• Blog
  • Contact Me
  • Disclosure & Privacy
  • My Projects
  • About me
    • Facebook
    • Google+
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Snapchat
    • StumbleUpon
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

Our Southern Home

  • Home
  • About
    • Advertise/Sponsor
    • Contact Me
    • Disclosure & Privacy
  • Blog
  • Project Gallery
    • Thrift Store Makeovers
    • Furniture Painting
    • Accessory Painting
    • Crafts
      • Knitting
    • DIY
    • Inspiration Monday
    • My Projects
    • Printables
    • Seasonal
      • Christmas
      • Winter
      • Spring
      • Summer
      • Fall
    • Sewing & No-Sew
    • Upholstery
    • Silhouette Cameo
    • Sponsored Posts
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion & Beauty
    • Travel
    • A Good Read
    • Empty Nest Adventures
    • Entertaining
    • Fab Five Friday
    • Favorite Things Friday
    • Party Planning
    • Pets
  • Home & Garden
    • Interior Decorating
    • Recipes
    • Gardening
    • Cleaning
    • Organizing
    • Our Home
  • Shop OSH Instagram
  • Shop My Store
  • Services
    • Real Estate
    • Staging Consults
You are here: Home / Blogger Tour Group / Christmas Home Tour {Downstairs}

December 4, 2013 ~ 91 Comments
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosures here Christy Little of Our Southern Home is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

Christmas Home Tour {Downstairs}

Filed Under: Blogger Tour Group, Christmas, Interior Decorating, My Projects, Our Home, Our Home Tagged With: annie sloan chalk paint, christmas crafts, christmas decorating, Christmas Home Tour, French country Christmas

Thanks for sharing!

  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Email

Ho, Ho, Ho……Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays!

I am so excited to share my downstairs 2013 Christmas Virtual Home Tour with you. This has been such a fun week participating with 29 other bloggers in The All Things Home Christmas Tour. The entire list of bloggers is at the end of the post. 

 

 I'll try to keep my words to a minimum because I know you want to look at the pictures! Warning: There are lots of pictures! I'll be featuring various craft projects in upcoming posts.

Let's get started!

christmas-tour

 You will find that I love using traditional reds with a mix of burlap and golds. Many of our decorations have been with us for many years. With the addition of a few inexpensive crafts, a couple of small purchases and moving things around…….I hope to inspire you to create a “new” to you look! Lizzie welcomes you!

christmas-tour

I had intentions of changing things up just a bit this year ribbon wise. I ordered new ribbon to use only for it to come in right before Thanksgiving WRONG! Grrr!! Back it went with the order cancelled. BOO!! It ended up being OK. I saved some money and just used what I had!

Last year I embellished these Dollar Tree snowflakes. It is so fast and simple. You can see the How-To HERE. 

christmas-tour

 Welcome to our home! 

christmas-tour

I stored the snowflakes in the attic with sheets of paper towels in between each one in a grocery bag, and they held up perfectly! This year I used every one of them around the door with red shatterproof plastic ornaments and ribbon. I love using red outside. It really stands out against the light-colored brick. It just says classic Christmas!

christmas-tour

I bought these metal tree stakes from Ballard about 4 years ago. I just love them. I have always used them in the pots with my English Boxwood, but they have grown a little too big now. I recently threw out my ferns from these black urns and usually place them under the house during the winter. I decided to just place the stakes in these urns and fill with the greenery from our Christmas tree that was at the bottom of the tree. They always cut limbs off of the bottom when you purchase your tree. Don't forget to take them home with you! They will even give you more if you ask. Just added a few twigs and a red bow at the top and that was it. Very easy!

Christmas-tour

christmas-tour

In the past, I have used gold ornaments around the base of these Ballard topiary urns. This year, I decided to just collect pine cones from the woods. I like the look of the snowflakes with the pine cones this year….a little rustic glam.

Christmas-tour

 Let's head on inside where it's warm! It has really been a cold few weeks in South Carolina.

christmas-tour

 This is the third Christmas for having this 9 foot artificial slim-line tree in the foyer. It was purchased to serve one purpose…..to showcase my growing collection of Lenox ornaments started by my Mother-In-Law many years ago.  They are heavy and breakable! I am a member of their ornament club and get 1 per year automatically delivered. They used to be on the main real tree, but the weight of them and a wagging lab tail made me realize that they needed to be on sturdier branches in a less high-traffic area! This is the only large “decorated” tree in our house. You'll see what I mean in a bit. It has been decorated over the past couple of years with inexpensive plastic mercury glass look ornaments, snowflakes and homemade glittered pine cones from our woods. 

christmas-tour

 They are just so pretty and a joy to open each year!

christmas-tour

christmas-tours

I just love this angel purchased on sale from Kohl's last year! She is a favorite of mine!

christmas-tour

This is our formal dining room that is honestly only used a couple of times per year.

Christmas-tour

My bottle brush trees and white trees all came from World Market last year. I love them so I used them in the same way this year! I did add the faux greenery this year. I used all fresh from our woods last year, but just not wanting to fool with having to replace frequently……less stress and fuss this year is my goal!  The little deer are actually the little plastic toys you can buy at the craft store. You can see how to transform them to look like this HERE.

christmas-tour

By using a mix of different faux greenery picks, icy picks, ornaments and glittered pine cones, you can quickly put together a centerpiece.

christmas-tour

christmas-tour

 Across the foyer is my hubby's home office.

christmas-tour

 The only thing decorated in here is the mantel.  Just garland, greens and golden ornaments to go with all the antique brass fixtures.

christmas-tour

 I purchased these rustic deer just for this fireplace several years ago at Pier One.

christmas-tour

 Let's head into the family room!

christmas-tour

 My hubby and I will be married 24 years this month, so we have had many years to collect Christmas decorations. I try to mix them up and use them in other areas of the house. The angels and greenery for the mantel were bought for this mantel while we were building. I bought them all after Christmas at big discounts. I'm not tired of it, so I keep it the same. Everything else gets mixed up a bit. I did add the trailing greenery last year. Last year I made a Rejoice bunting that you can find HERE. I'm not using it this year. Instead I am using my giant peace letters!

christmas-tour

I have been wanting to utilize this shelf area of the family room.  I'll be sharing with you in another post how I created this quick and easy look with giant paper mache letters!

