I Feel Like I Just Did This....

Christmas decor is up! It's kinda sad that it will be up for a very short amount of time this year. I usually get a good 4-5 weeks out of it. I also switched things up a bit this time. I found the cutest little starburst/urchin picks at Michaels and I cleared out the bin.

So cute, right? I love them. They come in a few different colors. I bought all of the gold/silver, black/silver, and orange/red. It brings something modern into my traditional mantel.

The stockings are also a new addition. These came from the hubby's late grandmother who had them hanging at her house every year. I'm happy that she was able to make myself and my daughter one before she passed away. They are a wonderful reminder of her and I am honored to have them.

This lady also got some bling for the holidays. 

(you can see my tree in the mirror...I swear that thing is crooked, but the hubs insists it's straight. Oh well. I'm certainly not messing with it anymore.)

My dining area got a complete makeover from last year. That's an artificial garland and wreath with pieces of fir tree from our yard woven in. And huge magnolia leaves from our trees. I love, love the way it came out. Oh, and it's also hanging with 3 thumbtacks. I decided to do this at 7:00 one night and I was out of command strips. Do what you gotta do. 

I used to have a whole set-up on the table with mirrors and candles and garland and little trees. I toned it down this year and went minimalist. Just brass and greenery. And black candles, naturally.

And finally, my favorite new ornament! And crap, a bulb is out.

Merry almost Christmas everyone!