NumberNineteen

Christmas Around Our House

 I've had an idea in the back of my head all year as to what I wanted to our Christmas decor to look like this year -- traditional, lots of greenery & berries, my blue & white pieces mixed in and a bit of red tartan.  I'm so happy that the vision in my head materialized, just how I hoped that it would.

The living room....

The dining room (on the day of our annual Christmas party)....

 

The kitchen....

The beautiful paper snowflake was made for me by one of my sweet students.

I hope that your home is filled with Christmas cheer and that you and your family have a very Merry Christmas!

 

 

 

Preparing for Christmas

As I've grown older, I find that my favorite part of the Christmas season is the season itself, as much so, or more so, than the day itself.  I love being in my house full of sparkle and special beauty, I love the special baking and sweets, I love the pretty wrappings and the anticipation.   Getting ready truly is so much of the fun.

My glitter cottage is done and I'm in love with it.  I am inspired to make a whole village, though that will have to wait until next year.

We have been in a baking frenzy, whipping up over 800 cookies & sweets for us, our friends, family & co-workers.

I am so grateful that I decided to get teacher and co-worker gifts completed in November.  They are done and waiting to be given on the last day of school before the holiday.  For her teachers, I wrapped up Lindt Santas with a Starbucks gift card (teachers need a lot of energy ;) ).  Co-workers and hostesses will receive a bag of white chocolate pretzel bark.

Earlier today, I took clippings from the tree and bushes around our yard to fill a few small vases around the house and add greenery here and there. 

I hope that you are enjoying your holiday preparations, whatever they may be!