Christmas at Our House - Hi Sugarplum!

Hello from the frozen tundra! No, we didn’t travel north this weekend, but rather, Texas was hit with a big ol’ ice storm. We’ve been stranded, under 4-inches of solid ice, since Thursday night. If you follow me on InstaGram or Facebook, then you saw video proof of our ~~idiot~~ antics. Our lives and schedules are always so busy, so it’s been nice to slow down and be homebodies together. Especially since our home is decked out in our most colorful Christmas yet!

My friend Chris of Just A Girl is hosting a mac-daddy Christmas Home Tour all week, and I’m thrilled to kick it off today. Warning: this post is one giant photobomb. So grab a cocoa, spike it if you ~~can~~ must, and enjoy wandering through our house this season. Don’t worry, I won’t report you as a stalker.

Fresh wreaths from Trader Joes / Mini trees from Home Depot
Front Porch Makeover, including Monogrammed Rug, found here

We’ll start the tour in our Living Room…which has been undergoing a makeover for ~~years~~ awhile, but we’re thisclose to being done. You can see all the projects here.

Hi Sugarplum | Colorful Christmas Mantels

Mantel decor details here / Mirror Makeover here

Faux Birch Logs here

Fresh Boxwood Wreaths here

Ho.Ho.Ho. art is a framed Target napkin

DIY Brass Figurines found here

Coffee Table styling tips here and sources here

Black & white pillow from Ikea, Suzani pillow from MyHabit

Mirror Tray here

Nook makeover & projects here

Everyone knows it’s really all about the tree, so let’s move to the Family Room (makeover progress and projects found here) for this year’s color-blocked version.

Many DIY Ornaments found here

Chair makeover found here

Mantel decor details here

DIY Sequin Trees here

Are you still with me?! You probably need to refill your drink…I’ll wait. Okay, next up is the Entrance Hall (makeover found here), which is home to the cutest little pink tree.

DIY Felt Ornament Tags here

The Dining Room (yep, it’s pink, with a surprise ceiling color…see it here) has a few more mini-trees as centerpieces, and sideboard decor.

Tree bases are boxes wrapped in gold duck tape and washi.

Antlers from here

We have an artificial tree, but use fresh greens throughout the house, too.

The ball is a DIY project I’ll share tomorrow.

Moving on to the bedrooms, which got small touches of the holiday.

Son’s Room makeover here & Giant Wall board here

Daughter’s Room makeover here & yellow highboy here

And finally, the hub of the home…the Kitchen (makeover here) and adjoining Breakfast Room (makeover here), where we spend most of our time.

Foam snowflakes from Dollar Tree / Organized counters here

Hi Sugarplum | Easiest Advent Calendar Ever

Simple Advent Calendar here

Urchin used as tree-topper, found here

Felt banner here / Chevron drapes here

If you’ve made it through this full tour, you deserve a cookie. Good thing I’ve been home for 4 straight days and I’ve done nothing but bake…and eat! Why is it so impossible to be housebound and not eat everything in sight?!

Thank you so much for stopping by, and for all the new readers joining us today, feel free to nose around…starting with our House Tour and Project Gallery. A very merry holiday to you, lovebugs!

Grab your eggnog and go say ‘Hey’ to the rest of the tour peeps!

Monday: Just a Girl // Nesting Place // Hi, Sugarplum // Tatertos and Jello

Tuesday: Life in Grace // A Thoughtful Place // Funky Junk Interiors

Wednesday: Thrifty Décor Chick // Storywood Designs // Decorchick //Southern Hospitality // Our Fifth House

Thursday: Sand and Sisal // A Place for Us // Songbird // Pretty Handy Girl // Beneath My Heart // All Things Thrifty

Friday: I Heart Organzing // My Blessed Life // Emily A. Clark // Not Just a Housewife // Remodelaholic

Even though Christmas is only a week away (only 7 more days, people!!), I’d normally still be decorating and whipping out seasonal projects. But now I have a sudden urge to nest, to hunker down with my family and hold them close. Instead of running around, I want to be still and savor all this season has to offer.

Our house is a safe haven, and my most joyful place…especially this time of year! I kept the decor minimal, but the colors bright….here are some of my favorite spots.

The boys are allergic to real trees, so I get my tree-smell fix with live wreaths tied with glittered tulle on the front doors.

The Living Room houses our tree this year, with doses of bright jewel-tones splashed around.

The Mantel and Sequin Trees are just waiting for Santa’s arrival.

I think the Glittery Snowflake Wreath will stay up past the holiday…I have a feeling I won’t be ready to pack it away.

I’ve collected quite a few nativity sets, but this year I let my daughter choose her favorites, and arrange them to her liking in the bookshelves.

I eavesdrop on her imaginary games with Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus….nothing sweeter to hear!

Last year’s Snowy Pinecones held up great, and look so pretty with the light reflecting off them.

The No-Sew Pom Pom Tree Skirt is the perfect backdrop for the presents.

And our tree now holds even more memories with all the new ornaments we made this year.

We spend most evenings in the Family Room, so I wanted to give it splash of Christmas, too.

I took these pics Saturday morning, so of course the TV was on!

And we added just a few small touches to the Breakfast Room and Kitchen…like this furry runner (more on that tomorrow!), and last year’s Scented Pine Cone Wreath used as a centerpiece.

The kids love this year’s Advent Calendar, and only a few tins remain unopened!

And finally, the Dining Room table has a display of mini-trees running down the center. I’d show you more, but I’m trying to finish the drapes first!

I was inspired by Megan’s photo tutorial post last week, and tried to create one of those bokeh shots that’s all the rage. I didn’t quite get there, but I thought it was still a pretty picture.

I’m pretty sure the 50mm lens to take this shot is under the tree. Probably because I ordered it and told Mr. Sugarplum it was my Christmas present. I’ll still win an Oscar with my surprised expression Christmas morning, though.

So that’s the tour of Christmas at our house. I’m sharing it with Courtney today, for the Christmas Cheer link party…and I hope you’ll come check out all the other gorgeous spaces!