Hellllllooooooo my friends!!
How was your Thanksgiving?!?!
Ours was lovely. A nice, quiet dinner with family and friends. That's what Thanksgiving is all about.
Spent the rest of the weekend getting our Christmas on.
But, this is what we're doing the last day of our long weekend:
We're pooped and not looking forward to Monday.
Boo.
This year I've decided less is more on the Christmas decorating.
I finally got a new tree. First new tree in about 10 years.
And I did some crafting! I have the blisters to prove it. Why do I always end up with blistered fingers when I craft?? Oh yes, because it involves the glue gun. I'm just not glue gun savvy.
I'm thinking this was worth the blisters:
Oh my.
I used the tute from MMS. Hers is linen, mine is drop cloth.
But, holy luscious loveliness. Worth every blister.
The kids love it and are also getting into the spirit, leaving us presents already:
Aw, little sweeties.
Other little bits of Christmas around the house:
I love this little guy. He opens up into a music box.
This is the first year I've done stockings. Even a faux fireplace needs stockings.
This, is where the kids' stockings ended up:
How freakin' cute is that??
I cut an 8 x 30 piece of wood. Sanded and white washed it. Then I added some vinyl birds that I had leftover from another project... then hooks! I love it so much, I think it's gonna stay up all the time.
One for each of our babies. Just the right size for a treat & a toy.
Things look so different around here.
One of these days I need to do some before/afters.
Here's hoping you all have an amazing Christmas season!
XOXO
Yeah! Christmas decor! I love that tricycle btw. So cute. Your Christmas tree is gorgeous and the ruffle skirt looks perfect there. I also like that you decorated the stair landing. I need to get busy!!!
ReplyDeleteMeg your home looks beautiful! Yes simpler is much better isn't it! I love not having my whole house decked out this year! I won't be in a hurry to change things since there won't be much to change.Great tree! I know you were out on black Friday getting it!
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Anne
I love your new profile picture. You look gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAs does your ruffled tree skirt.
Oh it all looks so lovely ! I do love the tree skirt you made wonderful . I think a lot of bloggers are doing the simply Christmas now a days . I know I will be ! I am collecting from our country woods and outdoors for some of my simple Christmas decor ! Have a good day !
ReplyDeleteIt looks amazing, Meg. I think I'm going to have to make that tree skirt - maybe in drop cloth too - like it a lot. Why is it that I'm always looking to your blog for inspiration? I know -because everything you do is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteLoving the little bird rack too.
Yes, the blisters were definitely worth it! The tree skirt and all of your other decorations look beautiful. And I'm so jealous of the $5 cedar garland you got at Home Depot last year....might have to go and see if they have any left this year. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Love the tree and that treet skirt is amazing. Just lovely.
ReplyDeleteCynthia
Everything looks beautiful, and I love the tree skirt!
ReplyDeletexoxo, Tanya
twelveOeight
Love it! I am working on decreasing the collections of holiday decor in the basement and your beautiful simplicity will keep me going!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job!! Love all of it, especially the kids' stockings, sooooo cute :)
ReplyDeleteI finally gave up on my Christmas ornament - why oh why did I pick a sewing project?? I'm nuts. I wound up making two ornaments from tutes that came up over the weekend. Yay, done! and way more fun!! Whew, glad that's over - lol!
Happy Monday! 1 day down...
Meg,
ReplyDeleteEverything looks really cute!! I love that tree skirt!!
Hugs,
Deb