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December 4, 2017 by Sandy

Christmas at The Castle 2017

Hello friends, and welcome to Christmas at The Castle! If you are visiting from Mallory’s blog, I’m so glad you are here! Jess from Domicile37 organized this fabulous eclectic holiday tour, and I’m thrilled to be a part of such a fun group of homes. The tours continue all week, so be sure to follow along!

There are so many beautiful original details in our 1927 home, and we are on a mission to preserve and restore as many pieces as we can. We bought the house at an auction almost four years ago, and we’ve been working hard ever since!

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The original copper light and arched front door add so much character to our home!

This year is especially fun at our house. It’s the first year that we haven’t had a huge construction project going on during the holidays, and we’re having so much fun decking the halls! Our 1927 tudor style home was made for Christmas celebrations! So grab a cookie and some hot chocolate and enjoy this vintage styled Christmas!

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The mistletoe!

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Whimsical Blue Living

The stone fireplace is original, and I designed the screen out of a vintage iron gate!

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Whimsical Blue Living

I love using family pieces in my designs, especially around the holidays. It reminds us of the people we love! Every item in our home has a story, like the copper boiler that belonged to my Grandma. We now use it to hold firewood, and I love the warmth and glow that the copper adds to the room.

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With three young kiddos and an old house to restore, I have to decorate on a serious budget. I enjoy the challenge and creativity that goes into repurposing and reimagining how items can be used. I see potential everywhere! This tall mirror was originally part of a dresser, but it was all alone at the Habitat For Humanity ReStore. I was able to snag it for $10, and with a little left over paint from my stash I added my whimsical blue style!

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The carved detail on the bookshelves is so beautiful!

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There are deep windows on either side of the fireplace with built-in cupboards for holding firewood. The diamond pattern on the original leaded glass windows is gorgeous, as well as the unique raised designs in the plaster walls.

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Whimsical Blue Living

The piano belonged to my great-grandparents and it has such pretty detail on it!

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Christmas just isn’t Christmas without hot chocolate and cookies! We had an identical set of these Christmas mugs growing up, and my sister surprised me with these that she found on eBay a few years ago.

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Whimsical Blue Living

Every year we walk to the very back of the field and pick out the biggest tree at the Christmas tree farm, and this year it was so tall that it was smushed up against the top of the ceiling! We had to trim the base of the trunk quite a bit to get the tree to fit. The kids thought this was absolutely hilarious! We had so much fun decorating it! I just love all the handmade ornaments. It makes my heart so happy!

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Whimsical Blue Living

Thanks for joining us for Christmas at The Castle! Be sure to hop on over to Brynne’s blog tomorrow to see her amazing home! And check out all the tours going on this week for more inspiring eclectic holiday decor!

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Have a beautiful day and a wonderful holiday season!
Sandy

Check out all the fabulous designs! Tours will go live on the day listed below. Enjoy!

Winter Eclectic Home Tour

Monday

Domicile 37 // Desert Domicile //Kobel & Co. // Whimsical Blue Living

Tuesday

The Gathered Home // Casa Watkins Living // Up To Date Interiors

Wednesday

Monica Wants It // Designing Vibes // Maker of Home // Michelle Matangi

Thursday

A Designer at Home // Style Mutt Home // Jessica Brigham // The Rath Project

Friday

House Homemade // House Haus Home // Jeweled Interiors // Domicile 37

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Comments

  1. Jessica says

    December 4, 2017 at 10:24 am

    Your house gets magical every year! This looks freaking amazing. I love how homey everything is and it lends itself to the style of your castle!

    Reply
    • Sandy says

      December 21, 2017 at 10:36 pm

      Thanks, friend! And thanks so much for all your hard work for this tour. You rock!

      Reply
  2. diane rath says

    December 4, 2017 at 6:24 pm

    so beautiful! my favorite touch…the mistletoe!

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    • Sandy says

      December 21, 2017 at 10:36 pm

      Thanks! I think it’s so cute too!

      Reply
  3. designing vibes says

    December 4, 2017 at 6:26 pm

    Your castle looks stunning as always, friend…..simply magical!

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    • Sandy says

      December 21, 2017 at 10:36 pm

      Thank you! Hope you have a wonderful holiday!

      Reply
  4. Brynne | The Gathered Home says

    December 4, 2017 at 10:06 pm

    Oh my word! Your Christmas home tour is absolutely gorgeous! I’m so in love with the historical details in your home — they just shine for Christmas!!!

    Reply
    • Sandy says

      December 21, 2017 at 10:35 pm

      Thank you so much! I loved your tour too!

      Reply
  5. Kathy says

    December 5, 2017 at 12:57 am

    Can I PLEASE come visit? It is such a treat to see your unique tudor home. Love all the Christmas decor you’ve added this year. It is just the right amount! Wishing you and your family an amazing holiday!

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    • Sandy says

      December 21, 2017 at 10:35 pm

      Thank you! Christmas is my favorite holiday in our little castle! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas!

      Reply
  6. Karrie Trowbridge says

    December 5, 2017 at 2:01 am

    Yay! I was so glad to see your home on this tour! You really have an incredible house, so full of character and unique details throughout! I love your holiday styling too!! Have a Merry Christmas in your beautiful castle!

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    • Sandy says

      December 21, 2017 at 10:34 pm

      Thank you! That’s so nice! I hope you have a wonderful holiday too, and hopefully find time to relax after all the work for these tours!

      Reply
  7. Michelle Matangi says

    December 5, 2017 at 2:59 am

    I just love your home and all the traditional elements!! Just truly stunning and I adore the way you have decorated it x

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    • Sandy says

      December 21, 2017 at 10:33 pm

      Thanks so much! Loved your tour too!

      Reply
  8. Corinna Henderson says

    December 7, 2017 at 5:37 pm

    The details are just incredible! What an amazing home to decorate for the holidays.

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    • Sandy says

      December 21, 2017 at 10:32 pm

      Thanks! We are loving “decking the halls”!

      Reply
  9. Jewel Marlowe says

    December 8, 2017 at 10:21 am

    I am new to your site, but I am fascinated by your home. What a unique canvas you have to work with here. The Christmas decor is classic and lovely.

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    • Sandy says

      December 21, 2017 at 10:32 pm

      Thank you so much! That is so kind! I hope you have a wonderful holiday season!

      Reply
  10. Jan avery says

    December 11, 2017 at 10:54 am

    Sandy-
    Your home shines so beautifully decorated for Christmas! I loved the pictoral tour- it brought back happy memories! I have been visiting my mother, Jackie, this past weekend. She is quite ill, but when I told her about your family, how you are restoring the house, and showed her your holiday pictures, she responded and her eyes got wide with happy memories, too! Thank you, and Merry Christmas! You and your family are very special!
    Jan

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    • Sandy says

      December 18, 2017 at 9:35 pm

      This brought tears to my eyes!!! Thank you so much for sharing. The thought of your mother being so happy with all that we’ve done to the house makes every hard project worth it! I’m so glad it reminded her of such happy times here. Truly, that means the world to us! We are so grateful to your family. Thank you for sharing, and Merry Christmas!

      Reply

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