What does Christmas feel like in your home? Is there a warmth that envelopes you when you walk inside? Is it cozy and cheerful? That’s what our house feels like during Christmas. The lights are low and sparkling, candles are wafting cinnamon flavor everywhere, and the (electric) fireplace is making the house a cozy respite from the frigid outdoors. I think this is my favorite part of Christmas – the warmth and love, so I really decided to focus on those elements when decorating. I wanted our home to feel like the heart of Christmas: welcoming, joyful, snuggly, comforting. That is also why I decided to photograph that house in its state I love most – dimly lit and cozily inviting. I hope you feel it where you are.
The heart of our home is our living room. This is where Eric and I spend most of our time together. Naturally this is where most of our décor goes each year. Welcome to our Christmas haven.
Our room color scheme is perfectly suited for Christmas. The red wall completes all the décor and the green tree and mantle decorations all fit together wonderfully.
Our tree is a wonderful combination of memories. The ornaments represent both Eric and my childhood while also hosting a great amount of ornaments we have gotten together over our 3.5 years of marriage.
The mantle decoration is new this year. In year’s past I’ve just thrown up the stockings and called it done. This year I embraced it as part of our décor and trimmed it up with greenery and glitter (can it get any better than that?!).
I also can’t forget my favorite vintage Christmas tree that I was fortunate to get handed down to me by my parents. This was one of my favorite things each year, and I’m so glad to be able to have it in our home.
I also can’t forget to include our other tree in the kitchen. It’s so delightful and cheery!
We also love, love, love to contribute to making our neighborhood cheerful and merry during this time of year, so we completely embrace outdoor decorating – mainly lights. We think it just brings so much Christmas spirit to the neighborhood. This year we were ecstatic to see more neighbors than ever putting up lights outside of their home.
The vintage Santa is hands down my favorite outside element. He is just so adorable and happy! I love how he lights up.
Thanks for taking some time to spend in the Rapp Christmas household! If you want more you can check out our 2011 and 2012 holiday tours.
Still can’t get enough Christmastime cheer? Here are some more posts for you!
- 2012 and 2013 Annual Stress Free Holiday Guides
- 2012 Holiday Dessert Guide
- 2012 Christmas Crafts and Table Settings
I’ll be back with more Christmas posts including creative holiday present wrapping and my Christmas table settings!
I’m doing this 12 Days of Christmas Home Tours with so many other incredibly talented bloggers. Make sure to head over to check out their holiday homes as well!
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Hi Megan! I love that your shared your home all cozily lit up – that’s just the way I love it! Everything looks beautiful and I adore the vintage pieces – I have the same ceramic tree somewhere in my attic. Totally love your Santa outside and it was wonderful to see your house all lit up! Pinning and sharing! Have a happy Friday and merry weekend!
Thanks so much Cindy! I just can’t show our house with Christmas décor with the sun shining through. It’s just not as true as the cozily lit Christmas shots here! Also, I love that you have that same Christmas tree. So neat!
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I love your outdoor decorating and your vintage Santa…in fact, I love anything vintage mixed with modern. Very nicely done! We do the outdoor decorating too, but we have to beat the Ohio winter, otherwise it’s just a wreath on the door for us. Thanks for sharing your home, Megan. It’s gorgeous! Excited to join you on this tour. xo 🙂
Thanks Jeanette! I’m so glad to be on this tour with you too! Yikes about beating Ohio weather! We’ve actually had a few balmy days here to get outside hanging done which is nice!
Beautiful Megan!! And I totally agree…your room color scheme is PERFECT for holiday decorating! I love all of the meaningful decor….I think that is what it’s all about. 🙂
Nancy
Thanks Nancy! I completely agree about the meaningful décor!
I am feeling warm and cozy just taking your Christmas Tour.
Your lights and tree and beautiful. Thanks for sharing on the 12 Days of Christmas Tour.
That makes me so happy Meegan! I want everyone to feel enveloped into our home when they visit (virtually or in person). So glad to be part of the tour!
You rocked it out, Megan! It looks great! That pic of your tree is amazing!! Okay, I must get my tree up…NOW!!! LOL. You all are putting me to shame! 🙂
Serena @ Thrift Diving
Thanks Serena! I love the low lighting tree shots myself! No putting anyone to shame. This is a stress free Christmas! Do it when and how you want!
Megan, what a beautiful tour! I love your tree, your living room is so cozy and inviting! And super love that you’ve decorated your exterior I love seeing lights outside at night really brings the spirit of Christmas to life you did a fantastic job with your home!!
