Christmas Touches

As far as Christmas decor this year, I didn’t add very much ‘new’.  If you missed my Christmas House last year you can see it all {HERE}. 

I did add a couple new things though…

My Grandma gave me a box of ornaments and when I found these little guys I remembered I had seen {this} on Pinterest.  I have hung ornaments from my chandelier  before, but love the delicate simplicity of this look.

I also added this vignette.  I kept my Thanksgiving Sign up because I am very thankful at Christmas too…oh, aaaand, I love it;)  I created this little holiday “tree” in under 5 minutes with supplies I had on hand.  A few iced cherry blossom branches stuck in a French bucket and little Christmas signs pinned on with clothespins. A few Santa touches and this spot was finished.

I am feeling like next year I want to change up my Christmas Decorations.  With out losing the special pieces that we love getting out every year, experiencing that warm nostalgic feeling.  

What about you?  Do you change it up each year or keep things the same?

Christmas Greens

 

This little Christmas Vignette on our piano turned out to be an eclectic mix of metals, colors and textures.  Staying with a green color palette, I mixed in a lot of different tones to achieve this sort of rustic natural feel with touches of sparkle that gives off a warm cozy vibe.

I gathered pieces from around the house, some that I have used for Christmas decor in other areas of our home to create this subtle Christmas display.

I used my moss trees and place them on random mismatched candle sticks and for more texture and dimension added in some pine sprigs at the bottom of each tree. I filled one of my favorite containers with my fall acorns and more pine.  A Christmas star and also a vintage style Santa for a pop of color & whimsy.

Now, when I started this I had a round clock hanging above, but it just was too cold.  I thought I’d try this wreath from my Etsy Shop and it was just what it needed…I am now working on making myself one similar because it is just too perfect in this spot! {eh, the laundry doesn’t need folding, right? ;)}

So play around with your decorations in different places!  I think a lot of times we get used to having our decor exactly where they have always been or where you initially purchased an item for.  But there are no rules on changing it up and sometimes I think you’ll find you like things better a different way.

 

Oh, and I casually draped lights throughout to give a warm Christmas glow at night…I love it.

Christmas Kissing Ball Tutorial

 

 Christmas Kissing Balls are one of my favorite decorations to make during the holidays.  I really enjoy creating them & I have fun with all different custom orders.  I decided to bring you along as I created this custom ball for a sweet Etsy customer.  I posted a tutorial a couple years ago {HERE}, but decided an updated version was due…my picture quality has improved a bit, I hope;)

 

Supplies

• moss ball (you can wrap a foam ball yourself or purchase one pre-wrapped)
• pine sprigs, pine cones, acorns, berries, greens, etc.
• About 2 yards of ribbon(depending on how far you want it to hang)
• hot glue gun and glue (optional)

Steps

1. Get your moss ball.  I used a pre-wrapped 6 inch moss ball.
2. Take your chosen ribbon and wrap your ball, sort of like a present twisting at the bottom and wrapping back up to the top. *Leave one end longer to hang
3. Bring the ribbon back up to the top.  Make sure it is even with your twist at the bottom and then wrap it under itself.
4. Tie a knot making sure your longer side is the length you want it to hang.
5. Add in a couple more loops by wrapping wire around another piece of ribbon and stick it in leaving the other end to drape down.
6. Add in you pine, berries,  and other goodies keeping it somewhat symmetrical, but not too ‘matchy’.  You can simply stick them in the foam or I like to secure with a little hot glue as well.  Just keep adding in layers until you get your desired look and fullness.  Keep checking as you go to make sure it hangs balanced by holding it up from the top of your ribbon.  You can add weight around with your foliage accordingly.

Once you get the look you want, neatly trim your ribbons.  If you used wired ribbon you can manipulate it a little like I did with with this one.  Make a looped knot at the top for hanging… and there you go!

 

Hang from your ceiling, an entry chandelier (that’s where mine is), or wherever you see fit.  They make great  hostess gifts for parties too!

Here are a few more of some of the variations I’ve made…

The possibilities are endless.. Have fun! xoxo

 

My Christmas House

My Christmas Decor is a little down played this year and it actually feels quite nice. I wanted to share some bits and pieces with you and join in the Nester’s tour of Christmas homes.  I am extremely late, but what’s that saying?

  

WELCOME!

   

 

 

To see more details of my house this Christmas this year you can click

Here, Here, Here, Here and Here.

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas!

Linking up…

Deck the Stairs with Boughs of…Winter Greens

I usually do a grand pine garland on my staircase…this year I had a few setbacks so it was a simple take on Christmas stairs and I have to say I love it!

I tied little swags to the banisters with burlap ribbon and then hung coordinating ones on the scones going up the stairs. 

I already had these little fellas, as I used them in my garland from last year.  So it was easy AND didn’t cost me anything but the ribbon!

You like?

   I do. :)

I was  a little bummed I didn’t get my usual greenery up, but making sure all you greenery is up is not what the season is about.  Just making your home feel the Spirit of the Holidays with little special touches is enough.  Taking time to enjoy the season with friends and family is time well spent. 

Merry Christmas!