![]() ![]() After 23 years in the same house raising them we began house hunting for a place close to a large airport to ease my husband’s work travel. “Four years ago the youngest of our 3 sons left for college. “My husband and I grew up close to fresh water lakes…and it is so wonderful how life has come full circle!” I was a Kindergarten teacher for years and then stayed home for many raising my boys…but my forever passion is interior decorating. ![]() “I’m Lisa and so excited to be one of Janet’s home tours! I have 3 grown sons in 3 different states and my husband and I have been married for 32 years. Note how the steps have been painted a darker color which is probably a more practical choice. I mentioned to Lisa I remember this lake well, as we used to go boating there with our kids and family who live in Charlotte.įall porch is ready for fall at Lisa’s lake house…Īnd a colorful Christmas. They fell in love with the waterfront view while searching for a lake home. Before…and the value of the power of paint! When you see the difference of this view above and the image below, it’s dramatic. However, like many our homes it was far from perfect when Lisa and her husband first set their eyes on it. The exterior of Lisa’s self described coastal farmhouse style home is modern and up to date. ![]() You like it too and it’s always appreciated when you leave comments and visit the homeowner’s links as well! That being said…find Lisa at A Simply Styled Nest, so head over and follow her! Let’s get started with the tour… Rather than just grabbing homes from the internet, I enjoy sharing real people and their lives. And the view is amazing, so let’s learn more about Lisa’s journey and style!Īs most of our home tours these are regular folks that I’ve gotten to know on Instagram over the years. I hope this gives you a few ideas about how to make a small space cozy for Christmas.This coastal farmhouse style lake house is casual and comfy and the full time resident of an empty nester couple! A year’s long search for the perfect home that will serve them well in years to come is decorated with a refreshing style. I finished the look with my favorite cozy stockings and a string of holiday bells. I kept the top of the mantle simple and subtle by adding just a few tall wooden pilar candle holders The addition of some pretty garland hanging below the garland adds a bit of sparkle and a special touch. I let it spill over the front of the mantle and trail off the sides. I like to layer several different garlands with a variety of colors to achieve a full look. If you have a fireplace, there is no better way to make a beautiful holiday statement than with loads of greenery on the mantle. These slim beauties add a gorgeous glow to the room and create an extra layer of winter goodness that helped achieve the cozy feel I was looking for. Nothing makes a small space cozier than twinkle lights, so I did not hesitate to put up two of my favorite frosted trees in the corner of our living room. Staying true to the environment is also important, so I kept my seashells on display alongside my Christmas decor. I love the idea of filling a dough bowl with shiny ornaments or adding a simple piece of greenery to a stack of books to celebrate a new season. I often store 2-3 boxes of my regular decor during the holiday season in order to make space for my Christmas pieces. Rather than add MORE to your existing decor, consider replacing your existing decor with the seasonal elements you love. 2) Replace Your Existing Decor With Seasonal Elements I recommend using colors that complement your existing decor to create that cozy look. I chose natural wood tones, soft creams, and off-whites mixed with mercury glass and subtle blue ornaments to create a look that fit right in with the ocean in the background. ![]() I wanted the tree to melt into the environment of our coastal cottage, so I decided to use colors that complemented the decor in our home. This tree is rather slim so it fit well in the corner of our living room. I typically put up two 9′ Christmas trees in our previous home, but there was no space for a tree that size in this small cottage, so I decided to use a beautiful 7′ tree from Balsam Hill. Today, I wanted to share some ideas about how to make a small space cozy for Christmas, without adding too much clutter. I only brought the things I loved to our new space and last week I set up our first Christmas tree in our new home. As fall turned to winter I began to envision a cozy Christmas in our new home, so I set about collecting my favorite decor from the stacks of boxes I had put in storage. I was mesmerized by the ocean, just outside the back door, and dreaming of sunny days soaking up the sea air. When we moved from our large home into a small coastal cottage, I was not thinking about the holidays. ![]()
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