I’m so happy to be joining Christy and Amy from 11 Magnolia Lane, and Jenny from Evolution on Style on the Holiday Tour of Homes again this year. If you are coming here from Citrine Living welcome! This year they asked each of us to share a part of our house instead of the entire shebang (thankfully as we had a full house for Thanksgiving) and I do not put my Christmas decor up until after Thanksgiving. There has been a lot of scurrying around since our last guests left (well even before!). I am sharing my entry and my dining room today. Welcome to my Holiday Home Tour Part I will share the rest of my home as I get it done!
So come on in. This year I changed it up a little bit and filled this inexpensive basket from Amazon with foraged greens from my yard and my neighbors.
Every year I conjure up a theme and go for it. This year I imagined an Enchanted Forest.
I reinvent this Christmas Mannequin every year. This year she is made almost entirely of moss and sports a short skirt.
Her belt is a grapevine garland. It is garnished with some faux greens, feathers, Osage oranges and pinecones. Her “brooch” is made of faux antlers, walnuts & foraged berries.
I love chartreusey green and how it accents my vintage botanicals that go up the staircase.
The garland on the stairs is also faux from Park Hill Collection. I added some twigs, vintage wide chartreuse milliners ribbon, faux moss and some foraged materials to make it look less faux. I gave the same treatment to a faux Park Hill Collection wreath.
In the dining room, I continued the enchanted forest theme. We purchased the “lawn deer” at the Goat Hill Fair a couple of years ago, and I have been wanting to incorporate it into a tablescape so this theme called out for it.
The deer is placed on an old plank that rests on a scarf. Foraged greens, pine cones, antlers, osage oranges, moss balls and moss surround it.
The place cards were made on Canva. Sources for the chargers, plates, napkins, glasses and napkin rings can be found in the widget at the bottom of the page.
A Faux green wreath from Park Hill Collection hangs on the old french window. An angel and two antique boxes rest on the chest.
In the corner near the family room is a chest with a painting by Patricia Huber fine Art.
In the opposite corner is (the mad scientist) bust that I purchased in Round Top from Parham and Company and two antique document boxes also purchased in round top.
I hope you enjoyed my Holiday Home Tour Part One. On Thursday Mary Ann, Annie and I will be joining some of our blogging friends and we will be sharing appetizer ideas for your holiday get togethers.
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Thanks to Tammy from Citrine Living for sending her readers over and now be sure and stop by Home by Heidi. I know you won’t be disappointed! Follow throughout the week for tons of inspiration from all the other bloggers involved!
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Monday, December 2nd (Front Porch/Outdoor Spaces)
Cyndy at The Creativity Exchange | Julie at Less-Than-Perfect Life of Bliss | Annie at Most Lovely Things | Heather at Southern State of Mind | Sara at Sincerely Sara D | Rhoda at Southern Hospitality
Tuesday, December 3rd (Entries/Dining Rooms)
Amy at 11 Magnolia Lane | Tammy at Pink Peppermint Design | Tam at Citrine Living | Cindy at Rough Luxe Lifestyle | Heidi at Home by Heidi | Deb at Seeking Lavender Lane
Wednesday, December 4th (Living Rooms/Dens)
Marty at A Stroll Thru Life | Heather at Setting for Four | Jen at Stylehouse Interiors | Rachael at This is Our Bliss | Amanda at Dixie Delights | Paige at The Pink Clutch
Thursday, December 5th (Kitchens, Laundry Rooms, Misc Spaces)
Summer at Summer Adams | Heather at Setting for Four | Andrea at Life on Cedar Lane | Emily at Eleven Gables | Laura at Duke Manor Farm | Amy at 11 Magnolia Lane
Friday, December 6th (Bedrooms)
Christy at 11 Magnolia Lane | Jenny at Evolution of Style | Heather at The Heathered Nest | Shand at Quarters One | Amanda at Sincerely Marie Designs | Christy at Our Southern Home
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Your home looks amazing and that mannequin is such a fun piece! I love all your greenery and your pretty tablescape too. Those monogrammed chairs make the perfect background for every holiday!
Cheers!
Shelley
It’s such a beautiful staircase for the season!! The bust is absolutely fabulous the way you designed it. It’s so so pretty and natural. Gorgeous.
Amazing blog the pictures are really awesome. The way you decorated is speechless.