Christmas-tour

My 14 year-old daughter absolutely loves decorating! She adds the gold plastic ornaments with fishing line each year. In case you are wondering……the chandelier is on a motorized crank which allows it to lower to the ground. Our amazing electrician recommended it when building.

christmas-tour

christmas-tour

Christmas-tour

christmas-tour

I picked up this donated nativity scene at my favorite Restore in Southport, NC in early November for $4……only to get home to realize it was missing Baby Jesus! LOL! So I hunted on EBAY and purchased Jesus for $10! A little Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and they are like new!!!

christmas-tour

This vignette is simply decorated with a brass Santa and sleigh set that we gave to my in-laws years ago. They have both passed away in recent years, and it sits fondly on this chest this year.

christmas-tour

Quite a few years ago, I purchased a JUMBO pack of gold ornaments from Costco. They are used everywhere….the chandelier, the mantels, the trees and in bowls. The really old-looking ornament was given to me as a baby by my Grandmother. It is quite fragile now. Gosh….It looks really old vintage so that must mean….yikes!

christmas-tour

 So many more details to show you! I'll save them for another post because I still have my favorite room to show you…..our French Country kitchen!

christmas-tour

 The kitchen is the heart of our home. It is just decorated quite simply. 

christmas-tour

christmas-tour

christmas-tour

 I just simply added a Christmas platter and added some greens to this shelf. 

christmas-tour

 I've been collecting the yearly Southern Living Christmas book since 1989. I placed the three most recent years on the top with greens. The cheese dome was a $3 thrift store find with a red ornament and pine cone placed under the glass dome. The cloche sits perfectly on the thrift store pedestal. Just turn the cloche upside down and fill with a package of red ornaments from Wal-mart and pine cones and you have a fast decoration!

christmas-tour

Regular taper candle holiday rings work perfectly on chandeliers. These are quite old, but used up higher above eye level look great!

christmas-tour

christmas-tour

christmas-tour

I just painted these candlesticks. Annie Sloan Chalk paint can really give a fresh look to items that you may have otherwise given away!

christmas-tour

 Here I just removed a few of the faux green apples that rest in this dough bowl daily and replaced with pine cones, red ornaments and red beaded garland. Easy and inexpensive!

christmas-tour

 We went with a 9 foot Fraser Fir this year. It was much easier to maneuver than the 11 foot Leland Cyprus that we usually get. I probably should not say this, but this is the FIRST year ever that every strand of lights worked! I added some simple burlap ribbon that I already had on hand from last Christmas. It is adorned with collected and handmade ornaments through the years. 

christmas-tour

christmas-tour

christmas-tour

christmas-tour

christmas-tour

Simple thrift store tray with greens and thrift store Styrofoam tree forms are wrapped with webbing.

christmas-tour

christmas-tour

Here is a $1 thrift store tray painted with chalkboard paint. I love writing simple greetings on it! Mom recently gave me this lantern that belonged to my great-grandmother. Again, I've just mixed a couple of different faux picks.

Whew! This was a long tour! I hope you enjoyed it! I have always decorated lots for the various holidays even before blogging. My family loves it. Now that my daughter loves to help, it makes things a lot easier!

Please feel free to pin and share any of my images! I'd love for you to follow my blog through email. I still have the master bedroom, the upstairs, recipes and many craft projects to share with you this month!

 

Also on OSH!  Dreaming of a White Christmas {Porch}

blogsignature

Monday
Worthing Court
French Country Cottage
Atta Girl Says
Town and Country Living
Decor Adventures
Lilacs and Longhorns

Tuesday
Marty's Musings
Mom 4 Real
All Things Beautiful
Making Home Base
The Happier Homemaker
The Lily Pad Cottage

Wednesday
The Everyday Home
Craftberry Bush
Celebrating Everyday Life with Jennifer Carroll
AKA Design
Hymns and Verses
Our Southern Home

Thursday
Stone Gable
Adventures in Decorating
Newly Woodwards
Setting for Four
Back Porch Musings
All Things Heart and Home

Friday
Cedar Hill Farmhouse
Cottage at the Crossroads
Top This Top That
Domestically Speaking
Mommy is Coocoo
Shabby Art Boutique

 

Link Parties that OSH parties at on occasion!

Monday:  Between Naps on the Porch, Boogieboard Cottage – Masterpiece Monday

Tuesday:  The Scoop at Cedar Hill Farmhouse and Inspire Me Party at A Stroll Thru Life, Setting for Four – Project Inspire{d} 

Wednesday:   Savvy Southern Style

Thursday:   From My Front Porch to Yours, 52 Mantels, Stone Gable, Home and Garden Thursday at A Delightsome Life, The Shabby Creek Cottage ,No Minimalist Here

Friday:  French Country Cottage, My Repurposed Life, Miss Mustard Seed Furniture Friday, Common Ground, The Charm of Home, Rooted in Thyme,Imparting Grace, Keep Calm and Link Up,  at the picket fence – Inspiration Fridays,  My Romantic Home – Show and Tell Friday,  Craftberry Bush – Inspiration Gallery Friday,  SnapCreativity – Show and Tell  

Buffer

Thanks for sharing!

