Friday, January 11, 2013

More From Evi's Holiday Home


Here we are in Evi's pretty dining room.


Each place setting had a glittered letter
 so we ladies knew just where to sit.
And each chair had a pair of antique stockings
 tied with ribbons and greens to its back.


With twig place mats and green leafy salad bowls...
...it made for a beautifully natural and rustic setting.







Another Santa created by Evi.


Even her beautiful kitchen was decorated with greens
 a midst the vintage kitchen collectibles.




...above her stove


...above the spiral staircase which leads down to her studio
 and the family room.


...and even in the bathroom...
...there are beautiful touches of glitter and Christmas
 along with Evi's signature look...
 which combines European elegance with a touch of whimsy.





Downstairs in the family room...Evi showcases her antique toys
 and collection of vintage children's clothes.


The downstairs bathroom includes charming Christmas vignettes too! I love this collection of bottle brush trees.



The home of  doll maker Evi is especially charming
 at Christmas time!







I hope you are enjoying this tour of Evi's holiday home.

There is more to come, however...
I am currently posting from a location with very limited and extremely slow internet access. 
It is hard to tell if these photos are really this grainy
 or if the appearance here is due to my poor connection!

I will try to bring you the rest over the next few days.
Thank you so much for your comments...
...I knew you would enjoy seeing Evi's home dressed
 for the holidays  again!

:)

32 comments:

okcamp said...

Love x2.
Diane

Ariadne said...

Thanks once more Laura!And there comes the question!How many days does it take Evi to decorate for Christmas?And the next question.How many hours does it take her to dust everything and keep it so spik and span?AriadnefromGreece!

Muffy's Marks said...

The photos are coming through just fine. Everything is so perfectly lovely. Can't wait to see more!!!

Susy said...

There's so much to see. What treasures she's collected and MADE. I especially loved the personalized place settings and the use of greenery throughout. It must take days to decorate! Thankful and grateful that you share your friends with us (**

Roberta said...

Love her wreath and stocking on backs of the dining room chairs!

mary pernula said...

I enjoyed every bit of it. XO Mary

Marissa said...

WOW I am so inspired! LOVED IT!

erin's art and gardens said...

wowza...i always enjoy seeing her cozy and light filled home. if you are still in the chicago area you might enjoy one of my favorite shops...the Spice House is a joy for the senses....
http://www.thespicehouse.com/info/evanston-spice-store.html
have fun!
erin
xxoo

marie said...

Her home is so lovely and full of so much inspiration! I love the stack of books withthe deer. So sweet....all of it!!

Tutti Chic said...

How beautiful & cozy everything is!! I totally enjoyed these pics of such a fabulous decorated home...thanks so much for sharing xo chris

Vintage Home said...

The sparkly Robin, the deer on the books...melted my heart!
Thanks for sharing!

Artful Gathering said...

Does she sell her dolls? I love the one with the red and tan apron front!

Woodside Park said...

Evi and I could be very good friends :) I love her home and collections. I noticed many of her furniture is painted or in light wood tones....like pine. Beautiful palette! Thanks for the tour, Laura.
Cheers,
Loi

Fishtail Cottage said...

darling!

Sarah said...

Laura, the photos are great. Such a treat to see these special touches for Christmas. Do you mind if I pin some of your photos? I'll ask Evi too, if it's OK with her. I want to remember some of these vignette ideas. So beautifully done, with a touch of green here and a group of something there. I love the way she grouped her little herd of sheep. I have a few that I've collected through the years, but hadn't thought of putting them together as she did. Darling! Thanks again for the time it takes to put all this together to share with us. ;-)

Judy said...

Oh, this is so quaint and heart warming! What beautiful cozy Christmas vignettes. You photographs provide such life to each and every one. The reindeer on the books and the little bird with the basket about his neck are adorable. Thank you for such a treat!

@West5thStreet said...

When can I move in?! Ha! So beautiful, warm and inviting.

Kristie said...

Once again, thanks so much for sharing Evi's beautiful home. It is so warm and charming. I love the flock of sheep on the top shelf. Everything seems to have a special place in her home. :)

Karena said...

Laura I am enthralled with Evie's home. All of her vignettes, bottle brush trees and especially her Santa's! Where can they be found? I would love a closer look!

Love and Hugs
Karena

Art by Karena

Katia Ollivier said...

It's very beautiful !! i like !
Kat

Judy said...

I love the simplicity of her decorating for the holidays. My kind of decorating! Thanks for sharing all of this.

Botanic Bleu said...

Evi's Santas have the most wonderful expressive faces.

Botanic Bleu said...

Okay, I want to be Evi's FRIEND and get invited to her home at special times in the year. After viewing this post of Evi's Christmas home, I went to the old post of Evi's Valentine's Day Luncheon in 2012. Oh, my! what wonderful food, what wonderful decorations, what wonderful gifts...

Evi, feel free to invite me anytime. I promise to be a good guest and bring a hostess gift. :)

Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

Looks like Evi really wants her guests to feel special!

Evi said...

My goodness, Laura!
Do we really live there?
Your pictures are fabulous!!!!!
Only you and your artistic eye can capture it in such a beautiful way!
Suddenly, I went around and looked at it all with different eyes.
Thank you with all my heart for this labor of love,
but most of all for being my sweet and always so generous friend.
Love you!!!!!!
And to all our fellow bloggers out there...
I cannot thank you enough for sending such sweet, kind an lovely comments.
Love to share our home with you.
Wish I could meet you all at our home for a big party.
Boy, would we have fun!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hugs to you all,
Evi

Pura Vida said...

wow such whimsy...every little nook with something special!

Marilyn Miller said...

Yes, I did enjoy! Gorgeous! Love all the neutrals with touches of red.

White Lace and Promises said...

WOW! This is magazine material! I could get really comfy in this home!

Sherry at The Rusty Pearl said...

I love Evi's HOME .. Just beautiful .. JUST made me feel like I was there . Just loved everything : )

Carole said...

I always see something I didn't catch in person in your posts of Evi's. She puts so much love into her home and her Christmas decorations. Every piece so special.
x
Carole

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

OMG!! I LOVE everything about her home!! Stunning!! Thanks so much for sharing this tour with us!

susie @ persimmon moon cottage said...

I could just spend wonderfilled hours absorbing the beauty and whimsy of the creations that Evi has in her home. She is a very talented artist. It's amazing how every little detail is perfect and beautiful. Thank you for sharing these pictures with us. And thank Evi for creating such wonderful treasures and allowing us to see them. Seeing her creations gives me the same feeling of wonder that I remember having on Christmas morning when I was a little child and everything in the world was still new to me.