Christmas Tour of Homes ~ 2011

This year I kept our Christmas decor very low key and simple. In fact, we didn't even put our big tree up for the second year in a row. It makes me a little sad but with it being just the two of us, and being gone a lot, we just decided against it.

I was thrifting several weeks back and found a cute little pre-lit tree that I was intending to use on our front porch. When we decided not to put up the big tree I thought I'd put it on the hearth and use it as our tree instead. I do like how it turned out.

 I added some lighted garland with red and gold ornaments and a few picks mixed in on the mantel and displayed just three of our stockings. (I have more for when the time comes that we need them)

I added a few other festive touches around the house. This gold branch wreath I found at a thrift store and hung it on a mirror. A little chalkboard sign spreads some joy in the guest bathroom. 

A sweet plaque about the best gift this season next to my scentsy warmer, and a pretty potted poinsettia that my sister gave us for our anniversary.

I love our Will0w Tree nativity set so much. The houndstooth stockings make me happy too.

 

I mentioned that I was wanting to makeover my mantel display and it's now complete! I found a frame that I added a vinyl monogram to and then lined the inside with burlap. I love the way it turned out!

 It was really hard to get a picture without glares so I hope you get the idea =)

Thank you for stopping by. I wish you a joyous holiday season filled with the love of Christ!

linking up with Kelly, Nester, and Erin