American Farmhouse Style

The holidays just feel a little cozier in a farmhouse, don’t they? Maybe it’s the scent of cookies baking in the oven or the way a glowing tree makes the whole house feel extra warm and inviting. However you celebrate, this season has a way of wrapping us all in comfort and we are excited about it! In this issue, we’re sharing four festive home tours that are sure to spark ideas for your own holiday decorating. Each one has its own personality—from rustic, to playful, to timeless and traditional—all full of heart and coziness. We’re bidding a fond farewell to our wonderful 2025 Brand Ambassador, Lynn (page 12 and page 44). She’s shared so much farmhouse inspiration with us this past year, and we’re so thankful for her creativity,…

americanfarmhousestyle.com SIMPLY VINTAGE HOME AT CHRISTMASTIME This new-build home in Southern California transforms into a vintage home at Christmastime thanks to antiques and vintage holiday finds. A FRENCH FARMHOUSE CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM A warm and authentic French and farmhouse aesthetic was Inspired by the timeless elegance of Provence, bringing a bit of France to rural country life. WHERE TO HANG STOCKINGS (BESIDES THE MANTEL) Don’t have a mantel in your home to hang your stockings with care? Try these other places to hang stockings so Santa can still fill them with goodies. A WARM & COZY HOLIDAY GUEST ROOM Add festive charm to your holiday guest room with these helpful tips and ideas. HOW TO STAY SANE AT CHRISTMAS It’s easy to feel overwhelmed during this busy time. Let…

For Jennifer Nutt, the winner of our annual tree contest in 2024, Christmas has always been about more than twinkle lights and tinsel, but more about making memories, family, and creating a mood that tells a story. “My childhood was filled with so many amazing Christmas memories,” Jennifer shares. “As I brainstormed how I wanted my living room to look, I kept thinking back to the nostalgia of Christmases past.” That nostalgia shaped her 2024 tree. Classic Christmas red and Santas set the foundation, but the rest came together when Jennifer stumbled across several ornaments from both of her grandmothers. “I knew I wanted them on my tree,” she says. “With that setting the tone, I got started decorating!” Jennifer layered in ornaments with vintage flair, sprigs of red berries, and…

OLD FASHIONED GOODNESS It wasn’t a glossy cookbook dessert or something you’d find in a bakery window. Instead, it was simple, old-fashioned, and just a little imperfect. The kind of recipe where you watched the pot bubble and hoped it would “set up” just right. Some years it was fudgy, other years a little crumbly—but every year, it was equally delicious. I can still picture my mother at the stove, wooden spoon in hand, the smell of cocoa and sugar filling the air. My siblings and I would eagerly wait for the moment she dropped spoonfuls of the warm mixture onto wax paper. It was agony to wait for them to cool—but that first bite was always worth it. Now, as I carry the recipe into my own kitchen, I…

Designer Ginny Padula’s holiday home in Oceanport, New Jersey, embodies her signature timeless style, filled with heartfelt touches of Christmas throughout every corner, from the festive tabletop to even the laundry room. With silver collected over decades, mismatched plaids and tartans, and family tableware passed down through generations, Ginny’s home is a lively gathering place for both her immediate and extended family. It is a cozy, sophisticated, and always welcoming holiday retreat. For more than three decades, Ginny and her husband, Lou, have built a life full of family, friends, and traditions. Married for 35 years, they raised two sons, Vincent and Dominic, who are now beginning families of their own. “Vincent will actually be married this October in Hong Kong, and Dominic is getting married next October in New…

Christina Cooney knows trees—inside and out. That’s because her house is surrounded by trees outdoors and it becomes a winter wonderland of trees indoors at Christmastime as well. “We live in an older established neighborhood with lots of trees and foliage,” Christina says. “Our home sits on an acre lot and is surrounded by tall pine trees. The front landscaping of our home is lined with limelight hydrangeas, cathedral bell roses and drifting popcorn rose bushes.” Christina’s love of the outdoors, particularly trees, permeates her Christmas décor and is present in nearly every room. “I definitely have more than one tree—probably more than the average person should have,” she reveals with a smile. “Our family tree in our main living room is a traditional faux green. I have two faux-flocked trees…