CHRISTMAS Classic Christmas Home Tour For the Holidays

Today I want to share a Christmas tour of my historic home. Here’s a classic Christmas home tour with vintage finds and tons of color.

A festive scene with a decorative white sleigh holding blue and red ornaments. Blue and white patterned cone decorations are in front. The background features a softly lit Christmas tree and blue-striped chairs.

// Spode blue and white tree // Spode blue and white tree // Spode blue and white tree //

In honor of November and twinkling lights and rooms that make me so happy and full of joy…

…I had to share.

This year’s Christmas home tour is here.

There’s a little vintage.

And a little Christmas color. And a whole lot of tiny villages and trees everywhere and lots of color and fun ideas that I thought might inspire you.

Here’s the thing before we begin, I wanted to mention a few things about this tour.

1. There are a LOT of pictures. I tried to cut a few pictures out, but I wanted you to see the entire space from different angles. You might need a beverage before you begin.

2. I’m only sharing the front two rooms today and the office because I was at 35 photos and I thought that might be enough Christmas for all of us today (#calmdownkarianne).

3. I also wanted to share 17 creative Christmas decorating ideas that I may or may not have made up along the way.

4. If you like color, this is the tour for you.

Are you ready?

And now?

LET’S GO.

A festive living room with a white and blue color scheme. Nutcracker figures and stockings adorn the fireplace, which is decorated with gold reindeer and candles. Plush white sofas surround a glass coffee table with blue and white ornaments.

// blue and white rug // blue and white striped chairs // round coffee table //

21 Creative Christmas Decorating Ideas

from my classic Christmas home tour

A close-up of a decorative holiday ornament, featuring a white spherical bauble with a blue checkered pattern, hanging among smaller white baubles with shimmering surfaces and curly white strings. The scene conveys a festive, wintry ambiance.

Close-up of a festive holiday decoration featuring white and blue plaid spheres among white berry-like ornaments. In the background, there are gold deer figurines and a colorful nutcracker figure.

A festive living room, perfect for a Classic Christmas Home Tour, showcases a mantel adorned with white stockings, garland, and reindeer figurines. Two nutcracker statues flank the fireplace. Above the mantel hangs an abstract painting, while a striped chair adds cozy charm nearby.

// similar glitter ball picks // similar gold elk // abstract painting //

1. ball pick garland

Make a garland for the mantel out of white glitter ball picks.

It started with just one—but once I started, I couldn’t stop.

I just layered them in and then hung blue and white ornaments.

It’s a little unconventional—but it is SO MUCH FUN. If you are trying to hang garland on your mantel? Here’s my best garland hanging tip. And this is the cord bundler that I use to hang the garland.

A festive "Merry Christmas" pillow with red and white embroidery sits atop a stack of patterned blankets in shades of blue, white, and beige, creating a cozy holiday atmosphere reminiscent of a Classic Christmas Home Tour.

// similar Merry Christmas needlepoint pillow //

2. Don’t forget about the pillows

I think one of the easiest things to do is to add a pillow (or a stack of pillows like the one from the living room).

I got this pillow a zillion years ago, but I found one that’s similar here.

If you need a little accent pillow—I put together a few needlepoint pillows I have on my list.

You can see them here.

A white shelf elegantly showcases an assortment of blue and white porcelain items, including plates, vases, and teapots, interspersed with festive red pomegranates. The display adds charm to the Classic Christmas Home Tour ambiance. Some cushions are stacked on the right side at the bottom.

A row of white quilted Christmas stockings with names embroidered in blue hangs from a decorative fireplace screen. A colorful nutcracker figure stands in the background.

// similar stockings you can personalize before Christmas //

A festive living room with a white and blue color scheme. Nutcracker figures and stockings adorn the fireplace, which is decorated with gold reindeer and candles. Plush white sofas surround a glass coffee table with blue and white ornaments.

A festive miniature model of the "Tinsel Tea Room" adorned with snow, flanked by small decorated trees. In the background, a blue building also dusted with snow and a decorative blue-and-white plate are visible.

//similar glitter house village //

A blue ceramic bowl with a geometric pattern holds a mix of decorative balls. Some have intricate blue floral designs on white, while others are solid red. The background is softly blurred.

// similar oversized blue bowl // these blue and white ornaments //

3. Fill a bowl with ornaments

Fill a bowl with leftover ornaments and blue and white orbs. 

This bowl is sold out now—but I found a similar one here.

And these are actually ornaments. I just put them here until I could hang them on the tree.

You can see the blue and white ornaments here.

