Welcome to my timeless red and gold holiday home tour! Grab a warm cup of your favorite beverage, cozy up, and come inside as I share with you how I decorated our home for the holidays.
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Welcome to the Blogger’s Best Holiday Home Tour
This week I’m excited to be joining a group of 30 bloggers for the Blogger’s Best Holiday Home Tour. The tour is hosted by Mansa at This Is Simplicite and Kelly at The Tattered Pew. If you are visiting from Yvonne at Stone Gable, welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Jen. A wife, mom of two, and lifelong Nebraskan. Here at Midwest Life and Style, you’ll find a little bit of everything, including made from scratch recipes, affordable home decor, and inspiration for everyday living.
Table of Contents
- Welcome to the Blogger’s Best Holiday Home Tour
- Timeless Red And Gold Holiday Home Tour
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Timeless Red And Gold Holiday Home Tour
The most wonderful time of the year is here! I’m so excited to share my timeless red and gold holiday home tour with you. As you’ve probably guessed by now, this year’s Christmas plan includes a classic color palette with a lot of red, gold, and tartan plaid.
Decking The Halls
Decorating our home for the holidays started extra early this year as I prepared for The Home Depot Holiday Style Challenge. As a newbie to the blogging scene, it was a dream come true to be selected for this annual challenge sponsored by The Home Depot. The challenge was the perfect way to kick off the holiday season in our home. You can see a sneak peek of my style challenge a few posts back. And check out the full reveal on The Home Depot’s blog!
The Entry
Help yourself to a cup of cocoa, and come on in! Welcome to our entry. This is the first view that greets you when you walk through the door, and it happens to be one of my favorites.
The front entry is filled with a mix of traditional and vintage decor, including this repurposed dresser that was a $60 Goodwill find!
On the dresser, I added a few more vintage finds, including these Christmas postcards that I got on Etsy last year. I enjoy looking at all of the pretty designs, and the history nerd in me loves reading the messages that people sent to their families and friends.
Of course, I found a way to add in some plaid thanks to this little lunch box. I purchased it with my mom at a local Vintage Market Days event a few years ago. Vintage shopping is one of our favorite things to do together, and I can’t wait to go again soon.
I hung a frosted red berry wreath on our front door and carried the red and gold theme over to the shelf by hanging a cozy plaid throw. On the hooks, I also hung an old pair of skates to add an extra touch of winter.
Above the shelf, I draped some faux cypress greenery. It is so realistic looking and one of my favorites to use throughout our home. I also have it draped on the mantle in our living room.
To finish the shelf I added some brass candlesticks, a bell garland that I picked up from the Target dollar spot, and a new print and frame from my friend Lindsey at Weathered Wood Home. Isn’t it gorgeous? All of her prints are beautiful, and her frames are one-of-a-kind and made from reclaimed wood.
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The Dining Room
One of my favorite holiday traditions is gathering around the table with family and friends for a meal, so I set our table for a festive Christmas brunch.
These gold lanterns were a new purchase this year and the starting point for my centerpiece. I filled them with a mix of red and gold ornaments and then added a garland with some twinkle lights to finish the look.
To dress up the place settings I added some small wreaths underneath the bowls and some pretty, red fringe napkins. Then, to add some more details, I tied a small bell with some greenery to the champagne flutes using my favorite red and white twine.
The gold flatware adds the final finishing touch. Don’t you love it? It is perfect for special holiday gatherings. (In fact, I used it for our Thanksgiving table too!)
Hot cocoa is a favorite in our house this time of year, so I also created a cozy hot cocoa bar on our dining room buffet table.
I added these fun Santa mugs and filled some glass jars filled with toppings like marshmallows, candy canes, and chocolate chips. Yum!
Then I added these fun printable hot cocoa tags and added some small wooden scoops for serving. You can see all of the details on our cozy hot cocoa bar [HERE] and click here to get your own free printables!
The tree in our dining room is number one of three. Because, when it comes to Christmas, you can never have too many trees! I continued the red, gold, and plaid theme with the ornaments.
There is even pretty plaid wrapping paper under the tree!
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The Bedroom
I love adding little touches of Christmas to our bedroom each year. One of my favorite ways to make it feel extra cozy is by changing up our bedding. First, I start with soft flannel sheets and then layer on a quilted coverlet to add extra warmth for those cold winter days.
I also like to include a throw blanket and a few decorative pillows. The plaid pillows were a DIY project from last Christmas. Would you believe that they are made out of napkins?
I am not a skilled sewer, but these were honestly so simple to make. You can find the easy tutorial saved on my Instagram highlights.
They are great for a beginning-level DIYer, and an inexpensive way to add a little holiday cheer to your home. It would seem even our kitty, Chloe, agrees.
Next up, greenery. It is a staple in all of my Christmas decorating. I like to use a mix of both fresh and faux to help bring the feeling of the outdoors in. This year, I added some mixed greens with winter berries to the tin buckets above our headboard. I also used some plaid ribbon to tack a pair of matching wreaths to each of my vintage shutters.
Isn’t the ribbon beautiful? I love how it adds a pop of color against the simple frosted greenery and helps to tie in those timeless red and gold holiday colors.
But, I think my favorite thing about our bedroom is this red and gold tree. It took a little convincing, but a few years ago I talked my husband into putting a tree up in our room.
Now we both love it! There’s nothing like being snuggled up in bed at night by the cozy glow of the twinkling lights.
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Tour More Holiday Homes
Thank you so much for visiting today! I enjoyed sharing my timeless red and gold holiday home tour with you. I have a lot more Christmas inspiration to share in the coming weeks, including our festive front porch and some scrumptious holiday treats! I’d love to have you subscribe and join me. You can also find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. There you’ll see more of our home and a little glimpse into what life is like here in the middle of the Heartland.
Next, be sure to go visit Amber at Follow The Yellow Brick Home. And see all of the gorgeous homes that are part of the Blogger’s Best Holiday Home Tour linked below.
Monday’s Tours
The Tattered Pew // My Thrift Store Addiction // Simply 2 Moms
Worthing Court // Bricks N’ Blooms // Open Doors Open Hearts
Tuesday’s Tours
Lora B Create and Ponder // This Is Simplicite
Shiplap and Shells // The Ponds Farmhouse //
Wednesday Tour’s
Stone Gable // Midwest Life And Style // Follow The Yellow Brick Home
Noting Grace // My Wee Abode // The Farmhouse Life
Thursday’s Tours
Aratari At Home // Caitlin Marie Design // Sweet Pea
Fiddle Leaf Blog // First Day Of Home // White Arrows Home
Friday’s Tours
Cottage On Bunker Hill // The Aspiring Home // Lantern Lane Designs
DIY Beautify // Cassie Bustamante // The Flowering Farmhouse
More HOLIDAY INSPIRATION:
Looking for even more Christmas decorating ideas? Be sure to check out these other posts.
Cozy Hot Cocoa Bar and Printable Tags
Festive Holiday Brunch With The Home Depot
Inspiration for the Holidays: My 2020 Christmas Design Plan
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What a beautiful home! The red and gold are a great color combination! My go-to is red and silver/gray.
Thank you, Alexandra. I’m always a fan of classic red!
Love your gold lanterns and pretty tablescape Jen! So happy to be on this hop with you 🙂
Thank you, Caitlin. Merry Christmas!
OK, I think the little tree in the plaid lunchbox is my favorite!!! Everything looks so pretty and festive!!
Thank you, Jennifer. I love adding fun little vintage touches like the lunchbox throughout my Christmas decor. Happy holidays to you!
I love your dining room! The touches of red and green are so perfect!
Thank you, Lindsay. I hope you enjoy the holidays with your adorable little family!
Thank you for the tour Jenn! I enjoyed it immensely. I especially love your hot cocoa bar. Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much, Patrice for visiting! I’m glad you enjoyed the tour. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!
Jen, it’s hard to pick a favorite thing from your home tour because it’s all so incredibly beautiful! I love the tablescape details, the bedroom tree and special accents. I love the red fringe napkins, and I’ve had it on my list to get flatware like yours! Off to convince my husband to put a tree in our room too! Ha!
How kind of you, Crissy. I appreciate your kind words. And yes, a tree in the bedroom is totally worth it.😘
Such a classic Christmas look and I love every bit of it!
Thank you, Ana. So happy to tour with you. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season!
Jen your home is filled with some of my very favorite things! I have yet to find any vintage plaid items but I love how you displayed your treasures! All the greenery, the pretty trees, the hot cocoa bar are so festive! You’ve added such a warm and cozy feel for the holidays!
