Well my Holiday Decorating is finally done for this year. Unfortunately it rained here all weekend, which is not great for photography, very bad lighting and all that. I did the best that I could for now. I’m planning on taking more shots later this week, when the sun comes back out again. I’m also planning on breaking each room down over the next couple of weeks, with more detail photos, in addition to hopefully having some better quality photos, and I’ll be linking the projects that I did and sharing some sources and tips for some of the decorations that I used. So check back then!
Well there you have it. It’s much more festive looking when it’s not pouring down rain outside, but like I said I will take more photos later on in the week. I hope you enjoyed this little tour of my home!
I’m linking this one up to:
Jennifer Rizzo’s Holiday Link Up Party
Funky Junk Interiors Christmas Junk Linky Party
The Nester
Janel from NellieBellie says
December 9, 2012 at 7:05 pmso pretty!! Love the tree…it’s charming!
Janel from NellieBellie says
December 9, 2012 at 7:08 pmP.S. your not so great pictures are most peoples fabulous pictures :). Can’t wait to see what you improve on!
Karen Watson says
December 9, 2012 at 8:40 pmAw, thanks Janel!! You made me feel better!
Anne says
December 9, 2012 at 7:43 pmKaren your home is beautiful! LOVE those Angel wings and your tree is so pretty too! LOVE that burlap at the bottom.So simple and elegant!
xx
Anne
Karen Watson says
December 9, 2012 at 8:42 pmThank you Anne! At the last minute I realized that the tree skirt that I normally use, clashed with this years decorations, so I just threw the rest of the burlap that I had, around the base. I really ended up liking it too. haha!
Dawn LL says
December 9, 2012 at 9:30 pmWow girl these are fabulous! Your home is so beautiful ,just like a show home…
Thanks for sharing with all of us.
Happy Holidays
Karen Watson says
December 9, 2012 at 10:10 pmThank you so much Dawn!! Happy Holidays to you too!
[email protected] at the Crossroads says
December 9, 2012 at 10:45 pmKaren,
I enjoyed seeing your decorations in your home. So many interesting things in each room. I love your tree and how you added the snowflakes onto the burlap garland. And that deer centerpiece on your dining room table is gorgeous. Looks like a feature in a magazine to me!
Karen Watson says
December 10, 2012 at 12:59 amThank you Jane!! You are so sweet!
Sherilyn Koss says
December 10, 2012 at 4:29 amRefined and Relaxed. HOW did you pull that off?
LOL !! It’s a beautiful holiday season in your home!!
Thank you for sharing it all with us – your are such an inspiration to so many of us year round.
Thank you Karen!
Happy Christmas!
xoxo
Sherilyn
Karen Watson says
December 10, 2012 at 7:48 amAw! Thanks Sherilyn!! I really appreciate you’re very kind comment!!
Merry Christmas to you too!
xoxo
Karen
Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique says
December 10, 2012 at 9:12 amIt all looks beautiful Karen and how special are those angel wings!!
Karen Watson says
December 10, 2012 at 9:25 amThanks Kerryanne! I’m glad you liked the wings, I love Angels and I have wings and Angels all over my home all year round, but these feathery wings are just for the holidays!
[email protected] Cultivated Nest says
December 10, 2012 at 9:31 amSo pretty and I think you photos came out great! Love the huge mirrors you have. I also really like all the touches of greenery.
Thanks so much for sharing!
Karen Watson says
December 10, 2012 at 9:46 amThank you Manuela!
michele says
December 10, 2012 at 9:46 amoh the wings! so lovely!
if you haven’t already stopped by, it would be a pleasure to have you take a peek at my giveaway: http://www.hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com/2012/12/personalized-lovely-giveaway.html
i hope you win!
michele
Karen Watson says
December 10, 2012 at 10:23 pmThanks Michele, I just entered your wonderful giveaway!
White Weathered Hutch, says
December 10, 2012 at 10:00 amHow simply stunning Karen!!
Karen Watson says
December 10, 2012 at 10:23 pmThank you so much!
Brandy~GreyLaneHome says
December 10, 2012 at 10:01 amLove all your special touches. The moss covered deer and the table place mats. Everything looks great.
Karen Watson says
December 10, 2012 at 10:24 pmThank you Brandy!!
Barb Brookbank says
December 10, 2012 at 10:08 amYour home is beautiful! I love the colour scheme!
Karen Watson says
December 10, 2012 at 10:24 pmThanks Barb, I’m so glad you like it!
Miss Charming says
December 10, 2012 at 10:39 amSuch a beautiful and elegant home. (I just love the mini trophies with the sprigs of greenery and that gorgeous floor length mirror!)
Karen Watson says
December 10, 2012 at 10:25 pmThank you Miss Charming!
chateau chic says
December 10, 2012 at 11:03 amKaren, you have a beautiful home. It was fun to tour it at Christmastime to see all your lovely decorations!
I’m a new follower, Mary Alice
Karen Watson says
December 10, 2012 at 10:26 pmThanks so much for the follow Mary Alice and for the very kind comment!
