Christmas cards and holiday greetings have started pouring into our mailbox. Usually I just prop them open on a table or counter-top. Buuut, then they’re kinda in the way. I was originally planning to buy some sort of card display, but then realized it would be SO much cheaper (i.e. free) to make my own.
Being a blogger at Christmastime is an interesting thing. Everywhere you turn, there are swags upon swags of fresh greenery, glittering mantels, and tons of uniquely decorated trees. I’ve honestly struggled a bit this holiday. I want so badly to deck my halls from floor to ceiling in some grand vision I see in my head. But then, there are some Christmas decorations I can’t bear NOT to put out, even for just one year. Our tree ornaments fall into this latter category.
Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful!
It’s a bit blustery outside this evening! Won’t you come in, warm up, and enjoy a jolly little holiday home tour? I’m just getting started with my Christmas preparations, but I’d love if you’d join me for a while!
When I married Tom, I didn’t realize I was marrying into a family that took their Christmas tree selection so seriously. But they do, and it’s awesome. It’s become quite a nice December weekend tradition, complete with cookies, hot cocoa, and lots of laughs as we hunt for our perfect trees.
I grew up with a (very realistic) artificial tree, so I’ve been on a bit of a learning curve. My mother-in-law has a very good eye for picking trees, so I’ve been learning from the best. I’ve picked up some helpful tips over the past 6 Christmases, and thought I’d share them with you! So here they are, my tips for choosing a live Christmas tree…
Our dining room wasn’t the only room to get a makeover this month! Our entryway & family room got a fresh coat and some snazzy new trim as well.