Christmas Decor

Happy Tuesday everybody!  I can't believe we are only 10 days away from Christmas.  This year has been super slow but flew by at the same time.  How is that possible? 

Anyway,  today I'm sharing my Christmas mantel.  I didn't go too crazy this year.  I wasn't feeling it.  I love the more simple style.  It feels calm to me.  Which is always a good thing.  

I also only did a small amount outside. 

As you can see I didn't bother to move my pumpkins before I started to decorate with Christmas stuff.  

I have since gotten rid of my pumpkins (and the dead mums).  The chickens loved them!  I also saved seeds because in the spring Nate is going to expand our garden so I can plant a pumpkin patch!  I'm pretty excited about that!

I hope you all have a great holiday season!  I should be back soon to share our dining room plans and hopefully the finished room shortly after that!  

XOXO,

Heather
 

I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas
Only a hippopotamus will do
No crocodiles, no rhinosauruses
I only likes hippopotamuses
And hippopotamuses like me, too

Is it even Christmas until you've heard this song?  

It cracks me up every time.   

In other news...I have not wrapped a single Christmas present yet.  

Are you last minute?  I am usually already done with everything and just enjoying the holiday spirit by this time.  But this year is a different story.

I didn't even make any cookies!  

I don't know how I can live with myself for that one.

 

The real chaos of our home:

I love seeing those two goofballs run around together. 

At least I got the house decorated.  What do you think??

Happy Holidays!  I hope you get a Hippopotamus!

XOXO,

Heather

Christmas? What Christmas?

Hey everybody!

How is your holiday season going so far?

Mine?  Mine is flying by in a flash.

I usually la la love Christmas.  And I still do...but this year is so hard with the puppy.  I feel so far behind.  I just got my decorations done and have not baked any cookies, or wrapped any presents. 

I was at the dollar tree and saw some cute ornaments...

 

 

Aren't these great??

I love adding little embellishments to my gift wrapping!  All you need is some ribbon and an ornament or cute tag.

I am going to try to get some done this evening so hopefully I will have a post to show you later this week.

I know wrapping presents is a chore, but I have found that when I am trying to make them pretty or cute it really is so much more enjoyable! 

Do you wrap early?  or wait until Christmas eve? 

Happy Holidays!!

Heather

Christmas tree

Happy Holidays!

So I was able to get some of my tree decorated while Toast was sleeping yesterday.  Yay!

I decided earlier this year that I wanted to use ribbon to hang some of my ornaments this year.  I think it came out so stinking cute!

I get black and white check ribbon on amazon here.

I cut it to about 8" lengths.  And just tied a knot.  The results are even better than I thought they would be!

I only did about 50 ornaments this way, but I may do more :)

What do you think?  Do you use anything besides hooks to hang your ornaments?

Hopefully I can get the rest of the tree done and share that later this week.  Happy Holidays!

XOXO,

Heather

Toast

Happy Monday everyone! 

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!  I sure did.  There is nothing I love more than a big meal with family. 

Today we woke up to a winter wonderland.  I love the first snowfall. I snapped a quick picture before work.  Everything looks so calm when it's covered in snow. 

I usually get all my Christmas decorating done in the weekend after Thanksgiving.  This year has been a little different.  I only got this far...

At least there is a star on.  I am going to try to get more done this week.  I'm not sure how far I will get because...

We got a puppy. 

Meet Toast:

He is such a cutie.  And sweet when he's not trying to chew on you.  And I'm sure once we are getting regular sleep again everything will settle back to normal.  Until then I can only get anything done when he is sleeping

For now, Chester is unsure.

Toast wants to play, but Chester is nervous.  We've been trying to get them comfortable together.  It'll take a bit of time.  One day they'll be best friends!

I'll try to post later this week with my finished tree.  Hopefully there won't be a little dog chewing on the skirt :)

XOXO,

Heather

Christmas Mantel

Hi there!  Today I want to share my fireplace mantel all decked out for Christmas.  I try to do something different every year...without buying all new stuff. 

You know me, I'm all about saving a dollar where I can! 

I really like how it turned out this year...probably because my Mom helped me put it together. 

I'll let the pictures do the talking today. 

It wouldn't be a cozy Christmas post without the Doggo wrapped up in a blanket :)

That little face kills me.  He's such a cutie!

Do you like to reuse your decorations every year?  Do you do the same thing or change it up?

XOXO,

Heather

Things I Think I LOVE!!

So now I feel like I'm making up for lost time.  2 posts in 2 days?!?!  I'm going to try to be better about posting more regularly.

Today's Things I Think I LOVE is about the holidays.  Things I definitely want or things I already have.  Are you ready?

1. Pillow - I have 2 red and white buffalo check pillow covers that I love for the holidays.  I think this truck postcard pillow would be so cute with them.  Maybe it will go on my list for Santa...

2. Ribbon - In my post earlier this week I had mentioned wanting to add buffalo check ribbon to my christmas tree.  This one would be perfect.  Now I just need to find time to go get it and my tree will be perfect!

3. Snowflake - This website is so fun.  Give it a try!

4. Cake Stand - I love the way a cake stand looks piled with Christmas cookies.  I will definitely be filling this up for Christmas this year.  We actually bought this cake stand for our wedding 4 1/2 years ago.  It is still so useful!

5. Candle - I know Vanilla Peppercorn sounds weird, but this candle seriously smells so good.  My sister is always burning it and it makes me want to go buy some.  She always finds the best stuff!

6. Bench - Ok, so, this one isn't holiday related, but I just love it. Nate and I are going to be building a mini mudroom area in our basement (main entrance from the driveway) and I would love a bench like this for setting bags or taking shoes off.  We both love the rustic industrial style, and for the price this might be the perfect option!

What are you loving right now?  Maybe if you're very good and ask Santa nicely he'll bring you your favorites!

XOXO,

Heather

Miss me?

Hi Friends!  I'm sorry I've been MIA.  This year is moving at the speed of light!  

I have a lot of updates for you.

I did make those pumpkin muffins I had mentioned in my last post.  I will add the recipe here later this week.  They were super yummy!  My niece and nephews approved!

In more recent news - the house is decorated for Christmas and the cookie baking is going to begin this weekend!

I'll check back soon to let you know what I plan to make.  Until then here's a picture of Chester from last night.  I still want to add a black and red buffalo check ribbon to this tree.  I'm not sure if it's going to happen this year or if I will just keep it as is.  We will see.

He loves to sit on the back of the sofa...do any of you know how to get the cushions back to a regular shape?  Or should I even bother?  Oh well... until next time.

XOXO,

Heather