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Christmas Home Tour: A Study in Red and White

Christmas Home Tour is the Happy Decor for today!

 

Christmas Home Tour

If you are traveling over from Kim and Lacey’s blog, Styled with Lace, a warm welcome.

If you mosey on down to the bottom of my post, you’ll see a list of all my friends.

I’m so happy you are visiting me and I hope I can add a bit of holiday inspiration to your sweet day. Now last year, my holiday home was mostly creams and white.

This year I got brave.

So, here is a little snippet of my decorating adventure.

 

 

 

Decorating for the Holidays!

Now, our idea of thrilling Friday entertainment is to stay home and watch a Netflix television series. I know what you are thinking, you’re guilty of this scenario as well.

Ok, last Friday, my husband was excited that a new western tv show was debuting. So, he PJ’ed up and cozied right up on our sofa.

 

 

 

 

Alright, I don’t quite possess his passion for cowboy shows, so, I decided to decorate our tree.

Well, in typical Janine fashion, I got right down to business. I spread out all my holiday decor right on the floor.

Now, my hubs was so engrossed in watching his western that he provided commentary. But, of course, not in his own voice but with a bad southern accent.

 

 

 

Now, I secretly want to mention that I can not tell a lie.

Unlike his opinion, his southern drawl was far from superb and more like a sad rendition of Slim Pickens.

Well, despite his incessant talking, I continued to decorate and he continued to entertain me.

After many years of marriage, I still find him amusing and I think I’m his biggest fan.

 

 

 

Later in the evening, he surprised me.

He told me that while I was decorating he was reminded of the first time we met.

Now he isn’t a very sentimental guy, so this is a big deal.

 

 

 

 

 

The first time we met was about this time of year. I was over at a friend’s home and I was standing up on their dining room table. If I remember correctly, I was like 20 years old!

You see, I was placing fresh evergreen bows on their chandelier. Then suddenly, their front door opens and in walks this young man. Unbeknownst to me he is my future husband.

 

 

 

He said that I caught his eye immediately.

Of course, I was so engrossed in my project that I didn’t bat an eye at him.

Well, the rest is history, and I eventually fell in love with him.

 

 

 

And, I was tickled that he still loves to see me decorate our home. He is the most supportive and encouraging husband. He puts up with my home decorating shenanigans. There are so many evenings that our dining room table can’t be touched since I’m styling it.

And you know what, he doesn’t complain one iota.

He loves my creative messes.

 

A Study in Red and White

Red and white were on my agenda this year. I love this classic combination.

As always, I had a false start.

I embraced a ton of red plaids and red decor. I was going to paint the town red. Well, up went the red and down went my spirit, it wasn’t how I imagined it. I dreamed of a bright and light decor and my first photos were too heavy and dark.

 

 

 

Red Rover, Red Rover, Let White Take Over

Out with the plaid and more white. So, at this point, I told myself three-quarters white and a quarter cranberry red.

And that was the magic formula.

It makes the red so crisp and fresh. Maybe that is my key to adding any color to my white home.

 

 

 

Advent Tree

I bought these envelopes a while back, but you can find some from Etsy and I have found a shop that sells some envelopes that are pretty similar. I finally got around to posting this easy and fun Advent Tree project.

 

 

 

Just add some ribbon and a little treat and you are ready to enjoy the countdown to Christmas.

 

 

 

So, I’m a bit giddy lately since my brother lent me his camera lens. About a year ago, I didn’t know anything about cameras, and now I get ecstatic over the various lens, camera settings, and filters.

Who knew that I would embrace photography.

 

 

My beautiful Christmas tree is generously provided by King of Christmas. For those of you interested in my tree it is a King Flock and 7 1/2 feet tall.

 

 

 

DIY Advent Tree uses your own Christmas tree. Place cute envelopes with numbers and fill with treats. This is the easiest advent tree you'll ever create!

Since the writing of this post, I updated my tree and took off the garland. I love the white tree with light accents of red. I’m always tweaking and playing around with my home decor.

Well, a Happy Holidays to you and your family. I’m super excited about my Christmas Home tour and I’m so happy that you dropped in for a visit.

Now Oscar from Oscar Bravo Home is up next on this fun tour.

Cheers and I’ll see you this Friday for my next tour of my dining room.

