CHRISTMAS TOUR | Inside a Beautifully Decorated Virginia Home
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Today we're taking you to Alexandria, Virginia to meet Brian Branton who transforms his historic home into a holiday wonderland every year. He has Christmas trees in almost every room, wreaths on every window and his banisters and mantles are never forgotten. Enjoy this festive episode of Homeworthy!
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No plastic. No blow ups all over the yard. No Christmas sweaters that light up. It is very nice to see someone decorate classy and still festive for christmas
I accidentally poked a hole in the neighbor’s 15’ plastic blow-up Rudolph with flashing lights and sound that played 24/7. I apparently was wandering around my block in my pajamas, snow boots, and puffer jacket with a big nail in my pocket one December about 11 years ago! Just a vague unfortunate memory. 😳 So glad my mishap remains a mystery.
@@drummerlovesbookworm9738lol!😂
Horrible thing to share and "be proud of". You want traditional christmas but behave like the grinch.
and pet hairs on all the furniture
In the first moment, his front door shows off a plastic fruits wreath.
I was smiling throughout the whole tour. Brian’s excitement and Christmas spirit was so beautiful. I connected to his comment that he buys what he likes then finds a place for it. His home is so magical with eye candy everywhere. Thanks Brian, Merry Christmas.🎄
Me too. I kept smiling and the more he talked about his home the more I smiled. He is magical❤️
❤ Somebody please give this man his own weekly show! We need more, more, more, more, more of his decorating tips and style for the whole year ❤
Yes, I agree, and he’s very amusing and personable.
I agree!!!!
I've been having trouble getting in the holiday spirit this season after the death of my mom and my beloved 13 year old cat. This home tour has inspired me to pull the decorations out and get decorating! Thank you for this lovely tour!!! ❤
Happy holidays 🎄 xo from Idaho heres to your heart healing soon.
God bless you. Decorating your home will comfort you. Be good to yourself and give yourself time to grieve. Praying for your broken heart. ❤
I understand how you are feeling right now, my condolences. Good for you to take care of yourself and decorate! Your mom and kitty would have loved that! Mom, because she'd want you to be happy and kitty because he/she would love to knock the ornaments off the tree!
God bless you Ann. Your mother would definitely want you to pull those decorations out and allow yourself to embrace life. She's smiling down at you from heaven 🙂
Your mom and your kitty are still with you in spirit. Holiday decorations bring good memories - enjoy them and don't forget to create something new and special this year. Life goes on, it is up to you to find ways to enjoy the seasons and your time on this earth. Leave a little sparkle everywhere...:) and celebrate whenever you can. Honor their memories and think about the wonderful times you had together. Best wishes for the holidays and going slowly forward.
I just love him. What a fun and joyful person!
I agree. He would be a great neighbor.
I agree. He would be a great neighbor.
I would love to know what the wallpaper is in the primary bedroom. It’s lovely! The whole house is lovely!
This was a delightful tour. I appreciated his humor, sweet demeanor, and exceptional taste in decor and fashion. Also, can we all agree Oatsy was the best part? Her calm and loving personality is proof that a beautiful and joyful environment completely influences our lives. ♥️
Watching this with my puppy sitting on my lap he unfortunately weighs 85 lb.
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What a lovely thing(s) to say Angela .... so refreshing to see. A positive and gracious thought shared. I too love this episode of Homeworthy, I found Brian's narrative joyful, honest, intelligent and fun - thank you for sharing your home with us. It was a pleasure
What a delightful house. His arrangements are inspirational. I would love to know how he did the bannister.
Well said
I would definitely watch Brian present a series on interiors of stately homes. He has such wonderful passion, enthusiasm, and energy!
This man is so lovely and so animated. He is so charming and snuggly in his plaid pants and cable knit sweater. Everything about this house is to die for.
The collections are curated in such a way one would believe he has lived here forever.
What a lovely house, what a charming owner. I loved this Christmas story. ❤
Beautiful home ❤ I love his honesty about not letting anyone touch his tree decor and painting his own home.
This is the best Christmas present! Not only is his home spectacular, Brian Branton is incredibly charming and likable. I enjoyed every second. Merry Christmas and thanks for a wonderful tour.
I've decided I'm going to make a concerted effort to watch this video annually to inspire and put me into the spirit of the season. There is such a genuine charm to
Brian's character. He knows what brings him joy and there is nothing pretentious about his home. Thanks for today's tour. Merry Christmas!
