Elegant Vintage Christmas Decor with a Touch of Whimsy

Happy Monday, Friends! Today I am delighted to be joining the Bloggers' Best Holiday Home Tours! That means every day this week you will be able to visit several different homes all decked out for Christmas, so settle in with you favorite coffee or tea and come on in

If you hopped over after visiting Michelle from Our Crafty Mom, welcome! Y'all know I have a fondness for adding touches of whimsy to my vintage decor. Since I often begin my tours in the kitchen where my backdoor entrance is located, I thought we would start at the front entry today.

Upon entering from the front door, the first thing you see is one of my favorite DIYs--a previously ugly duckling thrift store dresser that I transformed into an elegant buffet.

I challenged myself to use what I have rather than buying anything new this holiday season, but I purposely rearranged the placement of my decorations. 

So I styled my whimsical vintage book tree on the buffet this year...

...and gave Leonardo a festive crown of planted paperwhites. (TIP: Instead of filling forced bulbs with moss, use a small wreath instead!)  

My gathered clearance Christmas village has also been relocated, now making its home on the mantel. Stay tuned--later this week I'll be sharing tips for this deconstructed wreath. 

Here's a peek of it at night.

If you haven't tried forcing bulbs during the winter months, you may be surprised just how easily and quickly they grow--you don't even need dirt!   

To ensure blooms by Christmas, I planted this amaryllis bulb just after Halloween. You can find my easy growing tips, here.

I had my heart set on copper bells this year so when I couldn't find any, I got out my paint brush to elevate inexpensive craft bells. 

Although my vintage wall ornament tree display and Christmas tree corner are constants, I have switched out my chair and pillow this year. 

I adore bottle brush trees and usually scatter them throughout my holiday decorations, but this time I created a whimsical display with a large grouping. 

I even moved the flannel star pillows from one sofa to the other for a cozier vibe. 

I repurposed napkin rings from last year's holiday clearance to create sweet mini wreaths. (I'll be featuring these at my place settings in my Christmas tablescape next week!) 

When Dear Firstborn gave me this darling rattan mushroom for my birthday, I knew I wanted to pair it with the beautiful embroidered hoops she gave me last Christmas. Next month, I'll be sharing more details about this magical vignette. 

I had fun decorating this little hallway nook that is just outside my bedroom. 

Now we have come full circle to a sneak peek of my Christmas decor in the kitchen, which I'll be featuring soon! 

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Next up is our gracious host, Kelly from The Tattered Pew! 

Bloggers' Best Holiday Home Tours

This week I am joining some of my blogging friends for the Bloggers’ Best 2023 Holiday Home Tours. Thirty talented and creative women will be opening their homes up for you to tour all week long. You can visit each home tour by clicking the links below. Enjoy!

Monday's Tours

The Tattered Pew // StoneGable // Worthing Court Blog

Southern Home and Hospitality // Our Crafty Mom // My Thrift Store Addiction

Tuesday's Tours

A Life Unfolding // Living Large In a Small House // Cottage On Bunker Hill

Bricks 'n Blooms  // Cottage In the Mitten

Wednesday's Tours

WM Design House // The Ponds Farmhouse // Shiplap and Shells

Simply 2 Moms // Robyn's French Nest // Amy Sadler Designs

Thursday's Tours

Midwest Life and Style // White Arrows Home // White Lilac Farmhouse

DIY Beautify // A Stroll Thru Life // Thistle Key Lane

Friday's Tours

She Gave It a Go // Pasha Is Home // This Is Simplicite

Decor to Adore // Le Cultivateur // Peacock Ridge Farm

HONORED TO BE FEATURED HERE:

Home Imagined Link Party 

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