Holiday Housewalk Christmas at the Cottage
Hello and welcome to the Holiday Housewalk & Christmas at the Cottage. I’m so excited to be joining Jennifer Rizzo for Holiday Housewalk 2016. This series is a long running holiday tradition and I’m so thrilled to be included with such a wonderful group of fellow bloggers! There are 31 of us all together and there are new houses being added daily!!
If you are visiting from stop #3 at Craftberry Bush, hello! Isn’t Lucy an amazing source of inspiration? I adore her and have several of her beautiful creations. She is such a gifted artist!
If you are new here, I’d like to officially welcome you to our home, Fox Hollow Cottage. My name is Shannon and today I’m sharing our main floor entryway here at the cottage. Our front door opens into our home, with our living room located to the the left and our fireplace to the right…
This is an area of our home I’m forever fiddling with, and this is it’s latest look. With the addition of the new button tufted cutie, I created a cozy spot to read, sit a spell, or pop on your shoes before heading out the door. And if we ever decide to make a fire, I can turn it around and it’ll be in the perfect fire gazing location!
It’s exactly what I was looking for. I’ve been on the hunt for some time. I knew I wanted tufted, neutral and rolled arms! I love rolled arms. In fact, I liked it so much I bought two!!
I’ll tell you a secret… I don’t think it’ll stay in this location for too long after the holidays, because I’ve got plans for it to meet up with it’s twin down at The Little Cottage and become BFF’s with the velvet sofa I found over the Summer.
But it’s darling here for now. It’ll be perfect when my dad comes so he can sit down to put his shoes on, plus, it just looks pretty. And that isn’t a bad thing.
In case you didn’t already pick this up… I love mixing old & new!
And by my new chairs side, is my thrifted Underwood typewriter! It’s just waiting to help me out with a letter to Santa. I’m trying to come up with a good excuse for being naughty this year. I’m still thinking…
This candle has the loveliest, soft fir scent… and a crackling wood wick! It was keeping me company while I took photos to share. If you ever run across this brand I highly recommend it. It’s subtle and not overpowering at all.
The mantel this year is pretty simple. I started with an inexpensive faux garland, added white lights, stuffed it with pine cones and some mini bottle brush trees, and a few red robins. I had everything on hand. You might even recognize some of the items from my Christmas tour last year.
I added a bit of white to the mix as well. I wanted to blend it a bit with the flocked tree I did on the other side of the house, over in the living room.
There it is now, or at least a peek anyway…
I just love this old wooden rack for hanging the stockings. All I need to do is figure out where I put our glittery initials? I’m sure I tucked them someplace safe. I’m hoping to find them prior to Christmas Eve.
This spot ended up being perfect for my little dear couple. I searched for 3 years to find a set at the right price, and I finally stumbled on this pair last Summer!
Their little brass bodies just glow in the candlelight.
I tucked our farmhouse shelf in this little niche to make room for the tree, and it got dusted with a little Christmas too.
Have to keep my holiday inspiration handy, so I’ve got my Creatively Christmas, written by the one and only Jen Rizzo on hand to keep the ideas flowing! There are so many wonderful things to try.
There is nothing like a little glitter to get you in the holiday mood. So I’ll wish you all a glittery holiday season, filled with sparkle and shine!!
Thank you so much for taking a stroll through our cottage with me. I hope our little house conveyed our joy for the season!
Please make sure to stop by the house #5 on the tour, with Jeanne Oliver. There is such a diversity of taste and talent from all the bloggers taking part in this years Holiday Housewalk, that there is something for everyone.
If you liked my new chair, you can find it [right here]
And can find my Merry Christmas pillow [here] – It’s 45% off right now, and it’s beautifully made! Worth the full price I paid, but a better deal for sure!
Same & Similar Shopping Sources:
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View my personal picks in my Amazon Christmas Shop
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I pick up all my little trees anywhere and everywhere — Target, Ross, TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, Walmart, Boutiques, Big Lots, Safeway Floral Dept & Online
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My Round Sisal Rug: [CLICK HERE]
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My Red & Black Wool Plaid Throw was a splurge. [CLICK HERE] and get the look for less!
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Better Homes & Gardens River Crest 5-Shelf Bookcase, no longer available [click here, for the new version]
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Find a Huge Selection of White Wood Lanterns [CLICK HERE] – Also, Kirklands carries some really cute ones too!
HOLIDAY HOME TOURS PAST…
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Laurie says
Your house is lovely, inspiring, and possible. Beautiful simplicity; cozy, and inviting. Merry Christmas.
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
Thank you so much Laurie! I strive to share possible! Best comment ever 🙂
Merry Christmas!!
Anja Kelly says
Love it! Such pretty details.
Those are cardinals, though, not robins. I covet your little red glittered putz house! And the buffalo plaid throw– it reminds me of my Pop-pop.
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
I need to fix that 😉 Someone else let me know my bird species knowledge was lacking as well. haha.
Merry Christmas!!
kristin salazar says
Shannon, everything is beautiful! I love your home, so welcoming and warm! XO
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
Hi Kristin, I hope your mom is doing okay, and you have a Merry Christmas!
Blessings, Shannon
Courtney@Golden Boys and Me says
Shannon, Your holiday home is as warm and cheery as you! I love all of your vintage finds mixed in with your holiday decor. I am going to go back and look at everything more closely again because there is so much to see. Happy Holidays!!
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
Oh my gosh, that was me with YOU!! Your tour was so super yummy. Just bursting 🙂
Merry Christmas!! (and thank you) xo Shannon
Bliss says
It’s all beautiful, foxy of course, but I particularly like that old trunk on the hearth.
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
Thanks sweetie! Whew, I was lucky it fit. It’s too heavy to move very far. 😉
Merry Christmas to you dear. Luv Shan
Alison says
SO gorgeous, every details!
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
Why thank you so much! Merry Christmas 🙂
Rachel says
You have so many pretty vignettes! I loved your glowing mantel decor and also the merry christmas pillow on the shelf– so clever!
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
Thanks honey! I sure loved your tour. It was a real pleasure!!
Lisa Mothersead says
I love your Christmas shelves and your chairs are beautiful! That’s nice of you to think of your dad. Very pretty home! ?
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
Merry Christmas Lisa!
Susan Kistler says
Love your Christmas spirit all through your home! Especially love those little white Christmas trees on your mantle- are they a recent find? Would love to find some! Off from work today-going to get busy decorating my home now that I’m inspired! Merry Christmas!
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
Hi Susan, I actually found those at a garage sale o all places! They are starched lace. The woman had made them.
Happy decorating and happy holidays!!
Jane Windham says
Your beautifully decorated cottage definitely reflects your joy for the season! I LOVE it ALL!
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
Jane, thank you so much sweet friend!! Merry Christmastime 🙂