A white Christmas tree with blue and silver ornaments and ribbon stands between two striped armchairs in a bright living room. Red and white decorations are under the tree. The room has patterned curtains and a wooden floor.

// faux poinsettias //

4. Add poinsettias under the tree

I know these poinsettias under the tree are a little controversial.

Several of you suggested white instead.

But I love the contrast in the room with faux red poinsettias like these (especially since I rearranged the room for Christmas).

A cozy living room features a beige sofa adorned with blue and white patterned pillows. Part of a Classic Christmas Home Tour, a tree decorated with red and white ornaments stands in the background, while a wooden cabinet showcasing glassware and a lamp rests against the wall.

// faux poinsettias //

A cozy living room with a white side table featuring red poinsettias in a decorative blue vase and white wooden tree ornaments. A striped armchair with a "Merry Christmas" pillow is in the background, alongside a dark shelving unit with dishes.

// faux poinsettias //

5. Tuck poinsettias into a vase

I used to decorate with real poinsettias, but they faded so quickly.

Now, I order faux poinsettias like this in stems and add them tree, or make a garland or add them to a vase.

You can see similar red poinsettias here.

A cabinet filled with blue and white porcelain and ceramics, featuring various decorative plates, vases, and teapots. Red ornaments add a pop of color. The cabinet has several shelves and stands against a white wall.

A festive room decor featuring a large nutcracker, a sleigh with blue and red ornaments, and patterned decorations. Shelves in the background display blue and white porcelain items. A glass table is partially seen in the foreground.

6. Decorate with ornaments

This is the easier, most inexpensive way to decorate for the holidays.

I add them all over the room—on side tables and in the built-ins. They just add a pop of color.

One of my favorite ways to decorate with them is to add them to a sleigh like this vintage sleigh.

Close-up of a Christmas tree decorated with blue and white ornaments, blue ribbons, and snowflake decorations. The tree features bright lights and red poinsettia flowers at the base, creating a festive holiday look.

A cozy living room features a blue and white striped armchair with a decorative pillow. A white Christmas tree adorned with blue ornaments and red poinsettias is beside it. A shelf displays blue and white china, and a lamp is on a small table.

A white Christmas tree adorned with blue and white ornaments and ribbons stands in a cozy living room. A lamp with a white shade and nutcracker decorations are visible in the background. Blue and white patterned curtains and a striped sofa add to the decor.

7. Tie bows on a tree

I’ve seen bows everywhere. I just bought blue ribbon from Walmart and tied it onto the tree.

The key with the bows is to make the ends hang down.

You also want to use contrasting ribbon so you can see it on the tree.

A festive living room with a white fireplace decorated with golden reindeer figurines, white garland, and blue-and-white stockings hanging below. Two tall nutcrackers stand on either side. Above, a colorful abstract painting is displayed.

8. Decorate with nutcrackers

I got these oversized nutcrackers last year and I love them. They are such an easy way to add a bold statement to a mantel.

I also have nutcrackers lining the front steps going up the porch.

(total aside: I LOVE these faux candles on the mantel so much. Every time I have a party people always ask me if they are real. The candles come in a set of six and I just add them to the candle holders. You can see the candles here. )

9. Don’t overlook the doorknobs

Here I hung a Santa tassel on a ribbon on the vintage door knob.

I’ve also hung bells with ribbon from the door knob too.

It’s a fun way to add a little Christmas where you least expect it.

Elegant dining room with a festive atmosphere, featuring a table set for Christmas. The room is framed by glass double doors and decorated with red accents and a lit Christmas tree in the corner. A chandelier hangs above the white dining table.

A festively decorated Christmas tree with red and white ornaments, bows, and lights stands in a dark-walled room. As part of the Classic Christmas Home Tour, framed art hangs above, while a white dining table with patterned chairs is nearby, surrounded by printed curtains.

A festive holiday display featuring red and white Christmas trees, a decorative sleigh, and reindeer figurines. Gingerbread houses and red ornaments add to the Christmas theme, with a warm, glowing background.

// red felt tree // felt house // white felt tree // red and white felt tree //

10. Create a table centerpiece from mini houses

Here I added a few mini houses and ornaments to the center of the table.

I used cake stands to add height to the houses.

And then I just scattered a few ornaments.

That’s it. So easy and festive.

Close-up of a festive wreath made of shimmering ornaments in various sizes and colors, including red, gold, pink, silver, and blue. Silver tinsel is interspersed among the baubles, all set against a dark background.

// similar ornament wreath // 

11. Make a wreath from ornaments

I’ve shared this wreath before, but every year I pull it out and it makes me so happy.

