Christmas Windows

This post never and last year ... so here it is! So decorating for Christmas this year has been kind of exiting. First we are in our FIRST home (2nd year now)! Secondly I decided I would host the appetizer for a Christmas progressive dinner here at my house. It was on December 6th. I had A LOT to do to prepare! While searching for some cute ideas I came across some fun festive holiday windows here. I set off to Michael s one night to create my own. Now let me tell you a little secret. When it comes to some of my ideas ... there is a rather large elf that helps in these creations. His name is Ryan. My WONDERFUL husband that helps my creations become a reality. HE is so awesome with the xacto knife. My patience and dexterity is pretty bad. So thanks to him and his cutting skills my front windows turned out pretty cute this year! Time consuming but SUPER cheap.

Inspiration to Creation

Shout to my husband Ryan. He has always been so creative and handy. When it comes to design I often think of things I could make or do to the house but I get stuck at the inspiration part. Ryan actually helps me turn the inspirations and ideas into action. Last year I wanted to do something different than a regular traditional Christmas tree. I found a few ideas I liked - see them here and then Ryan went to work. We love our little wooden modern Christmas tree. I'm so lucky he is so handy!

Christmas Mantle Happiness

Hello and Merry Christmas! Today I am sharing some pictures from my mantle I decorated this year (2015). This is usually one of my favorite areas to decorate as it's in the middle area of our home (we have a really open floor plan) and the fireplace/mantle traditionally is always decorated. I completely redo this area from top to bottom. I even bring in a new floor rug (its in another room during the year) as the bright blue that is usually there does not match the traditional red/green pallet. It's quite the process but I enjoy it and love the spirit of Christmas it evokes throughout the month.