Happy Monday Friends!
I have something super exciting to share with you today! I am so excited to announce I am hositng my first annual Holiday Home Tour! Myself and some wonderful blogging friends are opening our doors and sharing our homes with you this Christmas! So make yourself a cup of hot chocolate, a latte, coffee or whatever you’d like and get cozy!
Our home is not decorated extravagantly by any means, but it’s filled with a collection of things that we love and are special to us. It’s mostly décor that can be left up all winter… I love how cozy and warm it feels this time of year! Come on in and I’ll show you around!
We are so glad you came! It’s a snowy and cold day in our neck of the woods so come on in and warm up…
Here’s what you see when you enter our home! Our foyer is very spacious which makes it perfect when we have a bunch of company! And especially this time of year when you have to stand at the door to take off your boots, winter coat, hats, mittens, etc! The bench pictured above is one of our favorite purchases ever! Aside from the amazing lockers that my husband just built for our Laundry Room, the seat of the bench also lifts up and it’s sectioned off with winter gear for the boys or girls!
First, we need to warm up! Our Hot Chocolate Station is ready so lets go into the kitchen…
Our kids think this is thee BEST idea ever! They love coming in from the cold and loading up their hot chocolate with all these fancy goodies…
Our kitchen, dining area and living room are one big open area… which we love and this area is definitely the hub of our home!
We can’t wait to enjoy Christmas dinner around this table… After 12 years of travelling winter roads to go “home” for Christmas, we are so, so excited to have my parents, sisters and their families coming to our home for the holidays!
I love the combination of simple and rustic for our dining room table! I love anything burlap and when I saw these little burlap bags from Michael’s I knew they’d be perfect to hold the cutlery! Fresh evergreen branches make such an easy centerpiece!
I used fresh cranberries for super easy candle holders and I couldn’t help but use my little succulent plants at each place setting!
Let’s make our way into the living room and I’ll show you a few of my favorite things in here…
I couldn’t really get a full shot of the living room because if you look super close you will see our coffee table isn’t quite “finished” yet! Someone has a birthday coming up any day and all she wished for was that her amazing, wonderful husband build her a coffee table. So, here we are waiting for some paint that we ordered! I love it already and have it sitting unfinished in our living room! I snuck a Christmas house and some accessories from our little ones and I love how they look on my Chalkboard Wood Slice.
I have loved snow globes ever since I was a little girl… and here are a couple of my favorites that I’ve collected. Our son chose the red one for me last year and our daughter chose the white one pictured below.
This pretty lantern and fluffy friend adorn the base of our fireplace… love the cozy feel they bring to our living room!
Even our bedroom got a little touch of red and green! I love this yarn ball wreath and think it looks perfect against our headboard.
There’s a couple of Christmas books waiting to be read…
One more thing I’d love to show you before you run off… my Lemax Village collection. I remember as a little girl looking through the Sears Wishbook catalogue and wishing for a little village of houses and accessories. After I got married, I began receiving them as birthday gifts and they are all so special to me! The Walton’s one pictured above left has a very special meaning to me … when our son was around 18 months old, my dad took him for a walk. They stumbled upon a garage sale and he spotted this Waltons’ store. He called out “Mama!” as soon as he saw it. The house was marked $1 and Dad only had $0.75 in his pocket but the lady selling it had no problem letting it go for $0.75 after she heard that our son wanted it for Mommy! I’ll always treasure it!
Thank you so much for spending this time “in our home”! But, it doesn’t stop here! Check out the sneak peek of homes that are on this tour this week! Please hop on over and visit my blogging friends’ homes that are being shared today!
Stay warm and hope you have a very wonderful week!
-Kendra
– Monday –
1. Little Brags
– Tuesday –
4. Shambray
– Wednesday –
– Thursday –
– Friday –
3. Meet the Bs
Linking to these fabulous parties:
Your Designs This Time, Time To Sparkle, On Display Thursdays, Tuesdays At Our Home, Motivational Monday, The Dedicated House, The Makers Link Party, Party In Your PJs, Hit Me With Your Best Shot, Whimsy Wednesday, Moonlight and Mason Jars, Work It Wednesday, Pin Worthy Wednesday, Wednesday Roundup, Artsy Fartsy Link Party, Inspire Me Please, Grace At Home, Creative Collection, Weekend Wind-down Party, Best of The Weekend, Super Saturday, Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop, Share It Sunday, Talented Tuesdays, Canadian Christmas Home Tour,
I wanted to be the first to say congratulations on your first Holiday Tour! And thank you for being so gracious and inviting me to join you 🙂
Now, those burlap bags for your flatware are sooo clever! And your head board is gorgeousness!
Happy Holidays!
Thank you soo much Karen! You are too sweet! 🙂 So glad you stopped by and can’t wait to see your home!
