Innholdsfortegnelse for December/January 2026 i American Farmhouse Style

The holidays just feel a little cozier in a farmhouse, don’t they? Maybe it’s the scent of cookies baking in the oven or the way a glowing tree makes the whole house feel extra warm and inviting. However you celebrate, this season has a way of wrapping us all in comfort and we are excited about it! In this issue, we’re sharing four festive home tours that are sure to spark ideas for your own holiday decorating. Each one has its own personality—from rustic, to playful, to timeless and traditional—all full of heart and coziness. We’re bidding a fond farewell to our wonderful 2025 Brand Ambassador, Lynn (page 12 and page 44). She’s shared so much farmhouse inspiration with us this past year, and we’re so thankful for her creativity,…

OLD FASHIONED GOODNESS It wasn’t a glossy cookbook dessert or something you’d find in a bakery window. Instead, it was simple, old-fashioned, and just a little imperfect. The kind of recipe where you watched the pot bubble and hoped it would “set up” just right. Some years it was fudgy, other years a little crumbly—but every year, it was equally delicious. I can still picture my mother at the stove, wooden spoon in hand, the smell of cocoa and sugar filling the air. My siblings and I would eagerly wait for the moment she dropped spoonfuls of the warm mixture onto wax paper. It was agony to wait for them to cool—but that first bite was always worth it. Now, as I carry the recipe into my own kitchen, I…

You won’t find lots of kitschy collectibles and over-thetop decorations at Lynn Langford’s home at Christmastime. What you will find is the sweet simplicity of classic farmhouse style that soothes the soul and reflects the reason for the season. “It’s all about creating a warm, cozy and nostalgic holiday atmosphere with simple, rustic touches,” Lynn says. “Instead of glitz and glam, it leans into natural textures, vintage finds and a homespun charm that feels inviting and timeless.” Lynn and her husband, Scott, are empty nesters who live in a country-style home they built in Rochelle, Georgia, along with their 4-year-old Shorkie pup, Ellie, who brings joy and laughter to their lives. The three-bedroom home is surrounded by woodland views and is six miles out in the country with no neighbors…

There’s nothing quite like the glow of a Christmas tree to bring back memories of holidays past and spark new traditions. In this roundup, we’re sharing some of our favorite farmhouse-style trees, each one lovingly decorated with festive flair and personal touches. Even better, you can continue the journey by following these talented decorators on social media, and with all four of our former brand ambassadors (Courtney, Astra, Jessica, and Stephanie) included, this collection feels like a holiday homecoming. Stephanie Leleux: Stephanie took the crown of Brand Ambassador in 2024 and blew us away with her creativity, resourcefulness and abundance of ideas and projects! Stephanie’s tree is a whimsical wonderland, sprinkled with gingerbread houses, striped ornaments, and playful black bows. With its frosted branches and touches of moonlit magic, it…

Wreaths are a festive favorite when decorating your home for the holidays. Give the traditional symbol a spunky makeover with this how-to, courtesy of Beverly McCullough and her blog Flamingo Toes. Use bright pom-poms, sparkly ornaments and snow-speckled bottlebrush trees to set a retro scene. What You’ll Need: • Foam wreath• White fabric of your choice• Thick white yarn• Felt flowers and yarn pom-poms• Decorations (ornaments, mini trees, bells, etc.)• Baker’s twine• Ribbon• Glue What You’ll Do: 1. Start by wrapping your foam wreath with white fabric. The weave of the fabric isn’t important, because the yarn will cover most of it. However, this step will save you the hassle of wrapping yarn around foam, which can snag. 2. Wrap the wreath with yarn, looping it around until it’s completely…

Assembling a cohesive and cheery holiday vignette can be elusive at times but Kara Clang has mastered her creative formula. Her display of vintage Santa mugs along with mini trees and a frosted garland adorning her charming hutch, are a perfect focal point in this room. “Coming from a family of artists, living, and breathing creativity is just a part of everyday life for me. In my free time you can find me decorating our home, or planning our next party to host friends and family. I guess you could say creating beautiful spaces is my love language. I believe you should create a home that is your escape from the world, a place that gives you a warm cozy feeling and a place that is better than you could…

americanfarmhousestyle.com SIMPLY VINTAGE HOME AT CHRISTMASTIME This new-build home in Southern California transforms into a vintage home at Christmastime thanks to antiques and vintage holiday finds. A FRENCH FARMHOUSE CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM A warm and authentic French and farmhouse aesthetic was Inspired by the timeless elegance of Provence, bringing a bit of France to rural country life. WHERE TO HANG STOCKINGS (BESIDES THE MANTEL) Don’t have a mantel in your home to hang your stockings with care? Try these other places to hang stockings so Santa can still fill them with goodies. A WARM & COZY HOLIDAY GUEST ROOM Add festive charm to your holiday guest room with these helpful tips and ideas. HOW TO STAY SANE AT CHRISTMAS It’s easy to feel overwhelmed during this busy time. Let…