Thank you so much Rob!
Wow Cindy I don’t even know where to begin! I love it all so much! You did that all after Thanksgiving??! I am dying over your enchanted forest theme, my sister and I made enchanted forest wreaths for Halloween, now I’m thinking I need to incorporate it into my Christmas! I love the earthy and organic, it has a rustic elegance. You blew me away! XX Jen
Hi Jen!
I cheated a little. I used the same tablescape for Thanksgiving. I just removed the leaves and added greens! Thank you so much for the kind comment
Super pretty!! You are so talented, Cindy!!! Merry Christmas.
Mary Ann
Thank you so much pal! Wish you were joining us!!
I love the rustic touches, gathered pinecones, pepper berries and twigs. ‘Manne’s’ outfit is truly high style. 🙂
Everything looks great. I prefer faux greens these days. There was a time I would have turned up my nose, but I got tired of sweet pine needles after 2 weeks and truly needing to replace the fire hazard. I now collect the real greens from the Christmas tree lot and supplement my faux garlands and centerpiece.
Hi Karen
I have tried to “keep it natural” for years but you are so right. They smell fabulous for a few days and then they begin to look and smell crusty! I am trying to keep it natural looking without all the “crumbs” everywhere!!
I love your style so much! That moss mannequin is amazing, and I love your enchanted forest theme, so gorgeous!
Hi Tamara
Thank you so much for your kind comment. Happy Holidays!
Oh wow that mannequin is absolutely amazing! I love your styling it’s so natural and organic!
Thank you so much Deb. Happy Holidays!
Love it all. You know me and how much I love anything Deer related. I will definitely order those napkin rings and jump into Canva for those place cards. Thanks for yet again another inspiring post!
Hi Amanda
Thank you so much! Those napkin rings are great and super cheap right now!
My Favorite! And your best. Lovely and fresh.
Thank you so much Marilynn! I try to do something different every year. Sometimes it is a struggle!
Happy Holidays!
This is a great collection of Christmas homes! I must say, I especially love what you’ve done with the green moss. Lovely. Thank you.
Thank you so much Anne!!
oh my Cindy this is stunning!!!
my personal favorite is a natural & organic look which you did in spades, my mouth is still gaping while it is fun to know where all of these spaces are
xoxo
debra
Thanks Pal! Miss you! You and Steve need to come out again this year and make it an annual event! I bet you are going crazy right now with all your container decorating!
Hi Cindy! Thanks for sharing your home with us. Love the nature theme you have this year. Your mannequin has inspired me to decorate a small child size that I got in Round Top. We go there frequently since we live just a few miles away in Brenham. It will sit perfectly on my fireplace hearth. Happy Holidays!!
Hi Janelle
We visited your cute town when we were in Roundtop this year! Thanks for the sweet comment. Have fun with that mannequin! Happy Holidays!
Wow! I have seen a LOT of holiday home tours in blogland lately. Yours is absolutely the most stunning AND creative one of them all…I did a lot of pinning…lol! Thank you so much for sharing.
Hi Valerie
Thank you so miuch! I try to come up with something new every year. Sometimes it is a challenge!! Happy Holidays!!
Lovely theme and it all looks so gorgeous!
Thank you so much Julie!
Cindy your home is always so lovely but especially at Christmastime! I love your staircase and the mannequin is always a treat to see! So inspired, whimsical and festive!!! Love it all – thank you for sharing it!
Hi Pal!
I have had you in my thoughts. I hope you are on the mend and will enjoy a wonderful Christmas with your beautiful family Lisa. Thanks so much for the kind comments.
Cindy, I look forward to your tour every year so I can see how you’ve “dressed” your mannequin with natural elements. This year does not disappoint–it’s stunning! Great colors on your front door, too. The blue door and the copper ribbon are spot on. Thanks so much for touring with us again this year! XO, Christy
Hi Christy
Thank you so much for including me again this year. I can appreciate how much work it is to put together a huge group like this! Your home is just lovely. I am honored to be a part of your group!
One word, Cindy… WOWZA!!!! Your home looks gorgeous. I love every darling detail! I have one of those door baskets and you gave me great inspo to fill it with greens and pinecones. Thanks for that. Have a wonderful week!
Thank you so much Katie! Those baskets are great for a door and so simple to decorate. Happy Holidays!!