Out in the Fields says
December 10, 2012 at 11:25 amYour style is amazing, so clear and defined! And THANK you for all the great graphics you provide all year:)
Karen Watson says
December 10, 2012 at 10:27 pmAw thanks! And you are very welcome for the graphics, I’m so glad you like them!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
December 10, 2012 at 12:12 pmSOOOO pretty!!! i am in love with those moody gray walls and the white against it! hopping over from jen rizzo!
Karen Watson says
December 10, 2012 at 10:27 pmThanks for the visit and the sweet comment Cassie!
Katie says
December 10, 2012 at 12:43 pmLovely, just lovely, you are the ” The Queen Of All Things Wonderful,” Thanks for even more inspiration. Have a joy filled Christmas. Katie
Karen Watson says
December 10, 2012 at 10:28 pmWow! Thanks so much Katie! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas too!
Magnolia Cottage says
December 10, 2012 at 2:47 pmYour Christmas home tour is beautiful! Looks fabulous! Thanks for sharing.
Lisa
Karen Watson says
December 10, 2012 at 10:29 pmThanks for visiting Lisa!
Pendra says
December 10, 2012 at 5:14 pmSimply stunning, simply droolworthy! You have a beautiful home and it was fun to see it after following all your DIY projects. I look forward to seeing your photo’s of each room, you have so many wonderful things to look at, I could spend hours here! Thanks for sharing your beautiful home, inspiration and lovely graphics all year round!
Happy Holiday Hugs,
Pendra
Karen Watson says
December 10, 2012 at 10:30 pmThank you so much Pendra!! Holiday Hugs to you too!
Natalie @ Blossoming Visions says
December 10, 2012 at 7:10 pmKaren you have a brilliant home. I’m a fan of the white and dark grey. It looks so classic and refined. Cheers!
Karen Watson says
December 10, 2012 at 10:30 pmThanks Natalie!
Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says
December 10, 2012 at 8:08 pmKaren, I love that one wreath on the door. Is it bay leaves? Or maybe magnolia leaves? So pretty! It was rainy this weekend where I live too. No snow yet. Thanks for sharing your holiday home!
Karen Watson says
December 10, 2012 at 10:33 pmThanks Jennifer! Did you mean the wreath on the mirror? It’s supposed to be bay leaves, but it’s actually plastic, believe it or not! It has a great look though, it’s brushed with a bit of gold and backed with grapevine. I have 2 of them, one on each mirror on either side of the sofa.
Nancy says
December 10, 2012 at 8:37 pmBeautiful Karen..I also love the feather Angel wings and was wondering if you made them yourself..and the tree is amazing with those big sparkly picture ornaments that you made hanging on it..Thanks for sharing your home with us this Christmas season and thank you for all of the wonderful things that you share with us all year long to make our homes look prettier!
Karen Watson says
December 10, 2012 at 10:34 pmThank you Nancy! No I didn’t make the wings, but it probably wouldn’t be too difficult to do. I bought these from a friend who has a shop and she marked them down half price for me, so I got a great deal!
dianegbean says
December 10, 2012 at 8:42 pmSo lovely and understated Karen. I love so many subtle and unusual touches. I love the place mats and the angel wings. Your Christmas tree is so beautiful with the snowy look. Just great!
Karen Watson says
December 10, 2012 at 10:35 pmThank you Diane!
Nancy says
December 10, 2012 at 9:43 pmThere’s so many lovely simple things that make your home so beautiful, in addition to the lovely furnishings and decorations already in place. The horse picture, trophy cups on the mini library card index box, and the angel wings are just a few that I favor.
Karen Watson says
December 10, 2012 at 10:36 pmThank you Nancy! Those are my favorites too, it sounds like we have the same taste! 🙂
Anonymous says
December 11, 2012 at 12:02 amplease share the color of those beautiful gray walls?? and those white curtains??? where are teh ty from?
Karen Watson says
December 11, 2012 at 10:32 pmSure! It’s Gauntlet Gray by Sherwin Williams.
Karen Watson says
December 11, 2012 at 10:33 pmOh and the curtains are from Ikea.
Zoe Penny says
December 11, 2012 at 6:01 amGorgeous! Merry Christmas Karen and thanks as always for your devotion over at the Graphics Fairy this year! XXX
Karen Watson says
December 11, 2012 at 10:33 pmThank you Zoe! Merry Christmas to you too!
Trish says
December 11, 2012 at 8:13 amthank you for sharing your beautiful home with us Karen.I especially love the wreaths on the mirrors. You have such a clean fresh style, but festive and inviting. And Thanks for all the wonderful images you so freely share all year. Happy Holidays…
Karen Watson says
December 11, 2012 at 10:34 pmThanks for the lovely comment Trish! Happy Holidays to you too!
Sherry Clarke says
December 11, 2012 at 11:51 amEverything is beautiful! I love your tablesetting with the moss placemats and the little stump centerpiece. How wonderful to be in a woodland setting right in your dining room. It’s all so lovely!
Karen Watson says
December 11, 2012 at 10:36 pmThanks Sherry! Yes a “woodland” theme was what I was going for. Plus I think it will be fun to reuse at Easter too, so it’s pretty versatile!