So well done Kendra! I live in fear of ever doing a house tour but yours is so lovely. Your knitted heart garland is adorable and I love the little succulents at each place setting <3
xo
Thank you so very much Andrea! That means a lot coming from you! You’ll have to join us on our next one, friend! Hope you have a wonderful week 🙂
Beautiful Kendra!! I LOVE all the homemade touches!! Especially the knitted ball garland and the yarn ball wreath in the bedroom! Homey touches are the best 🙂
Thank you so much Lindi! I totally agree! So glad you stopped by and have a great week!
Good morning Kendra, I really enjoyed your tour. Your kitchen is awesome with the white cabinets and the rich paint color. I wish I had white cabinets as well. Your outfit is awesome too (lovin the brown boots and the scarf) …super cute Christmas ideas here!!! xoxoxo Chrisitne from Little Brags
Thanks for all your sweet comments, Christine! I always appreciate them so much! I could wear scarves every single day in winter! 😉 Have a great week, friend!
That hot chocolate station does look pretty gourmet. 😉 I love all the little details throughout your house!
Thanks so much Sarah! I always appreciate when you share my posts on your site! Thanks for coming by!!
Your house is so beautiful Kendra! And you did a wonderful job with the Christmas decorations- I second that the knitted heart garland is adorable! 🙂 And though this is off topic for the Christmas tour, I just LOVE your kitchen backsplash! We really need to get ours redone and yours is giving me ideas 🙂 I’m so flattered that you asked me to be part of the home hour!
Michelle @ The Painted Hinge
Thank you so very much Michelle!! I appreciate your sweet comments! My husband installed the backsplash. All our countertops in our home were purpleish pink 😉 I’m so happy you are a part of this tour! Have a wonderful week!
Kendra, your home is BEAUTIFUL!!! I love your kitchen!! You did a great job decorating for Christmas. Your hot chocolate bar is just perfect!! And you table all set for dinner is just lovely. 🙂
Thanks Amanda! Your comments always make my day! Can’t wait to see your tour! Thinking of you lots this week, friend! xo
Oh Kendra!!! You have SUCH a beautiful home and it just looks SO cozy and welcoming all decked out for Christmas!!! I am in love with that pretty sweater ball garland and the matching wreath!!! Wishing you SUCH a wonderful Christmas with your family! xo
Thanks so much sweet friend! You are too kind! That garland and wreath are from Target… they sure are cozy! Hope you have a wonderful week, Kristi! xo
Kendra, everything looks so beautiful! I can tell your family is loving what you have done. How sweet of your little boy to find you the little village piece! I can imagine how tied to it you are. Thanks again for including me in the tour. It really means a lot! Have a wonderful day!
Thanks so much for your comments, Iris! You are so sweet! Yes, that 75cent Lemax house is pretty special to me! Can’t wait to see your tour and so happy you’re a part of it! Hope your week is wonderful!
It’s beautiful, Kendra! I love all the little touches you’ve added and I adore the little birdie with the scarf! Such a nice village collection too! 🙂
Thank you, friend! I appreciate your kind words… always so encouraging! Have a wonderful week! xo
Hey Kendra…tour home is beautiful – and I do love that village 🙂 Hope I do you proud tomorrow! Thanks for inviting Jennifer and me on your First Annual Christmas Home Tour!
Thank you SO much ladies! I am thrilled to have you both on this tour and I know they’ll be beautiful! Thank you for coming by and I hope your week is wonderful!
Your home tour is so lovely! I really love that mirror above the bench in your foyer. And my 4 year old would go crazy for that hot chocolate bar!!! Love your idea to put silverware in those little burlap bags too!! Can’t wait to see the rest of the tours!!
Thanks so much, Amy! That mirror was a wedding gift and we still love it lots! You’ll have to put together some hot chocolate toppings for those sweet lil’ boys 😉 Makes it so fun! Thanks so much for stopping by, friend!
Your house is the absolute cutest! I’m in love with that yarn ball wreath and all the little details. What a cozy home!
Awww, Erica, you are so sweet! I appreciate your comments so, so much! Have a wonderful week! xo
Your home is so beautiful and welcoming, Kendra! So many great ideas and sentiments. I love the burlap silverware holders (so clever!), the hot cocoa bar, and your amazing holiday village – made even better with your sweet story! I’m looking forward to visiting each and every participant!
Thanks so much, sweet lady! I look forward to seeing your tour… so glad you have you as part of it! Hope you have a very wonderful week! xo
I found your site through 2 Bees in a Pod today! You’re home is so pretty. I love the holiday village! So cool!
Thanks CoCo! So glad popped over! Have a wonderful rest of the week 🙂
Love your tour Kendra! Your home is so beautiful!
Thanks very much Nicole! I appreciate it! xo
What a beautiful home!
That is so kind of you Dana! Thanks for stopping by!
