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Simple Christmas Decor
Handmade Christmas Tree Ornaments
Holiday Mantel
I loved that I had a real mantel to hang the stockings this time.
And a focal point for the Santa picture my husband received last year.
Meaningful Decorations
I filled our butcher block buffet table with all the holiday stuff that means a lot to us.
Like our nativity that came from Jerusalem, carved from Olive Tree wood – which I luckily inherited from my grandmother.
And a special box I found in my grandfathers shop after he passed away.
Christmas Count Down Books
We are doing our book countdown again this year. It is quickly becoming one of my favorite traditions. I scourge the thrift stores for Christmas books and add a few new ones every year.
There is a Santa watching in our window – which if your not mindful of it, it can scare the whits out or you every time.
Homemade Wreaths
I added a couple of wreaths to our doors this year.
They were simply made out of cotton balls. I love them.
To turn them a lovely shade of brown I simple placed them in a ziplock bag with a little cocoa powder and shook it up. They even smell good.
Two Christmas Trees
We have a tree for all my pretty coordinating ornaments –
And a tree for the girls to decorate to their pleasure.
The double up on tree’s happened spontaneously. We bought a tree from a tree farm because the mountains around us sold out of permits to cut down. Well, then we took a trip to Wyoming to see family and decided to pay 10 bucks and cut one down in those mountains.
It’s nice to have a spare. Then I can add any spur of the moment whimsical ornaments I wouldn’t normally make for our other tree.
We always place our little cradle with a baby doll wrapped in fabric scraps under the tree. The littlest girls love to take care of this baby Jesus.
It’s been a few years since I got a bushy tree like I prefer, and I really am enjoying it.
I think the “Way Back When” Christmas theme we started last year flows pretty good with the new house.
If only the popcorn string could be preserved for the next year. With only 2 able adults in the house to do it – it takes a while.
But worth it.
Hope your Christmas is all you hope it to be!
Merry Christmas!
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Love everything. Looks like you have tons of energy. I especially love the picture of Santa above the fireplace. Where could I buy one, is it a print and does it have a name? By the way, cute kids.
Ok, I just commented on your little girl's room and loved your style and had to peruse your blog a bit more. I love your tree and love your stocking holders. Very cute! <br /><br />I, too, have a nativity from Jerusalem made from Olive Tree wood. Mine isn't separate pieces though, it's all one piece and the star on the top of the stable winds up and it's a music box. My
I have a string of popcorn that my grandfather made for me and he's been dead for over 20 years. I just throw it in a plastic bag and store it in the basement. When I pull it out each year there are just a few crumbs in the bag, so I'd have to say it's holding up nicely. <br />By the way, love your home. The plank wall in your daughter's room are amazing.
I have a string of popcorn that my grandfather made for me and he's been dead for over 20 years. I just throw it in a plastic bag and store it in the basement. When I pull it out each year there are just a few crumbs in the bag, so I'd have to say it's holding up nicely. <br />By the way, love your home. The plank wall in your daughter's room are amazing.
Your home is beautiful! I just wanted to tell you that when I was a little girl we saved our popcorn strings that we worked so hard on. If you store them in metal tins the mice won't get to them and they will not crush and come out beautifully next year. Find some cookie tins at thrift stores and u will be all set! Just wanted to share 😉
Dear Cami, I love your house ^_^<br />it's like my dreams one, if you're planning to give it away think of me ;-)<br />I couldn't resist and pinned it!