  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Email
« Creating Holiday Birthday Smiles with Hallmark Cards
Thrift Store Nativity Scene Make-Over »

Comments

  1. PEggy says

    December 19, 2016 at 11:46 AM

    Your home is very warm and welcoming!!

    Reply
    • Christy says

      January 31, 2017 at 4:38 PM

      Thank you so very much!

      Reply
      • Christine Simpson says

        January 9, 2018 at 6:54 PM

        I have come across the pictures of your beautiful Christmas home on Pinterest and saved the picture of your kitchen table. It is exactly what I’m looking for so I was wondering if this table and the chairs can be bought somewhere? Or was it one of those lucky second-hand finds? I’m having a hard time finding the exact table and style chairs that I want for our breakfast area.

        Reply
        • Christy says

          January 11, 2018 at 4:35 PM

          Thanks so much, Christine! Gosh…we bought it when we built in 2004. I don’t remember the company. But the top is made with refinished antique wood with a new base. The chairs are from Hooker furniture though.They have been the best chairs! I would ask local friends and search Facebook locally. There are several folks in our area that are making making beautiful farm tables per specifications at great prices. I don’t like the chairs as much because I’d prefer a different look. To give you an idea of what I’m talking about check out Out of the Woods Farm Furniture on Facebook. It’s my local one I was telling you about. But if you put furniture in the search bar in Facebook, It will come up with local furniture pages. Hope that helps! XO Christy

          Reply
  2. ZouZou says

    August 19, 2016 at 5:12 PM

    Your home is beautiful, Christy, and I love your style. I have six windows and a slider in my hearth room and have been looking for window dressings. Luckily, I am an experienced sewist and can make my own. I have selected the fabric and have been looking for the perfect style. I think I may have found them in your home. LOL! I LOVE the ones in your kitchen/hearth room. Did you make those yourself or have them made?

    Reply
    • Christy says

      September 14, 2016 at 12:50 PM

      Thank you so very much!!! I had them made about 12 years ago. They are classic. Good luck with yours!

      Reply
  3. Pat says

    February 14, 2015 at 8:14 PM

    Can you share info about the hunt scene picture above your mantel? Is it a print or oil and do you know if it is available and where?

    Reply
    • Christy says

      February 26, 2015 at 5:47 PM

      It is an oil and was purchased at Haverty’s on sale about 6 years ago.

      Reply
  4. Beverly says

    January 21, 2014 at 12:23 PM

    Your home is just beautiful………….I love your style, very similar to mine, but my home is not as grand as yours. I love your Christmas decor on your porch…..do you put a spot light on it at night?……I just love a home that looks great during the day, and just light it up at night with spot lights. You have put your Christmas together very well……Great job…….thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Christy says

      February 3, 2014 at 8:09 PM

      Thanks so much Beverly! No, I don’t do a spotlight. We are way in the country off the road and we really don’t get traffic. I do white lights in the shrubs. You are just so sweet! I really appreciate you stopping by!! Hugs~Christy

      Reply
  5. Jenny says

    December 26, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Your home is gorgeous both inside and out! So classic and welcoming, I’m sure everyone loves hanging out there, and probably don’t want to leave! I can’t even pick a favorite thing – it all looks fantastic!

    Reply
    • Christy says

      February 27, 2014 at 7:05 AM

      Thanks you so very much!!!

      Reply
  6. Nikki Lehnhardt says

    December 23, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    Love your home and the decorations are darling. I have a collection of Chrystal ornaments from Waterford and they have the same problem too heavy. I like the idea of a dedicated slim tree in the foyer. I have been putting mine on those little wire ornament trees but they only hold about 20 each. I’m new to your blog and I already love it. So southern. I looked at your home and it is similar in the southern feeling to mine. I look forward to reading more posts. Thanks from Nikki in Ponchatoula Louisiana.

    Reply
  7. Maryann - Interior Salvage says

    December 18, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    What a gorgeous home! I wish I was your neighbor and could pop in for tea. There are so many lovely details that create such a warm, inviting atmosphere. Love your burlap trees and the cute little toile tree! Thanks for the tour and Happy Holidays!

    Reply
  8. Nancy says

    December 11, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    Oh my goodness Christy! I thought I had commented already on this post! Your home is gorgeous as always…but it is amazing with all of the beautiful Christmas decorations!! Just amazing!!!

    Nancy

    Reply
  9. Sherry says

    December 11, 2013 at 2:48 AM

    Oh, . My I love your kitchen!
    Beautiful!
    Sherry

    Reply
    • Christy says

      December 11, 2013 at 1:08 PM

      Thanks so much, Sherry! Merry Christmas!!! ~Christy

      Reply
  10. Kim says

    December 10, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    Christy, everything is just stunning. I just love your home and it is especially pretty decorated for Christmas. Smart thing adding the ability to lower the chandy. Wish we had that.

    Reply
  11. Tammy says

    December 9, 2013 at 10:40 PM

    What an absolutely gracious home and very inviting. I feel warmth in each room and space. It looks so festive for the holiday season!

    Reply
  12. Jessica says

    December 9, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    Hi Christy,

    So glad to be on this tour with you. Each room was just so lovely and they kept getting getter and better!

    How nice that you display your mother-in-laws ornaments, that’s such a great focal point in that space. I think those slim trees are prefect for spots like that.

    And I’m jealous your husband let’s you decorate his office. Mine won’t have it! Although I try each year 🙂

    Thanks for sharing all the stories about your home, I hope you have a wonderful holiday season!

    Reply
  13. Suzy says

    December 8, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Christy – Your home is so beautiful decked out in all of its Christmas finery! The entry is gorgeous – love the ginormous snowflake on the wreath. Each room is perfectly dressed and I totally enjoyed your tour.

