Boho Chic Christmas Home Tour 2017 Part 1
Hey, beautiful babes! Today I am inviting you into my home as I share my Boho Chic take on Christmas decor in part one of my holiday home tour.
For the third year in a row, my sweet friend Carrie from Lovely Etc. has invited me to collaborate with a talented group of bloggers in the Very Merry Christmas Home Tour. At the bottom of the post, you will find a giveaway where one reader will receive $300 in Paypal cash (so be sure to stick around and enter to win….you may just be that lucky b*tch)!
For those of you new to my blog, my name is Erica and I am a potty-mouth boy mom determined to live a beautiful life on a low budget. I have been renovating my 1980’s fixer upper for the past two years and share my decorating hacks, life revelations and DIY tutorials on the blog.
I really cannot help myself….I get an absolute kick out of being inappropriate as you can see from the banner displayed in my mudroom above. In this crazy world we live in, I think laughter is so crucial to one’s sanity (especially this time of year) and that is why I just had to inject “festive AF” somewhere into my holiday decor scheme.
For my loyal readers, you guys know by now that this comical verbiage succinctly reflects my personality and humor. I just had to!!! Luckily, I didn’t have to explain “AF” to my boys as they are only young tots and have no effing clue what the banner says. I suppose if I were forced to explain, I would euphemize a bit with “as fiddlesticks”.
Speaking of my little boys, for their sake, this year I really wanted my Christmas decor to read as light-hearted, magical and colorful (all while maintaining my preferred aesthetic which includes a strong sense of boho, modern and chic facets). I drew much of my inspiration from the mid-century modern holiday decor of the past.
I find it quite remarkable just how much my aesthetic has changed since my first Christmas tour three years ago – I was once such a neutral freak, but lately I have fallen hard for pops of color.
In fact, since the “millennial pink” trend hit the interior design scene, my obsession with pink has grown quite strong. I love how it warms up my mainly cool color palette and establishes a sense of modern femininity.
As soon as our Christmas tree goes up, old-school classics like The Grinch are played ad nauseam, the little ones go crazy with excitement and mama begins her Holiday diet of Irish coffee and baked, chocolate-chip cookies.
While all of the pink ornaments provide a very vintage/mid-century feel, I was sure to inject some boho vibes into the mix with my DIY agate ornaments along with some scrap pieces of mudcloth I had from another project.
And if you suffer from “Perfect Ornament Placement Syndrome”, for God’s sake look away…..as mama consumed her Irish coffee (heavy on the whiskey), she let down her guard and allowed the little ones free rein of the tree. Result? Ornaments on top of ornaments on top of ornaments.
Moving onto my kitchen where my DIY Cone pendant lights are still going strong, you can smell the scent of fresh baked cookies and our little Gingerbread house.
After consuming a few more cocktails to compensate for my obsessive compulsive nature of course, mama got a bit haphazard on the icing – also surrendering to my son’s aimless placement of gumdrops (not to mention the complete deviation of my pink and white color palette).In all fairness though, it was a special moment.
Thank you so much for putting up with my inappropriate shenanigans. You have now reached the end of Part One of my Boho Chic Christmas tour. To view Part Two of my tour, click here.
Here is a sneak peak of part two of my tour ….
my Boho Chic Christmas Home Tour Part 2 click here…
Click here to see the rest of my Christmas home tour!
Now you better move on to the next home before I spike your coffee.
Please also be sure to check out all of the other amazing tours included in this hop (and listed below).
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Casa Watkins Living * Lovely Etc. * Designing Vibes * Oh Everything Handmade * The Turquoise Home
Lehman Lane * Our House Now a Home * The Striped House * My Creative Days * Newly Woodwards
All Things With Purpose * House by Hoff * The Happy Housie * A House Full of Sunshine * Thrifty and Chic
This is Our Bliss * Boxy Colonial * Little Red Brick House * Green with Decor * Blue I Style
Sincerely Marie Designs * Up to Date Interiors * Southern State of Mind * A Fresh Squeezed Life * Meegan Makes
Wife in Progress * Place of My Taste * Restless Arrow * Bigger Than The Three of Us
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Now get out there and design some good vibes!
Welcome!
