Farmer Christmas

If you want great recipes and a great flair for southern aesthetic, James T. Farmer is your go-to guy. He gets it. He gets that a little bit of butter isn’t a bad thing. He understands that entertaining is an art, but it should also be a lot of fun. He just knows everything there is to know about the smart, eloquent, and lovely way to entertain (enough to make the “bless your heart Miss Clairee” type of southern lady swoon). Recently, Famer was featured in Southern Living. His home for the holidays is beyond enchanting, cozy, and perfectly tasteful. His beautiful home is everything I would want on a cold Christmas night. I think you will agree.

All photos from Southern Living.

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I love the abundance of this garland on the beautiful mantle. Seriously, look at all that detail!

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Beautiful Farmdale Cottage. I seriously think all you need is garland and wreaths!

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The wreaths!!

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Beautiful and festive display in blue and white.

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Rich and thick garland. Nothing skinny and puny about that!

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‘Tis The Season

Between guests and parties and travel, I have been swamped (as I am sure is the same for you). I have been amazed at all the spirited Christmas talent I have seen on instagram recently.  They are truly inspiring images that have quickly put me in the Christmas spirit. As I spotted them, I captured them so I can share a round-up of some of my favorite designers and tastemakers getting ready for the swing of the holiday season! I will be back tomorrow (promise!). XOXO

 

All photos via the following instagram accounts…

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via One Kings Lane

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Via Eleven Gables

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Via Belclaire House

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By Tammy Connor via La Dolce Vita

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By Mary McDonald via Nathan Turner

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Via Rach Parcell

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By  Alexandra Trujillo de Taylor from her instagram HRH Duchess of State

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Via Better Homes and Gardens

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By Marcela Caio of Theodora Home

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By Kelli Delaney of KD Hamptons

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By Anne Hepfer via her Instagram. Photo by Graydon Pictures

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Via Eddie Ross

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Via Scot Meacham Wood

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Via Bettie Pardee

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Via Aerin

festive-bunkbeds-by-ken-fulk-via-melissa-penfold-instagramFestive bunkbeds by Ken Fulk via Melissa Penfold Instagram

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Via Paige Minear

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Via Garden Variety Design

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Via Sarah Bartholomew

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Girls’ room decked for the holidays by Tilton Fenwick via ShabbyChic Interiors

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A Dallas residence designed for the holidays by Jackson Durham Events

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Via Biscuit Home

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Via James Farmer

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Via KD Hamptons

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Via James Swann at Cliveden National Trust via Instagram

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Jim Dove via House Beautiful

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Kitchen via J+G Design

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New Orleans Home via The Grove Street Press

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So fresh and festive designed by Emily Vanderputten

stairway-to-christmas-by-angela-the-painted-houseStairway to Christmas by Angela | The Painted House

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The gorgeous home of Alex Papachristidis for Christmas