Thank you so much Dria! I’m so glad you enjoyed the outside lights! I completely agree that it helps bring the spirit of Christmas to life! Thanks for stopping by my tour!
Oh Megan, I love the cozy look of your photos. You could feel the warmth and smell the cinnamon. It’s wonderful to have some many vintage items from both of your pasts to enjoy each Christmas. ~Jeanette
Thank you so much Jeanette! I’m sitting by the fireplace smelling the cinnamon as I write this!
Megan! Your home is so beautiful inside and out! Want to come teach me how to hang outdoor lights? Yours look stunning! Thanks so much for sharing with us!
~Abby =)
Thanks so much Abby! My husband taught me about hanging outside lights and the one main thing I learned is not to be intimidated. It’s actually not as hard as it looks – especially if you have a ranch!
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You’re home is beautiful, Megan! You’re right, the red wall I is perfect for Christmas decorating and it makes the room so cozy! Thanks so much for sharing!
XO,
Christy
Thanks Christy! I definitely embrace that red wall during Christmas time!
Megan your home is beautiful and I love the vintage touches. The red wall just adds to your Christmas decor perfectly – I’m a big fan of red. 😉 I love your outdoor display also- thanks for sharing! (As a first time visitor I really like your blog design also) 😉
Hi Jen! Thanks so much for stopping by! Thanks so much for the blog design love. It’s relatively new so I really appreciate the feedback!
Everything looks so pretty, Megan! I love, love your vintage Santa outside and would purchase one if I ever ran across it in a thrift or antique shop. Your tree photography is great. It’s so hard to get a good shot of the tree and you did it! Thanks for showing us your home this Christmas season.
Thanks Paula! I love all things vintage for Christmas! And all I can say about the pictures is use a tripod! It’s a savior!
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Your home is beautiful and your tree looks magical! The lights are gorgeous! It’s been a pleasure to be on this tour with you! Have a great weekend!
Leslie
Thank you Leslie! It’s been so fun to be on the tour with you too!
I love your Christmas tour. I can tell it is just full of cheer and love. Your outdoor lights are amazing and I am crushing big time on that Santa on the light post!!! Merry Christmas~Christy
Thanks so much Christy! Isn’t that Santa amazing! My husband got that one year!
Megan, I love your cozy Christmas home! It really does feel warm and inviting. Beautiful touches and I’m crushing on your vintage ceramic tree and the outdoor Santa. Love it!
Enjoy your weekend.
cheers
Thanks Therese! I’m so glad you feel the warmth! That makes me so happy!
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Everything is so warm and inviting. l love those little singing angels and the tree is so pretty.
Thank you Sharon! I just love the little touch the angels bring!
I found your post on Pinterest. I love your house & how you’ve decorated! I love lit Christmas tree’s. They’re so relaxing. I hope you & your family had a great day.
Hi Leslie! I’m so glad that you stopped by! Isn’t there something so magical about lit Christmas trees?! Hope you have a great day too!
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Oh, your home looks lovely! We have a red wall in the living room, too, and love it. It’s our favorite color and looks especially nice this time of year! I have a vintage tree much like yours, too, though I must confess to buying it from an antiques shop rather than having it passed down. That would have been even better!
Oh man, it’s like we are twins! Similar name, red wall, vintage tree. I love it! Thanks Meg!
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Megan your tree and whole room is stunning!! I used to have a red wall in our family room in our old house and I miss it terribly! It looks fantastic and especially with your beautiful decor. And that vintage Christmas tree… I die. I would love to find one of those!! Thanks for sharing your home with us on the tour!! Pinning! xo
Hi Claire! Thanks for stopping by. So sad about the red wall! Paint another! It really is quite the dramatic statement. Maybe one day you can find the vintage tree. Someone else commented and said they had one – picked it up at an antique store!
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What a great home tour Megan! Everything looks so warm and inviting! XO
Thanks so much Christine! Glad you stopped by!
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Megan,
Your Christmas home is beautiful! Love, love the vintage touches of the tree and the angels. We have a few hand-me-downs from our parents that I cherish as well. Christmas is my favorite time of the year too!
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Hugs …
Lani
Thanks so much Lani! I love how meaningful Christmas is!
Oh my God! I’m jelous… :3 I am bigger than our Christmas tree, I guess. I think I’ll gonna buy a bigger one.
Haha Dee. That’s so funny!
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