For the first year ever we had our tree up before Thanksgiving this year. I have mixed feelings about it...mostly guilt that Thanksgiving/fall didn't get its share of the spotlight this year. But, on the flip side, relief that I didn't have all the decorating to deal with the week after Thanksgiving. It's been nice to just sit and enjoy the tree :)
I don't have extravagant holiday decorations and could never begin to rival some of the videos I've watched on YouTube recently...But, I do have some pics to share with you all. I've been blogging for almost 2 years now and I'm not normally nervous about posting pictures but for some reason this year I feel a slight trepidation at the idea and I'm pretty sure it's because of those videos I mentioned lol. I have to be honest, I had some serious envy while watching some of them. The Christmas displays in some people's homes is absolutely incredible and if you have a few hours to get sucked in then I suggest going to YouTube and just typing in Christmas home tour and prepare to be enthralled.
But, while I did feel a little envious, I would never want to imply that I'm not happy and content with my own personal slice of "Santa Land". Those of you who read last year's post won't see a huge change in my Christmas decorations as I'm excessively sentimental and I enjoy a traditional slant when decorating...especially with my tree. I wish I had the space to have lots of different themed trees because I think that would be amazing. But, I have my tralace and space is, of course, limited. So, my tree is always a hodge podge of decorations...some just because I love them and some because they hold sentimental value in my heart.
And, hey, even if you saw everything last year, take a look--I might have some things arranged differently, ya just never know ;)
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| This picture was taken at the front door |
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| And this one was taken from just in the kitchen beside the dishwasher |
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| The entry table with the garland...And it's so much prettier in person. It's just really difficult to get good photos of Christmas lights. |
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| more close up view of the garland. You might notice the snowflakes from my trip to Dollar Tree AND I changed out the ribbon for this year :) |
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| Another view of the table |
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| This poor table tree has taken a beating this year already. Our grandson has pulled all the balls off more than once. I put them back but it's just not the same as it was when it was fresh. |
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| The wreath that I made a couple of years ago. I have it hanging on the inside of the front door so that I can enjoy it as well as keep it protected from the weather. |
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| Glittered tree on the end table beside the couch |
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| My beautiful "Mrs. Claus"...we actually picked her up at an auction several years ago and I love her. My kids say she's "creepy" and don't like when I plug her in. I say they're silly willies lol. |
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| Mrs. Claus again along with my Santa in his sleigh which we also picked up that same auction. I think at one time he probably had some reindeer but all I got was the Santa in the sleigh. I got him for a great price though and I love him! |
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| Frosty and friends as well as a small unlighted tree. |
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| Top of the fireplace |
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| Our mittens have, of course, made another appearance as I'm sure they will for many more years. They are one of my favorite Christmas decorations. I need to make one for our youngest grand-daughter before Christmas. I'll just add that to my ever growing list. |
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| Quick view of our tree (also starting to look slightly haggard due to little hands that like to rearrange and remove things. |
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| This little beauty is about 2 ft tall and this is on the kitchen table. I chose not to add lights because I had no way to plug them in without having a cord running across the table and I didn't like the idea of that but I love it regardless. |
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| Some scattered Christmas touches in the kitchen too :) |
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| Notice the "Joy" sign on the far wall of the kitchen--that's from my Dollar Tree trip. |
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| Hey, I never claimed to be an artist LOL. |
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| I absolutely love this giant stocking I got from Ross several years ago. The kids aren't crazy about it and use to really make fun of it but I don't care because I love it and that's what really matters, right? |
And last, but not least, I put together a video highlighting our Christmas tree. I'm rather new to doing videos and it turned out to be a little longer than I'd planned, but, if you have 5 minutes and you want to take a look at the ornaments on my tree then give it a look :) Just click this link
-------->>>>>>>My Christmas Tree 2015<<<<<<<--------
And that's going to wind it up for this post. I hope you enjoyed my Christmas decorations for this year. I'll have some yummy craftiness to share sometime in the next week or so so be sure and come back for that.
Thanks for stopping by :)
Rhonda
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