Christmas Home Tour 2014
Duke Manor Farm is stop 22 on Jennifer Rizzo’s  2014 Holiday House walk.
I know you came here looking for a home tour, but instead you are greeted by the most festive looking donkey you will ever see! Oreo and I are both so happy that you are here for the tour.  If you are stopping by from the DIY Showoff, I think you can agree that Roeshel is the sweetest DIY’er  ever, and it’s always a treat to visit her beautiful home!
If you are new to Duke Manor Farm, I am Laura. A city girl turned country gal. I live on a dirt road in a small town (population 501) in North East Georgia on a farm that my husband and I built 12 years ago. Along with the donkeys, dogs, chickens and cats that we picked up along the way, we have 3 kids. Needless to say, life around here is very active, fun and full of life.
breakfast room
 our family room which is next to the breakfast room is currently undergoing a huge makeover, so I had to be creative on the shots in this room….like trying to hide a big sheet of plastic in the door way behind the chair Â
Entryway and Living Room
master bedroom
the small trees and garland that you see in some of the rooms are new this year from Balsam Hill. All other decorations and things that I used throughout the tour, I have had and accumulatedÂ
through the years.
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I will be sharing more of my holiday home throughout the month so come on back…… Oreo and I Â will be waiting for you!
To see more of my holiday decor and projects including last years home tour click here.
To start at the beginning of the tour go here.
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Laura! It's beautiful. I went on a pinning frenzy!
Oreo sealed the deal. 🙂
Thanks Tara. I was hoping to see you at the CLF this year. we will have to get together one of these days! I hope you are enjoying the start of the holiday season.
laura, i love your home!!! love all the red…and oreo of course!! merry christmas!
I think Oreo was excited to be apart of the tour! Thanks for stopping over.
Breathtakingly beautiful !!!… I so love your home that is not only gorgeous, but filled with love and laughter!!
You always say the sweetest things. I love you for that!
Well look at you miss surprise house!! Love it all. You have outdone yourself this year. Love your blue office!
Surprise!! Oreo was the hardest to photograph! Hoping to get the other side of the office done today.
Sorry if this is a double comment….
Everything is so cheerful and perfectly Christmas! And the light in your home is fantastic. I love every detail as always sweet lady!
Thank you Laura!
You have a lovely home and it is decorated fabulously!
Truly stunning, my friend! Congrats on landing a spot on the house tour!
🙂 Linda
just gorgeous, laura! love love love the red horse and your office is just amazing.
Love it all! Thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas!
Love it, so pretty. Your home is so beautifully decorated.
So beautiful! I keep scrolling up and down to take it all in. Love all the details and your photography is amazing!
Cheers! – Shelley
Woot woot! Very cheerful and light! I love it! Really like what you did with the blue, too.
Girl-FREEND … you've outdone yourself! Your holiday home is absolutely stunning, whimsical and beyond festive!! I love the light pouring in … gorgeous photos. Your office looks phenomenal, and the crisp splashes of red are perfect. Santa is certain to linger in your house for a long time … wish I could, too!
Your home looks so gorgeous, Laura! Wow! and your snaps are amazing!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
I enjoyed taking the tour of your home dressed for the holidays! Oreo is a cutie all decked out too. I bet your kids love having so many Christmas trees in the house too.
Everything is so pretty- love all your holiday touches!!
Laura!! Everything is amazing!!! Your photos are incredible and I seriously laughed out loud being greeted by the donkey! Totally made me think of that old Christmas song 'Dominic the Donkey'. LOL! Love all of your beautiful details and just how it oozes warmth and joy. Well done friend!!
Vanessa
Laura- Your home is beautiful. I especially loved being greeted by the the adorable donkey! Too cute.
