Christmas Tour 2016 Part 2
Hey ya’ll! Welcome to Part 2 of my Christmas home tour.
Originally I had only planned to do one, large Christmas home tour, but when my wildly talented buddy Jess from Domicile 37 invited me to her Winter Electic Home Tour Blog Hop, I simply could not resist. I am a huge fan of all of the bloggers included as eclectic decor is my passion.
If you are joining me from The Striped House, thank you so much for stopping by. So giddy I get to collaborate with such an amazing group of bloggers.
For those of you new to my blog, I have been documenting the renovation of my 1980’s ranch home, where I have lived for over a year. Everything has been executed on a pretty tight budget. Here is my dining room.
I threw together an impromptu tablescape using items I already owned. The greenery is from my front yard.
You see, we don’t do a fancy sit-down dinner in my home for Christmas. We booze it up and munch on appetizers…..I am just not much of a cook.
And the booze comes in handy for breaking me out of my OCD tendencies with two boys under the age of three in my home.
If you haven’t noticed yet, I am a bit obsessed with turquoise and shibori.
Moving on to my kitchen….
I placed a wreath around the existing taxidermy and incorporated pops of color and shine with gold and indigo ornaments.
I love how my kitchen opens directly into the great room. This layout makes for an ideal party house.
I am really digging fur and velvet textures to make my light and airy living room feel warmer for the winter months.
Inspired by my sea glass collection, I decided to go with a turquoise, Christmas theme.
To keep it from looking like the disney movie Frozen, I added pops of warmth with gold .
Another current favorite of mine right now is Agate. These ornaments were a fun little DIY of mine which you can check out here.
Oh…and the mudcloth-inspired wrapping paper is also a recent DIY project you can check out here.
Let’s walk thru the foyer and down the hall to my bedroom.
I considered putting a tree in here, but with all the baby gear that I have cleverly omitted (think pack n play, swing, changing table) , I thought it best not to add to the clutter.
And so some garland and an apothecary jar of vintage ornaments had to suffice.
I am so glad you took time out of your busy, holiday schedule to tour my home. Next on the blog hop is one of my personal favorites, Iris Nacole. I know you will be blown away by her mad decorating skills.
Wishing all of you a Merry Christmas, and do yourself a favor…check out all of the other incredible tours listed below.
Now get out there and design some good vibes.
Much Love,
Erica
Please Note: Links to Home Tour are not live until day of tour
Monday
Bright Green Door // Michelle Matangi Home // Sharon Williams // CAD Interiors // Domicile 37
Tuesday
Casa Watkins Living // Maggie Overby Studios // House Homemade // French & French Interiors // Style Mutt Home
Wednesday
Up To Date Interiors // The Striped House // Designing Vibes // Iris Nacole // Fearfully & Wonderfully Made // Blue i Style
Thursday
PMQ for Two // Maker of Home // Go Haus Go // Whimsical Blue Living // FOXY OXIE
Friday
This is Our Bliss // Monica Wants It // Insieme House // Jest Cafe // The Gathered Home
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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...
So pretty, especially those agate ornaments. Love the mix of sophistication and bohemian style.
Thank you so much, Maggie!
You, my friend, are seriously talented! I felt as though I was flipping through a catalog. Your house is gorgeous and all your little Christmas DIY’s are expensive looking. I love your kitchen!!!!
Jess, you just made me so happy with your sweet support. So glad to have a blogging friend as amazing and talented as you!
Okay, I expected it to look beautiful, but you’ve blown me away! It’s absolutely gorgeous Erica! Can I move in with you?
Thank you so much, Iris. I cannot wait to check your tour out and I am heading that way. I know it will be incredible.
excuse me while i wipe the drool from my chin… your home is AMAZING! love love love- the blues and golds and modern boho vibes are perfection!
Haha! Thank you so much, Cassie. That means so much coming from the queen of boho style. 🙂
Stunning! Absolutely beautiful, Erica! And I cracked up when you said you added gold to keep it from feeling too “Frozen” 😀
haha! Glad someone gets my humor, Brynne. THank you !!
Love the colors and every thing looks amazing!
Thank you so much, Teresa. 🙂
Such a beautiful home! Love all the turquoise pops
Thank you so much, Jessica!
Your home is stunning as always, Erica! The agate ornaments are so pretty and I love the touches of gold you added to your tree. It’s all so very beautiful!
Thank you so much, friend! 🙂
wow beautiful! love the soft pallets! Merry CHristmas!
Thank you so much, Melissa! Merry Christmas.
Woah! You’ve got an oven inset into a brick accent wall?! That’s so cool and something I’ve never seen before! I love that you went all turquoise + shibori in your holiday decorating – what a great way to show you can pull your “everyday” home vibes into the holidays!
Yes, that brick wall is part of what drew me into buying this fixer upper. THank you so much, Cate. 🙂
Love the palette and elegant details.
Thank you so much, Mila. 🙂
I love your house Erica! You, ever so elegantly, sprinkled the festive decor throughout your home. And… I love the all the holiday cheer (booze) in the rooms. As a mom of 3 boys… I totally get it! 😉 Merry Christmas!
haha! Cheers to boy mamas. THank you , Karrie. 🙂
Wow Erica your home is STUNNING!! It’s just so fresh but glamorous at the same time, just beautiful! I love the sound of your boozy lunch and appetizers too 😉 So fun being on this tour with you xx
haha. It was such a pleasure collaborating with you, Michelle. I am so inspired. Thanks for the sweet words. 🙂
Beautiful! Such a light and bright home tour! THIS is how you do aqua – it’s perfectly balanced and mixed with other tones. Bravo!
Thanks for putting a smile on my face, Ariel. 🙂
Wow, wow, wow! Your photography skills are through the roof insane. Loved looking at these photos. And of course those agate slices on your tree!
Thank you so much, Emily!
I love your blue and teal colors of your tree. Gorgeous as always. Your decorating style is perfection.
Aww! Thanks for being so sweet, Bon Bon.
Your place is the definition of chic! What a stunning home…I seriously adore all the hues of blue you have woven throughout the decor! Beautifully done!
Thank you so much for stopping by! 🙂
So glad to “meet you” on this tour! You have a great eye! Your holiday decor is gorgeous. Love all the textures you incorporated in your home, and the holiday color scheme works seamlessly with your existing decor. Lovely tour!
Thank you so much, Carol. Yes, I am so glad we had the chance to collaborate. 🙂
So very pretty! I can’t believe how good the turquoise and shibori work together. You are so talented and creative!
Thank you so much, Kathy!
I love those agate ornaments, and pretty much everything else in your home. It’s so beautiful! Happy Holidays friend 🙂
Thank you so much, Jen. It was such a pleasure collaborating with you. 🙂