Welcome to the Virtual Holiday Housewalk 2011
Welcome to those of you who have stopped over from The Inspired Room and The Nesting Place!I am so excited to have you here today and to share the first of the 16 lovely homes on our week long house walk! No fees, no bad weather, and no real walking! I’ll kick off the tour with my house and then the next two stops on the tour will follow! Funky Junk Interiors and Morning T! So grab a cup of coffee,put your feet up, and enjoy all of the holiday prettiness and inspiration!!!
Welcome to my front entry. Please come in! I love the gold mirror with a bit of holiday greenery swagged from it.
I am enjoying having a mantle to dress up. I made the Merry garland, and you can see how to make your own here. It was so easy and it’s so festive!
I filled the opening with greenery and flameless candles for a pretty glow. I love creating vignettes and adding greenery with the glow of the candles seemed like the perfect way.
When all of the battery operated candles are switched on its so cozy at night with the lights turned low and the glitter of the mercury glass ornaments.
I thought it would be fun to fill a vintage suitcase with a wreath and a glad tidings sign and then fill with ornaments. It’s kind of quirky and I like it.
I love me my chalkboard and these little plants from Home Depot. Ho Merry Ho is kind of a fun message, and a real holly plant in an Ikea planter is festive as is a little bit of greenery under glass.
My daughters and I spent a crafting afternoon and re-purposed all of the old salsa and pickle jars I’ve saved and made the min-snow globes that are so hot right now. These are so much fun and I love how they turned out!
I think these are the cutest things ever. I think we are going to make some for the teachers.
A wreath hung on a vintage hanger is a fun way to display it. Over the sink a boxwood wreath looks so pretty with a pinecone garland and a noel sign.
Do you collect ironstone pitchers? I’ve been collecting little ones and they looks so pretty with little berry branches in them on the windowsill.
I made the Joyeux Noel Towel using the Citri-solv method. It’s so fun and festive.
Across the top of my hutch I have greenery and vintage silver. They are so pretty in the chandelier light.
I made a hanging wreath candelabra for the holidays. Just something to brighten over my table. I do love the crystals and glitter for the holidays!
Thank you so much for coming by my place! I hope you enjoyed the tour! Here is a sneak peek at stops 2 and 3! Click on the button to take the full tour of these amazing homes!


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I love the chandelier! Everything looks so welcoming & cheery 🙂
so pretty jen!
merry christmas!
Hi Jen,I think everything looks absolutely gorgeous!!I love everything you did.Your house looks so welcoming.I love the decorated fireplace.
Kathy
Gorgeous! Very festive. The salt in the lamp is especially creative.
Everything looks so pretty! I love your little snow globes you made and your chalkboard. You’re quite the artist! I know you’re enjoying using your new fireplace mantel this year too.
It all looks so beautiful Jen! Love those snow globes!
oh jen it looks gorgeous. i love the mantle and the area above the kitchen sink. so pretty. this is going to be so fun.
Those pics are so cheery! I love the snow globes you made. The salt in the light is really creative too.
Your home looks gorgeous Jen!! Thanks so much for including me on your tour, this is such fun.
xo~
Tricia
Your mantle looks sooo pretty! The reflection in the entry mirror is spectacular! Thanks so much again for including me in your house walk!
:)Heidi
Crazy about your mantle! I love that you used flameless candles to create the “heat” I am so enjoying the safety of them!
Your chandelier is wonderful I haven’t put greenery on mine the last few years but I may just do this year! Thanks for the inspiration!
Your home is positively gorgeous!! I love all of the little details. Thanks so much for sharing and putting together the house tour….I have been looking forward to it!!
Merry Christmas!
~Julia
Oh my gosh… what a stunning display. These tours always overwhelm me because they’re about 20 posts in one.
Your wreath chandy idea is sooo awesome! And the snow globes!!! Your new faux fireplace mantel positively rocks! Honestly, I’d have to name every single picture to tell you how much I enjoyed your tour!
Thanks so much for having me over to play. It was so fun!
Donna
Oh holiday cheer…thanks so much for the tour:) Your home looks so beautiful & festive, Jen!! I especially love the chandelier and the ornaments sitting in the vintage suitcase!
Ahhhh Jen, So lovely. So perfectly authentic. Merry Christmas!
Hi Jennifer, Oh your home is gorgeous! It is such a lovely post. I just saw that I won your beautiful earrings through Fishtail Cottage. I want to thank you so much, you are so talented. I love them and will treasure them. Hugs, Terri
Delightful decorating! I especially love the wreath hanging from the wooden coat hanger…clever idea!
Everything looks so beautiful! Lots of inspiration, and bling, two of my favorite things! Thanks for sharing!
Oh what fun and the best thing about this holiday walk is that I can come back and visit again and again and again. Since my house is upside with a water flood issue, there will be no holiday decorating this year as we wait for contractors and new flooring to be installed. So glad to see what you lovely home looks like all decorated up. SEa Witch
Thanks for taking us on the holiday walk! Everything is just so lovely!! Merry Christmas!
Absolutely beautiful, homey and so very pretty! Thanks for the tour. Patty/BC
How’d I guess that you’d have everything looking beautiful.;) I love it all! I have that very garland that you put over your kitchen sink. Got mine at Michael’s.:)
WOW. So gorg. all of it! I really love your window wreath and garland idea. So pretty. Great job. I did all mine in Green Apple and shades of Turq. you can check it out on my blog if you would like. Just hit home and scroll down. Have a great afternoon. winks, jen
so pretty Jen! i love all the greens & the chalkboard, all wonderful! hope all is well! susan
OMG The home is just gorgeous all dressed up for the occasion! Can’t wait to see the rest of the others!
