not in the mood to decorate yet, this will definitely get your Christmas creative juices flowing!
And, if you’re already making your way through the tour, thanks for stopping by from my good friend at The Graphics Fairy. Isn’t her house to die for? It’s seriously one of my most favorite homes ever!
This entire year has been about learning to embrace simplicity for me. Whether it’s learning how to declutter my day, or tackling freezer meals, I’ve been striving to make the most of my time and energy.
So, just like the other 11 months of this year, Christmas decorating was all about keeping it easy. No garlands to wrestle, no overbearing amounts of glitter everywhere. Plain, simple, classic decorating.
I didn’t even craft much this year, just some simple snowflake ornaments, along with a few disco balls on a pre-lit tree was simple and still lovely.
For my family, this season is all about spending time together and enjoying a slower holiday.
And I can’t tell you how much it makes me ridiculously happy.
Not every inch is covered in the season, rearranging my everyday decor I love is just as important.
But a little rearranging did happen, which was pure coincidence, because sometimes you find a chair so fabulous and so cheap that it would be a sin not to buy it.
Hello, $100 clearance chair. I love you.
Besides embracing my family this season, I also strive to embrace my friends. Although not a hint of Christmas can be seen in those prints, they make my heart sing because they’re from my friend Ashley’s art books. (Psssttt… I’m giving away a set later this week!)
I guess my theme (if I’ve gotta have one) was gifts galore. If I’ve gotta wrap them, I’m gonna enjoy them. Once my loved ones have received their presents (because all the boxes you see are really gifts, yo!), the only clean up this season will be taking down the tree. Could holiday decorating be any easier?
Wrapping gifts with care is one of my favorite parts of Christmas. I love buying pretty paper, fine ribbons and taking time to make the gift I bought with so much love seem really important – because it is!
Even my shopping was simple, right from the comfort of my bedroom. Ahhhh…
Although I normally steer clear of holiday decorating in the private rooms of our home, I really wanted to add a little something pretty in here this year. (see: Frog Tape Wreath)
I so hope you enjoyed my Christmas Tour of Homes on the Holiday Housewalk this year. And, I truly hope you get to enjoy the simple things this season!
Visit the next home on the tour at Dear Lillie to see more Christmas decorating magic!
andrea cammarata says
December 3, 2013 at 5:21 amGina…everything looks TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTALLY Amazing!!!!! I mean awesome from top to bottom! But those aqua folding chairs…over the top FAB…I mean it was like they knew you needed them you know! The decor is just like you …a little bit vintage numbers and a little bit disco ball!!!!! : ) LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!! hugs!!!!! oh an by the way…kitchen curtains ROCK…Jersey style : ) LOL!!!!
Dria says
December 3, 2013 at 6:40 amYour home is beautiful! I love the mirror balls and what a genius idea with the gifts on the mantle Love it! You did a wonderful job!
Laura @ Finding Home says
December 3, 2013 at 7:49 amLove it. I love every happy, simple, festive detail. Well done, sweet friend. Have a fabulous day! Laura
Jennifer Rizzo says
December 3, 2013 at 7:57 amYou home looks great Gina! I love the simple touches! I think that idea of displaying the gift as decor is brilliant and I think those frog tape wreaths totally rock! thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us! I think it’s perfect!
Shelley @ Calypso in the Country says
December 3, 2013 at 8:12 amYour home is gorgeous and I just love all the color!
-Shelley
Lisa~ says
December 3, 2013 at 8:50 amOh Gina. You make me happy. Lisa~
paige says
December 3, 2013 at 10:06 amlove those chairs together…the entire vignette is beautiful!
merry christmas!
Debbie says
December 3, 2013 at 11:23 amBeautiful!
Debbie
Cynthia says
December 3, 2013 at 12:25 pmSuch a beautiful home tour! Thank you, for sharing your home and wonderful creations!
Beth@HomeStoriesAtoZ says
December 3, 2013 at 1:32 pmI love all of the touches of blue and your handmade decor! Beautiful job Gina!
The Yellow Cape Cod says
December 3, 2013 at 1:35 pmGina, what a fun home tour. Love, love the two chairs flanking your fabulous deer art! Sarah
Jake's a Girl says
December 3, 2013 at 1:41 pmThat mantle is beautifully perfect! 🙂
JaG
Jennifer - Dear Lillie says
December 3, 2013 at 1:59 pmEverything looks so beautiful and bright, Gina! I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!
Sue P. says
December 3, 2013 at 4:26 pmAll those aqua touches are beautiful. I especially love your pillows that have aqua in them. All very nicely done! Thanks for sharing.
Sue P.
tara says
December 3, 2013 at 5:45 pmwow.
love all the window panels in your house!
so much color and personality!
The black gift wrap with chalk writing on it is awesome!
ashley @ the handmade home says
December 3, 2013 at 5:48 pmPERFECTION. That is all. ;} LOVE it!!!!
Melissa @ The Inspired Room says
December 3, 2013 at 6:39 pmGina, your home is looking totally adorable. I love it! Thanks for the Christmas tour, it is so fun being a part of this with you and all the other amazing ladies who inspire me!
Karen Watson says
December 3, 2013 at 8:00 pmIt’s beautiful Gina!!! I love your Reindeer Art and all your gorgeous curtains!! Fabulous!