Sometimes the simplest practices bring the most joy. This charming book introduces (or reintroduces) us to the art of keeping a commonplace book, which is a centuries-old habit of collecting favorite quotes, poems, proverbs, recipes, and other nuggets of inspiration. Unlike a diary, which records your day-to-day life, a commonplace book is more like a personal treasury: a place to gather words and ideas that move you, whether it’s a line from Virginia Woolf or a witty saying overheard at the coffee shop. What makes this book delightful is the way it grounds the tradition in history while also reminding us how timeless it feels. We learn how Erasmus encouraged notetaking in the 1500s, how John Locke created a system for organizing entries, and how even printed blank commonplace books…

So many holiday collectibles are miniature, from tiny reindeer and light-up Santas to angel tree toppers and plushy snowmen. But the pinnacle of Christmas miniatures is the Putz house. You can opt for the vintage variety, buy them new or even make them yourself, as Dawn Newell of The Pink Tree has done. But whatever way you acquire them, you’re tapping into a rich history of German and American traditions. DIY A PUTZ HOUSE What You’ll Need: • Miniature house design• Sturdy cardstock• X-Acto knife• Cellophane or clear plastic folder liners (office supply)• Foam board• Glue• Craft paint• Mod Podge or another adhesive material• Glitter• Tiny bottlebrush trees and wreaths• Any other accents What You’ll Do: 1. Print out a house design from online or hand draw one yourself on white…

THE TREE HOUSE, PAGE 30 Follow Christina on Instagram @this_not_so_average_farmhouse. Family room Flocked tree (7.5-foot queen flocked): King of Christmas, kingofchristmas.com. Large rustic Christmas tree sign: Antique Farm House, antiquefarmhouse.com. Red tartan rug: Ruggable, ruggable.com. Red bow garland: Michaels, michaels.com. Douglas Fir Santa cutout: Vintagehol-76 on eBay, ebay.com. Living room Family tree: 7.5-foot Yorkshire Fir artificial Christmas tree, King of Christmas, kingofchristmas.com. Stockings: Vintage needlepoint stocking collection, Personal Creations, personal-creations.com. Dining room Chandelier: Amazon, amazon.com. Red tartan throw: Pottery Barn Kids, potterybarnkids.com. Red bows: Target, target.com. Twin flocked trees: 7.5-foot skinny flocked trees with lights by Fraser Hill Farm, fraserhillfarm.com. Matching flocked wreaths: King of Christmas, kingofchristmas.com. Bedroom Red velvet comforter: Threshold by Target, target.com. Red and white vintage-inspired quilt: Threshold by Target, target.com. Cedar wreath on headboard: Antique Farm House, antiquefarmhouse.com. A NATURAL…

For Jennifer Nutt, the winner of our annual tree contest in 2024, Christmas has always been about more than twinkle lights and tinsel, but more about making memories, family, and creating a mood that tells a story. “My childhood was filled with so many amazing Christmas memories,” Jennifer shares. “As I brainstormed how I wanted my living room to look, I kept thinking back to the nostalgia of Christmases past.” That nostalgia shaped her 2024 tree. Classic Christmas red and Santas set the foundation, but the rest came together when Jennifer stumbled across several ornaments from both of her grandmothers. “I knew I wanted them on my tree,” she says. “With that setting the tone, I got started decorating!” Jennifer layered in ornaments with vintage flair, sprigs of red berries, and…

Nestled just outside the small town of Gray, Georgia, Kassie Keck’s ranch-style home sits on four acres of peaceful countryside. It’s the house she and her husband bought back in December of 2000, and over the past twenty-five years, they have transformed it into a cozy cottage brimming with character. “This place has deep roots for me,” Kassie shares. She grew up in the area where many of her family still live, including her parents. Her husband’s journey was a little longer, from California to Washington before settling down in Georgia. Together, they’ve raised two children, now grown, who still often find their way home, along with Bentley and Rosey, the family’s lively pair of Corgis who keep them on their toes. Renovation is a constant labor of love in…