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December 9, 2014

Christmas Home Tour

It’s that wonderful time of year when I get to show you my home all dressed up for the holidays along with 27 other bloggers! This has been a really exciting year because it is my first time decorating our new home for Christmas. It has been SO much fun dressing up a new space. I’ll quit the jibber jabber and dive right into my Christmas Home Tour. Don’t forget to scroll all the way down to jump to see more blogger’s homes!

Holiday Home Tour at DesignDiningAndDiapers.comThe funny thing is, when I started this season I had a very specific vision for my holiday decor. I started out using only whites and silver and then slowly added a few more metallics and then more neutrals and at the last minute I added tons of fresh greenery and magnolia leaves. My holiday decor turned out nothing like I had planned and I’m glad it didn’t! This is a really different look for me and I’m really enjoying it.

Holiday Porch

Welcome to our home.

Holiday Porch with lanterns and nature elements

I bought all my lanterns at HomeGoods this season. I really enjoyed pairing the shiny metallics with the rustic wood rounds, and magnolia leaves and crisp white. I’ve never used magnolia leaves before in my decor. I always see them on other blogs and think how beautiful they are but never think of using them myself. Oh I have been missing out! Now I can’t get enough of them! I love how rich they are in color and add a little pop while still remain rustic.

Holiday porch with magnolia leaves and greenery

No matter how hard I try, I can’t get away from symmetry. One of these days someone will have to come teach me how to create more of an eclectic look. But for now, I just hope we don’t have a wind storm any time soon!

Holiday Porch - Lanterns and greenery

Holiday Porch Spray Painted Pine Cones

Christmas Tree with neutrals and magnolia leaves

Moving inside to our great room where we spend most of our time. We are still waiting on our new furniture for this room, so instead of reinventing the wheel this year I kept the tree decor pretty similar to what I’ve done in the past. I used a lot of whites and neutrals mixed with natural elements.

Our ceilings are much higher in this house than our previous one and I made it very clear to the family that I wanted a tall tree that went up to the ceiling… however, I’m not sure what happened but once we got the tree home and trimmed, it somehow ended up being one of the shortest trees we’ve ever had! Oh well, I still love it and there is always next year! Lesson learned.
Christmas Ornaments

I adorned the tree with several different kinds of ribbon and garland, I used 3″ burlap ribbon, homemade book page garland, and silver beads.  I also used a mixture of both white, metallic and wood ornaments. I’m a big fan of fillers, and used clumps of twigs and magnolia leaves to add a dramatic look.

Green and White and Neutral Wrapping

I just love wrapping presents for the holidays. It’s one of my favorite events of the season. Every year, once the family goes to bed I will camp out in front of the tree and take my time wrapping each present. I always choose a theme and have so much fun making each one different.

Holiday Home Tour

Christmas Wrapping using natural elements

Wooden Gift Tags

I was SO excited about this find this year! I spotted these personalized gift tags on Pick Your Plum back in the fall. I snagged several packs with different sayings and I wish I had bought more.  I am seriously in love with them and they can be reused for years to come.

Green, White and Neutral Christmas Tree

No matter the time of day, if we are home I have the tree lights on. I just love looking at it sparkle and watching the magic of Christmas come alive.

Winter White Christmas Mantel_1I shared my Winter White Mantel earlier this season but here is another peek! I’ve said it a million times, but this is my very first Christmas EVER with a mantel to hang stockings on and I couldn’t be any giddier about it.

Drop Cloth and Sweater StockingsI can’t wait to see these stockings filled in just a few weeks!

Outdoor Living Space Dressed Up For The Holidays

CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR OUTDOOR SPACE DECORATED FOR CHRISTMAS!

Now onto the other 27 Holiday Home Tours! You are going to love all of these homes, each blogger has a unique style and I’m always amazed at the talent and creativity that is shown during each tour. 

