Time to deck the halls!
(It’s aSouthern Living House Plan, so you’re free to build it too!)
This little cottage, in his hometown of Perry, Georgia, is a dream come true for Farmer.
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For the Christmas season, he puts a twist on traditional decor.
Here, Farmer gives us a tour of his small cottage that’s packed full ofSouthern holiday cheer.
Christmas in Farmdale Cottage calls for something extra special.
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The Exterior: Cut from Your Yard
Gather greenery from your own landscape.
Here, Farmer used an extra-thick garland of magnolia, cypress, and pinecones.
He says, “Scale is key.
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Don’t do dinky.
Garlands and wreaths should reflect your home’s scale.”
Glass votives line the walk to play up the facade’s symmetry.
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as well as a nod to one of the South’s great winter crops.
But big doesn’t always mean decorating with an unwieldy garland.
Layer bright colors, traditional accents, and tall clippings to draw attention to the fireplace.
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Farmer used orange tulips and roses in red pottery to bring out the terra-cotta hues of his reclaimed-brick fireplace.
“I like to havefresh flowersand garden greens decorating the bedside tables,” he says.
Take a Peek Inside:
‘Tis the season!
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn
