THE TEXTURES OF CHRISTMAS AT THE 1923

A holiday story shaped by Cyndi’s Southern way of welcoming — through design, warmth, and beauty

Where Christmas Arrives Softly

Christmas arrives gently here in Live Oak, where The 1923—a lovingly restored Southern home—carries the charm of its century-old bones with the comfort of modern warmth. The mornings turn crisp enough to make you pull your sweater close, yet the Florida sunlight still slips across the old wood floors in that familiar, reassuring way.

Before a single guest steps inside The 1923, Cyndi is already preparing the home the way she’s always known best—through beauty, warmth, and thoughtful design.

Some people welcome with words.
She welcomes with details that feel like an embrace.

A Palette Meant to Embrace You

Every color begins as a feeling before it becomes part of the home.

Before the tree is touched, before a bow is tied, Cyndi gathers her materials—soft blue and warm brown ribbons, ornaments in navy, champagne, and cream, textured stems dusted with shimmer.
She lays them out the way someone else might set a table for beloved guests.

She isn’t decorating to impress.
She’s curating to welcome.

Where Colors Settle In Like Old Friends

Colors chosen not to demand attention, but to belong.

The hues she chooses echo the comfort of a Southern home: restful blues, grounding navies, sunlit golds, and earthy browns. They are tones that don’t arrive loudly—they simply settle in, as if they were always meant to be here.

Texture: Her Quiet Language of Hospitality

Softness becomes a gesture, a way of saying stay awhile.

Texture is where Cyndi speaks most clearly.
A cream pillow embroidered with tiny trees offers an unspoken invitation to relax.
A pale blue velvet pillow with delicate beadwork adds beauty without pretense.

These are not accessories.
They are hospitality made tangible.

The Tree That Greets You With Grace

Each ornament is carefully curated, and every ribbon drapes with quiet grace.

When she dresses the Christmas tree, she is not simply decorating — she is creating a place to gather.

Navy and bronze ornaments nestle deep into the branches. Champagne ribbon winds through the branches in thoughtful, effortless layers.

Moments That Make a Home Feel Loved

Even the smallest corners hold a little celebration.

A pair of golden gift boxes shimmers beside the hearth — a tiny moment of Christmas tucked neatly into the fireplace nook.

Just beyond the hearth, the dining room extends the same thoughtful warmth, inviting guests into a space designed for lingering.

A Forest Set for Gathering

A whimsical forest arranged for lingering conversations.

At the dining table, slender trees in cream, white, and gold stand tall like a winter grove. Navy and bronze ornaments rest at their feet, a scattered constellation of color.

This is a table meant for long meals and even longer conversations — the kind that drift into the evening.

Welcoming Begins at the Door

Even before you enter, the home is already glad you’re here.

Outside on the porch, a simple “WELCOME” board leans against the siding, trimmed with evergreens and ornaments that echo the home’s palette.

It’s the first whisper of hospitality — warm, Southern, and entirely sincere.

A Holiday Touch in the Kitchen

Where even the everyday corners get dressed for joy.

In the kitchen, small wood and gold trees rise above a bed of greenery. A single blue ornament adds a spark of color — a reminder that Christmas belongs in the quiet spaces too.

A Tree Standing Tall in the Heart of the Home

Grace dressed in blue, gold, and champagne.

Against the deep navy accent wall, a slim and elegant tree glows softly.

The blue ornamentation ties the room together, echoing the velvet pillow and the quiet luxury of the leather sofa beside it.

A powder-blue faux rug creates a soft landing place — a finishing touch that feels both playful and peaceful.

“We’ve Been Expecting You.”

Hospitality is the heartbeat of this home.

The staircase garland drapes gracefully down the railing, echoing the colors and textures found throughout the home. Beneath it, the script sign offers the truest greeting The 1923 can give:

Welcome.
We’ve been expecting you.

Cyndi’s Gift: Warmth, Beauty, and Belonging

Cyndi may not greet every guest at the door, but her presence is in every ribbon tied with intention, in every texture chosen with tenderness, in every corner she transforms into something beautiful simply because she knows it will make someone feel at home.

This Christmas, The 1923 does not glow because of winter or weather.
It glows because it has been prepared with love.

Here, Christmas doesn’t arrive with fanfare — it settles in with welcome.

If you’d like to experience The 1923 for yourself, we’d be honored to welcome you.
You can book your stay and step into the beauty, warmth, and quiet magic of this historic home.

Booking link: The 1923