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Amie @ Memehill | Gloribell @ Know How She Does It

Ashley @ Modern Glam | Kathleen @ Lindsay Hill Interiors

Sheila @ Maison de Cinq | Julie & Jodie @ The Design Twins

Kim & Lacey @ Styled with Lace | Janine @ Happy Happy Nester

Oscar @ Oscar Bravo Home | Mysha @ Remington Avenue

Martha @ Simple Cozy Charm | Joan @ 2 Ladies and a Chair |

Jackie @ Finding Lovely | Summer @ Summer Adams

Judy @ Life is Better at Home | Amy @ Crazy Chic Design

 

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4. BeCozi Chunky Throw    5. Pottery Barn Sugar Pillar Candles     6. Smith and Hawkins Willow Wood Tree

 

 

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Christmas Home Tour for today is great inspiration of the classic red and white color scheme. Get ideas for your gift wrapping, advent tree and more.

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  1. Jackie says

    November 28, 2017 at 7:33 am

    So beautiful Janine! I love all the Christmas red and lovely ribbons. So lovely!

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  2. Tonya says

    November 28, 2017 at 10:45 am

    I want to live in that little sparkly red house in the silver serving dish! Adorable! Beautifully done Janine, as usual. Love!

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  3. Ashley says

    November 28, 2017 at 11:17 am

    Janine, I loved this story and seeing your beautiful home all dressed up for the season! And you know that I love your red and white decor with the perfect pops of plaid! Well done my friend!

    Reply
  4. Coco in the Kitchen says

    November 28, 2017 at 12:09 pm

    I love what you’ve done with your house, J!
    Red and white, so fresh and festive.
    Those rustic reindeer w the twig antlers and pinecone tails are adorable!

    Most of all, I love hearing about you & Michael. xo

    Reply
  5. mysha says

    November 28, 2017 at 4:46 pm

    Janine, your Christmas home is just o so cozy! I love the red

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  6. Martha says

    November 28, 2017 at 6:47 pm

    It is SO fun to see RED in your home!! You pulled it off magnificently! I love the house on the cake stand, it’s all stunning!

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  7. Kathleen says

    November 28, 2017 at 6:54 pm

    Red and white looks so classic and gorgeous in your happy home Janine! And your photography rocks – crystal clear and beautiful! Wonderful tour!

    xox

    Kathleen

    Reply
  8. Joan says

    November 28, 2017 at 7:27 pm

    Janine the red looks fabulous in your home! i love all your small details, the numbered envelopes are a clever idea. fabulous christmas design!!!

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  9. Marci says

    November 28, 2017 at 8:49 pm

    Beautiful story about you and your husband. I love the reindeer and the petal trees. I like mostly white with just small touches of red.

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  10. Jodie & Julie says

    November 28, 2017 at 10:35 pm

    Janine! I love it! I think you were absolutely right! The color combo you created here was perfect. I love the light bright backdrop…then the cranberry red totally pops. Love the small bits of plaid. It’s really fun and always original. SOOOO beautiful!

    xoxo Jodie & Julie

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  11. Kim Hazel says

    November 29, 2017 at 3:38 pm

    Janine what an amazing post!! The red and white is stunning in your beautiful home and so festive!! Loving the plaid so much! Thank you again for having us on another great tour!!

    xoxo
    Kim & Lacey

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  12. Gloribell Lebron says

    November 29, 2017 at 3:47 pm

    I love how you added the pops of red with such an ease. Everything is so beautifully styled and I love your attention to details.

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  13. Summer Adams says

    November 30, 2017 at 7:08 pm

    OK Janine, this is truly magical! You’re making me want to add pops of red next year! Love the advent calendar hung on the tree and love the ornaments in the jar. Every little touch of Christmas and every little detail is perfect! Your tree is so gorgeous… Merry Christmas my friend!

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  14. Judy says

    November 30, 2017 at 8:33 pm

    Janine I love your humour and sweet stories and this one was especially nice 🙂 I think you got the red & white ratio absolutely perfect!! So grateful to be a part of this tour! Happy Holidays xo

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  15. Oscar @ Oscar Bravo Home says

    December 2, 2017 at 12:27 pm

    Janine your home looks absolutely beautiful and the way you photographed it… wow… looks like your brother’s skills definitely rubbed off on you 🙂

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  16. Lynndee says

    December 2, 2017 at 5:27 pm

    Awww what a sweet story about meeting your husband! Love the red and white – just gorgeous!

    Reply
  17. Christine says

    December 2, 2017 at 8:41 pm

    So sweet Janine, we have the same theme this year, hard to stick to it tho! If you remember where you purchased that little tiny glitter house, can you let me know? So sweet! Thanks!
    Whatsthiss1

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