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December 3, 2013 71 Comments

My Holiday Home Decor: A Home Tour

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Do you hear what I hear? Sleigh bells, jingle bells, Christmas carols…

it’s the most wonderful time of the year!

holiday home tourOur little  home base is has gotten a dusting of Christmas magic. I love putting holiday touches on our home and today I’m so excited to be sharing all of the details with you as a part of the Home For The Holidays Tour of Homes!

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30 bloggers have opened up their homes to share their holiday home decor throughout this whole week. I’m stop number 10! You can check out the full roster of bloggers at the end of this post. You’ll also want to enter to win a $200 gift card to One Kings Lane and a Santa bag full of other goodies!

If it’s alright with you I’ll go light on the words and heavy on the photos today. Thanks so much for stopping in!

Welcome to my home!
Peace Sign: Outdoor Holiday DecorWhen you first arrive you’ll see my little front porch with my DIY Peace Sign and basket full of poinsettias.

front doorI’ll greet you and point out my glitter deer head wreath holder. I’m so proud of it 🙂

vignetteIn my family room you’ll notice my winter white, silver, and gold vignette

wreathand the cozy faux fur wreath

present wallAnd I may point out how I cleverly covered photo frames with wrapping paper.

ornaments

deer

bells and snow

hanging trimmingsYou’ll also notice the fresh Christmas smell coming from the tree trimming bundles I hung from my rustic chalkboard.

mason jar with ornamentsLittle vignettes will greet you all over the place.

Lamp Christmas TourYou’ll also find ornaments in every vessel.

Christmas End Table

mistletoeAnd it’s not Christmas without mistletoe, that’s what I always say.

joy pillowAnd it’s not Christmas without gold sequins pillows, right?

ornaments with bokeh

TreeAnd the tree… it’s really not Christmas in my house without a real Christmas tree.
wood slice ornamentThis year, there are many new ornament additions including this one.

chalkboardAnd my chalkboard with my favorite Christmas song. I hung our stocking beneath it since we don’t have a traditional mantel.

stockings were hung

baby with lights

Happiest of holidays to you and your family!

See more of my holiday projects here

Be sure to check out all of the holiday home tours. Such inspirational bloggers!

Monday

Worthing Court

French Country Cottage
Atta Girl Says
Town and Country Living
Decor Adventures
Lilacs and Longhorns

Tuesday
Marty’s Musings
Mom 4 Real
All Things Beautiful
Making Home Base
The Happier Homemaker
The Lily Pad Cottage

Wednesday
The Everyday Home
Craftberry Bush
Celebrating Everyday Life with Jennifer Carroll
AKA Design
Hymns and Verses
Our Southern Home

Thursday
Stone Gable
Adventures in Decorating
Newly Woodwards
Setting for Four
Back Porch Musings
All Things Heart and Home

Friday
Cedar Hill Farmhouse
Cottage at the Crossroads
Top This Top That
Domestically Speaking
Mommy is Coocoo
Shabby Art Boutique

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About Chelsea

Chelsea Coulston is the resident decorator, baker, and pillow hoarder around these parts. A wife to an active duty Sailor and mom of two girls, Chelsea's got a knack for decorating even the most challenging spaces (just see her military base house!) She's inspired by cool beach tones and warm natural elements that remind you of a day at the beach. After living in a half dozen rentals, she's enjoyed spending the last few years in a cute ranch style home that she and her husband have almost completely renovated themselves. Chelsea lives in sunny Jacksonville, Florida with her husband and two daughters.

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  1. kirby carespodi says

    December 3, 2013 at 3:07 am

    Love these warm touches!

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  2. [email protected] Porch Musings says

    December 3, 2013 at 4:14 am

    Lots of great decorating ideas Chelsea!

    I absolutely love that last photo! Beautiful!

    Merry Christmas!

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  3. Allison @ The Golden Sycamore says

    December 3, 2013 at 4:23 am

    Love your home tour, Chelsea! I LOVE the greenery on your rustic chalkboard, those cute birch cut outs, and your stockings hung under the large chalkboard! Thanks for inviting us into your home! 🙂

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  4. Ashley says

    December 3, 2013 at 5:42 am

    Everything is just beautiful!! I love the tree trimmings on the chalkboard : ) Pinning!

