Taking part in the Vankleek Hill Christmas Home Tour this fall got me thinking. First, an update: In my October article, I shared information about the tour, including that my home was on it this year. Well, it was fantastic! We had six homes take part and more than 850 people visited the homes and were inspired by all the unique, creative ideas that the decorators and homeowners came up with.
I spoke to every visitor to my home. We chatted about the Christmas season ahead and how, for many homeowners, while they are excited, it is a very stressful time for them.
And that’s what got me thinking. I wanted to share some of the incredible photos of these decorated homes with you, to inspire you and perhaps remove some of the stress you might feel about the upcoming holidays.
Jan Amell Photography of Vankleek Hill visited each home and really did an amazing job of capturing their uniqueness and festive feel. She has graciously allowed me to share a selection of her photos here to help inspire you this Christmas season. I’ve grouped them for you to make it easier for you to gather your own inspiration and thoughts for your home.
Before you continue, why not make a cup of tea, find a quiet spot in your home and have a peek. I hope you enjoy seeing these amazing spaces!
A festive welcome
Porches are the gateway to your home so why not add a Christmas touch to yours? Your family and friends will love it. Here are some ideas:
Christmas trees
Have you been decorating your tree the same way for years? Thinking of changing it up a bit? Check out these festive trees:
Stairway decor
Many of us add some garland to our stairways but then wonder what else we can do. Here are some ideas to consider:
Holiday table
There is nothing better than having your family and friends gather around your dining table. We all want our table to be extra festive and some of these ideas might inspire you:
Living spaces & vignettes
Our living spaces are where we spend our time and we want the festive look to add to the comfort and beauty of our home. Creating vignettes around your home is a great way to infuse Christmas in areas where you, perhaps, have never done so before.
Bookshelves, coffee tables, dressers and windowsills — all are great decorative opportunities to show a bit of Christmas love. Check these out:
I hope some of these ideas inspire you and take some of the stress away so you can enjoy getting your home ready for the holidays. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from my home (and my neighbours’ homes) to yours.
