Holiday Dazzle

View from our bedroom window during our mini snow storm!

Here is our mantle with everyone's crazy mix-matched stockings. My aunt and grandmother hand painted the small houses on the left (three of them) and for some reason, I collect Nutcrackers(I love them, but this collection started when I was a little kid). Kyle and I have our stockings on the far right, with Jet's and Jaina's on top of ours.

My brother and I went to buy a real Christmas tree this year because the 10 year old artificial one was done. I don't think I ever want another real tree, I'm sweeping, sweeping and sweeping all the time.

The tradition in my family is to let the kids decorate however they want (as long as breakable things are placed out of range of the cat and possibly the 5 year old).

 Here is the whole tree, minus a topper. I enjoy how eclectic and insane the tree is (5 year old and 10 year old did the beads).

 Two favorite ornaments! I have a Pickle ornament and the brand new "Kyle and Juli '13" ornament. My mom likes to buy ornaments every year and these are my favorites!

Here's a zoom in on some of the lovely beadwork and crazy ornaments. 

Upstairs in our cavernous bedroom is the grown up, matching tree.

 Jaina has broken one hand-made ornament so far this season, I'll be gluing that together this weekend. I enjoy these tiny gift bags and use them to decorate under tiny tree. :)

Silly bit of bedazzle on the way in the house. I love blurry Christmas light shots.

Even more blurry! Fun!




Kyle and I have off for *almost* two weeks (starting Monday), so I'm hoping to tackle some serious painting while we have a chance. Stay tuned for before&after shots of stairs and terrible pink room!



Happy Holidays everyone!