Warm-fuzzy charm abounds in shopkeeper Katie Hyatt’s 1886 Madison home.
Katie and Jared Hyatt planted roots inMadison, Georgia, by chance.
It felt like a mini Savannah or Charleston with the grand homes and the beautiful gardens, Katie says.

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Ive always wanted to live in an old house since I was a little girl.
We got a plaque and called it The Few House for her.
Im sure everyone around town was like, What is Katie doing?

Why is she in everyones yard cutting leaves and branches?
Here, she keeps the decor pared down but still impactful.
For the holidays, that means adding amagnoliagarland that expands in width as it stretches toward the floor.

40),features the never-fauxChristmas tree, the element of holiday decorating that Katie holds most dear.
That was the fancy tree, she says of their annual selections.
I had a theme each year for it.

Ive always wanted to have a table in my kitchen, she says.
I think it encourages familial eating.
Thats especially true during this time of year.

“I think the takeaway is to put what you love on the table, she explains.
It doesnt have to be [used] for its original purpose.
The walls are swathed inFarrow & Balls Ammonite (No.

Each provides a few more square feet for her to style her antiques and oddities.
Lean on the Classics
Katie calls theguest bedroomThe Dutch Room.
There is nothing that is matchy-matchy in there.

An evergreen swag on the mirror and a paper chain tied with taffeta ribbon offer hints of holiday spirit.
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Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller.

Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller