My Holiday Home {The Mantle}

"The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hope that St.Nick soon would be here!"

It only took me a handful of trips to Target to remember the command hooks to hang my stockings and complete the mantle decor. My inspiration this year was based on a black, gold, and green scheme. The mantle was already styled  in black and white so I stuck with the existing decor. I added green balls and the boxwood wreath along with new stockings I scored at Marshalls. 

The green ribbon adds a finishing touch to the gold deer. 

I'm sure you have seen a similar idea on Pinterest.  A few LED stems from Target and faux branches completely transformed this basket. So simple, but high impact! At night the living room is so cozy now with the fireplace and lights from the tree and hearth! This will definitely be the last area to get undecorated after the holidays! 

My Holiday Home {The Entry}

Have you noticed that I'm a little late at posting my holiday home this year? No, that can't be because I have a newborn! 

To be completely honest, I wasn't sure I would even attempt trying to decorate for Christmas, but who am I kidding? I absolutely love the holiday season and my 3 year old is so excited for the Christmas! She had such a blast helping me pull out all the decor and especially hang ornaments on the tree! 

This year things are a bit simple and I used what was on hand instead of trying to totally recreate the wheel! There are a mix of metals and soft colors as well as some natural elements and lots of greenery! 

What I love most is definitely displaying all the cards we receive! It's so exciting to get new cards in the mail and see all the smiling faces of our friends and family! Since my display is small, I'm working on a new way to show them off. The ice however has put a damper on my spray painting. Just 1 more coat of gold and I'll show you the new display! 

Holiday Gift Guide

With Black Friday creeping up on us and Christmas only weeks away it's time to get a jump on your holiday shopping! Here's some items sure to make any lucky lady smile on Christmas morning. 

To shop these items simply go to my holiday guide on Pinterest! Happy Shopping!

Woodland Decor

Earthy materials make this woodland decor rustic, yet sophisticated. I'm such a sucker for deer too!

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MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE!



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My Holiday Mantle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This year our stockings are on display upstairs by the tree instead of on the mantle as in previous years. I wanted a new, fresh look so I spruced things up with a Boxwood wreath. The silver deer is a TJ Maxx find that resembles the Pottery Barn version, but much more reasonable! I also wanted some glitz and glam so I added a few pieces of mercury glass. Plus, one can never go wrong with a few pops of pink!

 



Holiday Dining Room {Part 2}

As promised, here's the rest of my holiday dining room decked out in glitter, ornaments, and trees!

 

 

 

 

The pink flutes are vintage from my late Grandmother. When I walk by and see them I can't help but think of her!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Since I'm hosting Christmas this year we will get to enjoy this space! Now, I can't promise your plate won't be covered in glitter by the end of dinner!

 

 

 



 

 



Holiday Dining Room {Part 1}

 

 

 

This year I put my sweet tree in the dining room to add some color and sparkle. I'm loving the contrast of the white tree against the dark gray/blue walls.   

 

 

 

 

The black and gold Mikasa plates were a Christmas gift last year. I drooled over them forever before receiving them! What's funny is they haven't even been used yet! Maybe I'll actually wash them for dessert on Christmas Day since I'm hosting this year.

 

 

 

 

Come back tomorrow for part 2 of the dining room to see my holiday tablescape and a festive bar cart!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm Wishing For...

Tory Burch Michelle Tote/ Tory Burch Sunglasses/ Kendra Scott Earrings/ Ugg Slippers/ 

Mingle Bar Glasses/ Gala Plates/ Twirl Parfum

Holiday Happenings at My Home

Have you been furiously decorating your home for the holidays like I have? Today's the first day that I feel like I'm not suffocated by Christmas decor all over my home. I spent over an hour last night reorganizing and putting away all the storage containers and empty boxes. Needless to say my holiday closet is more stuffed than before I started because I keep purchasing ornaments! I confess that I'm done though! 

Here's a few snippets of progress from around my home.

More to come...

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The Santa Visit That Was...

We hit the mall for our yearly Santa visit last week before everyone else in the world got the same idea too! Lets just say it was an epic event! 

As you can see, Ava simply adores Santa! Not!! She literally started screaming the second she saw Santa's village and didn't stop until she got a cookie afterwards! 

Maybe next year will be better, although I have to admit that I find this year's pic absolutely hilarious! 

The best part is the next morning Ava asked to go back and see Santa so she could smile pretty again for her picture! 

So thankful that's how things played out in her mind because I have a different take on the situation!