    Reply
  14. Catherine says

    December 6, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    Wow, Christy! What a lovely home your have…decorated so very beautifully. Such a fun tour – thank you for taking us along! Cheers, Catherine (newest follower of your blogging adventures!) : )

    Reply
    • Christy says

      December 7, 2013 at 7:55 AM

      Thanks so much, Catherine! I am so happy to have you here! Merry Christmas! ~Christy

      Reply
  15. Liz says

    December 6, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    Well this is beyond a doubt my favorite! Your home is absolutely beautiful inside and out with our without Christmas decorations! I enjoyed seeing each room’s details. The Lenox decorated tree looks wonderful and having a nice spot like this is a great showcase for it. Love your fireplace mantels- fabulous job! Your formal dining table knocked me out with the centerpiece- best I’ve seen! Those cute burlap trees in the kitchen are so unique. Your kitchen dining is a treasure- love the window dressings. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Christy says

      December 6, 2013 at 6:48 PM

      Oh, Liz…you are so sweet!!! Thank you so much for your wonderful, heartfelt comments! I’m blushing! Have a lovey Christmas, friend!! ~Christy

      Reply
  16. Marty says

    December 6, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    Oh you know how much I love your home and your Christmas decor is so beautifully done and so exquisite. Hugs, marty

    Reply
    • Christy says

      December 7, 2013 at 7:56 AM

      Thanks Marty. It is always such fun and a joy! Merry Christmas! ~Christy

      Reply
  17. Pamela says

    December 5, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    My husband and I have been married 42 years we have tons of Christmas a Decorations. Your home is lovely.
    Pamela
    WV

    Reply
    • Christy says

      December 7, 2013 at 7:57 AM

      Thanks so much, Pamela!!! Congrats on so many wonderful years together! Merry Christmas! ~Christy

      Reply
  18. Paula says

    December 5, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    Could we be sisters separated at birth? I love, love your home – It’s the exact style that I love. Your Christmas decor is stunning. I oohed and aaahhed over every picture. I can only imagine how many hours you spent decorating and will have to say that every hour was well spent as your end result is spectacular.

    Reply
    • Christy says

      December 7, 2013 at 7:59 AM

      Oh, Paula! I wish we were sisters! We’d have such fun! So happy to have met …just wish we lived closer! Thanks so very much! ~Merry Christmas! ~Christy

      Reply
  19. Sandra says

    December 5, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    I am in love. What a beautiful home and I love how things from Christmas’ past mean so much to you!
    Sandra
    The Adored Home

    Reply
    • Christy says

      December 7, 2013 at 8:18 AM

      Thank you so very much, Sandra! I am a sucker for tradition. I hope my kids appreciate it when they are older and have families of their own! Merry Christmas! ~Christy

      Reply
  20. amanda says

    December 5, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    Beautiful. Really, it’s just stunning. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas.

    Reply
    • Christy says

      December 7, 2013 at 8:19 AM

      Thanks so much Amanda! Merry Christmas~ Christy

      Reply
  21. laura says

    December 5, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    Can I just tell you how much I love touring your home. each time is better then the last. you have created the perfect holiday home with all of your details and special keepsakes. Gotta give your electrician an A+ on that recommendation. I wish I had one that brilliant when hanging mine. Happy Holidays to you and your family!

    Reply
    • Christy says

      December 7, 2013 at 8:20 AM

      Thanks so much, Laura. It is definitely a joy for me. Merry Christmas sweet friend! ~Christy

      Reply
  22. Marty Walden says

    December 5, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    Great job, Christy! I love using red as well, especially on the outside. I love the gold and bling, as well. That formal dining room is absolutely a dream!

    Thank you so much for joining us on our tour!

    Reply
    • Christy says

      December 7, 2013 at 8:20 AM

      Thanks, sweet Marty and Merry Christmas!!! ~Christy

      Reply
  23. Sheryll & Critters. says

    December 5, 2013 at 12:28 AM

    I think your home is so beautiful. Every detail is just perfect. Especially Lizzie.

    Reply
    • Christy says

      December 7, 2013 at 8:24 AM

      Thanks Sheryll! Lizzie is like a child. I swear she doesn’t know she’s a dog! LOL!! I hope you have a lovely weekend! ~Christy

      Reply
  24. Kim says

    December 4, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    Wow! Everything is gorgeous – like something out of the pages of a magazine. And that front door and porch is positively spectacular. So much glitz and those pops of red! I love it!

    Reply
    • Christy says

      December 7, 2013 at 8:25 AM

      Thanks so much, Kim! It is a joy each and every year! Merry Christmas~ Christy

      Reply
  25. Julie {Lilacs & Longhorns} says

    December 4, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    Just beautiful, Christy! I love your home and you did such a fantastic job making it even more beautiful and inviting for Christmas. Loved your tour!!

    Reply
  26. Patty Rumaker at Home and Lifestyle Design says

    December 4, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    Your home is gorgeous! You can tell you really enjoy decorating for the holidays. Everything is just lovely.
    Patty at Home and Lifestyle Design

    Reply
  27. richellaparham says

    December 4, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    Everything looks just beautiful, Christy. You’ve done such a lovely job. I’d love to come and sit with you in your gorgeous kitchen! 🙂

    Reply
  28. Kelly says

    December 4, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    So pretty! Love the chandelier with the ornaments, the mantel, everything! Oh and those cute webbing trees!

    Reply
  29. Maryann says

    December 4, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    What a warm and inviting home you have! Love all your wood. Your giant Peace sign over your mantel is awesome! So thrilled to be on tour with you!

    Reply
  30. Bonnie Morgan says

    December 4, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    Fabulous home so well decorated. Enjoyed your tour very much.

    Reply
  31. suzi says

    December 4, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    It’s all so wonderful! Beautiful decorations and they compliment the decor so well.

