So, I didn't exactly get all the cleaning done that I wanted to this weekend, but I did get most of my Christmas decorations out. I am especially pleased with the dining room. Christmas decorating put me in a great mood- listening to the festive music and placing out joyful symbols of the season. Last year, my first year away from home, Mom sent me details on how our family has traditionally put out the most important symbol of all- the nativity. My pieces are few right now, but I have "all the important dudes." ;) Today I put out my angel and my "extra" animals... as well as a few miscellaneous pieces I've aquired. My nativity is made up of Fontanini pieces, which my Grama and several of my Aunts also have. The cresh was made for me by my Dad last year. I look forward to expanding my pieces as years go by, but more importantly I look forward to sharing the tradition and Christmas meaning that goes along with a nativity with the family of my future.
In the living room, the nativity sets the stage for the season.
Pretty glasses and mugs, as well as the beautiful, and unique, advent calendar Mom gave me last year.
A table partly set- I'm hoping I can get through the season without the cats pulling the tablecloth off- along with the plates and other decorations.
My favorite part of the room- the "window treatments." It's very simple- all I've done is hung small ornaments and put wrapping paper over cardboard for the top trim, but I just really love how it turned out. I also love the framed paper from a Pottery Barn bag. I love that pattern, and this was an inexpensive way to get it in my home! Oh, and of course there is Lucy playing with the blinds.
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Chris, this is wonderful! Everythig is so simple and pretty. I can't wait to come and see it all in person!
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