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Winter Wonderland In The Desert Part 2

Filed Under: Dining Room, Home Tour, Kitchen, Seasonal Decor Tagged With: angel, angel painting, antique, beads, better homes and gardens, boho chic, boho style, chandelier, Christmas 2017, Christmas decor, Christmas inspiration, Christmas inspo, Christmas tree, cottage, cottage style, country living magazine, crocks, dining room, DIY shelves, doodle, farmhouse, farmhouse kitchen, farmhouse style, farmhouse table, gathered style, goldendoodle, holiday decor, holidays, home decor, kitchen, my pup, old door, old frames, open shelving, painted, painted dresser, painted furniture, painted table, pickling crocks, pottery barn, seltzer bottle, settee, vintage, winter, winter decor, winter wonderland, wood shelves

I’m so glad that you are joining me and my friends for our Magical and Merry Blog Hop Tour as part of my Winter Wonderland Tour Part 2. If you missed the first part of my tour, you can find it here. If you are coming from Kaley’s home at The Little White Farmhouse, don’t you just love all of her pops of green and how she has made Christmas so beautiful in her home? I hope you will stick around and join in for so many other amazing blogger’s tours that are linked at the end of this post. Christmas is my most favorite time of the year and I love sharing it with all of you. I’m sharing some budget friendly ways to decorated this season throughout this tour.

I love adding trees in every space in my home for the Christmas season. It gives me all the feels of winter here in the desert. I found these trees at various places including thrift stores but making your own trees like I did here is even more budget friendly. Chester thinks so too.

 

 

 

I love my new painting from Deann. Adding some old thrifted open back frames to this space makes it feel more cozy and adds just the right amount of texture. I painted the white ones with my chalk paint recipe. I love the mixture of colors in the frames. I found this settee on Craigslist and covered it with some ruffled bedskirts that I picked up at a thrift store. Recovering furniture can be very pricey and this allowed me to lighten up this settee for next to no expense. I also found this table at Goodwill and refinished it. You can see the process, here.

 

 

 

This nook in the corner of my kitchen is one of my favorite spaces in my home. I love that the builders left out the “desk option” when building our home and all of the open accessibility that these shelves add to this space. And I’m still loving this DIY evergreen topiary that I made, especially because it never dies.

Stringing lights in this space was one of the best decisions that I made for Christmas decorating. This is something that my kids look forward to every year. I used command hooks on my walls and cupboards to attach them on one side and then tied them to my pendant lights with fishing line in the middle. They add just the right amount of lighting in this area that we don’t even need to use our regular lighting.

I don’t like having themes for decorating. I just work with what I have and use things that I find that inspire me. I love using original vintage items in my decor as well. I found this old rusty wire rack at a junk shop and added it to the end of my bar for glass storage.

I added these DIY shelves a few years back to my corner nook for extra storage. They are super easy to make and very budget friendly.

I picked up some free evergreen clippings from the tree lot and tied them around my pendents with fishing line for some added Christmas to my bar space. And this chandelier, I picked up at a thrift store. I took off the globes, painted it with my diy chalk paint, and added these vintage jewels with a hot glue gun. I love the way it turned out and the originality of it. You can see the process of how I chalk painted my kitchen cabinets, here.

Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope that you enjoyed my little dining/kitchen area tour. Now, on to clean out my guest room so that my Christmas guests can actually step into the room One messy room in the house isn’t too bad, right? Head over to Jamie’s home next at So much Better With Age. Her neutrals, woods, and whites sure have me swooning!! And so many other great tours are linked up here as well, just below this post.

Source List:

Dining Room area:

Farmhouse Table: DIY

Merry and Bright Pillow: Mustard Seed Blooms

Shiplap Walls: DIY

Chandelier: Craigslist but you can also find it here

Beads on Chandelier: Clearance at Target

Corner Cabinet: DIY

Demijohn on Table: Thrifted or can find them places like this

Christmas Trees: Thrifted, Michaels, Target Dollar Spot

Broke Bread Sign: William Rae Designs

Blanket: Target

Park Bench: Craigslist

Crocks: Thrifted

Angel Painting: Deann Designs

Wood Bowls and Baskets: Thrifted

Frames: Thrifted and White ones painted with my DIY chalk paint recipe

Settee: Craigslist and Covered with Ruffled Thrifted Bed Skirts

Cowhide: Craigslist

Black Chairs: Garage Sale, can find them here as well

Kitchen: 

Hanging String Lights: Target

Chalk Painted Kitchen Cabinets: DIY

Nook Shelves: DIY

Table: Gifted and Refinished

Chairs: Thrifted and Painted but you can find similar here

Barstools: Target (believe they are discontinued) but can find similar here

Christmas Trees: Thrifted and Dollar Spot Target and DIY

As For Me And My House Sign: Show The Joy

Chandelier: Talked About Above and DIY Painted With My Chalk Paint Recipe

Backsplash: Glass Tile From Fractured Earth in Tucson, AZ

Rug: Boutique Rugs

Evergreen Topiary: DIY

Stacked Shiplap Chargers: Sawdust Angel

Hardware on Cabinets: Ikea

Magical & Merry Holiday Home Tour

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  1. Connie says

    December 1, 2017 at 6:37 am

    You have created the perfect winter wonderland in your home! Is so magical – I wished I could come and see it in person. Love all your down to earth ideas and you have been blessed with the talent to create anything you can dream about. Love it all! I know your family appreciate all your hard work.

  2. Karan says

    December 1, 2017 at 7:22 am

    Natalie, your home is just so gorgeous! You are amazing!

    • My Vintage Porch says

      December 4, 2017 at 8:22 am

      Thank you so much, Karan!

  3. Sarah says

    December 1, 2017 at 8:39 am

    Natalie this winter wonderland is absolutely amazing. I love how calming all the neutrals are.

    • My Vintage Porch says

      December 4, 2017 at 8:22 am

      Thank you so much, Sarah!

  4. Sarah-The Belmont Ranch says

    December 1, 2017 at 5:42 pm

    Natalie your tour is amazing! I can’t get over all of your stunning DIYs. You go girl.

    • My Vintage Porch says

      December 4, 2017 at 8:21 am

      Thank you so much, Sarah!!

  5. Sherry says

    December 1, 2017 at 7:51 pm

    Natalie I love love love your trees everywhere. I’ve always wished I could put my arms around a forest of evergreen and pull it into my house. Especially at Christmas time. And I would never have thought to string lights in my kitchen. I looks terrific in your space, but my little kitchen isn’t a room I want to drawl attention to. ???? I’ll take your kitchen though. ???? God bless you.

    • My Vintage Porch says

      December 4, 2017 at 8:21 am

      Thank you so much Sherry. I sure am a tree nut, can’t get enough.

  6. Christina says

    December 1, 2017 at 9:52 pm

    Natalie – everything is PERFECT! I just scheduled a bunch of pins & FB shares because I love every square inch 🙂

    • My Vintage Porch says

      December 2, 2017 at 8:56 pm

      So sweet! Thank you Christina!

  7. Jodie & Julie says

    December 2, 2017 at 12:54 am

    Natalie, I always LOVE your decor but your Christmas decorations have really stolen my heart. I LOVE your creative idea of hanging the outdoor retro string lights across your kitchen area. How fun and festive! Everything looks simply beautiful!

    xoxo Jodie & Julie

    • My Vintage Porch says

      December 4, 2017 at 8:20 am

      Thank you so much friends! You are both amazing! I love everything you do!

  8. Stacey says

    December 2, 2017 at 2:25 am

    You have done a beautiful job! I am very inspired by all of your ideas and vision !! Thanks!

    • My Vintage Porch says

      December 4, 2017 at 8:19 am

      Thank you so much, Stacey!

  9. Kris @ Junk Chic Cottage says

    December 2, 2017 at 8:22 am

    This is beautiful. I am swooning. Love the lights. So pretty.

    • My Vintage Porch says

      December 4, 2017 at 8:19 am

      Thank you so much Kris!!

  10. DeeAnn DeHaas says

    December 2, 2017 at 8:40 am

    You are truly amazing. I literally have coffee w you everyday in your home ! Not even kidding. Your home is beautiful , cozy, and welcoming all in one. Yours is so inviting I just sit and sip an scroll thro again an again. Thanks for sharing.

    • My Vintage Porch says

      December 4, 2017 at 8:18 am

      Thank you so much DeeAnn! That is so fun that we are having coffee together!

  11. Susan Lazenby says

    December 2, 2017 at 11:10 am

    Of all the home design Instagram users, I love your style best. The way some talk with a regular start of a sentence and at the end all seem to go up in volume and higher pitch, like a question. “..and over HERE, and over HERE” I grind my teeth and my husband asks me, “Who is that?” lol

    I adore your layering spaces and the little cowgirl theme in your home. I have five hides! Not out right now b/c my daughter and family are here.

