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2021 Holiday Home Tour: Christy’s Stuttgart Flat {Part 2}

December 9, 2021 By Christy 14 Comments

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Well, I hope you’re ready for a little more home touring after last week’s annual Holiday Home Tour! Today we’re joining our friend Marty at A Stroll Thru Life as thirty bloggers show off their houses all decorated for Christmas.

If you’re visiting from Jenn’s place over at Clean and Scentsible, welcome! She’s one of my favorite bloggers for effortlessly combining decorating, crafting, and organization. It can be hard to do all three well, but not for her!

If this is your first time visiting, then you can read all about me and my blogging partner, Amy, in this post. We just celebrated our ten year “blog-iversary” but we’ve been friends ever since we were college roommates back in the day. Since we both share our homes on this blog, if you’re looking for even more holiday decorating inspiration, just visit THIS page.

Come on in, the elevator opens right into our apartment:

My husband and I are currently living in Stuttgart, Germany, while our kids are back in the States at college. We’re adjusting to empty-nest living but are definitely looking forward to when they come home for Christmas!

Because we live in downtown Stuttgart, we’re in a flat, but it’s very spacious by German standards (about 2000 sf) and has a killer view of the city.

We have a pretty big apartment by German standards, about 2000sf.

Most of my decor is antique or vintage from flea markets and thrift shops (here and in the States).

The silhouette collection in my entry hallway is growing; while I have several of my own children in the dining room, these are all random strangers.

The other hallway leads to the bedrooms and one of the bathrooms, and the animals keep an eye on things.

Our main tree is in the dining room. While most Germans put up live trees, they don’t have them out early enough for the blogging calendar, so I had to buy a flocked artificial one this year, prelit with 220V bulbs.

You can see the rest of our dining room in this post; some of my favorite European finds (like the mirror) are in this room.

I’ve bought quite a few chandeliers and wall sconces that need to be hung but the electrician canceled on me and I’m still trying to get him to reschedule!

Our living room and dining room are open, which I love since it’s not the norm in German apartments.

Our living room opens onto our terrace, although trust me, these doors aren’t open often during our long and cold winters!

I’ll be back next week with our kitchen and bedrooms. Now, head over to see Jayne at Chalking Up Success, and don’t forget to check out all the tours this week:

Monday Dec 6th

A Stroll Thru Life – Up To Date Interiors – Our Southern Home – Southern Hospitality

This Is Our Bliss – Southern State of Mind – Inspiration For Moms

Tuesday December 7th

Making it in the Mountains – Decor to Adore – Pink Peppermint Design – Thrifty and Chic

Cuckoo4Design – White Arrows Home – Hymns and Verses

Wednesday December 8th

StoneGable – Whispering Pines Homestead – Worthing Court – Grace In My Space

DIY Beautify – Remodelando la Casa – LeCultivateur

Thursday December 9th

Designing Vibes – The Stonybrook House – A Pretty Life – Calypso in the Country

Clean and Scentsible – 11 Magnolia Lane – Chalking Up Success

Friday December 10th

Fox Hollow Cottage – Follow The Yellow Brick Home – Casa Watkins Living – Quarters One

Noting Grace – CitrineLiving – County Road 407

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  1. Julia@Cuckoo4Design says

    December 9, 2021 at 8:23 am

    Thanks for the lovely tour. My parents also have an open living room and dining room in Germany and I can confirm that it’s not the norm. You did such a beautiful job decorating. Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Christy says

      January 13, 2022 at 9:49 am

      Julia, so sorry for the delayed response. We did some traveling with our college kids while they were here and I am so far behind. I hope you’ve had a chance to see your parents recently–it’s been hard to get back and forth for sure.
      Thanks for the lovely comment and compliment–and happy new year!
      Christy

      Reply
  2. Jayne @ Chalking Up Success says

    December 9, 2021 at 9:15 am

    What a lovely Christmas home tour! That mirror in your dining room is a wowzer! I’m in Germany too (further south, near Munich) and I can say that big open apartments like yours are not the norm here at all. Plus you have such an amazing view! Loved the tour – pinned! Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Christy says

      January 13, 2022 at 9:48 am

      Jayne, so sorry for the delayed response. We did some traveling with our college kids while they were here and I am so far behind. We were in Oberammergau last weekend after we dropped our oldest at the airport in Munich. I know things are crazy here right now, but let me know if you’d like to try to meet up in the spring.
      Thanks for the lovely comment and compliment–and happy new year!
      Christy

      Reply
  3. Marty says

    December 9, 2021 at 10:03 am

    Gorgeous. i am amazed at how much you have done with your apartment, it is so pretty and you’ve added some of your favorite pieces with your new finds. That mirror really is stunning and such a great find. I love your entry and dining room, but your living room with that view is the ice cream on the cake. So beautiful. Thanks so much for joining the tour again this season, your home is always such a treat to see.

    Reply
    • Christy says

      January 13, 2022 at 9:47 am

      Thank you so much, Marty. It’s always a pleasure to tour with you! Looking forward to spring already.

      Reply
  4. Calypso in the Country says

    December 9, 2021 at 10:41 am

    I love how you decorated your flat. It really does have a ton of space and such a nice opening to the outdoors. What a view too! Your fur babies look like they’re pretty relaxed there too. Thanks for the lovely tour!
    Shelley

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    • Christy says

      January 13, 2022 at 9:46 am

      Shelley, so sorry for the delayed response. We did some traveling with our college kids while they were here and I am so far behind. The animals seem to love Germany. Sadly we lost our dog right before Christmas, but he had a wonderful long life.
      Thanks for the lovely comment and compliment–and happy new year!
      Christy

      Reply
  5. Erica says

    December 9, 2021 at 3:57 pm

    Happy Blog-iversary , Christy! Your whole flat looks beautiful, but I think your dining room is my favorite. That mirror is incredible. Such a pleasure touring with you.

    Reply
    • Christy says

      January 13, 2022 at 9:45 am

      Erica, so sorry for the delayed response. We did some traveling with our college kids while they were here and I am so far behind. I am in love with my enormous mirror, too. 🙂 Thanks for the lovely comment and compliment–and happy new year!
      Christy

      Reply
  6. Lori J Leeper says

    December 10, 2021 at 6:06 am

    Hi Christy! What a beautiful home you’ve created! Your tree is gorgeous! I know it wasn’t mentioned, but that little tiny manger scene captured my heart! Happy to join the tour this year! Merry Christmas! Blessings, Lori

    Reply
    • Christy says

      January 13, 2022 at 9:45 am

      Lori, so sorry for the delayed response. We did some traveling with our college kids while they were here and I am so far behind. I love that little manger scene, too. My mom gave it to me when I was a child. Thanks for the lovely comment and compliment–and happy new year!
      Christy

      Reply
  7. Cindy@CountyRoad407 says

    December 12, 2021 at 4:01 pm

    How exciting to be in Germany! Especially at Christmas. I’ve never experienced a holiday anywhere but Texas so for me, Germany sounds extra fabulous. Love all your decor, the mix of whites, warm woods and golds are so serene and unchaotic (which we all need this time of year). Enjoyed hopping with you this week and thank you for the fabulous tour! Merry Christmas

    Reply
    • Christy says

      January 13, 2022 at 9:43 am

      Cindy, so sorry for the delayed response. We did some traveling with our college kids while they were here and I am so far behind. Thanks for the lovely comment and compliment–and happy new year!
      Christy

      Reply

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