The living room is both simple and classic. “I’ve always loved older homes and particularly vintage, antique things,” says homeowner Amanda Becker. “My mom was more modern; she’s very minimalist. Our Christmases were always very simple as far as décor, and I have used a lot of that in my decorating. I don’t like clutter, and I do like simple, classic things.”
• PHOTOGRAPHY AND STYLING BY AMANDA BECKER
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this traditional Southern colonial house in Canton, Georgia, has been home to blogger Amanda Becker of Sincerely Marie Designs for nearly five years. Having tackled a fixer-upper before, Amanda and her husband, Josh, weren’t afraid of putting in some work. “All the bones were there. It has a beautiful antique oak mantel, and all the cabinets in the kitchen were solid wood. It’s got beautiful white oak hardwood floors,” Amanda says. The classic style of the house is the perfect canvas for this blogger’s timeless Christmas touch.