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Christmas in the Foyer and Family Room

December 9, 2019 By Rhoda 44 Comments

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It’s Christmas around here and I’m excited to welcome you in to share in our Holiday decor and cheer! It’s my 13th Christmas in blogland which is so hard to believe!

I’m joining Marty with A Stroll Thru Life today for her annual Christmas blog hop so you will not want to miss all the ladies on this tour. It’s going all week long and today is the kickoff.

If you’re stopping by from Anita and Far Above Rubies, I know you loved her colorful and rustic home in the mountains. There’s so much inspiration to see!

Christmas front door

Welcome to our home! Mark and I have been in our house for over 2 years now and this is our 3rd Christmas in this home. We absolutely love it and have completed a lot of upgrades over the time we’ve lived here, making this house our own. It was a beige box just waiting for our touches.

Christmas foyer

I always add garland to the top of the railings and it makes the house feel so festive and fun. The sparkle of the lights really lights up the nights around here and there’s nothing better than Christmas lights, candlelight and a fire in the fireplace to really get the mood going.

Christmas bells

These bells have been with me for about 3 years and I love them. I’ll link a few things from my home if you’re interested in browsing.

Christmas bells

Sparkly mercury glass ornaments really make a statement hanging from the garland.

I’ve had these sparkly gold grapevine stars over 20 years.

Christmas foyer

Our foyer table is my play area and I love changing it out for each season. Christmas is always a favorite time to bring out some treasured things to adorn it.

Christmas foyer table

This sign says it all and more mercury glass adds that special touch for the Holiday season.

Christmas foyer table

Christmas mercury glass

I find things all over and these mercury glass trees are a new find from Homegoods this year. By contrast, those gold brass deer are Goodwill finds a couple of years ago. All are treasures in my book, no matter where they were found!

Christmas cloche

I dearly love cloches and adding snow scenes and little people underneath adds another festive touch.

christmas cloche

Just like a Hallmark movie!

Christmas mercury glass

I’ve got several pieces of mercury glass and piling them in a dough bowl is a good way to display them with a few added cedar clippings.

Christmas mercury glass

Those battery twinkle lights are pretty cute too at night.

Now we’ll go into the family room, the hub of our home.

Christmas mantel decor

This is where we enjoy the fire and twinkling lights at night.

Christmas mantel deco

It’s cozy and comfy for the two of us to hang out.

Christmas mantel decor

I usually turn the lights on and leave them all day, but it really comes alive at night with a fire glowing.

christmas mantel decor

This is a collection of my favorite things, from mercury glass to those popular white houses from Target that so many of us have. adding lights just brings it to life. I loved adding those old shutters this year, it really frames the Merry Christmas sign and I found those little wreaths at the Country Living fair this year. Battery wax candles are the finishing touch.

Christmas mantel decor

It’s nostalgic, sparkly, and feels like Christmas on the mantel.

Christmas mantel decor

Those lanterns are from Pottery Barn and they have twinkle lights inside too.

Christmas mantel decor

And that’s our foyer and family room this year, so I hope you enjoyed the tour. I’ve got the kitchen and Christmas tree to share later this week, so please come back and see if all! It’s the most wonderful time of the year and we all need to celebrate the way that makes us happiest!

Don’t miss the rest of the ladies on this tour today and next on the tour is Tammy from Pink Peppermint Design. She always does a fantastic job with her Christmas decor and I know you’ll love it!

Monday December 9th

 A Stroll Thru Life,   Remodelando La Casa ,   Cuckoo4Design ,  Far Above Rubies , Southern Hospitality ,  Pink Peppermint Design 

Tuesday December 10th 

House By Hoff,   Duke Manor Farm , ZDesign At Home  , Taryn Whiteaker ,Inspiration For Moms ,Decor To Adore   

Wednesday December 11

Cassie Bustamante , Follow The Yellow Brick Home ,Dixie Delights , Hymns & Verses , Modern Glam , Thrifty & Chic
Thursday December 12
Our Fifth Home ,  11 Magnolia Lane  , Our Southern Home  , Seeking Lavender Lane  , Setting for Four , Southern State Of Mind 
Friday December 13
Grace In My Space , White Arrows Home, The Woodgrain Cottage , Designing Vibes , Thistlewood Farms , Life On Cedar Lane, 

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  1. Cristina says

    December 9, 2019 at 10:07 am

    I love your entry, the staircase it’s such a showstopper! Love touring your beautiful home all deck out of the holidays!