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  5. Becca says

    December 3, 2013 at 6:39 am

    Beautiful holiday home! Love the gold, silver and white with the pops of red. And, just look at that cutie patootie!

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  6. [email protected] Things Beautiful says

    December 3, 2013 at 7:17 am

    I LOVE all your vignettes! The wrapped frames on the wall is an awesome idea! Very beautiful!! including your little one! Blessings, Janis

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  7. Atta Girl Amy says

    December 3, 2013 at 7:35 am

    Awww…I had all sorts of comments about how much I love your home decorated for the holidays, but your little one stole my heart! So adorable. What do I have to do to get Santa to leave one just like her under my tree?

    Your home is gorgeous, and I’m headed off to fill all my mason jars now — but your little girl really stole the show.

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  8. [email protected] This Top That says

    December 3, 2013 at 8:02 am

    oh my….what a cutie!! love your perfect holiday home with all it’s special touches. I love how you hung the stockings on that chalkboard. It couldn’t be a more perfect spot under your favorite song….after all that’s what it’s all about. Happy holidays.

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  9. Jessica @ Decor Adventures says

    December 3, 2013 at 10:02 am

    Chelsea I just love your home! Your holiday decorations are totally my style 🙂

    The chalkboard, the stockings, the silver and gold – all very beautiful! Glad to be on the tour with you 🙂

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  10. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says

    December 3, 2013 at 2:41 pm

    I’m in love with that deer head wreath holder!!! Gorgeous and cozy home!
    Kelly

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  11. Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

    December 3, 2013 at 3:49 pm

    Chelsea your home is gorgeous! It’s so welcoming and inviting right from the front door. LOVE that giant chalkboard. So thrilled to be on this tour with you!

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  12. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique says

    December 3, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    Another delightful home tour. Your holiday home is so sweet Chelsea… just like that little cherub helping with the fairy lights.

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  13. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says

    December 3, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    What a pretty home! Love the blue mason jar and the little wood slice ornament! The last photo is my fave, though! Such a beautiful child and a great photograph!!

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  14. Kim says

    December 3, 2013 at 6:32 pm

    That last photo is the cutest thing ever! Loved your tour.

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  15. Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says

    December 3, 2013 at 6:33 pm

    Beautiful, beautiful home, my friend! So many gorgeous touches everywhere, and I love the shot of little miss P with the lights. Precious! Thanks so much for sharing! I’ll be pinning away!

    ~Abby =)

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  16. Michelle @ Elegance & Enchantment says

    December 3, 2013 at 6:58 pm

    The chalkboard behind your tree is perfection! Looks like it’s right out of a Pottery Barn catalog. Merry Christmas!

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  17. [email protected] says

    December 3, 2013 at 7:34 pm

    This is all lovely and so festive. I think your porch is my favorite – it’s perfectly inviting.

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  18. Shannon @ Fox Hollow Cottage says

    December 3, 2013 at 8:19 pm

    Honest… my fav pic? Your little bug in the lights. She is over the top adorable!!!!!!!!!

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  19. Alexis @ Persia Lou says

    December 3, 2013 at 8:25 pm

    It’s lovely, Chelsea! I especially love your chalkboard song lyrics. And I would totally point out the cute wreath hanger too. 🙂

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  20. Doreen says

    December 4, 2013 at 6:04 am

    Thanks for sharing your holiday home with us! I absolutely love your “Little Drummer Boy” chalkboard!

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  21. Julie {Lilacs & Longhorns} says

    December 4, 2013 at 6:29 am

    Love your tour! Just beautiful!

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  22. VBChickadee says

    December 4, 2013 at 9:14 am

    Thank you for sharing your creative home!
    Just had to say….that little blessing of yours is the cutest child ever!

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  23. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    December 4, 2013 at 9:49 am

    Hi Chelsea, First I want to thank you for your family’s sacrifice and service to our country. I pray for our service men and women and their families often!

    What a precious little one! I hope that ends up on a Christmas card!