Christmas Home Tour Graphic

Monday:

The Happy Housie | Everyday Enchanting | Maison de Pax | Life on Virginia Street | Unskinny Boppy | Setting for Four

Tuesday:

rooms FOR rent | Town and Country Living | On Sutton Place | Design, Dining and Diapers | At Home with The Barkers | Cottage in the Oaks

Wednesday:

House by Hoff | Jenna Sue Design | Love Grows Wild | Craftsberry Bush | All Things G&D | DIY on the Cheap

Thursday:

Rain on a Tin Roof | Making Home Base | The Wood Grain Cottage | Capturing Joy | Making Lemonade

Friday:

Migonis Home | Just a Girl and Her Blog | Fox Hollow Cottage | City Farmhouse | Ciburbanity

About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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Comments

  1. Sonya~At Home with The Barkers says

    December 9, 2014 at 3:47 am

    I love those gift tags!!! You have such a beautiful tree. I just love all of the natural elements and colors. So happy to share today’s tour with you. ~Sonya

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  2. Katie says

    December 9, 2014 at 4:37 am

    Beautiful Christmas home tour! I love the fresh greenery you added!

    Reply
  3. Luisa says

    December 9, 2014 at 6:07 am

    Everything is beautiful, but that porch is my favorite!!

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  4. cassie says

    December 9, 2014 at 6:30 am

    beautiful, taryn! i love the rustic touches!

    Reply
  5. Laura @ Finding Home says

    December 9, 2014 at 7:34 am

    Absolutely gorgeous – and that tree!

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  6. Nikki says

    December 9, 2014 at 7:46 am

    What a glorious tree! I am jealous. :)

    Reply
  7. Shannon @ Fox Hollow Cottage says

    December 9, 2014 at 8:38 am

    Happy Christmas to you and your family. What a beautiful holiday home!

    Reply
  8. Jenna Sue says

    December 9, 2014 at 8:52 am

    Love all the neutral touches! Everything looks so cozy. Great job Taryn!

    Reply
  9. Chelsea says

    December 9, 2014 at 9:55 am

    I always love seeing you home at Christmas time. It’s always so beautiful!! Beautiful tree and mantel, T! I can’t wait to see your cozy outdoor area!!

    Reply
  10. Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

    December 9, 2014 at 10:49 am

    Your home looks so pretty! I love those big lanterns on your front porch. So pretty!

    Reply
  11. Ann says

    December 9, 2014 at 2:51 pm

    I love the magnolia leaves on your front porch…so welcoming! Everything looks festive and beautiful. Happy Christmas!

    Reply
  12. Liz Fourez says

    December 9, 2014 at 7:26 pm

    Taryn, the unexpected additions to your holiday decor are just spectacular! I love all the fresh greenery and magnolia leaves. Thank you for sharing your beautiful holiday home with us… Pinned!

    Reply
  13. Jen @ Migonis Home says

    December 11, 2014 at 2:51 am

    I LOVE your front porch, Taryn! It is so welcoming! The personalized gift tags are fantastic, what a great idea and I’m so excited to pop over and see your outside space decorated! GLAD TO HAVE YOU AS PART OF THIS TOUR!

    Reply
  14. Jenna says

    December 11, 2014 at 8:45 am

    Beautiful! I love the little initials on the stockings!

    Reply
  15. Allison @ The Golden Sycamore says

    December 11, 2014 at 1:54 pm

    I love your neutral decor, Taryn! Your gifts are beautiful! I wish I enjoyed wrapping as much as you do. I don’t mind the actual wrapping, but once I get that done, I don’t have any energy left to make it look pretty with ribbon and tags! :)

    Reply
  16. April Hoff says

    December 11, 2014 at 7:05 pm

    I always love your tours, Taryn! The front door looks so welcoming and the mantel looks gorgeous!

    Reply
  17. Krista @ the happy housie says

    December 13, 2014 at 7:32 am

    Beautiful Taryn! I love the additions of the magnolia leaves and greenery to all your beautiful white and metallic accents. Such a warm, cozy, calm space to enjoy the holidays with your family! I am thrilled to be on this tour with you this week. Happy Holidays!!
    ~Krista

    Reply
  18. Gilly @ Colour Saturated Life says

    December 15, 2014 at 10:56 pm

    You tree is absolutely beautiful! I also love all the greenery at your entrance!

    Reply
  19. ruthie says

    February 1, 2016 at 9:39 am

    Everything is beautiful but I feel like your front door is crying out for some color! It’s such a great door….Anything to help it stand out…even black would do!

    Reply

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