Christmas Home Tour

Hello and Welcome to my Christmas home.

 

If we have been long-time friends you will have seen these pictures and projects before, but if you are a soon-to-be-friend visiting from one of the Bloggy Christmas home tours you can get a quick impression of my style of decorating and crafting this year.

Well since you rang the doorbell you will have seen my Christmas wreath already. But here is a nice close-up anyway.

 

Songbird Christmas Wreath 2

 

This Christmas wreath is made out of a homemade twig wreath, that has made several appearances on this blog before. Like here, and here and then again here. For this Christmas she got a special makeover treatment that completely rejuvenated her and made her once again fit for many show-stopping performances here at Songbird.

But don’t just stand there on the doorstep, please come on in. The tea is brewing and the coffee is almost ready. Would you like some Christmas cake to go with that?

This year I got a bit of Scandinavian Christmas fever. So you’ll see a lot of red and white in my Christmas decor. Like my mantel.

 

Songbird Christmas Mantel Decor 2

 

My mantel display consisted of my favorite decorating elements: something old (the vintage mirror and gravy bowl), something made (the painted pinecone garland and the paper garlands), and something natural (the hyacinth bulbs that are actually starting to bloom now, and the real greens from my garland). Oh and candles of course. No display without candles.

 

Songbird Christmas Mantel Collage

 

The red and white theme continues in my Christmas tree. Almost all of my Christmas tree decorations and ornaments are homemade. Some I already made last year (visit my Christmas Home Tour 2010 for more details) and some I made this year.

 

Songbird Christmas Tree Collage

 

I think my burlap ornaments win this years price for most unexpected but lucky outcome:

 

Songbird Burlap Ornaments 2

 

Ok and of course one look at the whole tree too:

 

Songbird Christmas Tree

 

I decorated our backyard too. We have a lovely big terrace under a big porch, which makes it perfected for decorating.

 

Songbird Christmas Outdoor Decorations Collage

 

In the middle pictures there you can see a fun little craft I did with my windows this year. I made faux ice flowers on my windows to bring back some sentimental childhood memories (without the discomfort of being cold).

 

Songbird Ice Flowers 4

 

And that concludes the highlights of my Christmas decorations this year. Although I think I’ve got at least a couple more craft projects in me. 

And if I won’t ‘see’ you anymore before Christmas. Please let me wish you and your loved ones

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

 

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Marianne Songbird is the founder of Songbird, where she hopes to inspire everyone to create a home they love, one DIY project at a time. She shares anything from craft ideas to home decor inspiration and from DIY projects to decorating hacks. Originally from the Netherlands Marianne and her husband Lex are currently renovating a 250-year-old farmhouse in Germany.

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27 Comments

  1. linnea-maria says:

    Oh it is so beautiful, your lovely christmas decorated home. I love that white pine cone wreath with white pointsettas in. I haven't decorated that much or put much effort in the decorations. Lack of time demands quick fixes and using the old trix and decorations again. Have a lovely week. /Therese

  2. So lovely, each and every piece. Merry Christmas…

  3. i love your christmas decor its beautiful xxx

  4. thistlewoodfarm says:

    Oh….I truly love your decorations! Those burlap ornaments are ADORABLE!!!! You have a true eye for decorating. Thanks for sharing!

  5. very lovely, we used red and white this year at our annual tea, so crisp. love your pine cone garland, too. Lezlee Cheek

  6. ♥ Sonny ♥ says:

    Its all so holiday pretty Marianne but I think my favorite is that beautiful tree skirt.

  7. Deb @ Paper Turtle says:

    Hi Marianne ~ I follow your blog and read your posts through Google Reader but never come over and leave a comment. After seeing your beautiful Christmas home I wanted to pop in and say hello. Your home and all the special touches are just so lovely.

    And I really enjoy your blog all year long! Merry Christmas!

  8. I love the white and red – it looks so fresh!

  9. Southern Fried Gal says:

    Everything is so beautiful! I'm a door gal and that wreath is fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

  10. Finding Home says:

    I really love your style! Well done and thanks for sharing. Laura

  11. Kathy @ In Quiet Places says:

    I love the flair that shines in your decorating style, it is natural and unique and very homey and inviting, it is all beautiful.

  12. Marianne, this is truly lovely! I'm so happy to have found you on the Christmas Home Tour through The Inspired Room!! I look forward to coming back to see more!

  13. Such a pretty mantel! I like the classic mixed with whimsey!

  14. Twinstyle says:

    Hi Marianne,

    what a lovely blog you have! So much inspiration. We started a blog as well recently and would love you to visit us once.

    Wendy

  15. I canNOT get over your mantel! Can I just move it into my house? 🙂 Your home is just lovely.

  16. Beautiful, Marianne! LOVE the windows!!!!

    xo

  17. Everything is perfect- love the circle garland in front of the mirror.{pinning that} Divine
    Merry Christmas

  18. i took your ice flower idea and put it to heart last week. i took my doilies that i put on my furniture, and taped them to my windows. all diff shapes. it was really cool and turned out great. many compliments. it took a while to do but i was happy with results. TIL TODAY!!! my 16 yr old stp. grandson[by proxy lol] stopped by and said whats this! AND RAN HIS FINGERS THRU IT!!!! needless to say, it doesnt quite look the same. but anyway, i love it, thanks so much for the idea. its a keeper. merry christmas to all out there in shabby blogland. susy

  19. This is just so gorgeous! I love how you carried the red and white and the paper garlands all through your decorating – love it!

  20. Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia} says:

    Loving the red & white theme, and those burlap ornaments are too adorable! 🙂

    stopping in from Nester's!

  21. I love the pinecone garland, but even more, I love the little circle garland drapped on the mirror. So pretty.

    Great decorations.

  22. I think it's beautiful! I esp. like your mantle and the re-occurring circular ornaments!

  23. Lovely!!! Love that tree of yours!
    🙂
    shaunna

  24. You've created such a beautiful space. I just love the garland on the mirror and all the handmade touches. it's so pretty.

  25. Everything looks so beautiful, and I love your mantel. All of the elements come together so perfectly…its cheery and fun!

  26. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says:

    oh i love those paper circle garlands and the touches of red!

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