Welcome to my Christmas home tour.
Lucky last. . . number 30 on the ‘Home for the Holidays’ tour and all the way from ‘down under’ in Australia.
Thank you to the girls at All Things Home for organising such a great line up of participants. I feel very humbled to be included in this tour.
We moved into this home just 3 months ago, so it’s been a whirlwind of painting, rendering and decorating to get it ready for Christmas 2013… and there are still several rooms in the midst of being renovated.
As some of you may know, we recently purchased a holiday resort and our new home is here on the grounds. It is a two storey townhouse built in the Scandinavian style, with split levels, lofty wood lined ceilings and a 2 storey high wall of glass in the main living area.
In the middle of the room between two living areas we have a spiral staircase. When you are short on space you have to make every bit work for you, so I was thrilled when I discovered that our tree would fit in the void in the centre of the staircase.
I think this may well be the most simplest tree I have ever decorated, but I’m loving the spattering of white, aqua and silver baubles.
My hand painted owls have found a home amongst the gifts under the tree. Keeping with my ‘simplified’ theme this year, I used a round crochet table cloth as a tree skirt.
Here in Australia it is summer right now, so we are set for a hot and sunny Christmas.
We also live opposite the beach, so I like to cool things down a bit by creating my version of a ‘white Christmas’.
As our new home is small, I’ve used a limited colour palette to avoid a cluttered look.
In the past I’ve been known for my ‘over-the-top’ Christmas decorating, but this year I’ve definitely gone with the understated and simplified look. . . it just feels right for us at this point in time!
I like being surrounded by my favourite things and have kept many of my everyday items in my holiday decorating this year.
The addition of a few Christmas baubles and fresh pine branches turns my everyday into festive.
They wood lined ceilings were a nightmare to paint, but I love that I can attach things easily to the ceiling.
I can’t tell you how much our family and friends are enjoying this fairly light ceiling. . . I doubt I’ll be able to take them down after Christmas!
Most of our entertaining in summer takes place outside on our back patio or down by the pool, but we did have an intimate dinner party last week under the fairy lights with our friends here in the kitchen/dining area.
This polar bear that I made from the latest Tilda Book, Winter Delights set the theme for a wintery snow filled tablescape.
I filled a vintage tart pan with Epsom Salts to look like snow and then filled it with icy candles and snow balls… and my polar bear.
Using just a few sheets of the new Tilda ‘Sweet Christmas’ paper collection, I made pretty place mats, cutlery holders and the sweetest little paper baskets to hold after dinner chocolates.
I extend my Christmas decorating throughout my home using a variety of Christmas trees and festive vignettes. I kept it pretty simple in our bedroom this year by adding just a basic wire Tilda tree and a shabby garland with lights to our bed head.
I made several of these scrappy fabric garlands, intending to use them on my main tree, but they ended up in several other places instead.
Pop back next week and I’ll show you how I made many of the things shown on the tour.
This simple wire Tilda tree is one of my favourites this year. . . I’m tempted to keep this out all year.
Thank you for visiting my ‘Holiday Home’. . . I hope you’ll continue on to enjoy my wonderful Simply Christmas event that is running right through to Christmas Eve.
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas.
If you are one of my US friends, then you have the opportunity to enter this wonderful Christmas Giveaway, as part of this ‘Home for the Holidays’ tour.
I’m thrilled to be offering a gift voucher in Santa’s Swag Bag!
It has been an amazing week filled with the most delightful and inspiring ‘Holiday Homes. They are all uniquely different, but all lovely in their own way.
Here’s a list of the 30 homes that participated in the tour.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Celebrating Everyday Life with Jennifer Carroll
Thursday
Friday
Your home looks beautiful, as I knew it would! I think the owls are just adorable. But I love the gold reindeer with the hydrangeas. That table looks so pretty! Thank you for sharing!
Kerryanne! What you have done in 3 months is general is amazing AND to be so beautifully decorated for Christmas as well! WOW! LOved seeing glimpses into your home & all your holiday decor. Wonderful job my friend!
xx
Your home is lovely…what a busy three months you’ve had! Your tree has found a perfect spot I think…it looks wonderful tucked in under the stairs! I love your little owls peeking out here and there, and the twinkle lights on the beams. Thanks for the tour!
I enjoyed the tour of your home so much! The blue and white theme is so refreshing, All your little whimsical touches are perfect for Christmas. Love the ceiling lights! Love the staircase! Love the bedroom!
Your home looks wonderful Kerryanne – how lovely that you are finding out things about your new home that help to add o the process of decorating. The location of your tree is fabulous and your light ceiling is so pretty.
Thank you for inviting us in.
Toni xx
You have captured the wonder of the season beautifully Kerryanne.. Your new home is the perfect canvas for your white Christmas and compliments all your festive and everyday lovelies. Your handmade pretties and vignettes give it a special sparkle and I love the blue accents. Thank you for inviting us into your home and as always, for being so welcoming.
