Farmhouse Christmas Decorations 2017

Mom wanted me to pop in to let y'all know these are the last of the Christmas decor pics she has to share. Here I am looking as adorable as I can be in my Christmas dress.

Christmas Inspiration

Well I tell ya Mother Nature has graced us with some beyond beautiful fall weather. Last night we sat outside enjoying Christmas movies on Hallmark and making S'mores over the fire pit. This morning we woke up to it being 40. I can not remember it ever being this cold out in October since we have moved to Texas and I am loving it! Wish it would stick around. Today marks 1 year since we closed on the new house. I can NOT believe how fast time is flying by!!

Speaking of fall I finished up the last of the fall decorating this past week. I shared our fall dining room here  and our fall porch here I shared a little while back so if you missed them be sure to click on over.

Yesterday I went on the hunt across town for a mirror for our master bathroom. I ended up at three different stores though I only needed to go to one. I couldn't resist stopping at them all. I found some wonderful Christmas decor I thought that I would share with y'all. 

How I Found My Style Sundays Christmas Edition- Junk Chic Cottage

Hi Everyone.  I was asked by sweet Pamela to come by and share some of my Christmas Decorating with all of you.

I have had the great pleasure to be featured on her "How I found my Style Sundays" Home Edition a while ago and it was super fun.

So when Pamela asked if I would like to do the Christmas Edition of "How I found my Style Sunday" I was excited to be asked and said yes!

I would also like to thank my friend Stacey from Cottage Industry for coming by and taking the pretty pictures of my Christmas decor.  She has a very fancy camera, great lens and beautiful eye to catch the decor at it's prettiest. Thank you Stacey for helping me out with some of the pictures. It was fun to get together and catch up.

So here it goes. I will show you some of my Christmas decor for this season and mix pictures and answers to Pamela's questions.

My Christmas Decorating Style is.....

My home is a mix of chippy cottage french farmhouse that is normally a pretty neutral palette of whites and tans.

This year for my decor I decided to add in some red to brighten and give it a Nordic Farmhouse feel.

Every year I try to do a different decor theme with what I already have and just add some touches or change things up to get a new look from previous years. It keeps it fun and new for me each year.

FMFPTY's First Annual Holiday Mantel Party

Welcome to From My Front Porch To Yours First Annual Holiday Mantel Party! I am so excited to have y'all over that I decided to start the party early!! 

I have been busy getting ready for y'all. I had changed out our mantel display last year so I pretty much just kept it the same since I liked it so much.

Our stockings are from Pottery Barn Kids. I got them on clearance for just $7 each about 5 years ago. There is even an extra put away just in case there is ever an addition to the family!;) I have yet to bring myself to have our names embroidered on them so last year I found these gold glitter initials at WM for just $1! 

I started collecting Mark Roberts Fairies quiet a few years back. 

My mom gives me one every year for Christmas and I can not wait to see which one she gave me this year. The berry trees in pots I purchased  in the after Christmas clearance isle at Target abt 6 years ago for only $12 each!

My topiary Nutcrackers are from Cracker Barrel two years ago. They were only $12 a piece which I think was a good price.

Our hearth is what changed the most this year! The black granite surround is gone. We replaced it with porcelain tile this past spring that looks like rock. I LOVE it! We also tore out our carpet and replaced it with Antique Oak Engineered wood flooring. 

Saint Nick rests on his chair by the fireplace. He is a Cracker Barrel find from  several years back as well. 

When I was looking at pics from last year I noticed there was an empty spot here under the stockings. How I missed that I do not know. This year I filled it in with some empty frames and an architectural finial all of which I already owned.

Our fireplace display has evolved thru the years...my photo skills as well!;).... as pieces have been purchased but all at incredible deals. This is our mantel back in 2009.
   

This was our mantel last year in 2010.

Our Christmas Mantel 2011!
You really can achieve beautiful Christmas displays on a tight budget but you just have to be patient and know it may take a few years before you achieve the look you have longed for. I think I have finally reached the look I have always wanted!

Thanx for coming by to my party! I know there are so many parties out there and we are all so busy. I am truly thankful and honored you stopped by! If you get a chance grab my button off the sidebar and invite all your friends! The more the merrier!

Now on to the party! I can not wait to see y'alls mantels and holiday displays!

As with all parties there are the normal rules. You must link back to From My Front Porch To Yours in your post and not just on your side bar. Just common courtesy. If ya don't link back ya don't get to party. Only link up to your Holiday Mantel Party post and NOT your blog homepage. Please no advertising and please no more than three links from the same party goer. Also be sure to visit at least the link before you and after you to just say Hi! It makes partying all the more fun!

P.s. Stay on the look out for an upcoming giveaway and another exciting announcement!

Linking up to the following link parties:

Metamorphosis Monday

Amaze Me Monday

Show Off Your Cottage Monday

Mantel Party-My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia

Southern Hospitality

Funky Junk Interiors