Noelle Whitaker

Tip: save Christmas cards for nativity displays. Each of my frames holds a favorite card. I tend to save images of Mary and the baby Jesus partly cause I can relate to that relationship and mostly because of the miracle of our Savior coming so humbly as a baby. What is your favorite kind of Christmas card? #christmas #nativity #nativityscene #creche #realmeaningofchristmas #christmascard christmasdecor #crazy4christmas #christmasdecorating #holidaydecor #showusyhecozychristmas #cbfestive #holidaydecor #deckthehalls #christmashome #decor #cottagehome #countrycottage #cottagefarmhouse #countrycottagestyle #homedecoration #homedecorating #homedecorideas #interiordecor #homestyling #ipreview via @preview.app

Which is your favorite? I love looking back for inspiration. Each was a favorite of mine for different reasons. This year’s hutch is still under construction due to illness. The good news is that I finally slept through the night without coughing, after a full week of hacking all night. 🙌. I think I might get to leave the guest room and sleep in my own bed again!🤞 Word of warning this season: wash your hands, take your vitamins and don’t overdo the sugar (which weakens your immune system) cause the flu that our family caught on vacation is no fun! Out of 22 of us, only 7 didn’t get sick in some way. The littles had to go to the doctors and one spent the night in the hospital (he’s all good now). Take care of yourselves! #christmas #christmasdecorations christmasdecor #crazy4christmas #christmasdecorating #holidaydecor #showusyhecozychristmas #cbfestive #holidaydecor #deckthehalls #christmashome #hutchdecor #hutch #kitchendecor #kitchengoals #kitchenideas #kitchenstyling #mycheerfulhutch #homefortheseasons #beautifuldecorstyles #comfycottagecharm #homedecorcommunitylove #blessedhomestyle #farmhousehome #cottagedecor #myseasonalcottage #theseasonalcottage #myheartandhomestyle #myseasonalstyling #realstylishhomes #ipreview via @preview.app

I love the life we’ve built! You’re the first person I want to talk to about anything. You make me feel secure, safe and well cared for. Thank you for giving me 8 wonderful children and for being a great father, partner, leader, friend, comforter, confidant, supporter, encourager, provider, example, follower of Christ, comedian, inspirational, and my love. Happy 38 yrs and an eternity to go!! I love you Joseph!❤️❤️❤️ #anniversary #eternity #togetherforever #togetherforever❤️ #familiesareforever #marriage #happytogether #iloveyou #eternalmarriage #happyanniversary #home #youremyhome #homesweethome #cottagehome #family #familylife

Before you finish your Christmas decor, here are some thanksgiving ideas for your table. Christmas all around but turkey on the table!😉 We have so much to be thankful for, one being the time to be on instagram planning, dreaming, friending and just wasting time. Probably means we have a place to live, food to eat and life in our lungs. Let’s make the best of it and bless the lives of our family and loved ones. Have you moved on to Christmas decor yet or is next week your start? #thanksgiving #thanksgivingdecor #thanksgivingtable #thanksgivingtablescape #tablesetting #tabledecor #tablesettings #tablesettingideas #centerpieces #centerpiecesideas #diningtable #falldecor #cozyfall #falldecoratinghasbegun #falldecorations #kitchendecor #centerpiece #farmhousehome #farmhousedecor #farmhousestyle #ipreview #carousel #placesetting #placesettings #countryhome #countrysamplerfarmhousestylemagazine #cottagestylehome #cottageinteriors #cottagedecor

It isn’t for everyone. I don’t get a lot of negative comments about my decor but “too much stuff” tends to be the one people like to share. No matter! To each his own! 😊 Everything here is placed with intention for welcoming, comfort, visual energy, balance, joy, remembrance, coziness, and inspiration. I’m a creative, visual person who shows love for her family, life, God and home through color and creatively placed “clutter”. It’s often rotated. I actually use restraint, believe it or not 😆. I’m assuming if you’re following me, you like my “stuff” and possibly have your own hoard. How do you keep your treasures from overpowering you? #clutter #cozyhome #cozyvibes #cozyliving #colorfulhome #lovemyhome #home #homesweethome #homestyle #homeinteriors decor #cottagehome #countrycottage #cottagefarmhouse #countrycottagestyle #homedecoration #homedecorating #homedecorideas #interiordecor #homestyling #falldecor #cozyfall #falldecoratinghasbegun #falldecorations #retromood #vintagelovers #vintagelook #antiquing #antiques #memories #ipreview via @preview.app

Going French? Maybe a little. Someone commented that my home was French country which made me stop and think. Although I love some of the elements, I feel I’m more American or English country. But it must be the red check pillows! Well I leaned into it with my new thrifted rooster pillow. (Swipe to see) It is country and with the red and sunflowers it leans more French. I think living in Louisiana with its French influence for 3 years is coming through. 🤷‍♀️ What do you think? More French or American? #livingroom #livingroomdecor #frenchcountry #colorfull #roosterdecor #pillow #pillows #needlepointpillow #thrifted #thriftedhome decor #cottagehome #countrycottage #cottagefarmhouse #countrycottagestyle #homedecoration #homedecorating #homedecorideas #interiordecor #homestyling #falldecor #cozyfall #falldecoratinghasbegun #falldecorations #ipreview via @preview.app