    Reply
  32. Chelsea says

    December 4, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    Wow Christy! Your home looks beautiful! I especially love your porch – it’s breathtaking and so magical!

    Reply
  33. shavonneupdike says

    December 4, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    I follow you on Instagram and LOVE your stuff!!! This post did not disappoint either! I love how classic your style is with stylish accents splashed throughout! I would love to collaborate with you sometime! I love seeing all of your festive posts!!! Please keep them coming! 😉

    Reply
  34. Becca says

    December 4, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    WOWZA, Christy … you outdid yourself! Your holiday home is incredible with pops of tradition, glam and rustic all rolled into one spectacular ball! I “want” your giant PEACE letters, and, of course, to come cook or bake in your gorgeous kitchen!

    Reply
  35. Leena Lanteigne says

    December 4, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    This is gorgeous! Your home has so many wonderful architectural features and your Christmas decorations really bring out their beauty ! I love all of the trees and lights and ornaments used in vignettes! I was going to pin a few pictures but the entire tour is so lovely, I’m going to pin the whole page! Thank you for sharing! Hugs, Leena

    Reply
  36. Vikki says

    December 4, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    Beautiful home decorated so well.

    Reply
  37. Yvonne says

    December 4, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    Christy, you make me want to be southern soooooo bad!!!! I adore your upscale traditional style and sensibility! What an amazing home to decorate at Christmas…. and you decorate it to show it off at it’s best. Just stunning and so so up my alley!!!! I can just smell the cookies baking and hear the Christmas music wafting through the house! Wonderful tour… any time of year… but especially this time of year!

    Reply
  38. Lucy says

    December 4, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    Oh my goodness, what a gorgeous home you have. You did an amazing job with your decorating! So many details…Merry Christmas…xo

    Reply
  39. Doreen says

    December 4, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    Your home is simply gorgeous! Thanks for all your help with the giveaway – what an amazing gift for one of our readers!!!

    Reply
  40. Martina says

    December 4, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    I LOVE IT ALL Christy!! Beautiful!

    Reply
  41. Atta Girl Amy says

    December 4, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    Wow, Christy. Your home is so pretty. I always love your porch decor, and you didn’t disappoint for Christmas.

    Your home is truly magazine worthy! So honored to be on this tour with you.

    Reply
  42. Barb says

    December 4, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Christy- I KNEW it would be spectacular and it WAS!!! I can see why you are so tired. Oh my! And you Kitchen! You say “simple” but I say breathtaking. I have always been one of your biggest fans and this is the reason why! Thank you for sharing your home as part of the All Things Home tours. xxoo, Barb

    Reply
  43. Courtney says

    December 4, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Sp pretty Christy!!! Love it all!

    Reply
  44. Trisha says

    December 4, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    Fabulous! Your home is absolutely fabulous!! Love it decorated or not! Merry Christmas! I bet a whole lot of other people would enjoy seeing this, why don’t you link up to our All Things Christmas Link Party going on right now!! Trisha

    Reply
  45. Marty says

    December 4, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    I absolutely adore your home and everything about it and your Christmas decor is stunning. Thanks so much for the tour, it was grand. Hugs, marty

    Reply
  46. Cynthia says

    December 4, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    Christy your home just takes my breathe away and I am not exaggerating. I just love all of your touches in your home. They are gorgeous. I pinned several things. I would love for you take a look around Cloches and Lavender. We are in the process of building, you read my story as to how that came about. I hope I can achieve the look in our new home as you have here, I drool every time I see your kitchen and the rest of your home.

    Cynthia

    Reply
  47. Cindy says

    December 4, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Beautiful Christy, just beautiful!!!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

    Reply
  48. Jennifer says

    December 4, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    I’m in love with your hubby’s office!! It’s so warm and elegant! Also love your family room fireplace! Loads of Christmas cheer in your home! 🙂

    Reply
  49. Pat says

    December 4, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    As gorgeous as I knew it would be, Christy!

    Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  50. AtHomeWithTheBarkers says

    December 4, 2013 at 6:52 AM

    I love it all Christy! GOLD is so classic and beautiful. Can’t wait to see the rest of the tour ~Sonya

    Reply

Trackbacks

  1. DIY Outdoor Christmas Decorations That Add Character says:
    October 28, 2018 at 6:01 PM

    […] Red and White Christmas Front Porch Decorations From Our Southern Home […]

    Reply
  2. Christmas Porch Decorating Ideas - 25 Beautiful Ideas for your home says:
    November 30, 2017 at 5:03 AM

    […] Red Burlap and Gold Decor […]

    Reply
  3. Quick, Easy Ideas for Holiday Tabletop Decor says:
    March 23, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    […] Go for the gold and pile on the ornaments! Fill up a glass vase that’s placed on a tray, and then surround it with even more ornaments like this from Our Southern Home. […]

    Reply
  4. Home for the Holidays – Christmas House Tour 2013 says:
    December 9, 2014 at 10:16 PM

    […] WEDNESDAYThe Everyday Home Craftberry BushCelebrating Everyday Life with Jennifer CarrollAKA DesignHymns and VersesOur Southern Home […]

    Reply
  5. Home for the Holidays – Christmas House Tour 2013 says:
    December 5, 2014 at 10:58 PM

    […] WEDNESDAYThe Everyday Home Craftberry BushCelebrating Everyday Life with Jennifer CarrollAKA DesignHymns and VersesOur Southern Home […]

    Reply
  6. Christmas Kitchen Hutch - Our Southern Home says:
    December 4, 2014 at 12:58 PM

    […] 2013 Christmas Tour […]

    Reply
  7. Christmas Home Tour – Home for the Holidays - Setting for Four says:
    October 9, 2014 at 1:37 PM

    […]  Celebrating Everyday Life with Jennifer Carroll     Our Southern Home […]

    Reply
  8. Christmas 2013 Home Tours and a $200 Gift Card One Kings Lane Giveaway! - My Blog says:
    May 10, 2014 at 12:23 PM

    […] Celebrating Everyday Life with Jennifer Carroll   AKA Design   Our Southern Home […]

    Reply
  9. Christmas Chalk Art & Playroom Decor - Our Southern Home says:
    December 16, 2013 at 5:00 AM

    […] Christmas Tour […]

    Reply
  10. Vintage Look Dollar Tree Garland - Our Southern Home says:
    December 13, 2013 at 5:30 AM

    […] Thanks so much for stopping by! Visit and check out all the other ideas from 25 Days of Christmas! You can view my 2013 Christmas Tour Here. […]

    Reply
  11. French Country Casual Tablescape - Our Southern Home says:
    December 13, 2013 at 4:01 AM

    […] A little fun with the frost effect in PicMonkey! You can see more of the kitchen and my 2013 Christmas Tour HERE. […]

    Reply
  12. 8 Christmas Entryway and Porch Vignettes – Bright Ideas says:
    December 11, 2013 at 5:17 AM

    […] red, burlap and gold decor are featured at Our Southern Home’s Holiday home! I love the gorgeous red bow tied topiaries […]

    Reply
  13. Thrift Store Nativity Scene Make-Over - Our Southern Home says:
    December 10, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    […] see my Christmas 2013 Home Tour please visit HERE! Tomorrow I will be sharing my Vintage Look Glittered Book Pages […]

    Reply
  14. Christmas Home Tour 2013 says:
    December 10, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    […] Wednesday The Everyday Home Craftberry Bush Celebrating Everyday Life with Jennifer Carroll AKA Design Hymns and Verses Our Southern Home […]

    Reply
  15. Creating A Christmas Mantel - Our Southern Home says:
    December 10, 2013 at 5:00 AM

    […] to decorate. I’ve gotten several emails about how I created my mantel from last week’s Christmas Home Tour. I wish I’d taken step by step pics, but I’ll do my very best to relay in […]

    Reply
  16. Simple Christmas Decorations with Greenery and Ribbon says:
    December 6, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    […] Wednesday The Everyday Home Craftberry Bush Celebrating Everyday Life with Jennifer Carroll AKA Design Hymns and Verses Our Southern Home […]

    Reply
  17. Welcome to My Christmas Home Tour! - Town & Country Living says:
    December 5, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    […] Wednesday The Everyday Home Craftberry Bush Celebrating Everyday Life with Jennifer Carroll AKA Design Hymns and Verses Our Southern Home […]

    Reply
  18. Christmas Home Tour with DIY and Thrifty Decor says:
    December 5, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    […] Wednesday The Everyday Home Craftberry Bush Celebrating Everyday Life with Jennifer Carroll AKA Design Hymns and Verses Our Southern Home […]

    Reply
  19. Christmas at the Woodwards (All Things Home) says:
    December 5, 2013 at 5:32 AM

    […] Wednesday The Everyday Home Craftberry Bush Celebrating Everyday Life with Jennifer Carroll AKA Design Hymns and Verses Our Southern Home […]

    Reply
  20. Christmas Tour 2013 - Classic Red and White - The Lilypad Cottage says:
    December 4, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    […] The Everyday Home Craftberry Bush Celebrating Everyday Life with Jennifer Carroll AKA Design Hymns and Verses Our Southern Home […]

    Reply
  21. All Things Home Christmas Tour says:
    December 4, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    […] Wednesday The Everyday Home Craftberry Bush Celebrating Everyday Life with Jennifer Carroll AKA Design Hymns and Verses Our Southern Home […]

    Reply
  22. My 2013 Christmas House Tour! says:
    December 4, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    […] Wednesday The Everyday Home Craftberry Bush Celebrating Everyday Life with Jennifer Carroll AKA Design Hymns and Verses Our Southern Home […]

    Reply

I love hearing from you! Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Welcome to Our Southern Home

Welcome to Our Southern Home

I'm Christy from Upstate, South Carolina! I'm a wife and mom to 2 college kids at Clemson University! I love decorating our home with a mixture of bargain and high-end style for an eclectic look that is continually evolving. You'll find a little bit of everything here from decorating, recipes and travel to fashion and beauty!

Subscribe

  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Snapchat
  • StumbleUpon
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Follow OSH on Bloglovin’