My journey in interior design and home improvement began with transforming my first fixer-upper home, all while managing a budget and raising two young boys. My work, a reflection of my passion for creating beautiful, uplifting spaces, has been recognized by top publications like Better Homes and Gardens Magazine, HGTV, and more. I invite you to explore my site and witness the transformation of my home and the vibes we've designed. Read more...
OMG Erica I have been dying to see what you have done this year and you 100% did not disappoint my friend! I adore all of the pops of pink and beautiful gold accents, it turned out so beautiful and I cannot wait for part two!
You are the best, Ashley! Thank you.xoxo
aaaah i just love your home and that banner is hilarious!
Thank you so much, beautiful mama!
Beautifully done Erica, you have truly achieved a fun lighthearted look that is pure magic, along with the Grinch in the background. And your inappropriate banner gave me a good laugh. Love how you’ve infused the post with your warm family moments. As I was scrolling and your little one popped into view under the coffee table, it was a delight!
Thank you for putting a smile on my face, Mary. You are the best!
Where do I start – so much to love here!! Your tree is perfection, kid helpers and all. Those agate ornaments are the bomb. Your photography is so pretty. You are so much fun. The little gingerbread house… I’m in awe, I’ve always wanted to try one of these but I’m no baker and the whole concept terrifies me slightly – you realise this makes you Martha Stewart in my eyes, right? I always adore your colourful palette, your home matches your personality so well! And now I need to go try some of this Holiday Diet for myself…. te he! 😉 Mwah! xo
Karen…that is like the sweetest comment ever. And I am no freaking Martha Stewart (I cannot bake to save my life)…it was actually a pre-assembled house so all we had to do was decorate it. Thank you for making my day.
Lovely! Your post was entertaining and the decor is beautiful, as always!!
Thank you so very much, Ann! I really appreciate your sweet words.
Erica, I love your color of design. You definitely have the eye for a great holiday decor. The originality of color and still have style I just love. Keep up the good work. Feeling your vibe!
Thank you so much for your sweet and thoughtful words, Jodi!
You can spike my coffee!! I was so excited to see your tour this year and it blew me away. Again! I love the pops of color on your tree and the garland made me laugh right out loud. lol (I’m still giggling) Just what I needed this morning. Can’t wait to see part 2!
Yass! I would love to spike your coffee. haha Thank you so much, my sweet friend.
You crack me up! Everything is beautiful as always. Love that little pink nutcracker and those bottle brush trees!
Thank you so much, Meg!
Erica, you came up with such a charming and playful look. Great job!
Thank you so much, Randi!
Oh my, your home looks absolutely stunning. Such a playful, dreamy and joyous place! I am afraid I didn’t follow you back when your colour palette where mostly neutral – but have to say colours definitely suit you.
Love the humour, so down to earth. Keep your amazing self-ironi as well.
Happy first day of December.
Thank you so very much, friend. I really appreciate the kind words. 🙂
Oh, Erica! You crack me up, girl! That banner is effing hilarious, I just can’t. I’m loving all your pops of pink. Your home always looks so stunning! Well done, friend!
Thank you so much, Sarah. I am so glad you get my sense of humor. haha
Of course your house looks amazing and I love your humor and sassiness friend! Can’t wait to see more of your holiday decor on Wednesday! Have a great weekend, girl!
Thank you so much, Karrie. I cannot wait to see what you have up your sleeve for Christmas.
bwahahahaha! I am dying over that banner! Thank God I’m not the only potty mouth blogger around here 😉 Your home is so beautiful, especially your kitchen!!! Bring on the spiked coffee and Happy Holidays!
Yasss, girl! Cheers to spiked coffee and obscenities. haha
You blended your Christmas decor so well with your home style! Totally jealous! =) Really loving the bottle brush trees too!
Thank you so much, talented friend!
Love this lighthearted, beautiful Christmas tour and will always love how authentic you are! Never ever change!
aww…you just brought a big smile to my face. Thank you so much, Beth.
Wow! This is simply gorgeous. I love your tree most of all – it feels so modern but also classic and chic. Just beautifully put together.
And I love seeing your little dude under the table. Reminds me of my little guy. Love that our homes can be beautiful – and comfortable and cozy for our families.
Oh, and I’m so happy we can all be festive af. 😉
haha! Thank you so much, Kim.
Absolutely gorgeous Erica! The tree, décor and fireplace are just stunning.