christmas with antique farm house

 

🎄Welcome to the English Cottage Christmas event

 with Antique Farmhouse! 

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here at my home, and with the help of Antique Farm House. I’ve created a very nostalgic and comfy look for my family. 

This is the perfect time to bring those same vintage, cozy vibes into your own home this holiday season.

Let’s create the most memorable Christmas together!

 

There are so many festive pieces featured in this English Cottage Christmas event, that I couldn’t fit them all in my reel.

There’s nothing quite like the wonder of Christmas morning. All the anticipation, excitement and joy! All the feelings you’ve had of Christmases past come rushing back!

 

Sentimental at times, but there is a sense of hope as well.

Nothing can match the sight of your glowing tree at sunrise, the smell of bacon emanating from the kitchen, tiny footsteps coming down the stairs, and the gasps and giggles heard at the sight of all the gifts under the tree…

 

all those dear early morning Christmas memories truly live in my heart!

🎄The inspiration for my tree was the beauty of nature done in a fanciful way. I imagined an enchanted forest where Father Christmas lives in a charming little stone cottage, definitely another time and place! 

I started with a new 6’ Noble fir from King of Christmas and added my own white lights. Owls, nesting birds, deer, little red toadstools, and lots of little pinecones. 

Of course, we have to bring in the sparkle with lots of vintage glass ornaments and baubles! This little tree is finished off with just a touch of old-fashioned tinsel for all the nostalgic reasons I can think of!

What a difference a month makes! Here’s our antique hutch all decked out for Christmas. 

Here’s my festive hot cocoa bar! This look is as simple as setting out some cute mugs, a cozy plaid throw and a fun little electric kettle! 

Add some instant hot chocolate mix, a few marshmallows and maybe a candy cane or two! No need to fuss. Keep it simple, my friends!

 

Here's a fun little plaid table that has all the vibrant holiday colors and textures I love!

So, friends, I’ll see you in my stories soon, where I’ll give you some up close and personal looks at some of my favorite items, and I’ll also be sharing a BONUS tablescape using so many ofthese same Antique Farmhouse pieces set up in a whole new way!

Happy Christmas! ♥️

ciao fabiana

 

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cozy cottage christmas curio cabinet

A little touch of Christmas here and there is all I need right now, but brrrrr, there is a chill in the air this morning.

 

I may have to get my “fa la la” on much earlier than expected! I might even break out the holiday tunes today…

For now, I’m sharing the cutest and most useful of all curio cabinets I’ve ever seen! Just a little something I recently found... 

It’s really the cutest and most charismatic of all curio cabinets I ever did see. It’s so fun to style it for the holidays! 

 

I can’t wait to style it for spring with all sorts of little daffodils, bunnies and more!

Have you noticed this piece has a classic shabby chic design for a wonderful vintage look? The patina is perfect!

 

 

The design is just so sweet! I love that this little wooden wall cabinet features a cottage-themed window design with a 2-tiered shelf and two arched doors with a metal screening… it’s just perfect!

 

 

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spooky chic halloween hutch

It’s finally time to share some fun Halloween inspiration today.

My living room hutch was in dire need of some Halloween attention, so I just left most of my ironstone pieces in place and just added a little bit of spooky fun.

 

Think of walking through the October woods at dusk, with the full moon starting to emerge overhead, and a slight breeze in the air rustling the trees…

That’s the vibe I’m going for.

I brought in some Spanish moss, dusty eucalyptus and curly twigs to add some natural elements.

The color palette was kept neutral, and I just added some little owls, cats, crows and pumpkins for that Halloween touch.

  

Perennial sunflowers brighten up this whole look and offer an unexpected pop of color.

 

I finished it off with a few candles, including some fun little ghostly face candles I found at Ikea.

Here’s a look at the hutch without all the seasonal décor.

 

Earlier this year I added this pretty blue and white floral wallpaper to the back of the hutch to create a little fun backdrop. The original back of the hutch was painted a rusty brown color.

 

And now take a peek at the festive Christmas look I created for the month of December. The adorable toadstool garlands from World Market set the tone for a vintage nature-inspired holiday look.

 

I left most of my white ironstone in place and just added a few small Belsnickel Santas, a tall cloche filled with Santa Claus mugs, bottle brush trees and ribbons.

 

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new fall finds inspired by nature

Cozy mornings just got even better!

Strike a match and let the glowing candlelight bring out the earthiness of the season.

I’m in love with the soft glow of this rustic Antler Candlestick from Arthur Court creates in my living room. 

“Graceful prongs curve away from the main branches of the antlers, with each joining supporting a small candle holder, ideally sized for taper candles.”

 

"Handcrafted in Arthur Court's signature aluminum, this design features antlers emerging up from a circular base as they balance on their burr. 

Multiple forks branch off the main stem, while the candle holders take the place of other points with realistic definition."

 

With a touch of whimsy and a deep passion for nature, Arthur Court’s creations are timeless additions to any home.

 

This is one treasured piece that will look great all autumn and winter in my living room! It would even be a spectacular focal point for a holiday table (that will be coming up in a future blog post) or even a pretty alfresco table.

I also love this beautiful glass Elk Canister that you can just spy in the background. It’s perfect for holding special little treats and generally just looking pretty!

  

So for this month, we’re enjoying the soft glowing candlelight in the living room, surrounded by some of our favorite things.

 

 

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3 Light Antler Candlestick

Deer Glass Canister

 

 

 

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best fall farmhouse decor ideas

This new farmhouse style wire mesh wall curio cabinet is absolutely stunning! I’m sharing it with you here today styled two ways. One is a traditional cottage farmhouse look that can be used all year, and the other look is full-on Christmas!

 

Don’t you just love the arched crown molding, wire mesh screen doors that can be left partially opened or fully closed? The distressed finish makes this piece feel like it’s been around for some time.

 

In addition to this curio cabinet being free-standing, it can also be displayed on a wall.

When styling this piece, I like to group collectables together and also it’s important to keep in mind varying heights of objects.

 

The vintage-inspired look will add a classic farm-fresh style to any Home! Think about this cute piece in your kitchen, den, laundry room, entryway, bedroom or bathroom.

 

Line this beauty with dishes, mugs, flowers, collectable antiques, and more! 

Wouldn’t this also look pretty as a cabinet in your bathroom, stylishly displaying towels and other powder room essentials for you or your guests?

Here’s another fun fall find I highly recommend, this Pumpkin Farm metal sign! I have it outside on my front porch, but in the past, I’ve also used it in my breakfast room with mounds and mounds of pretty pumpkins!

 

For more fun inspirational fall décor ideas, I’m always posting on Instagram, so I’d love it if you stopped by for a visit. And of course, you can follow me for interesting styling ideas all year long!

 

Here’s one last little look at this gem of a curio cabinet, and it’s all done up for the winter holidays.

 

I added just a few of my favorite ironstone pitchers, several adorable vintage-inspired Santas, and then a little hint of evergreen branches to remind us of the true beauty of the winter months. What do you think of our little cottage farmhouse curio cabinet now?!  

 

But for now, I think we will give all our focus to the fabulous months of September, October and November. These three months bring me so much joy with the glorious season of Autumn and everything it has to offer!

 

ciao fabiana

 

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