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Such an interesting, fun gentleman - love his passion for his home and Christmas! I especially appreciate how beautifully he designed his kitchen with the wood counters and brick floor, the incredible story of how he bought the house and could see its bones, the cedar bannister garland, the bedroom wallpaper, all the meaningful family things, the choice of Farrow and Ball paints, bamboo chairs at the antique dining table, the antique look ribbons, his auction habit…and I haven’t even finished the video yet. LOL - all my beds are the smaller French antique ones so I get the comment on not having queen - love the faux bamboo one!
Anyone else wish to be invited to Brian's Christmas party? 🙋♀ What a stunning, classy, but inviting home. Next time I'm down in Old Town I hope I see this lovely old lady of a house. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Martha Stewart was definitely a part of his inspiration in the home decor. Imagine a dinner table set up by him and Martha
May I never lose my enthusiasm and appreciation for those who decorate for the holidays. Pure delight!
This was such fun. First of all, Brian clearly loves his home and knows his own style. Second of all, Brian has excellent taste and is an amazing decorator and his home proves it. Thirdly, I am so thankful to find out that I’m not the only weirdo that puts custom stationery with my farmhouse’s name on it in our guest bedroom. I could watch hours of Brian - he comes off as ver cheeky and charming!
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Me too, I would watch a Brian channel!
This was hands down, my favorite episode so far - the owner brings love and joy to his home through design, and with a sense of humor ❤
This channel has fast-tracked right to the top of my favorites list. Yummy inspiration! 💞
Love that Brian saved his grandmother's crewel needlework piece. Love this esthetic!!
I love Brian!!! What a beautiful home that he has made for himself. I had a laugh when he said he's too cheap to hire someone to paint...he's a brother in spirit on that one!
I also display my old Christmas cards year after year. They get pinned to a wide red ribbon that is hung vertically on the wall. He made me so happy when he pointed his cards out!
It's been years since I last saw a Christmas card , seems now like another generation.
I live for this channel! The wreaths take my breath away! I lived in Alexandria. They have the most beautiful historical homes. It reminds me of the holiday historical tours in Madison, GA and Atlanta, GA. This is the best channel. I know the holiday smell of the cedar in your home is magnificent. Yes, diamond testing was done by edging the windows.
That nativity is stunning!
I would not consider myself a maximalist, BUT there is not one corner of Bryan's amazing Alexandria home that does not delight! From the painting of Oatsie with the ever-present ball in her mouth, to the gallery walls full of sentimental pieces this man knows how to make a house a home. LOVE the original white color on the walls of the living room and the stationery for the guest room (pen and stamps included) - just one more special touch that is inimitably Bryan. Thank you!
I absolutly love this! It’s one of the very rare true and authentic homes , it is so obviously him! So comfortable, colorful, unique and beautiful. Love the cute dog!
I'm so delighted to see Brian showcased here! I have followed him for a few years. Such a lovely, genuine man. Appreciating his gorgeous decorating has brought joy to my own holidays. Thank you, Brian, for sharing your home and passion for decorating! 🎄Merry Christmas!
What a home! I loved it Brian Brandon. You are an extremely talented young man indeed. You could be an interior designer or a curator of a museum house in a flash. Pure talent!
I watch and/or listen to 99% of CZcams videos at 2x speed. Within 90 seconds I realized I had to watch this in normal speed and often had to rewind to reabsorb the beautiful rooms. What a beautiful home he’s created. Masterpiece!
I too thought they were going too fast! And seriously wonder what kind of camera they are using. I'm not a videographer by any stretch but there always seems to be something glitchy and hard to watch about their videos! Camera person please SLOW down.
@@lyric8529 I’m not quite sure what you are referring to. The video was fine at normal speed on my end. It’s just that I normally listen to most videos (news, commentaries by various folks, and even decorating videos, etc., at 2x speed), but his house was just so warm and lovely that I had to enjoy it at normal speed. Just so you know, you can also slow the video down far below the normal speed as well, but I have to turn the volume off as I can’t listen to the sound of slow videos.
OMG, I LOVE this guy! The roll-out TV ... I died!! 😂😂😂
Ohhhhhhhhhh GAWD, that brick kitchen floor! 😍
His paint color choices are FABULOUS!
I love Brian's Christmas home tour and his lovely way to explain each detail.
