{"id":4606,"date":"2019-12-24T15:36:09","date_gmt":"2019-12-24T20:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/blog\/?p=4606"},"modified":"2021-02-16T15:10:13","modified_gmt":"2019-12-24T20:36:09","slug":"a-very-merry-christmas-from-the-bungalow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/a-very-merry-christmas-from-the-bungalow\/","title":{"rendered":"A Very Merry Christmas Bungalow Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i>Merry Christmas! Turn on the Christmas music and come on in for a little bit of holiday cheer from the bungalow.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/i><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/christmas_2019_winter_pinecone_735-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/christmas_2019_winter_pinecone_735-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/christmas_2019_winter_pinecone_735-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/christmas_2019_winter_pinecone_735.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\"><\/p>\n<p>Merry Christmas!&nbsp; I hope you are ready for the holidays because it is officially here.&nbsp; This year the hustle and bustle got to me and here it is, Christmas snuck up on me and I am finally sharing a few of my favorite photos of Christmas from the bungalow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I have learned over the years that I prefer simple, natural Christmas decorations and this year was no exceptions.&nbsp; Fresh greenery, natural fruit and warm woods are my favorite ways to make the home festive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This year, I was most inspired by the simplicity of Scandinavian design and the warm glow of dried oranges.&nbsp; I chose dried oranges as my main element of design this year because I have several touches of orange in the house and felt it would make a beautiful accent color instead of using traditional red and green.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Are you ready for the tour?&nbsp; Let the Christmas decorating begin&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>In the living room, I added soft, green plaid cushions to the sofa to warm it up for winter.&nbsp; I paired it with a fun, bold deer head pillow and a warm, knobby textured pillow.&nbsp; I will leave these on the sofa for the rest of the winter.<\/p>\n<p>Next, I brought in my galvanized watering can and filled it with fresh pine and eucalyptus.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Christmas_2019_livingroom_2_735.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Christmas_2019_livingroom_2_735.jpg 735w, https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Christmas_2019_livingroom_2_735-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1103\" src=\"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Winter_Greenery_2019_735.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Winter_Greenery_2019_735.jpg 735w, https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Winter_Greenery_2019_735-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Winter_Greenery_2019_735-682x1024.jpg 682w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Christmas_2019_6_735.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Christmas_2019_6_735.jpg 735w, https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Christmas_2019_6_735-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Living_Room_Deer_2019_735.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Living_Room_Deer_2019_735.jpg 735w, https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Living_Room_Deer_2019_735-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\"><\/p>\n<h3>The Christmas Mantel<\/h3>\n<p>On the mantel I used fresh pine, pine cones, whole oranges, lemons, and red apples.&nbsp; I added tall twig candle sticks on the left to bring in height and texture.&nbsp; Once the mantel was decorated, I added&nbsp; adorable cream knit stockings at Home Goods ( I haven&#8217;t been able to find the exact stocking, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/35Y9oek\">this one from Amazon<\/a><\/strong> is very similar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1103\" src=\"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Living_Room_Mantel_Christmas2019_5_735.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Living_Room_Mantel_Christmas2019_5_735.jpg 735w, https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Living_Room_Mantel_Christmas2019_5_735-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Living_Room_Mantel_Christmas2019_5_735-682x1024.jpg 682w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1191\" src=\"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Living_Room_Mantel_Christmas2019_1-735.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Living_Room_Mantel_Christmas2019_1-735.jpg 735w, https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Living_Room_Mantel_Christmas2019_1-735-309x500.jpg 309w, https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Living_Room_Mantel_Christmas2019_1-735-632x1024.jpg 632w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1103\" src=\"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Living_Room_Mantel_Christmas2019_3_735.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Living_Room_Mantel_Christmas2019_3_735.jpg 735w, https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Living_Room_Mantel_Christmas2019_3_735-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Living_Room_Mantel_Christmas2019_3_735-682x1024.jpg 682w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\"><\/p>\n<h3>A Natural Christmas Tree<\/h3>\n<p>This Christmas, I kept the Christmas tree simple and natural (like the rest of my decorations).&nbsp; I turned this old antique canning crock into a <a href=\"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/christmas-tree-stand-bucket-or-basket\/\"><strong>Christmas tree stand<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp; Next, I made a <a href=\"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/dried-orange-slice-christmas-ornaments\/\"><strong>dried orange slice<\/strong><\/a> and cranberry garland. Finally, to top off my handmade Christmas, I took an evening to make these adorable <a href=\"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/diy-salt-dough-ornaments\/\"><strong>Inspirational salt dough ornaments<\/strong> <\/a>for the tree.