I always love to see how people decorate for the holidays so I thought I’d share a little bit of our holiday decor.
One of may favorite ways to add a little Christmas to the house is with natural elements like poinsettias, paperwhites, amaryllis, red berries, fruit, boxwood, magnolia leaves, and seeded eucalyptus … I just tuck these things into little spots around the house where I think they fit ….
It’s hard to see but there are magnolia leaves tucked into the pot rack over our kitchen island. There’s just something I looooove magnolia leaves. The colors are so warm and earthy.
I also love to fill a vase with seeded eucalyptus. It is so full and lasts forever. You can add in other flowers before company arrives.
Instead of garland along the staircase, (not so good with kids) I like to hang a few of these preserved boxwood stars.
Some of my other favorite things and spaces …
The boys think it is hilarious that Daddy is on the naughty list.
I am always a huge fan of mercury glass … so these holiday bottles were perfect.
On our kitchen table …
On top of our entertainment center … (The reindeer is new and I just got it from Wisteria. Love him!)
In the kitchen …
On our living room mantel …
My mother-in-law handmade a stocking for each of us, including our two cats, Luke and Leo. The amount of detail on each one is amazing and they will always be treasured family heirlooms.
I got these little “present” stocking hangers many years ago from Ballard Designs and I love the way they fill up the mantel. The lids come off, so you can even stick an extra little gift inside!
My kids like to hang these 12 Days of Christmas ornaments on this little tree …
Without going overboard, I might replace a pillow or a few pieces of art …
Last year, before I found these vintage Santa pictures, I just wrapped my existing pictures in a pretty wrapping paper and tied with raffia and little vintage gift cards.
I’ll also tuck a few other holiday critters in among bookshelves, side tables, etc.
Of course, there was another house we decorated today …
(In case you’re wondering, Kyle likes to make his own NBA basketball jerseys by turning old shirts inside out, cutting off the sleeves and using a black marker to add all of the appropriate details. It is pretty much standard weekend attire at our house.)
On another note, the frosting or “glue’ for the gingerbread house is surprisingly easy to make yourself … egg whites and powdered sugar beaten until shiny and stiff peaks form.
So there you have it … from our house to yours … a little holiday cheer.
(And yes, that is The Nate Show on my TV.)
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