Taking you on a tour of our simple + cozy farmhouse Christmas home all decked out for the holidays!
It’s time for another year of Canadian Blogger Christmas Home Tours! Each season, my friends Christina at The DIY Mommy and Shannon at Home Made Lovely pull together a lovely group of Canadian bloggers to share their home decor ideas for the season. Though they’re always full of beautiful inspiration, the Christmas tours in particular are always a favourite of mine. Each year, I look forward to seeing all of the different styles and finding all sorts of inspiration to pull into my own holiday decor, so be sure to visit the other talented Canadian bloggers sharing their Christmas home tours all through the week as well (you can find them all linked up at the bottom of this post).
This year we’ve really focused on keeping things simple through our holiday season. I feel like the holidays tend to take on a life of their own these days with countless commitments, endless to-do lists, and more gifts under the tree than ever before. It seems I’ve got more ideas about things I should be doing than time really and the holidays season seems to pass before we’ve even gotten a chance to really soak it in and enjoy it.
So this year, we’re running with the idea that less is more. Less gifts under the tree leaves us with more to give to others that are in need. Less on the to-do list leaves us with more time to enjoy the season with our family and friends. Less decor around the house leaves us space to truly enjoy the pieces we love most. Less extravagant expectations leaves us with more room to take pleasure in the simple things.
This year’s home tours have been a reflection of that. Our bedroom feels so cozy and restful without too much clutter.
Our porch, though quite simple, always puts a smile on my face when I pull up to the house.
And I cannot wait for you to see our cozy Christmas tablescape later this week!
But today, I’m so excited to share our simple + cozy farmhouse style kitchen and living room spaces all decked out for the holidays!
Obviously, it all started with the tree. This is the only part of our decorating that the whole family takes part in. Carson loves to hang as many of the ornaments as he can and Brady and I spend most of our time encouraging him to hang a few higher than the bottom two rows of branches. Then mom’s in charge of garland and ribbon before the boys take over the snowflake topper. I just love how cozy the chunky knit textures feel and I think they pair so perfectly with the vintage style glass ornaments.
I stretched the greenery and lights across the mantel as well with this beautiful lit garland. Though I usually work with real greens in my decor, I decided to skip the mess this year and splurge for a really good quality faux version that I can use and re-use for years to come. I loved it so much I actually ordered a couple more for my stair railing and porch as well. The lights look so warm and with the candles lit across the mantel, it feels cozier than ever.
A few more candles and a ton of cozy textures were the only other additions to this space.
I carried the candles into the kitchen as well, along with a few more mercury glass pieces to continue with the vintage feel.
A simple wreath hanging over the range hood brings a perfect little touch of greenery to our kitchen.
And a chunky knit table runner in the dining area keeps things feeling cozy in here too.
I carried a touch of cozy Christmas into our mudroom + laundry space as well, though definitely kept it simple here too.
And if you look closely, you might even catch a glimpse at the family room space I’ll be sharing next week…
I just love how warm + cozy everything feels all lit up for the holidays!
Now it’s time to tour all of the other beautiful homes in the Christmas Canadian Bloggers Home Tour hop this season!
Click on the links below this week to get beautiful Christmas decor inspiration from my Canadian blogging friends.
Monday
Home Made Lovely | The Creek Line House | Lemon Thistle | Love Create Celebrate | So Much Better With Age
Tuesday
Woman in Real Life | Clean and Scentsible | A Pop of Pretty | Making it in the Mountains | The Learner Observer
Wednesday
PMQ for Two | Joy in Our Home | Amidst the Chaos | One House 2 Barns | The Dreamhouse Project
Thursday
The DIY Mommy | Life is a Party | Satori Design for Living | Rambling Renovators | This Mamas Dance
Friday
Fynes Designs | A Pretty Life | Emmett’s ABCs | Harlow & Thistle | Northern Style Exposure
Wishing you a lovely day my friends!
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Happy Holidays, Kristi. Well, your home looks gorgeous, beautifully and delicately decorated for the holidays. I have to admit to some unexpected laundry room envy. I can’t imagine how you could improve on what you have done there. All in all, your Christmas home is breathtaking. It’s like taking a stroll through quiet, snowy woodlands, breathing in the fresh and crisp air. Cheers, Ardith
You are always so sweet my friend! Thank you so, so much for your kind words! It’s funny you mention the laundry room, because it’s turned out to be one of my favourite parts of our renovation! Wishing you a wonderful holiday season Ardith!
I love your garland, and tried the link to get to it – but it’s taking me to a tree at Pottery Barn…. do you mind sharing the link to the garland? Thanks!!!!!!!
I’m so sorry for the confusion Jennifer – here’s a direct link to the garland: https://amzn.to/2UeQRFb. Thanks for reaching out!
I love your tree! The knit garland and the twinkly lights, make me want to cuddle right up by it!
Kristi, your home looks so pretty! Clear, bright and light! I love your philosophy of keeping the decor simple, so you can focus on the season.
Thank you so, so much Pam! Wishing you a wonderful holiday season!
Kristi, your home is absolutely lovely! You know how much I love your simple farmhouse style and it’s peefectly cozy yet not overdone! Love the beautiful touches of green throughout! Hope this season is everything you love! Xo
You are just the sweetest friend! Thank you so much Kendra! Wishing the merriest Christmas season to you and yours as well my friend! xo
It’s so fun to tour your home after seeing it in person! I love everything you did! It’s perfectly cozy my friend. Enjoy your holidays!
I bet it helps give things some perspective for sure! Thank you so, so much Lindi! Happy holidays to you and yours my friend!
beautiful tour, friend! I love the bow on the pendant above the island.
Thanks so much Ariel! Happy holidays my friend!
Love the simple green and red decor, and the textured layers are stunning! Just lovely, my friend! Happy Holidays 🙂
Thanks so much Shauna! Wishing you very happy holidays too my friend!
Oh Kristi your home looks fantastic, I love the simplicity of your decorating…it’s cozy and so pretty! And you’re so right, the holidays do seem to get away on us so fast, I’m trying really hard to soak in the season this year. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Thanks so much Jo-Anna! Happy holidays to you and yours as well my friend!
Oh my goodness Kristi. So much to love in your beautiful home. I found myself taking in all of the touches tucked amidst the beautiful wood and warm whites… truly beautiful. Merry Christmas!
Thank you so, so much! Merry Christmas my friend!
So, so gorgeous, Kristi! I love your new kitchen and mudroom is so beautiful too. I also love your simple motto for this Christmas season. It’s exactly what I needed to hear today! Merry Christmas.
Hugs, Jamie
Oh good, I think we all need to give ourselves a little more grace this time of year. Thank you so, so much for your kind words! Merry Christmas Jamie!
Kristi your home looks so beautiful and cozy and inviting. I love your simpler Christmas and it all looks amazing.
Thank you so, so much Dannyelle!
Love the porch and all the natural wood and greenery indoors!
Thanks so much Shannon!
The whole main floor looks so cozy! I seriously love the green and white colour palette, and what I wouldn’t give for my laundry room to look that good. Can’t wait to see everything in person!
Awwww, well thank you! SO excited to have you here to celebrate with us!
Everything looks so beautiful! Your porch is so inviting. Makes me want to grab a cup of tea and sit. Enjoy the holidays!
Thank you so, so much Joann! Happy holidays!