Welcome to Hymns and Verses and my home. Over the years I’ve decorated for the holidays in many different styles. But, this year I was longing for a classic, more traditional Christmas look. My tour today is going to be focused on my living room, dining room and kitchen. I’ll be sharing more of my holiday home in the days to come.
I’m also sharing my tour at Jennifer Rizzo’s Holiday House Walk Tour Linky Party 2020. This is the 10th year for the Holiday Housewalk! Many of my good blogging friends are on this tour, and I always look forward this tour each year!
There are 30 homes on this seasonal tour hosted by Marty of A Stroll Thru Life. At the end of my tour today, you’ll find links to visit each one! If you’re here visiting from Town and Country Living, isn’t Jennifer’s Victorian home at Christmastime magical! I especially love her collection of vintage ornaments!
Living Room
There have been a few changes in this space this year. We recently installed an electric firebox into my mantel and I love the ambiance it creates. And, I found this vintage mantel mirror on Facebook Marketplace recently. My original plan for the mirror was to hang it above our bed. But, once I tried it over the fireplace mantel with the cedar garland and candles, I fell in love. It’s exactly the vintage look I was going for.
The Christmas tree is decorated with neutral ornaments – glass mushrooms and pinecones, gold and white balls, dried oranges, copper bells, gold ribbons, candles and straw ornaments from Germany.
And, they look so pretty in the mirror’s reflection.
I made boxwood wreaths to hang from the two living room windows and love the traditional Christmas look they bring to the room.
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas for me without some DIY projects! These orange pomanders are a Christmas classic. They were so fun to make while watching a Hallmark Christmas movie! And, isn’t this wood and brass reindeer bowl adorable! I found it at TJ Maxx this year!
vintage evergreen botanicals gallery wall
Opposite the Christmas tree is my vintage French sofa. I purchased the faux sheepskin rug at HomeGoods and love how cozy it makes the sofa for the winter months. And, above the sofa is a gallery wall featuring vintage evergreen botanical prints. You can get this set of eight vintage botanicals by subscribing to my email list.
I’ve had this beautiful reindeer pillow for years and I don’t think I’ll ever tire of it! It looks so good pared with the dark green velvet pillow and the larger grey faux fur pillow.
Opposite the fireplace mantel is our vintage player piano! This was another Facebook Marketplace find several years ago. We have quite a few music rolls for the piano and love playing it at Christmastime.
Finally, here’s a look at my little entryway area. I framed a black and white vintage etching of the nativity. And, I decided to hang Mark’s and my stockings here on the coat rack instead of the fireplace mantel. Just something a little different. I’m hanging all of the kids stockings in our downstairs family room this year.
Dining Room
I created a gallery wall with vintage artwork on the small space of wall that leads into the dining room. This was such a fun wall to pull together. All of the artwork is vintage that I found online at BFF Print Shop and Museum Quality Art. The frames are all from Goodwill and were under $3 each. I used gold leaf Rub ‘n buff to give the frames a cohesive look.
These vintage Scandinavian mittens are one of my favorite finds! I love bringing them out each year to use in my Christmas and winter decor.
I tried to keep the corner cabinet simple this year with some gold and white pieces. And, I made a new garland using brass jingle bells and ivory wool balls that I hung with a pom pom garland at the top.
On the vintage dresser I placed a new nativity set. It’s so unique, and I loved the rustic look of it
kitchen
I can’t believe it’s been almost a whole year since we completed our kitchen makeover. But, this is my first time decorating this space for Christmas, So, it was especially fun! I draped a pine garland over the kitchen window and strung some orange slices and gingerbread star cookies to layer with it. And, in the corner I have a little hot cocoa station with white Santa mugs. If you missed my recipe for homemade hot chocolate, you can get it in this post.
And, here’s a look from the dining room into the kitchen counter area.
Don’t these honeycomb trees look vintage? I found the larger one at Hobby Lobby and the smaller ivory one is from West Elm. And, the partridge artwork over the range is another vintage piece that I framed.
And, here’s another look at the vintage Christmas gallery wall from a different perspective.
I’ll leave you with a look from the dining room into the living room.
Thanks for stopping by today to see my home decorated with traditional Christmas decor. I hope you saw something today that inspires you! Next up on the tour schedule is Kristi from Making it in the Mountains! I always love seeing what Kristi does in her home. She has such a romantic decorating style. You’re gonna love it! And, here is the entire Christmas Home Tour schedule for the week. Stop back tomorrow and the following days to see the homes scheduled those days!