Sarah Macklem
Every thing looks so festive and fun Laura! I do love the snowman tree!! Can't wait to see the rest of the renovations!! Merry Christmas friend ~Sonya
I love seeing all of your beautiful Christmas decorations, Laura, and Oreo is looking especially thrilled. xo Laura
Laura, I love the simplicity & elegance of your décor. Thank you for all the inspiration. Merry Christmas!
oh my gosh, I love every stinking detail! Gorgeous, as always, Laura ~ xo Heidi
Adore your holiday touches Laura. I can't wait to see more. Oreo looked pleased with the job of starting this post
Cindy
Laura you have such a lovely home. Looks so festive!
Absolutely beautiful Laura!! I kept scrolling up and down to make sure I didn't miss a thing!
Thanks Martina. You are too sweet!
Love your kitchen, your bed is amazing, and you have the most adorable donkey ever!!
I'm a little afraid of Oreo – but I do love your gorgeous home! Especially that office! Ho Ho Ho!
oreo is on his way to NJ!
Laura, I love your holiday home! I am so glad you are a part of the home tour! Thank you for sharing all of your holiday inspiration!!!
Oh Jen, I was so happy to be a apart of it. Thanks for including me!
Christmas magic Laura. Soft, beautiful and full the spirit 🙂
Wishing you a wonderful holiday ~Shannon
Thank you so much sweet friend. Back at ya!
Lovely and so festive. I adore the wicker chairs you have scattered around your house. Do you mind providing a source?
Rosa
Hi Rosa, I got those at IKEA about 15 years ago. I have seen similar at pier one.
Oreo is adorable! Laura,you are one classy lady. Your house is beautiful and the Christmas decor is so elegant. I got such a kick from the naughty and nice signs in the kitchen, too!
you are too sweet, thank you. I found that cute little sign in the dollar bin at target.
Your home tour was absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! I loved everything about it! Sharing on my facebook page! Have a blessed Christmas!
Looks amazing, Laura! And your pics are just great!
Every detail inspired me my friend! Absolutely love your home~ Merriest Christmas ox
What FUN to find you on the Jen Rizzo tour! Your home looks amazing and I loved each and every picture. Love it all, Laura! I hope you get to relax a little this December and enjoy your beautiful home and family. Take care my sweet friend! 🙂
It all looks so festive! Love all the touches of red! 😉
I'd be happy to spend the holidays in your home – so great. I'm collecting rustic, star ornaments for my tree. Do you remember where you found the stars on your tree?
Your home is breathtaking, Laura. I spy so many cozy corners to curl up and count blessings. I love your style. xo
Beautiful Christmas decor. Your home is amazing.
Happy Holidays!
~Lisa
Beautiful Christmas decor and home! I have red polka dots in my kitchen too! where did you find the ribbon?
Well since I left a comment about Oreo on Ms. Thistle's blog, I won't leave one here. I will just say your house and your donkey are both wonderful.
Beautiful home tour, Laura! I love it all!
Your home tour is simply stunning Laura! I've scheduled over 6 pins because I just love it so much, the color combinations, and the simple decor. Beautiful!
Loved your home tour–and being greeted by Oreo. There is a home north of us which has lots of donkeys. We always look for them as we pass as they are not always near the fence by the road. I often think of you and your Oreo and the chicken who likes a free ride.
I too have decorated my home – take a look some time.
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A practical romantic (oxymoron!) lives here! I enjoyed the tour….Love the rockinghorse – and the snowmen (and women?) collection! (I just got a Channukah card with a snowman holding a channukiah – interesting!) I have an angel collection (130 and counting…so I have an all angel tree… thinking to donate it for auction to charity when I hit 250 (I'm a bit picky about the angels. Not too big – beautiful, cute and original – but not too kitchy..well it's all in the mind. Curious to know what the rest of the inspiration board in the bedroom says…."I hope you fe…."
Merry Christmas and Happy 2015.
Laura,
Such a great job on all your trees! Loved that they were all so different. Great office. Loved the blue office. How fabulous! Enjoyed the whole house. Thanks much for your small tree and other Balsam Hill foliage.
Laura, your home is just beautiful! I loved the tour!!!I wish I had that pillow from PB. That may be my favorite shot:)
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