    I love love love the chalkboard with the tree and stockings! I was thinking of getting a faux tree this year until I read your post. You really added Christmas spirit to my recovery (recovering from double knee cap surgery). Thanks for the Christmas joy and inspiration!

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  24. [email protected] Our Southern Home says

    December 4, 2013 at 11:28 am

    First off, your daughter is beautiful!!! What a priceless photo!! I just love your home…the warmth, the creativity, the love! Thanks for sharing so many creative ideas that we can do! ~Christy

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  25. April says

    December 4, 2013 at 6:20 pm

    Soooo cute! Love everything, but especially that cutie pie at the end! 🙂

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  26. Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says

    December 4, 2013 at 7:22 pm

    Chelsea, you home is beautifully decorated for Christmas and aren’t you all glad that it’s finished? I love that PEACE sign on your front porch, but nothing touches your gorgeous girl under the tree! What a beautiful photo!

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  27. Kennesha says

    December 5, 2013 at 3:50 pm

    Such a great job! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  28. Heather says

    December 5, 2013 at 3:22 pm

    I love your Home Base all decked out for the holidays!! And that is the cutest little ‘elf’ sitting under your tree!! Such a warm and inviting home you’ve made for your family Chelsea!

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  29. Susan @SugarBeans says

    December 5, 2013 at 6:46 pm

    Stunning!! Thanks for opening your doors; lovely home!
    xox

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  30. Marcia says

    December 5, 2013 at 6:07 pm

    Everything is lovely! and your daughter is adorable!

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  31. Molly Branstetter says

    December 6, 2013 at 2:11 am

    Hey there fellow Mil Wife! I am completely in LOVE with your home! Everything about it is perfect and i am so thrilled to follow you! I hope you are having a fabulous day! Merry Christmas! xo

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  32. Suzy @ Worthing Court says

    December 6, 2013 at 5:40 am

    Chelsea – I love all of your rustic and sparkly touches mixed together. I especially love the greenery bundles on your chalkboard. Your little bundle of joy is just adorable. That’s the BEST Christmas decoration ever!

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  33. [email protected] says

    December 6, 2013 at 8:14 am

    Ok I’m loving all of the gold!! You’re a girl after my own heart. Beautiful job:):)

    xo, amy

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  34. Krista @thehappyhousie says

    December 6, 2013 at 2:49 pm

    Stunning Chelsea!! I love your white, silver and gold display and …. well, everything really. You did such a fantastic job and have such a great rustic/glam collected looking style!!

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  35. Katie @ Upcycled Treasures says

    December 6, 2013 at 8:26 pm

    Wow, your home is gorgeous! I love all the decorations, especially the wood slices on the stockings 🙂
    ~Katie @ Upcycled Treasures

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  36. Christy @ Confessions of a Serial Do-it Yourselfer says

    December 6, 2013 at 7:44 pm

    Beautiful, Chelsea!! I love that you mixed silver and gold, the effect is stunning. And can I tell you that I thought that verse was, ” …said the mighty king to the little lamb…” Lol! I’ve always sang it wrong ha ha…I love that you chose to put that on your chalkboard 🙂 I really enjoyed your tour, including your kitchen! Thanks for sharing. XO

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  37. Jamie says

    December 7, 2013 at 1:01 pm

    This is gorgeous, Chelsea and your toddler is adorable! Love it all!
    Hugs,
    Jamie

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  38. melissa says

    December 7, 2013 at 8:01 pm

    Everything looks so festive! LOVE the JOY pillow! Life to the full! Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle

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  39. Amy @ Homey Oh My! says

    December 8, 2013 at 10:24 am

    Your home is so beautiful, Chelsea! And so is your baby girl :).

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  40. Rachel @ R & R Workshop says

    December 9, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    What a beautiful home! I love it all!!

    Reply
  41. Laura @ The Turquoise Home says

    December 11, 2013 at 3:28 pm

    I love it, Chelsea!! I featured you today at Work It Wednesday. Come by and grab a button if you’d like!

    Reply
  42. [email protected] says

    December 12, 2013 at 6:44 pm

    Your Christmas décor is lovely but nothing tops that cute little one. Merry Christmas and all the best to you and your loved ones in the New Year.

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