XO
Kristin
Everything looks gorgeous, Jennifer!
Love it all! I was at Denise’s for the Christmas Walk on Friday night…love that store! We live in Batavia. I love that wreath on a coat hanger, and the crystal and pine cones are stunning. I’m slowly gleaning inspiration thanks to you!
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Jen it looks really, really beautiful!!! How nice that you have the whole house all ready to go…I am still trying to finish up my family room let alone any other room 🙂 I’m a wee bit late this year!
Gorgeous job!
xo
🙂 T
Just Amazing..You have a beautiful home..
beautiful holiday home, Jenn!
Merry Christmas!!
the chandelier picture and the suitcase are my favorites!
I love it all! Those snow globes are so cute. I might have to make some.
So pretty! I’ve been wanting to make some of those snowglobes too. That would be the sweetest teacher gift.
I LUV LUV LUV your inspirational Holiday House Walk! I’m a woman who has not 1, but 2 houses to decorate for the holidays this week and your tour has truly inspired me. I’m off to get started….
Thank you for taking us on your holiday walk. GORGEOUS TOUR. I love your feedsack tree.
Beautiful! I love your style. I’m so inspired to get moving around my house. 🙂
the ornaments in the suitcase! oh my flipping goodness!
I have always adored your style. Your Christmas home is so merry and festive! Everything looks beautiful. I love it all especially the mantel and fireplace. I love how you decorated the inside. Wonderful idea!
Your home is so beautifully decorated! The snow globes are very sweet. Thank you for sharing your home!
Love those globes! The blackboard makes me miss mine–I gave it to my son!
What a joyful home for the Holidays! Thanks for the tour, it’s just what I felt like doing this cold winter night…
Your home is absolutely enchanting, Jen!
I am loving each and every detail, and I’m so thrilled that you finally got that mantle! 🙂
Hugs,
Anne
Thank you so much for doing this tour. I am loving all your decor ideas and can’t wait to get on to the others! LOVE the font on your banners !
Wow, I love everything about this! All of your decorations are gorgeous! I hope you don’t mind, I shared this on my blog and included a link to your blog so readers could start on day 1. Also posted to facebook and twitter!
~ Rachael
I love the snow globes! Also, please tell me who sings the second song on the music…I’m a snowfall kinda girl… Even my Soundhound app can’t find it!
Jennie
Jen your house looks so pretty…I am loving all the little touches, the wreath on the vintage hanger is darling, and your tree is gorgeous! thanks for having us over…I really wish I could be there tho! Merry Christmas….xo
So perfectly wonderful…. can I move in?
Hi Jennifer,
Your home is beautiful all decorated for Christmas. Love the new mantel!
It looks fabulous…The chandy is so very pretty!
Loving the House Walk…
All the Best,
Christine
Everything looks wonderful, Jennifer! Love that fireplace! I have to show my daughter because she wants her hubby to build one for them so she can decorate it.
I found you through Kristin’s house party tour link!
Oh Jen….how pretty!! I think my favorites are the wreath on the hanger and the bling hanging from thee wreath over your table! Luv it!!
xoxo laurie
I love it all! We have made the snow globes over here too, they are so much fun to make! Thanks so much for all of the inspiration from you and the rest of the home tour! t.xoxo
Just found your Christmas Homes Tour through Blondiensc, I sure am enjoying it.
Love your vintage suitcase filled with ornaments, the wreath on the wooden hanger (how clever) and the snow globes. Beautiful! Thanks for hosting this tour for us to enjoy!!!
beautiful decorations… am excited to visit others… love this idea! merry christmas!
The mini snowglobes are so cute! I love the wreath on the wooden hanger, too.
okay, the tree with the mini noel bunting… that is so incredibly adorable!
Happy Christmas!
Your home is beautiful! Thanks for the tour!
Merry Christmas!
~ Julie
Okay…if I had to choose my favorite thing here I’d be in HUGE trouble~!~
Maybe the ornaments in the vintage suitcase….
No, the….
EVERYTHING!!!
FANTASTIC!!!
Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays/Hugs,
Lana
Your home truly is beautiful, Jen! Thank you for putting this together, I have had so much much going on the tour. I can’t wait until next year, I am just full of fresh ideas! Marcia
wow, jennifer! everything is spectacular! i love how you decorated your jar snow globes!
wow, jennifer! everything is spectacular! i love how you decorated your jar snow globes!
wow, jennifer! everything is spectacular! i love how you decorated your jar snow globes!
wow, jennifer! everything is spectacular! i love how you decorated your jar snow globes!
wow, jennifer! everything is spectacular! i love how you decorated your jar snow globes!
wow, jennifer! everything is spectacular! i love how you decorated your jar snow globes!
wow, jennifer! everything is spectacular! i love how you decorated your jar snow globes!
wow, jennifer! everything is spectacular! i love how you decorated your jar snow globes!
Your home is so beautiful!! Thanks for giving us the holiday tour!! I featured you today in my Friday I’m In Love favorites!
http://socialsalutations.blogspot.com/2011/12/friday-im-in-lovewith-peeping.html
Merry Christmas!!
xoxo
– Jenn @ Social Salutations