Calm and Bright Christmas Nights Tour
A Beautiful Christmas Nights Tour: All is Calm, All is Bright
I do not even know how to put into words how excited I am about today. I think this is quite honestly my favorite post of the year…
I first began my annual Christmas Nights Tour a few years ago (you can visit that tour here), and then last year I was honored to be joined by a group of talented bloggers. This year, we have expanded even more, and I’m thrilled to bring you 35 incredible homes all lit up for the holidays! If you are visiting from Love Grows Wild, welcome friends. And if you haven’t seen Liz’s beautiful tour yet, be sure to go back and check it out.
Before I share my full tour, I want to encourage you all… It’s easy when looking at beautiful spaces to play the comparison game or to feel that it’s all about the perfectly styled decorating. But that is so far from my heart for this tour, this week, and life.
May these pictures inspire you to see the beauty and awe of Christmas. To enjoy the twinkle and sweetness of a season where we celebrate the greatest gift ever known.
I have included affiliate links to sources and similar items along the way (because someone always asks 😉 ), but I can’t think of anything more fitting to accompany the tour than the text of my favorite Christmas song:
O holy night,
The stars are brightly shining.
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It is the night of our dear Savior’s birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining.
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Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices.
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees.
O hear the angel voices.
O night divine,
O night when Christ was born.
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O night divine.
O night, O night divine.
Surely He taught us to love one another.
His law is love, and His gospel is peace.
Chains shall he break, for the slave is our brother.
And in His name, all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy, in grateful chorus raise we.
Let all within us praise His holy name.
Christ is the Lord.
O praise His name forever.
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His power and glory evermore proclaim.
His power and glory evermore proclaim.
May you and your loved ones enjoy the true beauty of Christmas this year and always.
Thank you for visiting our home. I wish you could sit in the glow of these lights with us and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and some sweet conversation, but I appreciate our virtual visit, too. Please continue the tour over at Danielle’s lovely home: Finding Silver Pennies. And you can visit all the tours throughout the week at the links below.
Merry Christmas!
MONDAY
Maison de Pax | Finding Silver Pennies | So Much Better With Age | Decor Gold Designs
French Country Cottage | Ella Claire Inspired | Love Grows Wild
TUESDAY
Liz Marie Blog | The Turquoise Home | A Burst of Beautiful | Nina Hendrick Design Co.
Cherished Bliss | Shabbyfufu | Shades of Blue Interiors
WEDNESDAY
Making Home Base | Lindsay Hill Interiors | Zevy Joy | Fox Hollow Cottage
Blesser House | Designthusiasm | TIDBITS
THURSDAY
Place of My Taste | Life on Virginia Street | Sunny Side Up | House by Hoff
Stylehouse Interiors | At Home With the Barkers | Beneath My Heart
FRIDAY
Kelly Elko | The Happy Housie | Setting for Four | Rooms FOR Rent
Thistlewood Farms | Just a Girl and Her Blog | The Wood Grain Cottage
Rachel, everything is so pretty!! Ans your photography is stunning! Merry Christmas! Xo
You are so sweet! Thank you, Bree. Merry Christmas!!
I love this tour! Thanks so much for having me join in, I can’t wait to share Thursday. Merry Christmas! ~Sonya
Thank you thank you, Sonya! So glad you’re joining us… I can’t wait to see yours! xo
Just beautiful!!
Merry Christmas to you and yours. 😗
Thank you, Gee! Same to you. xo
Thank you so much for sharing your home. The picture of your three little angels, holding hands and looking at the tree brings memories of the thrill and wonderment of my childhood Christmases and those when my sons were small.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Jeannie! And I hope your Christmas is wonderful. xo
It’s gorgeous, Rachel. Your photography is stunning. Thank you so much for having me along on your tour. Happy holidays friend.
Hugs, Jamie
Thank you so much, sweet friend! xx
Rachel, what a beautiful post! I don’t know which I’m more awed by, your lovely decor or your gorgeous photography! I love it all!! Thanks so much for including me in this wonderful tour!! Have a very Merry Christmas!
Thank you, sweet Lory! I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday season. xo
It looks so beautiful Rachel! I am so excited to see everyone’s tours! Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much, Jen! Merry Christmas. xo
What a wonderful idea, Christmas at night. I loved this tour and I don’t typically enjoy tours very much, but this one is so different and each home shines in it’s own lovely way. I will be back for more,thankyou and Merry Christmas,
Kathysue
I’m so so glad you enjoyed it, Kathysue! Merry merry Christmas. xo
I’m over from So Much Better With Age. I love your Christmas decor but even more so, your message. Merry Christmas to you & yours!
Thank you so much, Joanna! I’m so glad you came by to visit. Merry Christmas!
Absolutely amazing!!! May the peace of God rest, rule, and abide with you and your family now and forever. Merry Christmas Rachel your home is beautiful.
Thank you, Lory! Same to you. xo
So lovely and so magical, Rachel! And your littles one are precious! Thanks so much for putting together this inspirating tour and for allowing me to participate!
Merry Christmas!
xo
Thank you so much for joining us, Kathleen! xx
Oops – typo! But you know what I mean 🙂
Your home positively shines at Christmas, and with the lights all aglow… it’s magic! Wishing you a beautiful Christmas holiday, Shannon
Thank you, sweet Shannon! Merry merry Christmas to you.
Rachel – what a magical wonderland you’ve created! Your home positively sparkles!
Thank you so much, Kelly!
So incredibly beautiful Rachel….and love that you incorporated my favorite song of the Season, “O Holy Night” … it definitely says it all about the Season of Joy. I want to wish you and your family a most wonderful Christmas….I wish you Joy and Peace.
Oh Shirley, you are so kind. I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Merry merry Christmas to you.
Absolutely stunning!
Thank you so much!
Love your gorgeous tour, Rachel! The tree by the stairwell is magical! Thank you so much for organizing us for this fun event! Merry Christmas!
~Abby =)
Thank you, sweet friend! xx
Just saw your post of the Christmas tour of your home.
Love the decorations and your expression of the true meaning
of Christmas. Hope you had a blessed Christmas with your
family and wish you much happiness in the New Year!
Thank you thank you, Margaret. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. And I hope your Christmas and New Years were simply wonderful!
Absolutely beautiful, Rachel!! You always do such an amazing job of portraying just how welcoming, cozy, and twinkly your home is at Christmas. I hope you enjoyed a lovely and relaxing holiday with your sweet family, friend! Thank you for all of your tireless organizing of this tour each year:)
Thank you so much, sweet Krista. I’m so glad you joined us this year! xx
What a pretty house tour! I love Christmas at night! I’m sad to start taking it down! Hope you had a merry Christmas!
Thank you so much, Angelina! I hope your Christmas was wonderful, too. 🙂