Follow


Search

Daily Boutique Deals

Popular Posts

Archives

  • ►2021 (23)
    • ▼February (13)
      • Saturdays on the Porch
      • Sheet Pan Salmon
      • Gourmet Grilled Cheese
      • Cottage Style Table Vignette
      • Saturdays on the Porch
      • DIY Outdoor Tray Table
      • Cozy and Casual with Chico's
      • Saturdays on the Porch
      • DIY Office Chair
      • DIY Chinoiserie Ice Bucket
      • Mudroom Home Office
      • DIY French Country Lamp
      • Pet's Dental Health
    • ►January (10)
  • ►2020 (99)
    • ►December (12)
    • ►November (12)
    • ►October (11)
    • ►September (9)
    • ►August (6)
    • ►July (8)
    • ►June (9)
    • ►May (8)
    • ►April (8)
    • ►March (8)
    • ►February (5)
    • ►January (3)
  • ►2019 (93)
    • ►December (11)
    • ►November (7)
    • ►October (4)
    • ►September (7)
    • ►August (5)
    • ►July (3)
    • ►June (6)
    • ►May (13)
    • ►April (8)
    • ►March (10)
    • ►February (8)
    • ►January (11)
  • ►2018 (119)
    • ►December (16)
    • ►November (13)
    • ►October (12)
    • ►September (12)
    • ►August (10)
    • ►July (9)
    • ►June (12)
    • ►May (8)
    • ►April (9)
    • ►March (7)
    • ►February (5)
    • ►January (6)
  • ►2017 (92)
    • ►December (12)
    • ►November (8)
    • ►October (8)
    • ►September (8)
    • ►August (8)
    • ►July (7)
    • ►June (7)
    • ►May (8)
    • ►April (9)
    • ►March (5)
    • ►February (6)
    • ►January (6)
  • ►2016 (107)
    • ►December (9)
    • ►November (9)
    • ►October (9)
    • ►September (11)
    • ►August (7)
    • ►July (7)
    • ►June (11)
    • ►May (8)
    • ►April (9)
    • ►March (9)
    • ►February (9)
    • ►January (9)
  • ►2015 (150)
    • ►December (19)
    • ►November (21)
    • ►October (12)
    • ►September (17)
    • ►August (13)
    • ►July (10)
    • ►June (12)
    • ►May (9)
    • ►April (10)
    • ►March (12)
    • ►February (6)
    • ►January (9)
  • ►2014 (149)
    • ►December (15)
    • ►November (11)
    • ►October (10)
    • ►September (10)
    • ►August (9)
    • ►July (7)
    • ►June (14)
    • ►May (11)
    • ►April (17)
    • ►March (17)
    • ►February (14)
    • ►January (14)
  • ►2013 (121)
    • ►December (16)
    • ►November (14)
    • ►October (9)
    • ►September (9)
    • ►August (11)
    • ►July (13)
    • ►June (9)
    • ►May (8)
    • ►April (4)
    • ►March (7)
    • ►February (10)
    • ►January (11)
  • ►2012 (41)
    • ►December (14)
    • ►November (6)
    • ►October (9)
    • ►September (7)
    • ►August (5)

Categories

Recent Posts

  • Saturdays on the Porch
  • Sheet Pan Salmon
  • Gourmet Grilled Cheese
  • Cottage Style Table Vignette
  • Saturdays on the Porch

Blog Meets Brand

Recent Pins

Visit Christy @ Our Southern Home's profile on Pinterest.

Amazon Associates Disclosure

Christy Little of Our Southern Home is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

Looking for Something?

  • Blog
  • Contact Me
  • Disclosure & Privacy
  • My Projects
  • About me


Don’t Miss a Thing!

oursouthernhome

•Home•Design•50+Fashion•Travel
•country living on 7 acres
•Greenville, SC
📧 for collaborations & brand partnerships
•Established 2012

CHRISTY LITTLE
AD: Call me quirky, but I love a great grocery sto AD: Call me quirky, but I love a great grocery store. I could explore forever. Ashlyn and I enjoy cooking together so shopping for our favorite steak taco night dinner was the perfect opportunity to visit our new @foodlion in the Greenville, SC area. We are no stranger to Food Lion! We shop there when in NC while visiting our family beach cottage. The extra fresh produce and meats section always blows us away. Food Lion prides itself on keeping prices low and passes savings to its customers. Be sure to sign up for an MVP card in-store & online. Swipe to see more + our yummy dinner! Also, check out my stories! Easy, Fresh, affordable, you can count on Food Lion every day!!! https://lnk2.io/wb5NmqG #ShopFoodLion #FoodLion #Fooliongroceryhaul #FoodLionMVP #groceryshopping #FL #budgetmeals #MVPsavings #shoplocal #localgoodness #savingsatfoodlion #steaktacos #tacos #yeahthatgreenville
Good morning! Another gorgeous day before the rain Good morning! Another gorgeous day before the rain and cold creep back in. The weather is a big tease around here! A tip & a question! Please read below...help a girl out! 

🌸 Do yourself a favor, when you go to the grocery store....pick up some fresh flowers. They are inexpensive and instantly brighten your day. Change out the water every couple of days and most will last a week. Cut a little off the stems as well. 

👁 I recently had an eye appointment. My doc wrote a prescription for me to get progressive readers. Folks, She said that I need 2.5s! I’m in a 1.75. It’s such a pain. Here’s my question. I can no longer pluck my eyebrows with my magnifying mirror! 🤣 The 52 struggle is real! What’s a girl to do? Become Bert or go to the salon. I don’t wax because it’s too irritating. @ashlyn_little offered to pluck them! 🤣 Anyone else in the same boat? 

Favorite @lovechicos look! My So Slimming Girlfriend jeans are on sale! Today is also the last day of their first-ever warehouse sale! 

 http://liketk.it/39a1r #liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKsalealert #LTKstyletip @liketoknow.it.home Download the LIKEtoKNOW.it shopping app to shop this pic via screenshot 

#eyebrows #freshflowers #grocerystoreflowers #samsclubflowers #samsclubfinds #roses #springdecor #lovechicos #girlfriendjeans #over40style #over40fashion #over50style #over50fashion #over50andfabulous #fashion #casualstyle #demin #blackandwhitesweater #ootd #whatiwore #casualstyle #yeahthatgreenville
Curious? Do you make your bed daily? We do! We usu Curious? Do you make your bed daily? We do! We usually have a last one out rule. I just can’t walk in the bedroom with an unmade bed. My dresser may have a pile of folded laundry for a couple of days, but that bed is made! That Amazon blanket is linked in stories. It’s soooo good! 

This is perhaps my favorite look for our master bedroom! Soft toile, linen and leopard print bedding and blankets are so cozy! http://liketk.it/3953P #liketkit @liketoknow.it #StayHomeWithLTK #LTKstyletip @liketoknow.it.home 

You can instantly shop my looks by following me on the LIKEtoKNOW.it shopping app!

