It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

My Christmas decorations have been packed 

away now for almost two weeks,

but I still wanted to share it with you all!

Lanterns are everywhere right now,

and I joined right in with the trend. I have

a few, and they get used in just about every

season of the year.

I wasn't sure how my mint (previously black) stand

would work for Christmas, I surprisingly really liked it! 

 After having a fireplace, I never want to not have one.

I love decorating my fireplace. We never actually

burn wood in it, but I think candles can be

just as cozy!

My Willow Tree nativity is definitely one of my

favorite Christmas decorations.

If you've been following my posts, you've seen this

log slab chalkboard before (it had a tractor on).

I love the woodsy feel it adds!

 I haven't changed my fireplace Christmas decorations

for a few years, I just don't think I can find anything

I love as much. Its so cozy & inviting.

My tree! Those awesome white twine balls,

yep, I made them!

I saw a wreath I loved, but I couldn't bring myself to spend

$30 on it. Instead I used a cheap plain green wreath

and glued berries & my sparkle pine cones on it. I added

a big silver bow and came up with this! I think

I spent less than $10 on this one and I like it just as much,

or possibly more,

than the one I saw in the store!

The wreath on the mirror-a finishing touch!

 Another chalkboard sign I did. Although

with the technique I use, I don't have to 

free hand everything, it still took me well over

and hour!

Although I am sad Christmas has come and gone so 

quickly for another year. I am ready for

some warm spring weather.

Until then, I think will get a REALLY

early jump start on planning Grace's 2nd 

Birthday Party! (as in 7 months early!)