Twinkle

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

What a wonderful way to spend a weekend...

My parents gave Kyle this nativity for his first Christmas. It is one of my favorite decorations for the Christmas season. I love the little faces.

Glad to see Skarloey was able to bring Bob to see Baby Jesus!! Perhaps Joseph called Bob to work on the manger?? LOL!!

Our beautiful tree...

I love this angel. So simple and elegant.

Hello me!

The stockings were hung...

Kyle and I made the swag for the mirror the other day. The snowmen collection is another favorite holiday decoration/s of mine. They were all handmade by my sister.

More snowmen and Kyle's first Nutcracker...

A simple swag over the door and snowflakes hanging from the sconces.

Even Bella's dollhouse got some Christmas cheer!

Miss Cali is fascinated with the tree. In particular- the lights. She keeps saying "Wahh" (wow)

The centerpiece that Kyle and Bella made...........

I love the twinkle of Christmas lights. This weekend we put up the tree and some other Christmas decorations. I am more excited about Christmas this year than I have been for a loooooooong time. I don't know why. I am just filled with the spirit this year and all of the wonder and excitement that goes along with it.

We had so much fun decorating. The kids enjoyed it. And despite Marc being on call all weekend it was a very relaxing couple of days. We haven't had one of those for a long time. It was way overdue.

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend too!!

Blessings,

Heather:)

Clutter Bug

I told my husband last winter that if I had to spend one.more.winter. in this apartment, I was afraid I would lose my mind. Well, it is December and guess what? We are still in this apartment. So, I am decluttering, cleaning, organizing everything I possibly can to make it feel homier and bigger. I have taken stock of what we have and have decided to part with what we don't need. I am a pack rat. I admit it. EVERYTHING has sentimental value to me and I have a hard time letting things go. But I need to change. We are running out of room. And honestly I don't need all of the stuff I hang on to. I know that. I am trying to keep the things I love, and find more multipurpose items/furniture that can be beautiful and functional (eh hem- hide crap). Creative ways to store the valuable, precious treasures but still give a clutter-free look.


I found this desk/console in Pottery Barn. LOVE it! Multi-purpose for sure. Could be a console, a dining room buffet, a desk, a sofa table, etc. Now that is some piece of furniture. Price tag? Not in my budget. So- what is a girl to do? I emailed the picture with the exact dimensions I wanted to my Dad and asked him to make it!! We'll see if Santa puts it under the tree or not!! LOL



I had better get back to work! I am trying to get ready to put up the Christmas decorations too! My husband says he doesn't care what I do as long as I don't spend any money and he doesn't have to help! HA!! I love him. ;)

I hope to be back on Monday to show of my decorations!

Blessings,
Heather:)