Christmas Home Tour Schedule
Monday December 7th
A Stroll Thru Life – Worthington Court – Clean and Scentsible – StoneGable – Pink Peppermint Design – Decor To Adore
Tuesday December 8th
Modern Glam – It All Started With Paint – Town and Country Living – Hymns and Verses – Making It In The Mountains – Life On Cedar Lane
Wednesday December 9th
Designing Vibes – Inspiration For Moms – Grace In My Space – The Wood Grain Cottage – Whispering Pines Homestead – Remodelando la Casa
Thursday December 10th
CitrineLiving – Our Southern Home – Southern State Of Mind – Duke Manor Farm – White Arrows Home – Thrifty and Chic
Friday December 11th
11 Magnolia Lane – Follow The Yellow Brick Home – Delightful Order – Southern Hospitality – Cassie Bustamante
Oh, Doreen, it’s just beautiful! You are right that the mirror is in the perfect spot over the mantel. And your kitchen reno turned out great! Quick question: did the player piano come that way, or did you paint it? I love painted pianos but am so curious about the work involved. It’s always a pleasure to tour with you–Merry (early) Christmas!
I love it all. Your Christmas tree is amazing, love the candles and your choice of ornaments create the perfect vintage-inspired tree. Your dining room gallery wall is fabulous. I love all of your prints and the found frames are perfect too. Your dining area is such a favorite, love that check wall and the nativity on the dresser is beautiful. I think that is my favorite space in your home. Thanks so much for joining the tour again this season. I always love visiting your home.
Doreen, you have designed another amazing Christmas home! I love the look. It’s very vintage and cozy.
Thanks so much sweet friend!
Doreen, your home is beautiful again this year. I especially love the changes you made in the dining room. And it’s so nice to see a Nativity! I don’t see them in many bloggers homes. That one is really beautiful and unique. I love the vintage art wall.
Merry Christmas,
Christine
New Hampshire
Your home is so inspiring and cozy! I always enjoy your tours, the little details make it so special! Merry Christmas!
Thanks so much for stopping by sweet friend! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
You’ve got such a beautiful and inviting home Doreen and everything looks even cozier all decked out for the holidays! So beautiful my friend!
Everything is just wonderful! I especially love the gallery wall!! God Bless you and your family and keep you safe.
Beautiful!! And it is You! So many “tours” I’ve seen look like a “new shopping spree”. I Love how you include antiques & special collected things. Merry Christmas!
Thanks so much for this sweet comment, Lee! Merry Christmas!
Doreen, it’s all so lovely. How exciting to decorate your beautiful kitchen for the first time this year. Question… is that a player piano and is that what you mean by ‘rolls’? Are music rolls hard to find for it?
Hi, Laura. Yes, it’s a player piano. We were lucky that it came with quite a few music rolls. They are paper. I’ve seen them at antique stores and even on FB Marketplace in the past too!
Love your beautiful and peaceful Christmas home tour. The mirror is perfect over the mantel and the tree is so, so pretty. Love it all!! Your new nativity set is stunning. Can you share the source?
Hi, Janice. I got the nativity at a local shop this year. It was so unique that I just couldn’t pass it up. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to find it online for you. If I ever do, I’ll be sure to share it! Merry Christmas!
I always love your home tours so much! That mantel is a show stopper- it’s beautiful, Doreen! Merry Christmas!
Oh Doreen, you have outdone yourself! I love the cozy nostalgic feel. It never looks like a showroom, but a warm and welcoming home! The tree is amazing and the gallery wall is so special. Every detail down to the fresh greens in the basket with the precious mittens is so thoughtful. Enjoy your beautiful home this Christmas season! Btw…I loved my pinecone/snowflake necklace i just received the other day. Thank you!
Thanks so much and so glad you like the necklace!!!
You have an absolutely beautiful home!!! I adore your green shiplap wall and your black and white kitchen…and your dining chandelier. I could go on!!!!!!!!
Merry Christmas:)
Doreen this might be my favorite tour of yours yet! I love the natural touches and cozy warmth. So happy to be on tour with you!
Your traditional Christmas home decor is lovely! I’m especially in love with your tree! And your gorgeous new kitchen looks amazing dressed up for the holidays! 🙂 Linda
Such a beautiful Christmas home tour – I love all the green in your home! It’s so cozy! And your new kitchen is absolutely gorgeous! Merry Christmas!
You have outdone yourself this year! I just love all your cozy touches! So many photos to pin away!
Gorgeous!
Merry Christmas!
Doreeen, touring your beautiful home is making my traditional loving heart do cartwheels. Love the new gallery wall and that white piano is awesome too.
My goodness your home is gorgeous, Doreen, and that tree is sooo special! I’m in love with your mantel too – it is just beautiful! Merry Christmas!
You never disappoint! Such a beautifully decorated and festive home. Every year I look forward to seeing your tour…especially your gorgeous fireplace. Love it! Merry Christmas Doreen!
Doreen,
I love every single detail of your Christmas Tour. Your home has always been one of my favorites decorated especially at Christmas time. So beautifully done!