I had a lot of fun decorating my home for Christmas this year and wanted to share it with you!
Do you love getting to peek into the homes of fabulous bloggers as much as I do? It’s totally not creepy to look into other people’s houses if they’re inviting you in, right? 😉
Today I’m sharing my gorgeous holiday dining area and kitchen in Part1 of my holiday home tour!
A big thanks to Carrie, from Lovely Etc. for inviting me to take part in the “A Very Merry Christmas Home Tour” this year!
My “eating area”, as I call it, is an evolving space in our home. I’ve recently added a jute rug and some statement industrial chairs, and I love the character these items have brought to this area.
Decorating the wood tabletop is always so much fun! I grabbed a lot of new dramatic accessories, including the table runner and the little faux Christmas tree, at Target this year to create an eclectic holiday table.
Using sparkly stocking charms to create a fun monogram Christmas tree with all of our initials makes this centerpiece personal and unique. I also made some chalkboard tag Christmas ornaments with fun holiday sketches and messages.
So I wanted to be creative with the place settings, so I used a sprig of eye catching red berries labeled with each of our names. I like the pop of color and natural element that it adds to the table.
If loving a sparkly reindeer is wrong, then I don’t want to be right. You’ll find these everywhere in my holiday decor this year!
Our house has a pretty open floor plan. It can be challenging to decorate, but when it all comes together, it’s so satisfying! 😉
In a last minute move, I switched it up in our eating area by moving a bench from the foot of our bed to the dinging room table. I am in love with the seating in this homey space right now. I love a perfectly put together “mishmash” of seating…does that even make sense??
Our kitchen is looking festive and holiday-ready too! Vintage Santa Christmas accessories mixed with some pops of red make the kitchen bright and cheerful.
To see my daughter’s room all decked out for Christmas, click here.
Thanks so much for taking Part 1 of my home tour today! I’ll be back next week with Part 2! 😉
Don’t stop here! There are lots of home tours going on in the “A Very Merry Christmas Home Tour” today! Check out the awesome homes below!
Have a great day!
I’m linking up at: Link Party Palooza
April, you have such a welcoming and beautiful home! Thanks so much for sharing your Christmas tour.
Thank YOU, Katie for stopping by! xo
Beautiful April! I love the chairs and bench at your dining table- such a fun mix!
Thank you, Krista! I love the mix too!
So pretty! What a welcoming home all decked out for the holidays!
Thanks, Lindsay!
So beautiful April! And I think your mix of chairs/bench looks perfect! I’m pretty sure I have the exact same striped straws and red ornaments too….great minds 😉
I always knew I liked your style, Sarah! 😉
I love what you’ve done! How did I miss that you were a reading teacher!?! I teach, too, full time and it’s so nice to know someone else juggles it all! You do it so so well! Your home is beautiful!
Wow! We have a lot in common, Amber! It’s a balancing act for sure!!
Your eating area is absolutely PERFECT! Really….it’s perfection! The table runner is amazing and I’m also obsessed with sparkly deer.
Thank you, Melissa! You made my day!
looks dynamite, april! 🙂
Thank you, Jen! 😉
Just love your tour… so classic in colors and perfectly perfectly displayed!
Loving your dining room, April. That bench and those chairs are awesome! Also love the red touches.♥ Well decorated, lady! Xo
I just love your dining room seating, April – and YES, a perfect mishmash of seating makes absolute sense. It IS perfect! Love those berry place settings too. 🙂 Beautiful tour!! xoxo
I always love your decor. Your dining room is stunning and looks so inviting! I love it 🙂 Can’t wait to see the rest!
Thank you, Alicia! You made my day!
So pretty, April! I love the glitter reindeer too! Just the right amount of sparkle for the season 🙂
I love your dining room! I especially love the giant window in the background. Everything looks great!