Decking the halls
December 04, 2008
Busy here. Busy there. Who isn't? Just pictures today because the sun is shining and filling the house with light.
Peeking at the tree. Fake, yes. My hands break out in a terrible itch if I touch the real stuff.
And a cheapo skinny little wooden tree I picked up somewhere long ago that looks good no matter where it ends up. Don't you love stuff like that?
Looks beautiful.
I'm from the midwest too (lived in KC for many years) and I love to visit your blog.
Posted by: Old Red Barn Co. | December 04, 2008 at 03:43 PM
We always had a real tree -- trek out to the tree farm all four kids in tow until 2 years ago when it was a mud pit and we had to strip the kids almost naked before they could get in the car! That was it. No more tree farms and real trees. Funny, but I don't miss having a real one the way I thought I would -- it's nice to have a green tree for the entire month. There were years when we had a bush of sticks with ornaments hanging on it by New Year's Day! Your home is looking mighty festive! I love decorating the banister too. Ryan came home yesterday and it was all green and lit and he said "OH YEAH! NOW IT"S CHRISTMAS!"
Posted by: Mary | December 04, 2008 at 04:09 PM
pretty! we have garland on our stairs, but just with lights and ribbon. we started getting a real tree again last year (so we don't have one yet) and i LOVE it, i'm sorry you're allergic!
Posted by: kirsten | December 04, 2008 at 04:45 PM
you all are all decked out.
hope you're having a nice start to the season!
Posted by: Alicia A. | December 04, 2008 at 05:22 PM
I can't believe youhave a bowl of glass balls out... Finn would be into it like nothing! Is Izzy good with that stuff?
Posted by: natalie | December 04, 2008 at 07:00 PM
So very pretty, Chris. I am loving that little tree.
Posted by: lera | December 04, 2008 at 10:00 PM
Your house looks gorgeous. Absolutely gorgeous.
Posted by: Mary Smith | December 04, 2008 at 11:24 PM
Yes, I love the random buys like that wooden tree. That happens to me with clothes too....the $4 clearance shirt from Old Navy becomes the biggest staple of my wardrobe.
I love that tree!
Posted by: dana | December 05, 2008 at 02:16 AM
Ohhh! Your home looks so sparkley and pretty!
Posted by: Crystal | December 05, 2008 at 10:08 AM
I love all of the light you have in your house! And you decorations are so festive. Can't wait to get my place all decked-out!
Posted by: Lisa Clarke | December 05, 2008 at 10:08 AM
We have our (fake) tree up but that's about it. I need to get busy!
Posted by: Leslie | December 05, 2008 at 11:45 AM
Your house is very merry! I love the wreath on the stand. Very cute!
I also love the Santa in front of the advent calendar. So funny and so something my boys would do. :)
Posted by: Kelly | December 05, 2008 at 12:09 PM
That skinny wooden tree is so awesome I think you should have it out all year 'round!
Posted by: Mom2fur | December 05, 2008 at 12:35 PM
I love your Christmas decorations... they are gorgeous!
Posted by: julie | December 05, 2008 at 03:04 PM
Beautiful! Love all the pictures!! And yes, I love stuff that look good no matter where they end up! Wheee!
Posted by: Puva | December 05, 2008 at 11:10 PM
Pretty!! We finally gave into the fake tree last year. After much searching (on my part) I finally chose one and when I got it home, it didn't look so good. But I couldn't let my husband drag the 500 lb beast back so I have to make it work! It's only up for a month anyways.
Posted by: Carrie | December 06, 2008 at 04:46 AM
oh, i love all of your decorations! beauitufl pictures.
Posted by: katie | December 07, 2008 at 02:23 PM
I love the skinny wooden tree!
Posted by: michelle | December 09, 2008 at 07:13 AM
Your pictures are so pretty. Everything looks great!
Posted by: Laurie | December 12, 2008 at 12:42 AM