#ltkhome #ltkstyle #bedding #masterbedroom #toilebedding #frenchcountrystyle #frenchfarmhouse #frenchhome #loveofcountryhouses #ricebed #myafs #cozyathome ##thecottagejournal #americanfarmhousestyle #yeahthatgreenville #easleysc #amazonfinds #amazonhome #etsyfinds #cozyvibes #bedroomdecor #mytradhome #southernliving
Good morning, sunshine! ☀️ 69 and 70 degrees t Good morning, sunshine! ☀️ 69 and 70 degrees the next 2 days! After all the cold, it’s nice to get a little teaser weather!

New blog post today with a few of my blogging friends for this month’s Pinterest Challenge! It’s hosted by my friend, Cindy, from @cindy.countyroad407 🌸 

Friends on the tour!
@followtheyellowbrickhome
@postcardsfromtheridge
@astrollthrulife
@decortoadore
@diybeautify
@virginiasweetpea
@whitearrowshome
@blueskyathome
@lorabcreateandponder
@thistlekeylane
@shiplapandshells
@rachel_thepondsfarmhouse
@frenchethereal
@thehouseonsilverado
@everyday_edits_home

#springhome #springtour #cottagestyle #springhassprung #beckiowensfeature #myafs #thecottagejournal #countrylivingmag #yeahthatgreenville #easleysc #cottagesandbungalows #mytradhome #classicinteriors #traditionalhome #agreeablegray #hydrangeas #springinspiration #instahome #mycozyhome #abberlylane #imsomartha #designtwinslovespring
I have not been this excited about the weekend sin I have not been this excited about the weekend since last weekend! Ha, ha! Happy Friday! No big plans here, but I’m still trying to dress up for a date night in on the weekend. We’ve been eating a lot in the dining room lately. It’s a cozy space with the twinkle lights that I don’t have the heart 
to take down. It’s like feeling like we are in an actual restaurant opposed to the daily meals at the kitchen table. Just that little extra effort makes a difference. #ad

Loving these separates from @lovechicos This lightweight chevron sweater is perfect for now and spring. The lines are so slimming with the flowy ¾ length sleeve. Guess what! My So Slimming Girlfriend Jeans are on sale now thru February 25th! All full-priced jeans are $59! 
#lovechicos

Shop my daily looks by following me on the LIKEtoKNOW.it shopping app http://liketk.it/38KbA #liketkit @liketoknow.it 

#casualfashion #traveloutfit #over40style #over50style #stayathomewithLTK #springoutfit 
#winteroutfit #styleatanyage #over50andfabulous #wearwhatyouwant #fashionable50s 
#whowhatwearing #aboutalook #weekendvibes #cozyathome #workfromhomelook 
#yeahthatgreenville #fashion #styleathome #easleysc #hotpinksweater #styleover40 
#styleover50 #denim #girlfriendjeans #blackandwhitesweater #ltksalealert
Been watching the news before cooking dinner and e Been watching the news before cooking dinner and enjoying a glass of wine. It’s heartbreaking seeing what’s going on in Texas. The people, the animals....I pray that everyone finds warmth, food and water tonight. It makes me look ahead to warmer days and carefree times of summer. This photo was last summer....I’m ready for outdoor weather. 🙏 

#outdoorliving #summercantcomesoonenough #yeahthatgreenville #overwinter #patiolife #patio #outdoorwicker #samsclub #stringlights #flagstone #bluestone #hardscapes #brickhome #backyard #screenedporch #mysouthernliving #myafs #americanfarmhousestyle #betterhomesandgardens #bhghome #thecottagejournal #countrylivingmagazine #mytradhome #mysouthernliving #outdoorfurniture #easleysc #outdoorwicker
Never regret anything that made you smile. – Mar Never regret anything that made you smile. – Mark Twain 

I’ve been on a no sugar or anything processed lifestyle change going on 7 weeks except for that weekend cheat meal. Spent an afternoon doing a little shopping and indulging in a vanilla chai latte with my daughter, and it made my day! No regrets on the sweet splurge. #ad

This outfit with pieces from @lovechicos has been on repeat the last couple of weeks! I don’t tend to wear bright colors like this in the winter but let me tell you…. this sweater changed my mind! I am sharing 4 fun looks on the blog today with some of my favorite @lovechicos pieces. #lovechicos

These So Slimming Girlfriend jeans are the only ones I reach for these days. They work with boots, heels, flats and sneakers.

Visit my link in bio @oursouthernhome to go to the blog or check out my stories for a direct link!

#casualfashion #traveloutfit #over40style #over50style #stayathomewithLTK #cashmere 
#winteroutfit #styleatanyage #over50andfabulous #wearwhatyouwant #fashionable50s 
#whowhatwearing #aboutalook #weekendvibes #cozyathome #workfromhomelook 
#yeahthatgreenville #fashion #styleathome #easleysc #hotpinksweater #styleover40 
#styleover50 #denim #girlfriendjeans
It’s a very cold day, but oh so sunny and beauti It’s a very cold day, but oh so sunny and beautiful! Enjoying the break from the rain. It’s due back in tomorrow. Going to bundle up in a bit and go for a walk to take a work break. Hope your Tuesday is amazing!! 🥶

#winterdecor #winterfamilyroom #winterhome #howihome #beckiownesfeature #thedesigntwinslove #americanfarmhousestyle #mycountryliving #betterhomesandgardens #blueandwhite #blueandwhiterug #imsomartha #yeahthatgreenville #countryhomemagazine #myafh #housebeautifulhome #mysouthernliving #chinoiseriechicstyle #gallerywall #cozyhome #thecottagejurnal #blueandwhitedecor #boutiquerugs #athomestores #amazonhome #fireplace #mantel
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Copyright © 2021 Our Southern Home. All Rights Reserved.