That is so kind of you! Thank you, Cindy! I was thrilled to score that lunch box. I usually have a “wish list” when I go shopping for vintage items and that helps me stay focused.😉 Otherwise I would buy all the things! It was a pleasure to tour with you this week. I hope you have a safe and blessed holiday!
Your home is beautiful, Jen! I love the red and gold and plaid. It’s perfect! Everything looks so cozy. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas. So fun being on this blog hop with you!
Thank you so much, Jenna. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas as well!
Jen your home looks beautiful all decked out for Christmas! I love all the red, gold and plaid you weaved throughout your decor! So pretty! I especially love the tree in your room! Merry Christmas to you and your family and thanks for joining us!
Thank you, friend. It was such a pleasure to join this fun and talented group. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!
Jen your Christmas home is just gorgeous!! I love every little detail of this beautiful color scheme!
Thank you very much, AnnMarie. I appreciate it!
I so much enjoyed touring your home decked out for Christmas. Red and gold is my favorite color scheme for Christmas and the way you decorated your home using those colors for Christmas is stunning. If you have visitors this year, they will have a great time looking around your home at all of your beautiful Christmas decor.
Thank you, Paula. I’m not sure we will have any visitors, but at least I get to share our home here on the blog!
I am loving your style Jen. Your holiday decor is just beautiful and I’m especially loving that warm and cozy bedroom of yours. So inspiring, thank you!
Thank you very much, Kim. I’m so happy you loved it and happy to be touring with you this week!
Your home looks amazing, Jen… All the red and plaid touches with the gold is just gorgeous and I especially love the tree in your bedroom! Love hopping with you, pinned and sharing!
Thank you, Julie. I love relaxing in our room at the end of a long day and enjoying the cozy glow of the Christmas tree.
Plaid, red, green, gold with vintage touches…you gotta know I am LOVING your tour! So many gorgeous ideas and dreamy photos! Just perfect!
Thank you, Amber. It seems we were on the same page this year with the vintage decor and colors.😘
Jen, your beautiful Christmas decor just makes my heart happy! You have included so many lovely details–have a joyous Christmas season! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Thank you, Cecilia. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas too!
What a gorgeous home- I love all of the plaid, and really love that tablescape!
Thank you so much, Cassie. I have enjoyed being a part of this beautiful tour. Wishing you a very happy holiday season!
Your home is so beautiful Jen! I love the reds and golds. Thank you for sharing!
I am so happy you love it. Thank you for stopping by, Naomi!
Jen I love how you decorated your home! Your tablescape is perfection and I love how cozy your bedroom is! xoxo
Thank you, Stacy. The tablescape was one of my favorite things to style for the tour.
I love how you styled your home, Jen; just beautiful! The tartan plaid is so classic and classy with the red and gold touches. And yes…I did notice all your wonderful vintage pieces tucked in! I’ve got that same lunchbox in my kitchen cupboards:) My favorite is how you added the greens to your chandelier; absolutely gorgeous! So fun hopping with you! Enjoy the merry season:)
Thank you, Lora! I appreciate all of your kind comments. I’m so glad you enjoyed the tour…and all of the vintage goodies.😘
Jen,
It’s all so lovely! The reds are my favorite! Love that you used traditional colors. So happy to be on this tour with you.
Rachel
Thank you, Rachel. The traditional colors are making my heart so happy this year!
I love your timeless red and gold holiday decor!
Thank you, Jennifer. I was really craving a classic, nostalgic look this year and I think the red and gold are such a timeless look.
Jen, your Christmas home is just beautiful, friend! So much inspiration here!
Thank you, Tina. I appreciate it so much and I’m so glad you stopped by!
I am loving all the vintage vibes, Jen! Your home is always beautiful, and it’s especially magical all decked out for the holidays! What a joy to be a part of this home tour with you!
Thank you, Jennifer. It has been such a fun tour. I have enjoyed all of the beautiful inspiration. I am already getting ideas for next year. I hope you have a wonderful holiday!
Jen!
I love your Christmas Home!! Your table setting is gorgeous btw! Also, I agree with Chloe. Your bedroom looks cozy and inviting! I perfect place to end a busy day doing all the thing. Perfect and peaceful! XoXo
awe…thank you so much, sweet friend. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season full of peace and love!