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Christmas Holiday Home Tour

December 6, 2017

We can’t have it all (well we could but it would cost you a pretty penny) but we can have beautiful touches of Christmas scattered about our homes.  Even better when those Christmas bits and pieces are made by you.  In true DIY style I’m sharing my Christmas holiday home tour in project format.

scrap cedar wood planter boxes

Come tour my Christmas holiday home with DIY projects tucked in every corner. Sharing a holiday home tour with touches you can do yourself.

Starting with scrap cedar wood floral boxes you can make for centerpieces.  The smaller version above are 1×4 cedar boards with mini evergreens from the grocery store.  And the larger version down below are 1×6 cedar boards.  Either size is wonderful for adding flowers and greenery, I shared how to build the boxes and add the floral arrangement here. 

diy scrap cedar wood floral boxes

TIP: Grab the excess Christmas tree clippings from the ‘free bin’ at your nursery and use them as filler for floral arrangements and garland.

christmas morning table

Living Room Mantel

Moving on to the Living Room mantel where I made more scrap cedar wood boxes with rope cleats to hang the kids stockings.  This year we are using the quilted swiss cross stockings I shared awhile back.  I handpainted all those little red crosses to get the look I wanted.  There’s something so rewarding about creating things exactly as you envision.

diy stocking hanger box

I threw together the wood and fabric MERRY sign above the mantel a few years ago when I picked up the letters on clearance.  Simply stretch red plaid fabric over a wood board and staple to the back.  Attach the MERRY letters and trim out using 1×2 boards.

TIP: Can’t find red plaid fabric you love?  Use a tablecloth, buy them on clearance the year before and you’ll save a ton.

Outdoor Christmas Decor

No Christmas holiday home tour would be complete without stopping to see the exterior.  Nothing too fancy here just a cute little sign for Santa so he won’t forget my kids.

diy santa stop here post

This Santa stop here sign post is made using basic lumber from Home Depot.  I have the free step by step plans are here and I also share how to hand paint this Santa sign.  Wouldn’t your kids love this little surprise just before the big day?!

santa stop here sign detail

Holiday Home Entry

Back inside the mudroom is outfitted with a simple red bench.  Every mudroom needs a spot to sit or rest items when you come in the house.  Here I built a simple bench and of course the red paint is a perfect nod to the Christmas holiday.  I have the free plans to build the bench right here.

diy entryway bench

I hope you enjoyed my Christmas holiday home tour of DIY projects.  Some days I wish I could magically snap my fingers and have all the perfect decorations everywhere but that isn’t reality.  Until then I will indulge in creating moments of DIY pleasure as I we prepare for this holiday season.

As part of the Seasonal Simplicity holiday tour I invite you to stop on over to my blog friend’s homes for more beautiful Christmas decor:

Monday

The Happy Housie / House by Hoff / at HOME with the barkers / Paint Me Pink / Cherished Bliss

Tuesday

Maison de Pax / House of Wood / Tidy Mom / The Turquoise Home / Rain on a Tin Roof

Wednesday

Jaime Costiglio / Robb Restyle / Bless’er House / Two Twenty One / Place of My Taste

Thursday

Town & Country Living / A Burst of Beautiful / Deeply Southern Home / My Fabuless Life

Friday

Erin Spain / Refresh Restyle / Nina Hendrick / The Wicker House

Making Home Base / Sincerely Sara D. / Just a Girl and Her Blog

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  1. Krista says

    December 6, 2017 at 10:17 AM

    Such a cute project – I love how they turned out!! Lovely exterior and entry as well. Thanks for joining in with us on this hop!

    Reply
    • Jaime says

      December 6, 2017 at 11:54 AM

      Thank you Krista, it’s such a joy to make decor for our home and even better when I get to share with everyone in the hop.

      Reply
  2. Laura says

    December 6, 2017 at 2:31 PM

    I love the little scrap board boxes! They are perfect for the season. Adds a warm touch to all your Christmas arrangements and greenery!

    Reply
    • Jaime says

      December 6, 2017 at 3:14 PM

      Thanks Laura, plus no waste! I hate to see good wood in my burn pile. Happy Holidays!

      Reply
  3. pat cellitti says

    December 7, 2017 at 6:26 AM

    Everything looks so bright and has such a holiday feel, good job on the decorating ideas.

    Reply
    • Jaime says

      December 7, 2017 at 11:25 AM

      Thanks Mom 🙂

      Reply
  4. JenWoodhouse.com says

    December 7, 2017 at 11:37 AM

    So much DIY goodness here! You’ve created a beautiful, cozy Christmas wonderland, Jaime!

    Reply
    • Jaime says

      December 8, 2017 at 6:20 AM

      Thank you Jen, I hope my kids feel the same 😉

      Reply
  5. Cristina says

    December 8, 2017 at 2:45 PM

    Oh, you know this is my kind of Christmas decor! Love it all. Your personality and attention to detail shines thru. Your home feels warm and cozy!

    Reply
    • Jaime says

      December 9, 2017 at 6:56 AM

      Thanks Cristina. You and I both love to make all the things!

      Reply
  6. Sara says

    December 8, 2017 at 2:58 PM

    Oh my goodness – I LOVE those little boxes! They are adorable! Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Jaime says

      December 9, 2017 at 6:55 AM

      Thanks Sara, I just can’t let any of my scrap wood go to waste. Ever.

      Reply
  7. Marly @ A Brick Home says

    December 8, 2017 at 3:42 PM

    I love a good DIY Christmas. Those boxes with the trimmings are amazing! Also, I had no idea there is a free trimming box offered at tree farms. Mind = blown. I always just cut off the bottom branches of my tree and use those. I’m so excited to look for free trimmings now!

    Reply
    • Jaime says

      December 9, 2017 at 6:55 AM

      I’m always on the lookout for those extra trimmings. I too cut off the bottom branches but I find myself needing (and wanting) more. My Home Depot has a crate full of the excess bits near the tree wrapping station – such a bonus!

      Reply
  8. Kristy Robb says

    December 9, 2017 at 10:50 AM

    Love all your special DIY touches in your holiday decor. I wish I could snap my fingers and have my house completely decorated too! I love what you’ve done and I think I need a bench like that in my mudroom! Happy Holidays! Kristy

    Reply
    • Jaime says

      December 9, 2017 at 3:46 PM

      Thanks Kristy. Wishing you and your boys all the best this holiday season.

      Reply
  9. Abby at Just a Girl and Her Blog says

    December 9, 2017 at 7:30 PM

    I am always so blown away by your incredible talents, Jamie! Your holiday decor is so special because you created so much of it yourself! There is nothing better than that! Thank you for sharing all of your fun projects! Enjoy your weekend!

    ~Abby =)

    Reply
    • Jaime says

      December 10, 2017 at 6:59 AM

      Thanks Abby. DIY for the win!

      Reply

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