Small problem! What to do with your thrifted item when your home is already full of thrifted items? You find a space. . . especially when it is season specific!😉 I have more than enough fall decor but I can’t ever pass up a great thrifted piece. The price is right! I have one other fallish piece to place and share its destination with you, but not today. You’ll have to come back for that. Do you put your thrifted items out right away or wait and store them for rotation? #thrift #thrifting #thriftfinds #thriftedstyle #thriftedhome #thriftedhomedecor #thriftedhomestyle #homedecoration #countrycottagestyle #homedecorideas #homestyling #homedecorating #cottagehome #interiordecor #countrycottage #cottagefarmhouse #decor #falldecor #falldecorations #falldecorating #fallvibes #fallfarmhouse #tabletop #vignette #paintbynumbers #fall #fallcottage

Happy Halloween! The last photo is all we have decorated this year. When I started IG 5 years ago, I went all out and decorated the whole house. But it not being my favorite holiday, the effort has slowly dwindled. I keep the one display for the grands but just decorate for fall. It’s enough. 😉 I hope you all have a very happy and safe Halloween! #halloweenvibes #halloweendecoration #halloweendecor #falldecor #cozyfall #falldecoratinghasbegun #halloween #homedecor #home #decorating #halloweenseason #homeinspiration #homedecorating #interiorstyling #interiorlovers #fallvibes #falldecorations #ipreview via @preview.app #homedecoration #countrycottagestyle #homedecorideas #homestyling #homedecorating #cottagehome #interiordecor #decor #cottagefarmhouse #countrycottage

Photo break! A few photos to break up the endless reels so your eyes and brain can rest. I’m loving the deep blue with the fall colors! I may add some turkeys for thanksgiving but the rest is gonna stay. Everyone is revving up for Christmas and I’m not even sure what direction I’m going this year. Probably a reshuffle of what I already have. Do you have your Christmas planned? #falldecorating #fallvibes #autumndecor #fallcenterpiece #hutchdecor #fallcolors #fallfarmhouse hutch #kitchendecor #centerpiece #kitchengoals #kitchenideas #kitchenstyling #mycheerfulhutch #decor #cottagehome #countrycottage #cottagefarmhouse #countrycottagestyle #homedecoration #homedecorating #homedecorideas #interiordecor #homestyling #falldecor #cozyfall #falldecoratinghasbegun #falldecorations #ipreview via @preview.app

Some prefer the word “vintage”😉. And it’s in style!! The young people think it’s cool. Pretty sure I didn’t like harvest gold and avocado green the first time! I did feel old to think these things were in an antique store, but it was very nostalgic and fun to reminisce. A bunch of memories came flooding back as I walked through. This was only a fraction of what I saw! Technically southern California roots should be in western vibes since that’s how it started but it is staying true to its groovy days. Although I could find other eras, if I dug a little, there was a definite theme. Which item was your favorite? All finds from antique mall in San Diego. #imgettingold #vintagedecor #70svintage #70sdecor #60svintage #60s #70s #hippievibes #hippies #vintageshopping #retromood #childhoodmemories #vintagelovers #vintagelook #antiquing #antiques #home #decor #homedecoration #interiordecor #antiquestore #antiqueshopping #vintagehome #vintageinspired #vintageaesthetic #vintagefinds #vintagelovers #antiquedecor #antiquefinds #memories #ipreview via @preview.app

Shocker! My son actually complimented me on my fall decor, especially these prints. He and I have very different styles but apparently vintage muted prints can crossover. I may have to gift them to him when he gets an apartment. My parents were into antiques for a while. I remember going with them. Plus we visited historic sites, so that’s probably where my love of antiques started. Not sure any of my kids will follow suit. Did you get your style from your parents or from an experience while growing up? #vintageprints #vintage #vintagefall #prints #antiqueprints #antiquedecor #kitchendecor #kitcheninspiration #kitchenideas #fallkitchen #fallkitchendecor #thrifted #cottagekitchen #cottageinteriors #decor #cottagehome #countrycottage #cottagefarmhouse #countrycottagestyle #homedecoration #homedecorating #homedecorideas #interiordecor #homestyling #falldecor #cozyfall #falldecoratinghasbegun #falldecorations #ipreview via @preview.app

They make 59 years-old worth it! Them sharing photos with their birthday wishes touched me as the family photographer. They know how much photos mean to me! 🥹🥰 So happy to be alive, live the life I do with the people I love and get to be with them for eternity! God is good! #birthday #birthdaygirl #8kids #over50 #family #familyfirst #ilovemyfamily #happytobealive #grateful #godisgood #upsydaisycottage #familyphotos #lovephotos #reels #lifeisgood #mom #momlife #ilovebeingmom #momofmany #largefamily #familyisforever #familyislove #familymatters #family❤️ #eternalfamily