Virtual Holiday Home Tour, 2008
Welcome to Cottage Magpie, one of many stops on several awesome Christmas tours (more on that below). I hope that after you visit my home, you'll make a point to visit everyone else on the various tours.
I'm featuring my dining room for the tour this year. The tree is covered with the red and white ornaments I made last year along with all of the other red and white decorations I could find.
I don't have a mantle in my house (yet), so I had the idea to decorate the top of my china hutch (yes, the famous free china hutch) instead.
I love these white iron stocking holders. I've had them for years and years. Every year I swear I'm going to make homemade stockings, but I haven't done it yet. Mine is homemade (my Mom made it for me when I was little), but Gootz and Rocket Boy both have store bought for now.
Also in the dining room is our dining table.
I just have a simple white quilted runner and three white hurricane lanterns I found at a thrift store.
I really like how this room turned out, since it is visible from all of the other rooms in the house. The red and white is so cheery and bright, I'm thankful every time I see this room.
Happy Holidays!
P.S. There are so many people doing fantastic tours this year! Here are some you should check out that this post is included on: The Notes From A Cottage Industry 2008 Virtual Holiday Home Tour, The Hookedonhouses Christmas Home Tour, The WeAreTHATFamily Christmas Tree Tour and The Thrifty Decor Chick Christmas Tree Par-Tay Tour. Make sure you visit them all! :-)
Comments (42)
Your home looks gorgeous-very nice! And don't ya just love free?!?! I too have a Free super neat piece of furniture I am currently refinishing(see my blog It is so BIG but oh so cool). I just love it when that happens-oh joy!
~Smiles~Tam
Posted by Tam | December 10, 2008 12:26 AM
Posted on December 10, 2008 00:26
What a beautiful room, Angela. Everything you do is so wonderfully tasteful and beautiful!
Posted by Emily@remodelingthislife | December 10, 2008 3:57 AM
Posted on December 10, 2008 03:57
Angela,
Your house looks great. I love all the red. It is my favorite Christmas punch of color too.
Posted by Jen @ The Cottage Nest | December 10, 2008 4:40 AM
Posted on December 10, 2008 04:40
Hi Angela!
Your dining room looks sooo pretty! I love white and red combination all year round but it always looks so right for Christmas. Love the stockings on the cabinet - so cute!
Manuela
Posted by the pleasures of homemaking | December 10, 2008 5:29 AM
Posted on December 10, 2008 05:29
Your dining room is charming! Love that jelly cabinet & I cannot believe that china cabinet was free. I gotta get to craigslist more often. Happy Holidays!
Posted by Cami @ Creating Myself | December 10, 2008 6:26 AM
Posted on December 10, 2008 06:26
Angela...your dinning room is beautful...so glad your technical difficutlies were worked out...I have missed your posts!
Posted by Andrea | December 10, 2008 8:30 AM
Posted on December 10, 2008 08:30
I love it! There's just something about red, white, and silver that I love at Christmas time. Clever solution for the stockings, too.
I'm hosting a holiday blog party on Monday, and I hope you'll link up! :-)
Posted by Julia @ Hooked on Houses | December 10, 2008 9:16 AM
Posted on December 10, 2008 09:16
What a beautiful home you have! I just love that china hutch, the stocking look perfect hanging in front of it. You tree is decorated so beautifully!
Thank you for sharing, have a wonderful day!!
Posted by Hannah | December 10, 2008 9:38 AM
Posted on December 10, 2008 09:38
oooh, love it all!
Posted by sandy | December 10, 2008 11:03 AM
Posted on December 10, 2008 11:03
Your red and white decor is so beautiful - just perfect for this time of year!
Lorrie
Posted by Lorrie | December 10, 2008 11:14 AM
Posted on December 10, 2008 11:14
Hi Angela -
What a pretty room. It's so inviting and cozy. You did a great job adding just the right Christmas touches everywhere. Thanks for sharing your home with us this year.
~Adrienne~
Posted by Adrienne | December 10, 2008 11:46 AM
Posted on December 10, 2008 11:46
I love your decor and I adore your white hutch!
Posted by Jen | December 10, 2008 12:37 PM
Posted on December 10, 2008 12:37
Angela, this is SO BEAUTIFUL!!! It looks like it should be in a magazine! I really love it!!!
Posted by cindy~my romantic home | December 10, 2008 1:55 PM
Posted on December 10, 2008 13:55
It was delightful to see a home all decked out for the holidays. Mine? One paper garland. Not so festive. But moving boxes? Yeah, we have those.
Beautiful decor! Glad to see you back!
Melissa
Posted by melissa @ the inspired room | December 10, 2008 3:24 PM
Posted on December 10, 2008 15:24
Please come to my house.
Pretty please.
;-)
Posted by laura @ the shorehouse | December 10, 2008 5:41 PM
Posted on December 10, 2008 17:41
Thank you for sharing your lovely home and your FREE china cabinet with us all in blogland here.
Merry CHRISTmas!!!
Blessings,
Sher
Posted by Sher's Creative Expressions | December 10, 2008 8:52 PM
Posted on December 10, 2008 20:52
Love your home. The free cabinet is wonderful.
Congrats on that find. You certainly have the cottage theme, no 50's ranch in site.
Have a joyous holiday.