Cheryl @ The Creative Me and My McG says
December 3, 2013 at 8:18 pmgreat tour! I love that you kept your decorating simple…I especially LOVE your curtain fabrics – looks Great!!
jessica @fourgenerationsoneroof says
December 3, 2013 at 8:43 pmSo pretty Gina and I love your bright blues/greens. Such a great pop of color 🙂 I love how you set up the two chairs with those fun pillows. Super cool!
Kris Pare says
December 4, 2013 at 5:31 amWonderful colorful touches and agree on the pretty wrapping! Happy Holidays!
Terry says
December 4, 2013 at 6:25 amLove your style!…thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas!
Kelly @ View Along the Way says
December 4, 2013 at 8:10 amGina – it is STUNNING! The mantel is amazing, and I think that little disco ball vignette photo is my favorite detail. 🙂 Gorgeous job, my friend!
Robin says
December 4, 2013 at 9:45 amLove your home and decorating! Could you tell me where you bought your gray slip cover for your couch? It’ is perfect. Thanks.
Gina Luker says
December 5, 2013 at 9:52 amthanks, Robin! I made it – you can learn how here: http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2013/09/make-slipcovers-part-1.html
Christina @The DIY Mommy says
December 4, 2013 at 9:52 amI love all of the turquoise and teal in your home… just gorgeous!
Tasha @ Designer Trapped in a Lawyer's Body says
December 4, 2013 at 6:41 pmGina, it looks beautiful! I love everything. Like you, I tend to avoid decorating in bedrooms, BUT I am in love with your addition of the wreaths in your bedroom. I will definitely add a little something to our bedroom next year after seeing what you did. Thanks for sharing the tour of your home with us!
Therese @ Fresh Idea Studio says
December 4, 2013 at 7:24 pmSooo beautiful Gina! Simple, elegant, modern and rustic! Ooh how I love your holiday home!
cheers
Ellya Brill says
December 4, 2013 at 7:46 pmWooowwww Gina! This is absolutely gorgeous home decor. Aqua is my fave color. Love how you match the color of presents with the vignettes around your home. So pretty. Ihave a question though. Where did you get that tiered tray filled with ribbons in? Thank you so much! Gorgeous home! And oh, pinning (of course!)
Ellya
Gina Luker says
December 5, 2013 at 9:57 amHi Ellya,
Thanks so much! I got it at Lowe’s a few weeks ago.
THanks for stopping by!
Cindy says
December 4, 2013 at 10:43 pmHi Gina-
I am here with the Housewalk. I saw your house yesterday and have been thinking about it all day today. Your desire to simplify stuck with me — and your house is beautiful!
Best,
Cindy
Kimberly says
December 4, 2013 at 11:33 pmI love what you did with your home! It’s the perfect amount of holiday decor. BUT YOUR DRAPES! OMG, they are all so gorgeous! Did you make them yourself? If so, would you mind sharing the name/manufacturer of the fabric? Your color scheme with the sea tones are my favorite colors, and the fabric your drapes are made out of just caught my eye. Also, I’m loving your framed deer head and rhino head, those are so whimsical!
Best,
Kimberly
Gina Luker says
December 5, 2013 at 9:59 amHi Kimberly,
Thank you! The emerald drapes in my bedroom is a Robert Allen fabric (bamboo lattice in pool) . The kitchen drapes are a P. Kauffman print – and both are from OnlineFabricStore.net. The living room fabric was bought at a local store, and it’s been so long ago I’ve forgotten the name – oops!
Merry Christmas!
Katie @ IT'S A ginger SNAP says
December 5, 2013 at 7:01 amWow. This house is gorgeous. Can I come live in your house? Is it bad that my favorite piece is that “Hey, good lookin” pillow? Love it all.
Tammy @ the colored door says
December 5, 2013 at 9:37 amYour house looks wonderful! Not overdone but it still looks like Christmas, perfect. I pinned several pictures, I just love it. Great tour!
claire says
December 5, 2013 at 3:55 pmSimplicity never looked so good! Love what you did to bring the season in. Love your hone. Holiday joy to you and your family.
Kennesha says
December 7, 2013 at 2:46 amI am in LOVE with that number wall and your bedroom! So fun! Thanks so much for sharing your space, Gina!
Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle says
December 7, 2013 at 10:19 amLOVE the happy colors! And, the gallery walls…and the number wall…and the gold rhino…and so many happy details! Life to the full! Melissa
Tammy@InStitches says
December 8, 2013 at 7:56 amI love it and your idea of decorating with your presents is genius !
Kristen says
December 8, 2013 at 11:09 pmWhat a lovely home tour!! The colors are so fun! Merry Christmas!
Darlene says
December 8, 2013 at 11:28 pmHi!
Beautiful home!! Can I ask where you got that awesome chalkboard print wrapping paper? Love it!!
Gina Luker says
December 9, 2013 at 10:08 amTarget 🙂 Look in the regular gift wrap area – not the Christmas area.
Julia@Cuckoo4Design says
December 10, 2013 at 6:28 amFun, colorful and gorgeous! Love it!
Happy Holidays!
Melissa McIntyre says
December 20, 2013 at 12:10 pmGina, I have to tell you I’ve been to your site many-a time and haven’t commented, BUT I think your home is adorable! I LOVE all of it! You are truly talented and don’t just copy-cat everyone else’s stuff 🙂 I think what I like MOST about your Christmas décor is that your gifts are REAL!!!! YAY for simple, beautiful AND practical! 😉 Anyhow, I LOVE your home and your talent! Merry Christmas!!!
Laurel Stephens says
December 31, 2013 at 3:14 pmYour holiday home is so festive and fun. I love the colors!