    Love your lighting and the great tip with the hooks. My kitchen needs painting so yikes, putting up more light. Toddlers and paint; I don’t know how you young mother’s do it. Sorry, I don’t comment often. There’s a reason. Take care! My five daughters love your Instagram, too. They grew-up on this ranch and in this blessed house. ????????????Lots of hugs!

    • My Vintage Porch says

      December 4, 2017 at 8:17 am

      That is just so sweet, Susan! Thank you so much!

  12. Lisa Ghannam says

    December 2, 2017 at 3:55 pm

    Hi Natalie,

    I heard that your use of CBD Oil has helped you. My husband has been diagnosed with early onset dementia, he is 56 years old and he has decided to actively monitor this instead of using synthetic drugs. But, he is willing to try the oil. I would like to get the same brand you are using because you had positive results. I’m sure they are all good, but it makes me feel better knowing someone that has used it. Thank you,

    • My Vintage Porch says

      December 2, 2017 at 8:55 pm

      Hi Lisa, I’m so sorry, saying a prayer for you both right now. Here is the link http://vintageporch.primemybody.com/home/

  13. Kristi says

    December 2, 2017 at 8:33 pm

    I’m so inspired by every post you do! Thanks for sharing your gift!

    • My Vintage Porch says

      December 4, 2017 at 8:16 am

      Thank you so much, Kristi. I love your style as well!

  14. Jamie says

    December 4, 2017 at 12:32 am

    I love your home and it’s perfectly decorated for Christmas! So great being on this tour with you!
    Hugs, Jamie

    • My Vintage Porch says

      December 4, 2017 at 8:15 am

      Thank you sweet, Jamie. Loved sharing this tour with you as well.

  15. Tracy K says

    December 12, 2017 at 6:15 am

    Stunning! I always drive by houses and wonder what they look like on the inside. These home tours give me a peek and tons of inspiration. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.

    • My Vintage Porch says

      December 19, 2017 at 5:04 pm

      Thank you so much Tracy!!

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I found this old painting for $2 at a rummage sale I found this old painting for $2 at a rummage sale last weekend…I didn’t love it “as is” but with it only being $2, I wasn’t as scared to try this technique on it. I darkened the gold on the frame with some rub n buff and added glaze to the painting to make it look antique. It turned out exactly how I desired…I love the the after so much! ♥️ (more details in stories) #library #books #bookstagram #book #painting #paintingart
I found this old coffee grinder in an online aucti I found this old coffee grinder in an online auction, and I didn’t pay only $2 for it. I’m pretty sure it was one of those things where I was like, “Trav, this is going to be my birthday present” …it was months before my birthday so he forgets and still gets me something…of course I didn’t do that on purpose. 😁 I don’t buy pricey things like this often but it was something that I had been wanting for a while and they can go for $400-$500 online 🤪Lots of you ask if we use it, the answer is, I want to, but I just keep forgetting bc Trav is the one that drinks coffee and I don’t want to remind him that we have it or I might not get a birthday present this year.🤔And, I honestly don’t remember how much I paid for it but it was in the $200s …but it seems I really got it for Trav bc I don’t drink coffee🤔, but don’t tell Trav. #antiquecoffeegrinder #coffeegrinder #kitchendecor #kitchenremodel
The mantle is up! Trav made this mantle out of a b The mantle is up! Trav made this mantle out of a bed side rail 🤩 Trav once said we have too much stuff in the garage…but I found our mantle in the stuff 🤔…if we didn’t have stuff, we wouldn’t have this mantle😁 #mantle #mantledecor #brickfireplace #woodceiling #antiquepainting
Just some photos I’ve taken recently, that’s a Just some photos I’ve taken recently, that’s all, oh, and I wiped off the oven tops today (I’m saving the insides for Trav…we all know how he would appreciate some extra savings from me) 😁 I hope you all had an great day!!!! 😘 #brick #brickhouse #home #homecooking
I thought I would paint the swan …but, nope, not I thought I would paint the swan …but, nope, not after seeing it in here 🤩Oh, and the lights are back in stock and listed in my profile. 🏃‍♀️ (they are pendants but we pulled the cord through to make them flush, I love them!!) #swan #laundry #laundryroom #vanity #farmhousesink
Thanks for reminding me that I have stuff in the g Thanks for reminding me that I have stuff in the garage 😁 We covered our TV with art stuff from the garage and metal pipes and, it worked 🙌🏼😁 (see stories) I can still see the tv from the side but when we get the new wall bracket for it, that should help bc we can push it back more. It’s a good temp fix to have some cool art instead of a black box! Oh, and who remembers when I stripped this dresser? #tvart #brickfloor #oldpainting
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