SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN

We call this bedroom number five in the farmhouse, or the "little boys'" room. It’s housed my two youngest boys up until this past August when they went away to college.

It’s really the perfect bedroom for guest because it has a pocket door that leads into a bathroom. Convenient and allows for a little extra privacy.

I wanted to keep the same bedding for cost purposes (plus, I love it!) from Linens and Hutch. I freshened up the room with an area rug and new pillows. For the rug, I chose a beautiful flat weave from Well Woven Rugs to anchor the space. Since the duvet covers were black-and-white strips, I knew I wanted to add more patter and texture with the rug. It's perfect for any space, indoor or outdoor!

I also knew I wanted to add pillows that would make a statement, so I chose these adorable Santa pillows from Piper Classics. These pillows would make any guest feel welcome and ready for Christmas...am I right?!

Onto the wall décor – I wanted something SIMPLE, yet whimsical. To cut costs I used stars that I already had, but painted them gold and hung them at different levels. I think the height variation adds a nice bit of visual interest on the wall. Finishing touches include fresh greens from Wegmans (a wonderful family grocery chain up here in NY) and attached it to an old farmyard gate the kids made when we first moved here.

And that's my Christmas bedroom! As you can see, easy to accomplish on a tight budget and DIY-friendly, my two must-haves! Let me know if you try to replicate this look on Instagram, or send me pics of YOUR Christmas rooms. I'd love to share some of my favorites as we lead up to the holiday season!

For EVEN MORE Christmas content, check out the other bloggers on the tour below. You don't want to miss this! Happy Holidays!

Blessings,

Ginny

Camila Pavone @camilapavone blog.effortless-style.com/

Janine @happyhappynester www.happyhappynester.com

Yuni @loveyourabode www.loveyourabode.com

Sara @sincerelysarad www.sincerelysarad.com

Angela @unexpectedelegance www.unexpectedelegance.com

Amy @crazychicdesign www.crazychicdesign.com

Sarah @sarahsofiaproductions www.sarahsofiaproductions.com

Jewel @Jeweledinteriors www.Jeweledinteriors.com

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A ROOM FIT FOR CHRISTMAS

Photo by Michelle at Unsplash

When I began plotting & planning my Christmas decor this season, two words kept jumping into my head: cozy and magical.

So, of course I set off to bring those words to life! What better way to ring in the holiday season? The first order of business was to find a rug that would set the stage for the rest of the decor in the room. When I found the Jenna Natural rug from Orian Rugs, I knew it would be the perfect foundation for the rest of the room. This rug is made in the USA (check!), is indoor/outdoor (for those "accidental" muddy footprints) and is fade & shed resistance. For those of you with kids, or even just a messy significant other, that's a whole lot of "YES" in one package!

The next must on my list was to find the perfect bedding. I turned to Piper Classics because they have such a wide selection of holiday bedding. The farmhouse ticking red bedding (shop it HERE!) added the merriest little touch to the master bedroom. Its softness and coziness just shout "Merrrry Christmmmas!" I also added some throw pillows to go with the bedding. The Hello Christmas pillow is from @bridgewaydesigns. You guys have seen me use them before – they always have the cutest designs for each season.

For the focal wall I added vintage shutters I found at a barn sale, paired with a sign from Hampton Repurposed Wood that brings a festive touch to the room.

This season I encourage you to think outside the box and make your décor, yours. Make sure you love the spaces that you’re creating during this time of year. It will help make the season merry and bright.

In case you're curious, I've listed links below for the other items in the room.

Also, two other blog treats for you! My sweet friend Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage was generous enough to share a slice of the Maple Creek story and a little tour of our home with her followers! Head that way to see the article, and check out her beautiful blog while you're at it...

PLUS, Kelly Elko, of KellyElko.com, shared a quick virtual look at life on the farm. If pumpkins & sheep are your thing, see that here. Visit Kelly's blog to see home tours from eclectic homes all over AND DIY goodies! It's always a party with friends!

What is your Christmas decor plan this year? I’d love to hear in the comments below! Do you prefer the classic red and white color palette, or are you bringing a fun or unexpected color to your holiday décor? Be sure to tag me on IG, @maplecreekmarket, if you use any of these tips. I'll be reposting my favorites over the next week!

Until next time,

Ginny

LINKS:

Rug from Orian Rugs

Bedding from Piper Classics

Sign from Etsy

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FALL PORCH

The fall porch just might be my favorite spot to decorate here at the farm each year. It's so satisfying to head out to the pumpkin patch and pick out just the right pumpkins to line the steps of the farmhouse!

This year I wanted to have A LOT of cornstalks. I had saved some bunches from last year and wanted to add new ones to give them that fresh fall feeling. Can one ever have too many cornstalks?

...I think not! I also wanted to incorporate lighting to give it a magical glow at night. While hunting for a great deal, I found lighting from Better Homes and Garden on sale for under ten dollars, and knew they would be perfect in this spot. Another lighting source are my solar powered lanterns from Sonnenglas. They are the very best for any occasion and can give a new look to any décor.

My next step was to find one new element. This year, that was the little postal box attached to the door. I found this cutie at Hobby Lobby. With their amazing 40% off coupon, it proved to be a fantastic deal that added just the right touch! Yay for coupons & thrifty shopping!

The wreath on the door is from Micheal’s and is feathered with the touches of autumn colors. This time of year, those wreaths have a special spot in my heart. I also added a yummy cinnamon broom from Trader Joe's by the door to give the entrance a little spooky/ whimsical vibe as well.

The old vintage scale was a piece I found in the upper barn when we moved in. It’s a heavy piece with so much character and I was longing to give it some front-and-center attention this fall. I loaded it with pumpkins and it was literally brought back to life. So much vintage goodness from this piece of history!

This year I went very light on the mums and heavy on the grasses and ferns. I love the look of fall grasses on a porch and in the gardens around Maple Creek.

How do you like to decorate your porch for fall? Do you have your pumpkins all picked out? Any fun fall finds, of vintage pieces, you've stumbled across?

Share your pictures with me on Instagram, @maplecreekmarket!

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