Welcome dear friends, to a Christmas Tour of our New Home! This tour is special to me because not only is it our very first year living in a new home, but also our first year in a whole new land! At least that’s what it seems like to me!
Nearly four months ago we took the long trek cross country from the Pacific Northwest to Upcountry South Carolina. The Seattle area was the only place I’d ever lived so it has been the greatest adventure of my life. So far I am absolutely loving the greater Greenville area. I love the warmth and hospitality of the people, the gorgeous scenery, the vibrance of the city of Greenville, and I especially love the great weather. People mistakenly think we live in a very hot and humid place (and it can get that way in summer) but living in the upcountry, the gateway to the Great Smokey Mountains, we have four distinct seasons, mostly sunny!
Enough talking. I have tons of pictures to share so I’ll be quiet and only speak when I think an explanation is needed.
This is a picture of our new home all decked out for Christmas. It was a very Griswold experience that you can read about HERE if you haven’t already.
I’ve shown you pictures of my Entry Hall before but it looks a lot more festive decorated for Christmas.
COME ON IN!
Here are some closeups.
My nutcrackers are in the Entry Hall. I wrote about Creating a Glittery Nutcracker From a Thrift Store Find right HERE
Off to the right as you enter our home is the dining room which is a work in progress. I began stripping wallpaper before the holidays and this is a thrifted dining set that needs to be refinished. I’ve already done the buffet and shared a tutorial for doing A Color Wash HERE. You can also see more pictures of it by clicking on the LINK.
Step by step instructions for Decorating a Chandy for Christmas can be found HERE
If you continue down the hallway the next room to the right is my kitchen. My entire kitchen isn’t pictured because . . . it is in cooking mode today as my kids are coming into town for Christmas!
I’ve tucked a lot of greenery here and there throughout the house. Did you know that Lowe’s gives it away free?
I wrote about my thrifted kitchen chandy HERE.
You wouldn’t believe the before pictures!
Across from the kitchen is the den which is the first room I revealed on Old Things New. It is a little more Christmassy now!
This is the view from the den into the screened room. I love throwing open the shutters and letting the sunshine in!
Close ups.
My last post was a tutorial on making a Glittery Christmas Village, which is my Christmas mantle decor this year.
Our living room sits right behind the den which is great for the flow of entertaining. These are the first pictures I’ve shared of this space.
I may have to come back and give details in another post.
More close ups.
This is the clock I created while taking the Farragoz old world furniture painting course. I’ll be sharing more in a future post or you can click on the Farragoz picture on my sidebar if you’d like to know more now.
On to the screened porch, my favorite room! I’ve added a few decorations since my last post HERE, plus plenty of blankets so we can enjoy sitting outside on a sunny but chilly day in winter.
That’s it for now. I’ve taken you all around the downstairs area of my home. We are still working on settling into the upstairs rooms and maybe we’ll have those ready for next year’s Christmas tour!
I’m going to run now and get ready for the first of my holiday company to arrive, my oldest daughter Joy and son-in-law Andrew. They are flying in from New York in just three hours and I am SOoooooooo EXCITED to see them. My daughter Bethany will be flying in from SoCal next week so we will all be together for Christmas in our new home!
Christmas blessings y’all from beautiful South Carolina. May all your days be merry and bright!
VMG206, TuesdaysAtOurHome,
TerriAnn says
December 18, 2014 at 10:41 amPatti, your home reflects your beauty, charm and your God given talent and abilities to make everything you touch spectacular! My favorite part of the post was that your girls would be coming for Christmas and you will all be together!!! Merriest Christmas. BTW…please PM me your new address, so I can add you to my Christmas card list. Love you!!!
Mila says
December 18, 2014 at 5:02 pmWhat can I say…Simply stunning!
Merry Christmas 🙂
Mila
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
December 18, 2014 at 7:04 pmOh, Patti, your new home looks just gorgeous all decked out for Christmas! What a beautiful exterior you have, too. I know you will enjoy having your family to stay with you for Christmas. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!
Jerry Mallory says
December 18, 2014 at 9:49 pmPatti Dear, It is all simply elegant, it looks very professional and so comfortable and homey, Kelly must feel like a king living there. Have a wonderful holiday with your family, I know it will be perfect. 🙂
Pamela says
December 18, 2014 at 11:31 pmPatti your home looks so beautiful! You are truly lucky to live in such a wonderful area. I grew up in Augusta and made treks to the Greenville area and have friends that live in Anderson. Such wonderful wonderful places. Though Texas has been nothing but wonderful to us we truly miss being back home in the South. Thank you for sharing your beautiful holiday home tour at THT. Merry Christmas!
