Christmas is nearly here and it's time to share my visit
to the 2017 Bachman's Holiday Ideas House tour!
The theme this time was "Dressed In Christmas Greenery"!
If it is your first time seeing an Ideas House tour, Bachman's is a long standing home, floral, and garden business with several branches in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. Three times a year they hold an Ideas House in what was a 1920's era Bachman's family home on the flagship property in Minneapolis. Their designers transform the house seasonally to showcase new trends, some vintage, and repurposed items...and nearly everything is for sale in the house, or the retail stores. $1 from each $5 ticket from this house went to Hats & Mittens- warming bodies and hearts- creating a welcoming world for kids. They were also taking hats and mittens in collection bins!
Are you ready for the tour? We'll start in the front porch!
As usual, I'll let the photos do most of the talking.
(Yes, that IS an old car top rack.)
Let's head inside...
This vintage music cabinet was used for organization in the entryway.
The festive living room...
I thought these wood ornaments were fun!
Here's the adjoining sunroom...
I loved this look...
The dining room was sophisticated...
with wood, potted white poinsettias and succulents.
Such a pretty mix of plants!
The kitchen was cheery and festive with lots of red accents!
The lower bathroom was tiny and, as always, charming...
Finally, we'll head up the stairs...
and check out the upper bathroom.
I loved the red accents!
I thought this sink area was lovely!
I hope you enjoyed the tour! I'll post the rest of the house,
with the bedrooms and always great outdoor area, on Thursday!
Hope to see you then!
Until next time...
Until next time...
Linda, It is apparent that a lot of work went into this beautiful place. I loved lots of those wonderful ideas. The banner and ornaments at the window. Love the pillows and the dishes. Thank you for posting this. :) Blessings, xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeleteAlways love this tour each year Linda. They have out done themselves this year for Christmas. So beautiful. Have a great rest of this last week before the big day.
ReplyDeletexoxo
Kris
This is such a cool thing to do each year! I could move right in! Loved especially that "chandelier" on the porch and the old red car/truck door. too fun! Merry Christmas to you and your family:) xo Kathleen|Our Hopeful Home
ReplyDeleteLove it! So much to take in because everything is so beautiful and perfect. Thank you for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteYou know I love the red accents! I have some brown shutters similar to what you showed on the wall and I think that's a great idea. Might have to dig mine out of the closet. Mine aren't that long. These folks always have the most clever ideas! Thanks for always bringing them to us all.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
I feel the need to decorate my bathrooms now! It's all very cute and festive.
ReplyDeleteI always love to tag along with you. there are just SO many great ideas!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!!!!!! I'm always partial to greenery because of my passionate career life in the gardening industry. However, Christmas red absolutely excites me and tickles my festive heart with delight!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda! I really have had fun with red this Christmas, too!
DeleteI ALWAYS look forward to these posts of yours about the Bachman house. I sent a copy of that picture of the car rack with the wood and lights on it to my son. He loves the idea and is always doing things like that.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE those Santa Christmas glasses, too! I would love to have a set of them. xo Diana
Those are always such fun to see, thanks so much for posting it!
ReplyDeleteI love that upstairs bathroom with those charming cottage windows adorned with that darling banner and ornaments. I wish it were mine! Thanks so much for taking the time to photograph and share all the wonderful ideas of the Bachman house with us, Linda.
ReplyDeleteSo fun. So many great ideas. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLovely and so much Christmas in your pictures!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week...
Lots of love from Titti
Fantastic decorations, I love the vintage vibe and all the attention to details. The decorated shower curtain won my heart.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
Let's see..... I think my favorite thing is the greens on the shutter!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely tour, Linda! I love the sign over the sink! Thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI'm playing catch up. This tour is always such a treat to see. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteCecilia