A Cozy Christmas in the Suburbs | Canadian Bloggers Christmas Home Tour
You guys, do you know how hard it was to put together our cozy Christmas decor this year?
Seriously, it was so bizarre.
At the end of October (after Canadian Thanksgiving) I was super excited to get decorating. But then the whole family was sick and we had three large projects in progress – which meant the house was a mess.
And then we were waiting for this great tree from Tree Classics to arrive.
In the meantime I pulled out a little Christmas decor (our dining room, a little vignette). And tried to get in the spirit.
I had no idea how much the tree sets the mood for me – it’s usually the first piece of Christmas decor to go up.
But the new tree was totally worth the wait! Isn’t it GORGEOUS!?!
So aside from the lack of sunlight (boo daylights savings) making me temporarily panic about taking photos for you, now that the tree is here I’m all excited and in the Christmas spirit again!
And the inside of the house is FINALLY all decorated for the Holidays.
Which is good because today begins three days of Canadian Bloggers Home Tour – Christmas Edition which I’m thrilled to host with my friend Christina of The DIY Mommy! Yay! After enjoying our home tour be sure to scroll down and see who else is participating and also how you could be part of our next Canadian Blogger Home Tour!
So our house is all decorated. Including the new-to-us piano.
The canvas over the piano is waiting for a fun painting, but for now it’s literally a “blank canvas” back drop to some Target snowflakes I purchased last year.
I may or may not paint the piano itself one day.
For now I think it’s pretty as is.
Especially with Christmas decorations on top, like these little cloches.
(The adorable church cloche I picked up on sale at Target this week and the dome clock to cloche I made over a little while ago.)
And these sheet music Christmas trees paired with faux greenery and a pip berry tree that I’ve had for years.
(The JOY marquee letters have moved around the house several times already – you’ll see them in the kitchen later too.)
I went with red, plaid and rustic woodland looking decorations in the living and dining rooms and kitchen again this year. I also incorporated our NEW Art Prints and some old angel decorations.
Once you find a style you like, you should go with it for awhile, yes?
I tend to like to add a LOT of Christmas to the main floor areas with real and fake greenery, throw pillows, blankets and art.
And just a wee bit of cheerful decor to the other areas of the house too, like the bathroom.
As well as in our bedroom.
I’ll be sharing a whole Christmas kitchen post next week, but for now here’s a little sneak peek at what its shaping up to look like.
The basement family room will get a little Christmas decorating too, but it’s not at all finished yet.
Okay I haven’t started it…I did mention we got a puppy a week ago, right?
Here’s what the family room looked like last year.
So that’s about it for our tour…BUT if you’d like to see some more Canadian Christmas Home Tours check out these GORGEOUS homes.
Monday:
2. A Pop of Pretty
Tuesday:
4. The Happy Housie
5. Uncommon Common Law
6. Natural Mommie
7. This Little Estate
Wednesday:
Beautiful, Shannon!
Aaaaaaah! So gorgeous, cozy, classic and lovely, Shannon. I really like your warm colour scheme, all of your DIY touches, and your tree is fantastic! Thanks for sharing and for hosting this home tour with me!
Beautiful home tour, Shannon. It’s so cozy and classically Christmas!
Absolutely beautiful! I love the cozy feel you’ve created in every single space!
Cozy indeed…Looks great . I know how much work and effort you put into it..and it shows…xo
So pretty! I cant believe you got all of this done with sickies in the house AND a puppy!! Bravo! That tree was definitely worth the wait too! Gorgeous!
Amazing! I am swooning over everything:D I especially love your bedroom, its stunning. I am working on a little Christmas home tour for my blog, and your home is great inspiration 🙂
Kassadra
Beautiful holiday home tour, Shannon! I’m jealous that your decorating is done. 😉
Hope you are all feeling much better, never fun being down for the holidays. But wow, I love everything….I’m obsessing over reindeer this year for some reason and i love that pillow and your deer head. Everything looks so amazing together, gorgeous tree too, love the burlap! Happy Holidays to you and your family.
You have such great style and I’m so happy to have found some more fellow Canadian bloggers! Love the pops of red throughout your Christmas décor! Your tree is gorgeous and you’ve decorated it wonderfully! I’m off to check out the other links…so excited!
That is a seriously amazing tree! I love how you even have the bedroom and bathroom decorated!
Your home is stunning! I loved it all. Thanks so much for the holiday inspiration!
It’s all very beautiful! May I ask where the number pillows are from?
This is my first visit to your blog which I found on Jennifer’s Town & Country Living blog. I’m from NB, Canada and mostly blog about the outdoor world around me but I also enjoy home decorating and seeing what others are doing. I’m going to visit some of these other blogs for more inspiration. I love your tree. It really is beautiful and so thick. I saw some great decorating ideas in your home and enjoyed the tour. Pamela
Beautiful Shannon!! Your tree is stunning – wow! I can’t wait to get ours up. We always get a 9-10 foot real tree though, so I have to wait until the first week of December. I think next year I need to do two trees so I can have one up earlier:) Thanks for sharing all of this stunning inspiration – pinning and sharing on my FB page this week.
Oh Shannon, it’s SO beautiful and cozy feeling! I just want to curl up on the sofa in front of that gorgeous tree with a cup of hot cocoa in one of those pretty little sweater mugs!!! LOVE it all!!!
Shannon you have such a beautiful home! I love the classic Christmas style with the reds and burlap. Hope you’re having fun with your new pup! I’m looking forward to seeing mine turn wrapping paper into confetti just in time for new years! LOL 😉
boy oh boy your homes looks amazing!!!! xoxoxo Christine from Little Brags
Gorgeous Shannon! I love the whole display on the shelf above your sofa and I can’t wait to see all of your kitchen!
Your home looks fabulously festive! I love the tree, it’s very beautiful. I am so excited to see a Canadian blogger party! How fun! I am an ex-blogger in Winnipeg. I became a foster parent just last February and my life has changed drastically, so I do not have time to even think about blogging.
But, I like to do the blog hop at night when everyone is sleeping. So glad I found you!
What an amazing house tour Shannon! Your house always looks so beautiful! And your photography is gorgeous! I love the red accents in your home for Christmas…its shows off everything else so beautifully!
Have a wonderful weekend! Angie xo
My goodness, I’m amazed!!! This is truly gorgeous, and I’m in awe of how you brought that Christmas coziness to the whole house (in spite of sickness, messes, and delayed trees!) I would love for you to share at Found & Foraged tonight. xo!!!
VERY lovely Shannon! I would love to know where you got that adorable garland on your, you are my sunshine art work?
So beautiful Shannon!!! Happy Holidays sweet friend!
Shannon, gorgeous as usual! I love all your details and pops of red. And of course that bard door. Swooning.
Hugs, Jamie
Wow Shannon, your home is so beautifully decorated for the holidays. I see a few items from Cranberry Bush in the mix! Always a treat meeting fellow Canuck Bloggers – I’m from Alberta.
Love every detail Shannon! Especially your tree!