Hi there! If you’re new here, hopping over from Laura at The Turquoise Home, welcome! I’m thrilled you’re here! Wasn’t Laura’s house a treat? She has a beautiful home, but she’s also such a sweet soul. I hope you enjoy my holiday tour today as well!
Simplicity.
Such an elusive word sometimes, right? When my uncle (the farmer) is debating over buying new equipment or fixing something, I always ask him if it’s going to make life more simple. Usually, the answer is yes and I follow that up with, “Why are we waiting then?”
I’ve come to realize I need to take my own advice more often.
This year, I was itching to dress the knotty pine clad den at the farm up for the holidays. It’s my favorite room in the whole entire world.
And while I had no particular ideas in general for this space, the room itself knew exactly where to go…and it also knew I needed to keep things simple.
So I let it lead me.
I think things just tend to work out better that way.
Flocked Christmas Tree
And if my Pap were still sitting in this room watching Gunsmoke, while he’d shake his head and laugh at his Stetson used as the tree topper, he’d still appreciate the holiday nod to the cowboys.
Flocked Christmas Tree
And while doing a themed tree never would have crossed my Grannie’s mind, her guitar was the inspiration so I think she’d approve.
While I decorated, I listened to good country music and danced a jig or two around the room just like Grannie and I used to do together.
Guitar Ornaments
The tree didn’t get even get lights. All it needed were a few simple ornaments to make it special.
There was no rhyme or reason, but I even pulled out her old typewriter for the season. The spirit just moved me. And I listened because that’s what you do when the spirit talks.
And of course, it worked out perfectly as an anchor for the vintage Christmas cards.
Because this room just knew…
…like it’s always known exactly what I needed and when to wrap me up with its sweet memories.
Up next on the Seasonal Simplicity Christmas tours is Stacy Risenmay – you won’t want to miss her!
Don’t miss the full lineup below either – there are real gems here, y’all!
Sharing today with me are….
Tuesday
House by Hoff • The Tattered Pew • Clean & Scentsible • The Turquoise Home • Rain on a Tin Roof
Stacy Risenmay • This is Our Bliss • Southern State of Mind • Styled with Lace • Life is Better At Home
And sharing the rest of this week…
Monday
The Happy Housie • Shabbyfufu • Jenna Kate at Home • Inspiration for Moms • We’re the Joneses
Rambling Renovators • Home Made Lovely • My 100 Year Old Home • Maison de Cinq • Nick + Alicia
Wednesday
Taryn Whiteaker Designs • Just a Girl and Her Blog • Cherished Bliss • So Much Better With Age • Cassie Bustamante
Lemon Thistle • The DIY Mommy • Love Create Celebrate • The Handmade Home • Craftberry Bush
Thursday
Rooms For Rent • Grace In My Space • Modern Glam • Happy Happy Nester • Town and Country Living
Friday
Two Twenty One • Place of My Taste • Life is a Party • Sincerely, Marie Designs • Willow Street Interiors
Tatertots and Jello • A Pretty Life in the Suburbs • Maison de Pax • She Gave it a Go • Summer Adams
Amber Tysl • All Things With Purpose • Cuter Tudor • Chrissy Marie Blog • The Happy Housie
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