Botanic Bleu says
December 29, 2014 at 7:18 pmPamela,
I had to laugh about your comment, “Though Texas has been nothing but wonderful to us we truly miss being back home in the South.” Texans consider Texas to be in the South. LOL I was born and grew up in Alabama with extended family still living there, but I’ve lived in Texas for almost forty years. I miss Alabama still, so understand your missing being in the DEEP South.
Judith
Katie Walker says
December 19, 2014 at 4:32 amOMGOODNESS Patti. I have never seen a home as Beautiful as yours!! It is just incredible for sure. Thanks for sharing with all of us how God has Blessed you TWO! Look forward to more pic’s. God Bless you both! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you both. XXOO
Sheila S. says
December 19, 2014 at 10:15 amIn such a beautiful home as yours I have no doubt your Christmas will be blessed beyond measure! God bless and Merry Christmas!
Pat says
December 19, 2014 at 5:23 pmPatti,
Oh, my dear friend. . .your home is beautifully decorated for Christmas!!!
Of course, my favorite is your den!!!
13 years ago on December 14th, we moved On Crooked Creektt.
That first Christmas, I put the (undecorated) Lodge Tree in the upper level Living Room
and searched for the Nativity. Once it was found, I placed it on the built~in hutch
and firmly stated, “NOW, we can have Christmas”!!!
Enjoy your time of family and celebrating our Savior’s Birth!!!
Fondly,
Pat
Susan says
December 19, 2014 at 8:26 pmLove all your special holiday touches but the entry way is still my fav!
Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says
December 19, 2014 at 10:07 pmPatti, Your home is beautiful, especially decorated for Christmas. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas in your new home and enjoy your visiting family.
Happy Holidays,
Sherry
Emily Hill says
December 19, 2014 at 11:25 pmOh, friend, I love it! Missing and loving you bunches this Christmas season! So happy your girls will be home!!
Bonnie Dyck says
December 21, 2014 at 2:42 pmSo beautiful Patti! MerryChristmas to you both and an even more deepening sense of His presence and hand over you . Hugs
Lilly's Mom says
December 22, 2014 at 12:15 amI loved the tour of your beautiful home all decked out for Christmas. It’s lovely. I’m from Gig Harbor, WA and moved to sunny California four years ago. I also admire your Danish plates, as I’m Danish and have a collection myself. I wish you a very Merry Christmas.
Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti says
December 22, 2014 at 12:22 amYour home is very beautiful!
I had a similar journey, moving form New York City, where I lived my entire life, to the greater Denver Colorado area. We moved to live close to our children and grandchildren. It was the best decision we ever made!
Merry Christmas!
Christine says
December 22, 2014 at 8:49 amBeautiful home! All your holiday touches are just wonderful and I cannot wait to see how your dining room and table turn out!!
Shelia says
December 22, 2014 at 8:20 pmYour home is just gorgeous all dressed up for Christmas! I love every nook, cranny and room! Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Tania says
December 23, 2014 at 10:37 amWow, everything looks so beautiful… like a magazine article!
Tania
Ginnie says
December 23, 2014 at 1:26 pmYou have a beautiful home! I love all the fun holiday touches you added:)
Carole @ From My Carolina Home says
December 24, 2014 at 11:32 amLovely home, Patti! Happy Holidays!
Kathy says
December 26, 2014 at 3:08 pmLove your Christmas decor in your new home – so glad you’re enjoying it! I will be featuring your post in this week’s Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
Cindy says
December 28, 2014 at 12:48 pmGorgeous Patti! So many beautiful things I could comment on but must say I love the little pup in the chair. Isn’t it great celebrating Christmas in the South!!! Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY…
Blessings,
Cindy
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says
December 28, 2014 at 8:33 pmYour new home is just beautiful Patti! It especially sparkles with all your pretty holiday décor and the touches of greenery. I especially love your porch. It’s so cozy now and I bet you love it all year round. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas with your family! Happy New Year!
Kelly Green says
December 29, 2014 at 12:08 pmA GREAT BIG WELCOME TO GREENVILLE, Patti. I have lived here my whole life and you are right it is a wonderful climate, city, area, and we do have some of the most friendly people on earth. Your home is stunning. Absolutely beautiful!
If you need help getting around or finding anything, please don’t hesitate to ask. I would love to do anything i can to help you settle into your new home. Welcome, welcome.
Cathy says
December 29, 2014 at 5:25 pmYour decor is so beautifully elegant and adds such a festive touch to your home. I especially love all the touches of green and naturals. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas. Thank you so much for sharing at Share It One More Time. Cathy
Sherry says
December 29, 2014 at 6:34 pmPatti, everything is beautiful! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
Sherry
Botanic Bleu says
December 29, 2014 at 7:21 pmPatti,
Beautifully Christmas decorated traditional southern home… I also love your large shutters that you throw open for sunshine from the screened porch.
Happy New Year,
Judith