Mary xo
Kerryanne, I really enjoyed this tour! Your home is just gorgeous and shows such an elegant spirit of Christmas! Great job on accomplishing so much in such a short period of time 🙂
Susan
Kerryanne – I’m truly loving your decorations – you’ve captured the wonder of Christmas beautifully – such a delight,
Kathy
Kerryanne, your new home is SO LOVELY!!! Your Christmas decor is absolutely delightful! So fun to be invited into your beautiful home.
Mary Alice
Beautiful Christmas tour, Kerryanne! I love the tree tucked into the spiral staircase 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
Beautiful and elegant! Those windows are just gorgeous!
your home is lovely, kerryanne! beautiful tree, love the ceiling lights, and the wall of windows is amazing! the deer wreath and the wire tree is adorable, too! loving the house tours!
Oh how lovely everything looks. I think I spy a brick wall…………love and have always wanted one! I’m also loving the spiral staircase.
You are way farther along than I am in my decorating, but hopefully starting tomorrow and working through the weekend:-)
xoxo
Kathleen
Beautiful Christmas in your home, Kerryanne!
Merry Christmas!
Hey Kerryanne! Thanks for sharing a sneaky peeky of your new Christmassy home – it all looks fantastic! You must have been whirling around like the cartoon Tassie Devil to accomplish so much in just three weeks. Snap to your fairy lights in the dining room! Our place isn’t really big enough to decorate much but I’ve “Christmass-ed” the dining room … Including fairy lights around the ceiling that will be staying all year long. In fact … I like them so much I think I’ll get some for the lounge room too . :0) Have a happy Christmas season & I’ll look forward to catching up soon. Bear Hugs! KRIS
hi kerryanne, it’s. hard to believe that it has only been a few months in your new home. Your holiday details are perfect and certainly evoke the spirit of the season. Best of luck in your new home and Happy Holidays to you!
You deserve a medal for moving and getting your house decorated for the holidays so quickly. Everything is so bright and fresh and inviting. I think my favorite thing may be that wire tree. Swooning. So honored to be a part of this tour with you.
Kerryanne, I love your French vintage shabby style!!! Simply stunning! Your Noel bunting is gorgeous and I love your addition of lights on the ceiling and above the bed. So festive! Thank you for sharing your special touches of Christmas with us.
Very pretty! You have the perfect space to put your tree – I love it under the stairs.
All of it just takes my breath away….so beautiful.
Here from French Country…and I am now following you thru bloglovin.
Come see me when you can. 🙂
I love all your sweet Christmas vignettes. What a perfect location for your tree and also love your sweet polar bear! Have a lovely Holiday Season!
Soooo much to love in your beautiful home…I’m inspired and feeling a ever so festive after visiting you~ xo
So lovely~ I love your pretty tree with the aqua and those fairy lights- how fun!! Glad to be sharing the tour with you!
Oh my heart is a flutter my friend!!!! I will sum it all up in one word…SHABBILICIOUS!!!!!!! The definition of the word!!!! You are fabulous!!!! Sending tons of hugs all the way down under!!! : )
Only 3 months there… you’ve been busy girl! I love all the pretty white in your decor and those sweet owls! So thrilled to be on tour with you.
I finally made it here and was it worth the wait…everything is so lovely!!
Thrilled to have you visit Sandi.
Merry Christmas,
Kerryanne
Hi Kerryanne,
Your house is just stunning. Thanks for sharing on my day of the Creating Christmas Party. It is fun to see what everyone is doing for decor this year. So much beautiful inspiration. Thanks for sharing.
Kris
Gorgeous from top to bottom!! You’ve decorated your home wonderfully – everything is simply stunning! Thanks for sharing your home with us all!
I’m a lot late to the party, but I wanted you to know your home is just beautiful. I love the simplicity yet it just exudes warmth and celebration. Your bedroom is gorgeous! Thank you so much for joining us on our the tour and I’m promoting you today!
There is so much to delight my eyes here, Kerryanne. I love all the little angels everywhere, the sparkle, the serene whites…and of course your Tilda treasures! Amazing tour, thanks so much for sharing your gorgeous home.
Thank you Susan. I’m pleased to be able to share my Tilda lovelies with a fellow Tilda Addict.
Oh my, where d I start??? Your home is lovely and oh so perfect. I love the softness and elegance of your beautiful white Christmas! Your little owls are so adorable and add a touch of whimsy to your decor. I love your little tree with the angel top and birds on it. Every thing is beautiful fro your crochet tree skirt to your twinkle lights on the ceiling. Your home screams beautiful. Hugs, Beverly
Your new home is just lovely. I love the icy color scheme….it is just so fitting for your warmer climate. Like you, I’d want to leave the fairy lights up as well!!! beautiful tour!!! Merry Christmas!!! ~Christy
Thanks for sharing a sneaky peeky of your new Christmassy home – it all looks fantastic! You must have been whirling around like the cartoon Tassie Devil to accomplish so much in just three weeks. Snap to your fairy lights in the dining room! Our place isn’t really big enough to decorate much but I’ve “Christmass-ed” the dining room