Welcome to my first Christmas home tour of the season.
My sweet friend, Bee, from Windgate Lane organized this tour with a fabulous lineup.
Today we are sharing ways in which we welcome our family and friends into our home.
A big holiday welcome from those of you visiting from Gourley Girl and Guy.
Here is the front porch to our home….Welcome! I must say taking the pics required major clean-up skills. It was quite breezy. I kept having to blow off the porch between shots with the leaves blowing everywhere! Whew…quite the workout.
If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I've been busily getting our home ready for the season. We cut our fresh tree at a local tree farm over the weekend. We will be decorating it tonight.
A few years ago I purchased this table from a thrift store and painted it duck egg blue. It has been a fabulous addition to our porch. It is a great spot to decorate for the seasons.
I simply folded a plaid chenille throw to use as a table cloth. My childhood sled from our early days of living in Virginia is tucked into the corner. Last year, we had such a fabulous snowfall in South Carolina that my teens used it!
I kept it fairly simple. I had forgotten all about the basket sleigh that has been in our potting shed for years!!! We had received a potted plant as a holiday gift in it. So glad I kept it! I cleaned it up and it's perfect here with a few faux holiday sprigs and giant pine cone.
At first, I started out with candles and faux snow in the hurricanes. I quickly changed to this. Our leaves are really falling right now around the house so it was going to be too much of a chore to keep leaves out of fake snow! I actually like the mini-red ornaments better.
I have gotten the most use out of this olive bucket from Decor Steals. A few jumbo red ornaments added to the firewood make it festive.
My teen daughter's plaid rain boots were an extra touch. Of course, she still wears these! Not sure how long they'll get to stay here. Expecting rain tomorrow.
Be sure to come back Wednesday for my holiday front door and on Thursday for the 12 Days of Christmas tour where I'll be sharing my 8 Maids a Milking vignette.
Next stop on our tour is Hi Sugarplum. I really enjoy Cassie's blog and fashion style. See ya there!
Here is a list of the beautiful blogs participating in this event!
Our Southern Home (you are here!)
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Link Parties that OSH parties at on occasion! Sunday: DIY Show Off Monday: Between Naps on the Porch, Home Storis A to Z , Inspiration Monday– Refresh Restyle Tuesday: Not Just A Housewife, All Things Heart and Home, The Scoop at Cedar Hill Farmhouse and Inspire Me Party at A Stroll Thru Life, My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia Wednesday: Savvy Southern Style Thursday: My Repurposed Life, From My Front Porch to Yours, Friday: French Country Cottage, Miss Mustard Seed Furniture Friday, Common Ground, Imparting Grace, Keep Calm and Link Up, Craftberry Bush – Inspiration Gallery Friday, SnapCreativity – Show and Tell, Tatertots and Jello
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Design Furnishings says
Having a wreath at every door and window is such a classy touch, especially when you have a grand house like yours. It looks beautiful!
Christy says
Thanks you! Happy New Year!
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Robin AllThingsHeartandHome says
Christy, you know I love your porch and this Christmas vignette is the best! The plaid throw and those darling rain boots full of pine! I love it all my friend – Thanks for linking xo
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Dena says
Love every bit of this!!!!
Christy says
Thanks, Dena! Merry Christmas!
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Shenita says
Christy, I love seeing your porch all dressed for Christmas! It is such a welcoming spot any time of year; and it really comes to life with your Christmas touches!
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Christy says
So sweet Shenita!Great to hear from you. Merry Christmas, friend!
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Michele says
Christy, what a fun porch! I love that duck egg blue paint color and the plaid throw. Can’t wait to see tomorrow’s post!
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Christy says
Thanks you so much! The rest of the porch is live today! Merry Christmas.
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becca says
I’ve always been so envious of your expansive front porch, and, seeing it dressed for the holidays has now made me envy it even more! LOL. Such a warm and inviting welcome for your family and guests … love the rustic Christmas feel you’ve added. Have fun decorating your tree!
Christy says
You are so sweet! Thanks so much. You are doing a fabulous job on your new home. Looking forward to seeing it for Christmas! XXOO Christy
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Mila says
Warm and inviting -loving it!
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Christy says
Thanks so much!
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Christy says
So welcoming, Christy! Your home is gorgeous…that porch…love!!
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Christy says
Thanks, Christy!!!
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Nancy says
It’s all beautiful Christy! I love the red and the plaid. Your home is just gorgeous anyway! 🙂
Nancy
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Christy says
Thanks, Nancy! Loving plaid this year…well every year.
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Jessica says
Can I come sit under a blanket on your porch and drink hot chocolate?! I literally gasped at your porches. So gorgeous, lovely lady! And tell your daughter I l-o-v-e her boots! 🙂
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Christy says
You are so sweet! Come on over…what fun we’d have!! Merry Christmas 🙂
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Charlotte says
I’m still swooning over the porch itself much less the decor!!! Love duck egg blue… we have the same color on our foyer table. 🙂 And the boots are too cute!
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Christy says
Thanks, Charlotte! This was such a fun tour. You are one creative lady! Merry Christmas. XXOO
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Paula says
I always enjoy seeing your home decked out for the holidays. Your porch looks 100% welcoming to guests.
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Christy says
So sweet, Paula! Thanks so much. XXOO
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Caitlin says
Wow! Your home is the epitome of what I want the outside of our home to look like! I absolutely LOVE the wreaths you added to your windows! And your grand entryway – to die for 🙂
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Christy says
Thanks bunches, I am loving the plaid this year. Such fun touring with you this year. Merry Christmas!
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Bee says
Beyond gorgeous!!! I seriously am on my way to hang out on your front porch! xoxo
Christy says
Thanks, friend! Thanks so much for including me in the tour. Such fun!
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Marty says
Gorgeous, your home is stunning and I love how you have the porch decorated. The sleigh and boots are fabulous. Can’t wait to see more.
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