What a beautiful home! I am especially touched by the display of Brian's Dad's saddle. A lovely way to remember someone.
Agree with Theresa, this literally made me smile and laugh out loud. I watched every single second and lapped it up. Will watch it again. Brian is a lovely gentleman and his enthusiasm is infectious. Wish he could come decorate my house!
Oatsy was the understated star of the show, and keeper of his dad’s heart. What a place; what a character. And the joy it brings him.
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He's adorable! Merry Christmas 🎄!
I thought the same.
This man has so much great personality. Very interesting person💕
This man could have his own television show! What a great guy he has for Antiques, and putting them together in just the right fashion. I have watched this video numerous times and see something special each and every time I see it. Please consider doing more videos. I would love to see any recipes you might use during your entertaining. I bet it is fabulous. Thank you so much for giving us a glimpse inside your beautiful home.
The white was nice, but that salmon color with the fabrics you have chosen gives that room a cozy vibe.
What a stunning home and I love all of the collections and how well presented they are. So fun to see how someone else decorates for Christmas and some of the stories behind the sentimental pieces used. Plus a huge shout out to Oatsy for how well behaved she was throughout. I can't imagine either of my two terriers not bringing a tree down or something if ever filmed!
One of the best visits!!
Brian, you are a gem! Your spirit is infectious, your decorating exquisite and your soul sings in your home. You go to great lengths to make others feel important to you and at ease. Any one would be fortunate to be your friend and share your joy with you. You made my Christmas a little bit happier! Thanks so much for sharing! Have a blessed Christmas!
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What a gorgeous home. Everything has a story. That's the it should be. Absolutely beautiful. ❤️
My first time on His Tour..a true Treat !! His talent is inspiring..and fun!!! Happy Holidays...hes got us all in the mood!
Very cute. Fantastic stories as well. I love how the dog coordinates with the home!
He’s so lucky to have such a large number of happy memories! What a joy he is. He makes me want to be his best friend. Or at least come back as his dog.
If I saw this house as the law firm, I would’ve turned around and walked right out the front door. It amazes me the vision that you had and what you did with this place. I absolutely loved your gallery wall. I loved Katherine Hepburn’s table and the picture of her on it. I think my favorite room of the house was the living room and my daughter loved your library. Thank you for sharing. One more thing,I loved the portrait of your dog.
One of my favorites on this channel! His delightful and charming home, his welcoming personality - you can just see yourself over for dinner and cocktails, having a nice time. I love seeing homeowners incorporate childhood treasures into their home.
I love the story about the Mt. Vernon ornament from Austria!
I adore this man and his gorgeous home
The Gathering is a favorite Christmas movie! It was filmed near where I worked at the time.
The house was beautiful!
Wonderful home! It’s so lovely to see someone who loves his home so much, that it still excites him to tell the story of his home. His personality and style shine throughout the home. You can tell he comes from a very loving family and that Christmas holds very fond memories. This is exactly how it should be!
I follow him on Instagram and I've never been more interested in dehydrated fruit decor, especially orange slices, than I am when one of his Christmas photos come across my feed.
Love this home! Great decor. U r a great painter too! Pro job! God bless, Merry Christmas 🎄. John 3:16
Gosh what a delightful and funny host, the dog is simply adorable ❤️
Wow, this house is so beautiful. I love every room in it. Brian is extremely talented and very creative. I love that he is so sentimental about his childhood and things that he grew up with. He has a great sense of humor too. One of your best videos. Thank you 😍
Never change just love your home ❤
I really like this guy and his home tour. And his dog is a gem!
What a lovely person! He treats the audience as if we are the best of friends!
Such a lovely home, and such a charming man. Wonderful sensibility. I'm grateful to have been introduced to the movie The Gathering, starring Ed Asner and Maureen Stapleton. It's available on CZcams!
