Innholdsfortegnelse for FMD-Christmas 2023 i Cottages and Bungalows

Hello, friends! As another holiday season approaches, those of us who love to go all out with festivities find ourselves looking for inspiration and wondering how to top our last decorating endeavor. As we brainstormed on what we might bring to you in this special yearly issue, we felt the same way—how do we top ourselves? To our delight, we realized we have a bevy of beautiful holiday home tours at our fingertips within our family of brands that include American Farmhouse Style, Atomic Ranch, Cottages & Bungalows, Flea Market Décor and Romantic Homes. We pored through them all and we’re proud to bring you a collection of our favorites from over the years. From traditional and bright to romantic, kitschy, modern and farmhouse-style, we hope this interesting variety of…

“Hayley Little is a stay-at-home mom, and after one look at her vibrant and joyful interiors you’ll want to stay home with her—especially during the holidays. The part-time stylist lives with her family on Sovereign Island, located off the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. Hayley and her husband, Terry, have renovated and built eight houses together, and though she doesn’t have any formal design training you can see she’s become quite the expert. “I am inspired by so many things,” Hayley says. “I love seeing people’s real homes on social media, and I’m a home design and magazine addict.” For her own holiday home, she captures the Christmas spirit and turns it into magical interiors bursting with color, patterns and textures. “Christmas is a big deal in my family,” she…

“Vintage French Christmas is always my theme. I love using vintage items in my décor— especially in my kitchen.” ’The kitchen is called the heart of the home because it’s an informal space where family and friends tend to gather for a warm meal and conversation. While the living room and dining area are typically the first places we think about when decorating for Christmas, the kitchen’s role as a cozy gathering spot for guests should not be ignored. Tracey Leber, an online shop owner, photographer and stylist, has a profound love of France and considers it her second home. She owns an online French vintage shop called French Larkspur (frenchlarkspur.com) and takes small groups on tours to Provence each year. Therefore, it was only natural for Tracey to decorate…

Set in the quaint town of Norwich, U.K., is a charming red-brick cottage carefully restored by photographer, stylist, content creator and blogger Tamsyn Morgans. A single mom (of Lola and Finlay), Tamsyn began her blog in 2013 and very quickly turned it into a place where readers could be inspired. “I share my journey of moving into my house that needed a lot of love (with not a lot of cash) and how it has evolved into a beautiful, eclectic home using reclaimed and vintage pieces thrifted from car boot fairs and auctions,” Tamsyn says. Tamsyn is not just a photographer; she is a storyteller too, conveying emotions and narratives through her creative lens. Her storytelling has earned her the Best Use of Photography award at the Amara Interior Blog…

“When I was growing up, my bedroom was white. I have always loved the calm and easy feel it brings to any room.” Christine Murphy loves the color white as it echoes the snowy Canadian landscape at this time of year and turning her home into a winter wonderland. Christine and Steve Murphy purchased their lovely red brick “designated heritage” home (circa 1860) over 20 years ago, but, as with many old houses, the layout did not work for modern family living, so they made the decision to reconfigure it. Two tinsmiths built the Cunningham House. “I love the beautiful brickwork on the outside of the house and tall ceilings inside, but my favorite feature has to be the windows, still with the original glass,” Christine says. Christine, originally from…

Selecting a Christmas-tree theme is a wonderful way to express your interests, match the décor of a room or get the family involved in this yearly activity. However, you may find yourself feeling Grinch-like running from store to store looking for just the right pieces. The Jolly Christmas Shop, a year-round online shop based in Loganville, Georgia, makes it a pain-free task. With unique, hand-selected items added continuously to the site, you’re sure to find everything you need to choose a theme and fill your cart with all the trimmings. With prompt shipping to over 30 countries and outstanding customer service, The Jolly Christmas Shop has been spreading cheer since 2012 with “unique Christmas décor you won’t find in a big-box store.” Dashing Through the Snow SWISH YOUR WAY TO…

Take your mudroom from mediocre to merry with some easy styling tips from Claudia Reese (@ciaofabiana on Instagram). Homeowners Anne and Frank Ventura of Newport Beach, California, wanted to continue the plaid theme of their holiday home into their back entrance, without taking away the practicality this area needs. Claudia shopped the Venturas’ home to add California winter necessities to the coat hooks, like a French market basket, a cheery red hat and a favorite tartan scarf. The shelf above displays a bottlebrush tree with a cute pair of reindeer nestled on each side. Evergreen boughs on the same shelf soften the corner of the mudroom and jingle bells on the doorknob are always a nice reminder of the season. “But the best accessory of all might be Bodie the…

When you live in a region with milder temperatures, the holiday season can feel like it’s passing you by. While others are sipping hot cocoa in cozy sweaters by a roaring fireplace, warm-weather residents are often still sweating and shopping in flip flops. For Toni Mogensen, a stylist and content creator who lives in Central California, it’s a perfect reason for her to use her favorite décor accessory: flowers! We asked her why she chose this nontraditional approach to her tree and mantel. HD: Toni, what inspired you to ditch the more traditional tree trimmings for this tree? Toni: I was most definitely inspired to create this floral tree because of my love for all florals! I honestly can’t believe I’ve never styled a Christmas tree with flowers before,…