&nbsp; **You won&#8217;t believe it, but I came in the living room one day to find my rascal of a golden retriever ate 2\/3 of my salt dough ornaments off the tree!&nbsp; **<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/christmas_tree_2019_735-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/christmas_tree_2019_735-1.jpg 735w, https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/christmas_tree_2019_735-1-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"980\" src=\"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Dried_Orange_Slices_For_Christmas_Decorations2.jpg.png\" alt=\"Dried orange garland on the Christmas tree adds a simple festive touch to any Christmas tree. Try this inexpensive way to decorate for Christmas.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Dried_Orange_Slices_For_Christmas_Decorations2.jpg.png 735w, https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Dried_Orange_Slices_For_Christmas_Decorations2.jpg-375x500.png 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gracie_Christmas_2019_2_735-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gracie_Christmas_2019_2_735-1.jpg 735w, https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gracie_Christmas_2019_2_735-1-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\"><\/p>\n<p><em>** She looks innocent enough, doesn&#8217;t she?**<\/em><\/p>\n<p>I focused most of my Christmas decorating in the living room this year. In the bedroom, I added a simple <a href=\"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/how-to-make-your-own-christmas-garland-easy-as-pie\/\"><strong>fresh garland<\/strong><\/a> to the mantel with lots of candles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In the dining room, I kept it plain with a fresh green centerpiece and a basket with Christmas lights and ornaments.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, in the kitchen I added a bucket of fresh eucalyptus and a few votive candles filled with cranberries and water.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, I ran out of time to photograph the other rooms this year. As I am sure you can relate, the holidays blow in too fast and are here and gone in a flash. I would like to finish with a Happy Holidays to you and yours!&nbsp; I hope your Christmas is filled with laughter, family, friends and love. <strong>Merry Christmas!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"727\" src=\"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/2-1024x727.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/2-1024x727.png 1024w, https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/2-375x266.png 375w, https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/2-768x545.png 768w, https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/2-1536x1090.png 1536w, https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/2.png 1747w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/p>\n<h3>Check out these other holiday posts while you&#8217;re here.<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/?s=sugar+scrub\"><strong>DIY Orange Ginger Sugar Scrub recipe.<\/strong> <\/a>This recipe makes a wonderful holiday gift for friends and family, or make it for yourself to keep dry, winter skin away.&nbsp; This sugar scrub is made from ingredients you&#8217;ll find lying around your kitchen + a few essential oils.&nbsp; It is my go to exfoliate my skin and keep it soft during the winter.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/how-to-make-your-own-christmas-garland-easy-as-pie\/\"><strong>DIY Fresh Christmas garland.<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp; This tutorial will show you exactly how to make your own fresh Christmas garland in 8 simple steps.&nbsp; It is so easy and takes less than an hour to make.&nbsp; I found the fresh greenery and holly in my backyard.&nbsp; It will make your home smell lovely for days!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/best-peanut-butter-fudge-recipe\/\"><strong>Absolutely the best peanut butter fudge recipe ever! <\/strong><\/a>I am not kidding, it really is the best fudge I have ever tried. It will satisfy any sweet tooth.&nbsp; In addition to being delicious, it makes a terrific, holiday party treat.&nbsp; It is also easy to pack up and ship to friends and family out-of-state.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/how-to-make-a-simple-decadent-chocolate-lava-cake\/\"><strong>Simple, Decadent Chocolate Lave Cake. <\/strong><\/a>This decadent, dark chocolate lava cake will melt in your mouth and tickle your tastebuds.&nbsp; It is perfect for a holiday dinner party or a quiet evening at home.&nbsp; You will not believe how easily this recipe comes together. What are you waiting for, you know you want to check it out&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2>WE LOVE FEEDBACK!<\/h2>\n<p>We love to hear your feedback! Please leave us a comment below. Also, we love shares!&nbsp; Share this post on social,&nbsp; and tag it #elizabethmortoncreative.&nbsp; Pin it on Pinterest for later.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to my very Merry Christmas bungalow tour.  I hope this post inspires you this holiday season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4946,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[405],"tags":[481],"class_list":["post-4606","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-holiday","tag-holiday-home-tour-2019"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4606","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4606"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4606\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4606"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4606"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elizabethmortoncreative.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4606"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}