I'm in love with everything here, including the sweet dog! How cozy and beautiful. You can see the love put into it ❤
This was just what I needed to get in the spirit of the season! My husband and I are getting over (what I feel) is the worst cold in the world. As a result, I haven't been able to even start my Christmas decorating and it's made me more than a little depressed. We currently live overseas (Germany) and this is the time for Christmas markets and fests. Being sick has taken that joy away right now, and the clock is ticking. But I came upon your video while I drank my cup of tea. You brought me back into the season! Your home is a pure delight. We are "clutter" people. After 35 years of marriage (half of those living in Europe working for the government), we amassed quite a fun and quirky collection of vintage and antique, items (including ornaments). My husband declares that he's hard-pressed to actually see the wall behind all the treasures I have hanging. I spent 7 years working in Alexandria and my husband in DC. So, we are no strangers to that wonderful area. Brian thank you for sharing your lovely home with us and bringing back my spirit of Christmas! BTW, Schönbrunn Palace really does look like that, but it's about three times as wide as Mount Vernon. I guess there's only so far you can stretch a building size on a glass ornament. 😊
I loved his joyful and funny attitude towards decorating his home. It’s so warm, quirky and lovely. He seems like a fun guy to know.
What a handsome host, and very well dressed "for the party"! 😍
Thank you, Lord Brian, for inviting us into your lovely home, and gracing us with your presence.
Merriest Christmas to you and yours🎄
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Love everything, Brian, his dog, and his entire home. So much care goes into it all and it all looks just right in his home. Merry Christmas, Brian!
Aawwww, Oatsie is super cute and also charming house.
Loved his joy about Christmas, and that he decorated for the enjoyment! Wow a beautiful home! A revisit for his next seasonal decorating would be great!
DONT CHANGE THE WALL PAPER IN YOUR BEDROOM !!! I LOVE IT.
Love this video. Perfectly, and I hate to use the word “decorated” because this home is not decorated, it’s assembled. Kudos for your Ingenious assemblage of object you love.
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This guy is adorable, & his home is amazing ❤
Love it! It doesn't look like Santa threw up in there. Very classy and cozy and whimsical. Beautiful home❣
Hi, I'm a 70year old granny from Germany and just watching this. He seems a bit crazy but in such a nice way. I like him so much, he makes me smile.And I like the sweet little dog, too. Such a colorful home, it's such a joy and a pleasure to "walk" through the rooms. Let me say Thank you for sharing this with us (please excuse my poor English).
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Your English is far better than most American citizens . Loved your comments .
Just beautiful….I love everything about this home. You did a fantastic job. It is so elegant, yet so comfortable and homey .
Ok, O…M….G…. This was THE MOST gorgeous home - what a tour with all those antiques- he is so incredibly talented I was just ohhhing and awwing the whole time. I also loved how beautifully organic and old fashioned he decorated for Christmas- didn’t miss a thing. Some people just ‘have it’ and Brian is one of those people!
Love Him! Love the Dog! Love the House!❤❤❤
The pineapple is the symbol of Southern Hospitality! I'm obsessed with this house! Gorgeous! I love this man's enthusiasm and passion for his home and decor!
It is obvious a lot of thought, work and love went into decorating this house for Christmas but I was completely caught off guard when he mentioned my all time favorite Christmas movie, The Gathering. as part of his inspiration.
The whole house is a jewel box! Also, imitating Gil Schafer is a good thing. I love his magnificent architecture! Bravo to everything you've done!
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Wow Homeworthy - this is top shelf for sure - thank you and Happy Christmas!
I’ll gladly stay in one of those full beds in his guest rooms. 😊
What a charming, and very real, gentleman. I’d be friends with him in a minute. Dazzling home!
I love your decorating style, it's quirky & yet homey, charming & relaxing.
Pineapples are a symbol of hospitality Sweet dog.
Thank you 😊 💓
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I enjoyed the stories you added with certain pieces in your home. You are a joy to watch and listen too and your house is beautiful and homey. Thank you for the tour!
Great episode! I love getting a peek into these amazing homes as if I were a guest in their home and hear their stories and see their ideas and collections making their homes so special and unique. This is one of my favorite shows and I’m always excited for another episode. I’m also so glad they are not short. I like having longer episodes and longer tours and interviews. You’re doing an amazing job!
Beside this gentleman enthusiast, one thing I liked was the little horse door stopper. His home is confortable for him and that’s a good thing.
I literally need to be friends with this gentleman! I love your home and all of the decorations in it. Superv
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What an absolute gorgeous home. When he was explaining about the color in the living room I waited with baited breath to see what color that Coral is and he never said it love how it went with the soft Gray beautiful combination. Especially curated all the items very Tastefully done home 👍
I loved listening to your home tour! It was full of thoughtful explanations of your choices and wonderful stories from your life. I appreciated that it was not one decorator name drop after another. It made me really feel you were authentic in your appreciation for the things you loved. It is beautiful.