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    • Rhoda says

      December 9, 2019 at 11:02 am

      Thank you Cristina!

  2. Inell Thomas says

    December 9, 2019 at 10:31 am

    Thank you for letting me tour your beautiful home. I have enjoyed your blog for many years.

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  3. Marty says

    December 9, 2019 at 10:36 am

    Rhoda, you two have really made so many wonderful changes in your home and your Christmas decorations are just the icing on the cake. Love the staircase and your fabulous garland. You mantel is stunning this year, I love the sign and your mantel decor is all aglow with all the light, so beautiful. Thanks so much for joining the tour again this year, your home is beautiful.

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    • Rhoda says

      December 9, 2019 at 11:02 am

      Thank you Marty for putting the tour together! I know it’s a lot of work.

  4. [email protected] says

    December 9, 2019 at 11:36 am

    Your staircase and garland are absolutely stunning. I’ve always wanted such a grand entrance. And the fireplace decor is gorgeous too. Love all the festive touches. Happy Holidays Rhoda!

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    • Rhoda says

      December 9, 2019 at 3:26 pm

      Thank you, Julia!

  5. cassie bustamante says

    December 9, 2019 at 3:05 pm

    I just love your mantle, Rhoda! That tree with the little silver balls on your mantle is speaking to me! LOVE! Merry Christmas!

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    • Rhoda says

      December 9, 2019 at 3:26 pm

      Thank you, Cassie!

  6. Mary Ann says

    December 9, 2019 at 3:33 pm

    The banister is beautiful! Where did you get the bells?

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    • Rhoda says

      December 9, 2019 at 8:06 pm

      HI, Mary Ann, they are from Amazon and I’ve linked them in the middle of the post.

  7. Kristi says

    December 9, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    This is Christmas magic! I love all of your neutral colors. You could never have enough sparkle!

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    • Rhoda says

      December 9, 2019 at 8:05 pm

      Thank you, Kristi!

  8. Erica says

    December 9, 2019 at 6:15 pm

    I am loving your fabulous staircase and garland! Gorgeous styling, Rhoda.

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  9. Roxanne says

    December 9, 2019 at 6:51 pm

    Gorgeous! You never disappoint!! Your home is prettier and more welcoming than anything on the Madison tour!!

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    • Rhoda says

      December 9, 2019 at 8:04 pm

      Thank you, Roxanne, that’s so sweet!

  10. Anita says

    December 9, 2019 at 10:09 pm

    Gosh Rhoda, I just love the blues and greens throughout your home, and they are even prettier at Christmas!! Love that mercury glass in the dough bowl especially:-) And your mantel is fabujlous too! Is that garland from Michael’s? I have some I think is the same, but I’ve not photographed it yet and yours just looks great!!

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    • Rhoda says

      December 10, 2019 at 2:31 pm

      Hi, Anita, thank you so much, I admire your beautiful home so much too. Yes, that is garland from Michaels, I picked it up this year and love how drapey it is.

  11. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    December 10, 2019 at 10:12 am

    What an enchanting tour Rhoda! Your bannister and mantel are spectacular. Have a wonderful Christmas season.

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  12. Juliet says

    December 10, 2019 at 8:58 pm

    Beautiful, Rhoda! Your stair banister is stunning … so festive and I’ll bet it’s even more cozy at night! xo

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    • Rhoda says

      December 10, 2019 at 9:29 pm

      Thank you, Juliet, it sure is cozy at night!

  13. April N Hoff says

    December 12, 2019 at 8:48 am

    Your house looks so beautiful, Rhoda! I love your front door and how it opens up to that beautiful staircase!

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  14. Doreen @ Hymns and Verses says

    December 13, 2019 at 11:45 am

    Your foyer is so festive and welcoming! All ready to greet your Christmas guests! Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas!

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