HI your home is so lovely and I enjoyed your holiday house tour. Coming over from 2 Bees in a Pod. Happy Holidays, Lisa from Concord Cottage
Thanks so much Lisa! I’m so happy you stopped by! Will check out your blog as well 🙂
Congratulations on putting together a beautiful home AND a fabulous tour. Your home looks absolutely perfect….cozy, warm, and feels just like home. I totally want that cute little bird beside your Most Wonderful Time of the Year sign! I can’t wait to sit here and look through everyone’s homes involved in your tour!
Thanks so much friend! 🙂 So glad you like it! I love that little bird too… it’s from Target this season! Thanks for stopping by, Jamie!
Hi ~ I popped over to see your home tour from 2beesinapod and love all the looks on the tour. Your village is darling and I’m inspired now to try a yarn wreath. Love getting new ideas from bloggers 🙂 Bwg ~~~
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you stopped by! Have a wonderful week 🙂
First off thank you for hosting this. It has been so fun to see everyone’s homes. Secondly, I want a hot chocolate station. Looks delightful. I love your home! Thank you for showing us around.
Thanks so much for being a part of this tour Shambray!! And thanks for the sweet comments! 🙂 I loved your home as well! Have a wonderful rest of the week!
Your home is so festive and cozy! LOVE that hot cocoa station (I need to make one of those ASAP)!! xo
Thanks Andrea! That station was so fun to make! I think everyone will enjoy it 🙂 Looking forward to your tour as well!!
Lovely tour, Kendra! I want that little house on the wood slice under the cloche. Your cocoa bar is so sweet (hardy har…that was so not on purpose actually. Oh puns.) Thank you SO much for including me in this tour. I’m absolutely honored. It has whipped me in shape for sure! Thank you for all the work you put in. You’re amazing!
Thanks so much Lauren!! I love those little houses soo much too!! I am so happy you’re a part of this tour as well… Can’t wait to see more of your home! Loved the sneakpeek tours already! Have a wonderful day! xo
Your home is so cozy and festive! Love the hot chocolate station!
Jill
http://www.dousedinpink.com
Thank you so much Jill! So glad you stopped by!
Thanks for putting together this beautiful home tour for all of us! Your hot chocolate bar is AMAZING, I really need to set one of those up next year… I usually only set them up for parties. And, that chalkboard wood slice glass dome with the trees and figures in it is TOO perfect.
You’re so welcome Carrie! It’s been fun, hasn’t it? We are enjoying the hot chocolate bar lots… Hope your try it too! Have a great rest of the week!
I love your hot chocolate bar! It’s so gorgeous and those little marshmallows – they’re too precious! I would adore something like that in my house!
Thanks for your sweet comments, Tara! You’ll have to try making your own station… big or small! So fun to make 🙂 Thanks for coming by!
Kendra I LOVE how you decorate your home. It’s just enough but not over the top! And your hot chocolate bar is such a great idea!! When I was growing up we had a Christmas Village too… I wonder what ever happened to that.
Thanks so much friend! Your comments are always so encouraging! You will have to maybe search an attic or basement and see if that village is still around… that would be soo neat! Thanks for stopping by Sydney!
Your home is lovely! So warm and inviting! The story of your son buying a piece of your Christmas village is so sweet!!
Thank you Candice! I always look at that one house with the sweetest memories of our lil’ guy! Thanks SO much for coming by!
So welcoming! What a beautiful space to enjoy the holidays!
Thank you so much Dani! So glad you stopped by!
Please let me know where you purchased your kitchen island. We just moved into a new house and I think is just the size/style for whiich I’m looking. Your home is so friend-friendly. You are blessed.
Thanks so much for your sweet comments Cheryl! They mean a lot to me! We bought our island from Rona and it fits our space perfectly! It was 3 years ago though, so the exact one might not be in stock anymore. Hope you can find one that works for your kitchen! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
What a cozy home for you to spend Christmas in! I love. love. love the hot chocolate bar and the yarn ball wreath! Thanks for letting me be a part of your tour!
Thanks so much Melanie! Loved your tour as well and so happy you were a part of it! The hot chocolate bar was so fun to make… and is yummy too! Hope you’re having a great week!
I just love all the woolen touches throughout your home, especially the knitted heart garland….so cute! I need one!
Thanks so much Gilly! 🙂 I appreciate your sweet comments! Hope you’re having a great week!
Oh my gosh, Kendra, I adore your tour! Everything looks so pretty and cozy. And that hot chocolate station is fantastic!!! I want to come visit! Thank you so much for sharing with us at On Display Thursday! xo
Thanks SO much for all your sweet comments Bre! Come on over! 🙂 Love your party!!
I love those utensil holders on the plates and the wreath on the headboard is gorgeous.
Thanks so much Bethany! 🙂 I thought those burlap bags were adorable too! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!
Lovely home and thanks for allowing us a peak inside. Thanks for linking up to On Display Thursday!