Changing Tradition and using pink in my holiday home
Changing Tradition and using pink in my holiday home
Welcome to Duke Manor Farm! I am so happy to be joining this amazing holiday home tour that has been going on all week. If you are joining me from Aprils at House by Hoff welcome to Duke Manor Farm , if not you will to visit her pretty holiday home. Special thanks to Marty from A stroll thru life who coordinates and hosts this lovely tour every year. If you have never been to Duke Manor Farm before you can catch up on me and my real life funny farm here.
Changing Tradition and using pink in my holiday home
I defied our traditional holiday colors and went with a totally new color this year…. Blush. I just love the softness and calmness of it all. It feels so peaceful. We need more of that, don’t you think?. Although to be frank, the kids weren’t in love with it, like at all. Especially my boys. “Yuck…pink!” They walked around for weeks asking when we were going to put up the real christmas tree. The “family tree” with all the homemade ornaments. The tree with all the red. So, one afternoon I decided to revert back to good ole tradition and replace the blush with red. And since I had photographed it all in blush, that’s what I’ll show you today. Another story, for another day that I’ll share next week. Until then, you should know that the kids are happy.
The inspiration for the color switch were these pillows. I love the mix of blush and navy on them. Actually I got them for my bedroom but decided to see how they looked out here in our Keeping room. This area is between our Kitchen and Family Room. Immediately I was smitten and decided blush it was for the holiday color. I guess I should have had that family meeting with the kids first!
chairs Ikea/patterned rug/garden stool/fur pillow/blush pillow
Before the tree went up I whipped up these stockings. You can get all the details on how to make them here.
I found some blush glass trees and grouped them with some silver ones that I had. The blush trees look like something vintage. They are so pretty and have little lights in them. New Lanterns with faux snow and mini lights are on a timer and are so magical at night.
Holiday Kitchen
I don’t really do a lot of decorating in the kitchen other then the mantel above the cook top. I wanted simple and sweet, so a few trees and little brass deer are hanging out. Actually I’m finishing a paint job on the other side of the island so this is the only view you will see today. #getitdone Time to make some updates to my 15 year old kitchen.We are actually getting new counter tops and appliances soon. So next time you come by things could look a little different.
The blush is not lost forever
Since I was hell bent to have blush this year , I will share where I moved the blush next week. I hope you enjoyed the tour and that I maybe even left you with some inspiration as you start or finish up your own holiday decorating. You might even consider blush….but talk to your kids first!
I hope you have a lovely holiday season. I’ll be back this weekend with a recap from the entire tour this week with highlights of my favorite spaces from the 30 holiday homes. I have included the links for the full tour below. Until then, from my home to yours and my perfectly imperfect 158 outtake for our holiday card…..Merry Christmas!
Next up on the tour is Debra from Common Ground. I know you will enjoy her holiday home!
Monday – Dec 4th
Tuesday – Dec 5th
Wednesday – Dec 6th
Thursday – Dec 7th
Friday – Dec 8th
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All pretty in pink!
thanks Kim!
Laura, it looks beautiful in blush! I can see why your kids might have rebelled though. Red is pretty too and either look great with your blue. I love the calmness and softness of blush too. And what, you whipped up those stockings? Girl, you are good! Merry Christmas Laura, to you and your family!! xoxo
thanks Rhoda. I moved it all into my bedroom , so everybody in the house is happy now.
I love the blush, so pretty and it fits your home so well. Now I can’t wait to see where this all went and see the red you replaced it with. Your home is always beautiful and I always get so much inspiration from your style.
Love it! So so pretty with all the touches of pink and I adore the photo of your kiddos
hanks so much Julia. just keeping it real with the kids! 🙂 happy weekend!
Your home is just stunning Laura! I love the blush with the blues, and I truly enjoy seeing more of your home (&life) on IG! Your kids are a hoot! Jealous of your stockings, really very pretty! As always, so honored to share this home tour with you! Cheers!
Whether blush, red or any other color , your home always shines! And hey, I do love the blush. 🙂
Those stockings are beautiful and I love the color you used on the island. Looking forward to seeing all the updates to your pretty kitchen.
Your tour is completely enchanting! I adore all of the soft shades of pink.
I’m going softer too. I’m loving it. Next year I will finish adding some touches.
Your home looks wonderful. Love seeing your smiling kids. Merry Christmas
Cindy
it’s just so calming and peaceful isn’t it?
You have done a beautiful job on the blush tree Thank you for sharing
thanks so much.
I am so loving the blush and talk about loving….those kids! They are the cutest!
I am so in love with your pinks mixed with the blues in your home!! Gorgeous as always friend and your kiddos picture made me smile!! xo Heather
Your home looks so welcoming. I love seeing pics of the animals included as well. Thanks for sharing. Laurie