You could buy an ornament wreath or you could DIY one yourself.

This wreath is about four years old and still looks like new.

A festive holiday scene captures the charm of a Classic Christmas Home Tour with decorative houses, a lamp, and gifts. Two model houses are adorned with wreaths and garlands. Two wrapped presents, one in red with white polka dots and another in candy cane stripes, grace the white table.

12. Make a house from paper that looks like your house

My sister made this house for me last year.

She made it from paper and created it to look just like my house and it makes the perfect addition to all my villages.

What a fun DIY or fun gift idea this year for someone special.

A festive felt Christmas tree decoration with red pom-poms and stitched details stands on a striped ribbon-wrapped base. It is surrounded by other felt decorations, including a building, on a white pedestal.

// felt tree with pom poms //

Festive table decoration with two decorative felt Christmas trees, a felt house, a red ornament, and a white sleigh filled with gifts. The scene has a cozy and whimsical holiday feel.

// red felt tree // felt house // white felt tree // red and white felt tree //

13. Add a collection of trees

I add a couple of trees to my collection every year.

You could make your own trees like these with felt and a styrofoam cone.

It’s a fun collection to decorate with on a table or sideboard or bookcase or side table.

Festive holiday scene featuring a decorative white sleigh with a small Santa figure, gifts, and greenery. Behind, red and white Christmas trees and a white reindeer figurine add to the cheerful display.

14. Add a little vintage

I see you Santa.

I think he’s been pulling this sleigh for over 50 years.

Maybe the reindeer are a little tired.

I’m always looking for vintage pieces like this to add a little history to my Christmas decorating.

A white Christmas tree decorated with red and white ornaments, candy canes, and ribbons stands lit in a room. Wrapped presents with red ribbons are underneath. The room has patterned curtains, a chair, and a rug. Sunlight streams through a window.

// my favorite bow tree toppers//

15. Add a bow tree topper

It’s so affordable and an easy way to add color to the top of the tree.

You can see all my favorite tree toppers here.

Cut pieces of 10″ ribbon and tuck them into the tree. You can also tie them in a knot and or tie them around the branch. It so much easier to add ribbon this way instead of winding the ribbon throughout the entire tree.

// blue bow tree topper //

// blue bow tree topper //

16. Add oversize ornaments to the tree

I got these snowflakes at the dollar store.

A large ornament like this takes up so much space and make a big impact.

And of course I love the bow tree topper. It’s so affordable and it matches the red bow topper in the dining room.

Shelves displaying blue and white china, featuring plates, vases, and statues. A red ornament adds contrast among delicate floral and scenic designs.

17. Add a nativity

It wouldn’t be Christmas without a nativity.

I have them all over the house.

There’s something so special and wonderful about the manger scene.

A festive "Merry Christmas" pillow with red and white embroidery sits atop a stack of patterned blankets in shades of blue, white, and beige, creating a cozy holiday atmosphere reminiscent of a Classic Christmas Home Tour.

Happy almost December.

I hope that you enjoyed the tour.

It was so much fun to put together.

Just between us? This is only three rooms (I know—right? LOOOL).

I have so much more to show you over the next couple of weeks, including this map/travel tree I’m in the middle of creating.

I’ll be sharing all that soon.

Let me know if you have any questions about anything or let me know if I can help with sourcing with anything from any of these rooms on the tour.

Christmas friends have to stick together.

Step into a classic Christmas home tour in this cozy living room, where a white fireplace adorned with stockings and nutcrackers sets the scene. Blue and white patterned furniture complements a glass coffee table filled with festive ornaments, while a large abstract painting graces the mantel.

Bloggers’ Best Holiday Home Tours

And now I want to share some other amazing tours from some of my favorite friends.

You can visit each holiday home tour by clicking the links below.

Monday’s Tours

Monday-collage

Lazy Girl’s Garden Club / This Is Simplicite / Amy Sadler Designs

Cottage In the Mitten / The Ponds Farmhouse / DIY Beautify

Tuesday’s Tours

Tuesday Collage

Midwest Life and Style / Robyn’s French Nest

Sonata Home Design / StoneGable / Thistlewood Farms

Wednesday’s Tours

Wednesday collage

Living Large In a Small House / Shiplap & Shells / She Gave It a Go / Southern Home & Hospitality

Thursday’s Tours

Pasha Is Home / A Hundred Affections

tatertots & jello / Returning Grace / Perfecting Places

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Posted On: November 19, 2024

Written By: KariAnne Wood

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