Debra
Posted by Debra | December 11, 2008 4:49 AM
Posted on December 11, 2008 04:49
such loveliness. everything is just glowing.
Love the red and white.
Posted by Christina | December 12, 2008 10:04 AM
Posted on December 12, 2008 10:04
It's all so pretty, Angela, as usual. I love your style. And I'm so glad you joined the blog party! Thanks!! -Julia :-)
Posted by Julia @ Hooked on Houses | December 14, 2008 9:09 PM
Posted on December 14, 2008 21:09
Now that is a room I would love to have a slice of warm apple pie and hot tea. So cozy!
Posted by angela | the painted house | December 14, 2008 9:15 PM
Posted on December 14, 2008 21:15
I love all the white! What a fresh and welcoming feeling I had the first moment I stepped into your home. I've always chosen dark woods for the formal rooms in my home and find the light wood tones in your dining room delightful! Add Christmas and it truly is a wonderland! Thank you for inviting me into your home and Merry Christmas!
Posted by Arleen @ Seasons for All at Home | December 14, 2008 9:47 PM
Posted on December 14, 2008 21:47
Such a preety tree!!!
Merry Christmas!!!
Posted by jennifer | December 14, 2008 9:48 PM
Posted on December 14, 2008 21:48
Your home is so cozy! I love your lanterns from the dining room table! Thank you for the tour of your home!
Posted by nancy | December 14, 2008 10:06 PM
Posted on December 14, 2008 22:06
So lovely..., and those lanterns I just love them on the runner.
Posted by Maya@Completely Coastal | December 14, 2008 10:15 PM
Posted on December 14, 2008 22:15
Beautiful!
Posted by We are THAT family | December 14, 2008 10:41 PM
Posted on December 14, 2008 22:41
Angela-
everything looks absolutely fabulous!!
Love all the wonderful decor and your tree is beautiful!
bvlessings,
kari & kijsa
Posted by kari & kijsa | December 14, 2008 11:00 PM
Posted on December 14, 2008 23:00
So very cute. Love the colors.
Posted by mishelle | December 15, 2008 3:23 AM
Posted on December 15, 2008 03:23
oooo love it and LOVE those white lanters! They look like the expensive ones at Pottery Barn
Posted by Amanda | December 15, 2008 7:32 AM
Posted on December 15, 2008 07:32
Love that tree (cause you're using my favorite colors)! It all looks fabulous - thanks for the tour!
Manuela
Posted by the pleasures of homemaking | December 15, 2008 9:54 AM
Posted on December 15, 2008 09:54
Love everything you have done here!!!
Posted by Laura B. | December 15, 2008 11:32 AM
Posted on December 15, 2008 11:32
I love your post! Such a fun party!!! You have the prettiest taste and ever so crafty. love it!
Posted by Amy from Texas | December 15, 2008 12:56 PM
Posted on December 15, 2008 12:56
Absolutely beautiful, Angela! I love how you have used red and white and a bit of sparkle (I adore your chandeler!) and your photos are so gorgeous. I think you also have serious talent as a photographer...!!!
I can't wait to see moer of your home.
Linda
Posted by Linda@ Restyled Home | December 15, 2008 12:58 PM
Posted on December 15, 2008 12:58
Can I have your house? It's just GORGEOUS!! I love everything you've done there. Thank you so much for sharing.
Happy Christmas :)
Posted by Liz@VioletPosy | December 15, 2008 1:38 PM
Posted on December 15, 2008 13:38
oh I love your hutch adorable
Posted by the joyfulhomemaker | December 15, 2008 3:16 PM
Posted on December 15, 2008 15:16
Angela, this is one of my favorite house tours yet. Beautiful tree. Great job!
Posted by sandra/tx | December 15, 2008 6:23 PM
Posted on December 15, 2008 18:23
I'm from the house tour. Thank you for sharing! I love your style! :)
Posted by Suzanne | December 15, 2008 7:14 PM
Posted on December 15, 2008 19:14
I love your tree. The ornaments you made are beautiful and vibrant! Nicely done!
Posted by Bonnie | December 15, 2008 11:35 PM
Posted on December 15, 2008 23:35
Love those white hurricane lamps - simple and beautiful.
Thanks for sharing your decorations.
Merry Christmas to you and yours from Northern Ireland.
Posted by JanMary, N Ireland | December 16, 2008 6:25 AM
Posted on December 16, 2008 06:25
Your cottage home is so beautiful, I'm drooling. The Christmas charm just jumps right out of my computer screen! I love it all.
Posted by Sandi Wahl | December 16, 2008 10:19 AM
Posted on December 16, 2008 10:19
Oh my heaven, it is beautiful! So fresh and pretty. I LOVE those lanterns on the table. OH my.
Posted by Sarah @ Thriftydecorchick | December 16, 2008 8:33 PM
Posted on December 16, 2008 20:33
Hi Angela -
Your home looks so cozy and inviting. I've enjoyed your tour this year. Everything looks so festive. Thanks for inviting us in.
~Adrienne~
Posted by Adrienne | December 19, 2008 10:31 AM
Posted on December 19, 2008 10:31
Thanks for the tour! Loved your beautiful tree and all the decorations in your home.
Merry Christmas!
Donna
Posted by The Decorated House | December 20, 2008 5:54 AM
Posted on December 20, 2008 05:54