Christmas Tree 2010

Lisa came by yesterday afternoon on her lunch break and helped me decorate my tree, b/c that's the kinda gal she is. When she left, it looked amazing! Lisa has taught me to never be afraid to go crazy, to make your tree fun, to always showcase your child's handmade ornaments, and to use big ornaments in odd numbers.



I got this crown from Red Door, and I stuffed it with lights to give it a regal glow.




I know Clyde won't be with us until March 1st, but I couldn't resist hanging his stocking too! As much as I feel him kicking, I feel like he's here already!



And the buffet. Love it!

Christmas Wreaths

It seems everyone is making decorator Christmas trees and wreaths with floral wrap lately. I had to jump on board b/c they're so inexpensive and fun! Inspired by a friend of mine, who lead me to this website tutorial on how to make the wreaths I just jumped in and got started - http://blog.mardigrasoutlet.com/search/label/Wreaths

The first wreath I attempted was at my mother's house on Thanksgiving. It took me just a few minutes. The technique isn't hard, it just takes time to get comfortable with the "finessing" the floral wrap requires. I didn't like the green ribbon I intertwined over the floral wrap, but it's all I had. (I am realizing how desperately my mom's front door needs re-staining!! Oooh wee!)



Inspired by a wreath at the Red Door, I tried to model my next wreath for my own front door after it. This is where it can get expensive. The two strands of garland were $20, which I really wouldn't recommend paying, but a friend thought it would look nice and picked it up for me, and I didn't want to bother returning it. Plus, I do love the garland, just not $20 worth.

Red Door's wreath: (which retails at $230)



My wreath: (In the first pic, I had not added the garland yet)