YOUR FEDERAL ARCHITECTURE HOME IS SUBLIME.! OH, TO BE A GUEST WOULD BE DEVINE. YOUR HEART WARMING TALE EXUDES YOUR TRUE LOVE OF CHRISTMAS AND YOUR ECCLECTIC COLLECTION OF ANTIQUES ART, BOOKS , DECOR, AND TREASURED MEMENTOS ARE DELIGHTFUL!. I AM STILL LAUGHING WITH DELIGHT WITH EACH AND EVERY CORNER. EVERY ATTENTION TO DETAIL IS NOT TO BE MISSED. I AM A DECORATOR AND ONCE OWN😢ED A CHRISTMAS SHOP. AT 74, I STILL HAVE A TREE IN EVERY ROOM. THANK YOU HOMEWORTHY, FOR SHARING HIS FAMILY HOME. AS USUAL, YOU DID NOT DISAPPOINT! THANK YOU BRIAN, FOR SHARING1
Brian Branton, I don't know you but I adore you! Your home and energy can only be described as fun and fabulous, thanks for inviting me over!
Loved this video. Great home and Brian and Oatsie are too cute! His love for Christmas and decorating is infectious! I’ve got to up my Christmas game and finish decorating! I appreciate when others share their home decor and decorating decisions. I will be rewatching this one. Merry Christmas 🎄
I thoroughly enjoyed your tour. I love your taste! I really love the bird wallpaper. Love the painting of your dog.
This is proof that a well curated home can be very beautiful even when decorated to the rafters. Everything in the house feels like they were meant to be there filling up the space perfectly.
I loved every second of this video. Brian you are so incredibly likeable and such fun! You are also extremely talented at interior decorating and design. Wow!!! I just love your home and your dog. Love how you have included sentimental pieces from your childhood home. Love all your Christmas trees - everything has such meaning. Thanks so much for sharing your home with us. This is one of my most favorite CZcams videos I have ever watched 😊
Your home is large but very cozy. Love your style and imagination.
Just so festive! Thank you for your joyous and considered style! I buy fresh pine in very long strands - as you would for the stair bannister - and use two or three boughs intertwined for more bulk and wrap it around the wood frame of my canopy bed and then inhale the pine fragrance throughout the season! I use a spray water bottle to mist it to keep the fragrance very fresh! Wonderful! Alternatively, a fresh pine wreath on the wall behind the bed also has great effect!
Cheers and enjoy the season!
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Utterly charming home and homeowner! Oatsie's portrait at 23:34 and the WOW bedroom shot at 30:00 were especially gorgeous! YES to being obsessed with Christmas, books in every room, buying one-of-a-kind treasures even when broke, and doing whatever it takes (painting three times, redoing wallpaper, and even buying a whole new house!) to create a living space that feels just-right. Thank you for sharing this beautiful home! 🎄❤🎄
So enchanting and the owner is so fun, can’t count how many times I’ve watched and shared this perfect Christmas video! It reminds me of some things I did in decorating my Hinsdale home years ago so, as he mentions, happy memories! I love the stunning Nativity set. And I love the personalized stationery set in the guest room! So Southern! Thanks for the very best design channel!
captivating video. he did a really good job, every inch of his house is a delight. i love his home.
What a beautiful home!! I loved everything Brian has done with the home and the Christmas decorations. I love love the dining room tree. Brian's pup is so adorable the painting really did capture her spirit!. I didn't want the video to end .🎄☃☃
Dream Decoration and dream House!I l love it!!!
Just watched it twice in a row because of how much goodness is here. I think I found my favorite episode
Thank so much for the back to back videos, I love it! I've been binge watching Homeworthy, brings me so much joy and inspiration for my home.
Same! I absolutely love it!
I grew up on Lee St, Old Town Alexandria! Your pride and care for your beautiful home is so evident! Great to reminisce of Christmas time with you! ⚜️🎄⚜️
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Oh sir, I think we are related! 😁 I too have a memory tree with ornaments collected from travel. Is that the Hotel Del Coronado ornament I see on the tree? I worked there in HS. I too have watched “The Gathering” every Christmas as one of my favorites. I too have a furry companion that I adore. Your gorgeous home transported me to another era. The elegance and warmth you have created is enviable, and a true wonderland. Thank you for sharing your home . 👏
He does Christmas well! Great personality. He has a story for everything, like a true maximalist.