Anonymous says
December 11, 2012 at 3:10 pmKaren – what an amazing, beautiful home you have!!!! You make everything so inviting and festive!!!
I would love to see the outside of your home too and look forward to more pictures!!
Cheers!!
Lorraine – Ontario, Canada
Karen Watson says
December 11, 2012 at 10:39 pmThank you Lorraine! I do have a few photos of the outside of my home, it you click on “Home Staging” you should find them there, as I have been working on my curb appeal!
Painting Queen says
December 12, 2012 at 1:03 amWow! Karen I am drooling over your rooms! The overall look is so wintery-wonderful! Even without the sun shining it is still bright! Those mirrors and the wooden wing are amazing! Unfortunately after recently moving, I am not into opening all my Christmas boxes this year. If I get the tree up and even simply decorated I will be happy! Thanks for the inspiration for next year! haha!
Karen Watson says
December 12, 2012 at 11:23 amThank you Crystal! I’m glad you like it! Yes, give yourself a break and don’t worry about going all out. This is the first time that I’ve really decorated the house for the holidays in years. When I had the shop, I just couldn’t manage it, we did a tree and a wreath on the door and that was it. It was nice to have the time this year to do it, and I really enjoyed it, but of course it’s not necessary. It’s better to have less decor and less stress!
Christie says
December 12, 2012 at 1:06 amIt is no suprise to me how lovely your home is for the holidays! I have used your graphics for several years, but don’t think I have seen your home! Beautiful. Coming over from Jen Rizzo’s! Christie at Three Pixie Lane
Karen Watson says
December 12, 2012 at 11:24 amThank you Christie, that’s so kind of you! I am going to try to take some time to visit more of the blogs from Jen’s party later in the week, I will be sure to stop by yours!
Monica says
December 12, 2012 at 2:26 pmVery pretty! I always enjoy your blog posts and graphics! Merry Christmas!
Karen Watson says
December 15, 2012 at 12:17 pmThank you Monica! Merry Christmas to you too!
Eclectically Vintage says
December 13, 2012 at 9:12 pmFabulous Karen – those gray walls are amazing and all your little touches from the bottle brush trees to the sprigs in the loving cups … love it all!
Kelly
Karen Watson says
December 15, 2012 at 12:17 pmAw! Thanks Kelly! I’m so glad you stopped by!
Carol says
December 15, 2012 at 9:35 amYour home looks beautiful, Karen! Those little bottle brush trees that you transformed, look perfect in your setting.
I’m now a new follower!
Karen Watson says
December 15, 2012 at 12:18 pmThank you Carol! I appreciate the follow!
Jennifer Rizzo says
December 15, 2012 at 10:52 amKaren, I love all of the touched to your home. I am going to come over and steal that mirror. 🙂 Happy holidays. Thank you for joining in on the tour!
Karen Watson says
December 15, 2012 at 12:19 pmThanks Jennifer! I really enjoyed linking up to your beautiful party!
Elizabeth (Blue Clear Sky) says
December 15, 2012 at 9:59 pmI know what you mean about lighting. When I was taking photos it was overcast or dark early for two straight weeks. Your home is lovely and the holiday decor is pretty. I love your charcoal walls with the whites. The mantel and tree are especially lovely.
Karen Watson says
December 18, 2012 at 8:58 amThank you Elizabeth! It does make it more challenging when the sun doesn’t cooperate!
Anonymous says
December 16, 2012 at 10:30 pmYou have a beautiful home and your tree is marvelous! You are a very talented lady! Thanks so much for all the things you show on your blog also!
Karen Watson says
December 18, 2012 at 8:58 amThank you so much!
kim says
December 17, 2012 at 11:35 pmKaren,
Love the elegant Christmas look! So tastefully done!! And thank you for all the graphics you share with us all year, I just down loaded the rein deer!
Karen Watson says
December 18, 2012 at 8:59 amThanks Kim! I’m glad you liked the Reindeer too!
pam {simple details} says
December 18, 2012 at 10:26 amStopping by from Nester’s party ~ what a gorgeous style you have, so chic and comfortable! It’s all beautiful and your holiday touches are the perfect simple statements!
Karen Watson says
December 18, 2012 at 11:55 amThank you Pam!
Alison Butler says
December 18, 2012 at 1:33 pmOh my! Where do I begin? Your home is simply stunning! I love the old world flavour you have created, as well as all the beautiful old pieces of interest. You have exquisite taste and a lovely place to spend the holidays. Merry Christmas! 🙂
Karen Watson says
December 18, 2012 at 3:53 pmThank you so much Alison! Merry Christmas to you too!
Rhondi says
December 18, 2012 at 2:33 pmEverything is very elegant! Beautiful decorating
Karen Watson says
December 18, 2012 at 3:54 pmThank you Rhondi!
Carrie says
December 18, 2012 at 7:32 pmYour front door wreath is beautiful – I love the red berries! 🙂 Merry Christmas!
Diane says
December 23, 2012 at 10:21 amVery elegant and cozy Christmas decor. Loved the tour, your home is so beautiful.