In true Baileywife fashion....I am NEVER done decorating!
I tweek, I re-do, I OVER-THINK....
With all the technology overload that is becoming "normal" (and fun!),
like Pinterest, blogs, etc.....I am even more perplexed on how to decorate for Christmas this year!
Not that my home will ever get into the pages of a magazine, or Martha Stewart will ever come and visit MY home....but someone inside me wants it to be perfect...FOR MY FAMILY. I want it to reflect who we are, and show what matters to US.
I have become OBSESSED with "natural" decor, re-purposed items, and doing all our decor on a very tight budget. The only new item I have purchased for this holiday decor season is wrapping paper! :)
I had my boys cut some grapevine from our fence rows, and stuck it here, there, and everywhere.
And made a garland with some twiggy stars that I've had and jute twine that I have purchased by the truckload!
Here is how my mantel started out...I actually thought I wanted a very "simple" look this year, and contemplated just throwing up the stockings and calling it good.
My children begged me to add "more Christmas" to the room and fireplace. And to be honest, I just wasn't feeling it either....and needed that extra nudge to re-think and get more creative.
6 comments:
Thank you Taunnie for your very sweet comment....however, my chubby fingers on my phone accidently deleted the comment...and I SO DID NOT MEAN TO!!!! I hope you come back and visit again! Thanks!!!! ~Kim
Hi Kim, I think I said something like I love the warmth and comfort of your home and I think it is totally magazine worthy!
So pretty!
Would love if you stopped by the Holiday Linky Party - mantels - to link it up! The party is happening NOW!
Stacey of Embracing Change
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com
Thanks for the invite Stacey! Just linked up!!
Very pretty and I love those lanterns!
Thanks for linking up to the Christmas Mantel Linky Party at Embracing Change!
Stacey
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