Monday, November 29, 2010

holiday here part 1

I hope everyone had a perfect Thanksgiving holiday! We got tons done around here including picking up our first, real Christmas tree. With the larger house this year we knew we'd need a bigger tree than the one we'd had since our apartment dwelling days. I hadn't had a real tree since I was really little but I just remembered them smelling so, so good so I talked Nick into it. 

The "old" tree found a nice home in our living room and to my delight it gave me a reason to have a "fun tree" one that I can change around year to year and not feel married to it's ornaments. The new, real Fraser Fir family tree went in our 4 seasons room and I love passing through with that tree scent wafting through the air. 

My version of the book wreath also makes it's debut here. For those of you who haven't made one it was almost therapeutic carefully tearing apart the book and methodically putting the wreath together- I highly recommend it. Thanks to Nick for watching Lucy all afternoon Sunday so I could finally make one =)

I also opted for real garland and wreaths (also smells divine) inside this year but I've already learned that I may have pulled the trigger a little early on that so we'll see if it makes it to Christmas. Either way I love it! I'll post again soon with pictures of our holiday bedrooms and foyer.

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9 comments:

  1. Everything looks so pretty Sarah. I'm so glad you found me because I love your blog.

    -Rene

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  2. Oh! I can't wait to see it all in person! It looks wonderful and makes me want to get my stinking tree up!

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  3. Love the garland on the railing! It all looks great.

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  4. beautiful! i LOVE that huge floor mirror! susan

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  5. Hello, I am blog hopping today and just decided to stop by your blog.

    Your decorations are BEAUTIFUL!!

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    Have a very blessed Wednesday!! :0)

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  6. Beautiful! Your home looks so cozy and festive.

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  7. Popping back in to thank you for joining the "Home Tour" party Sarah! It is just as pretty seeing it again. I'm jealous of your open floor plan. That must be especially nice this time of year when the house seems a little cozier than usual. I have had my eyes on that spool table too - love it.

    Happy holidays!
    -Rene

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  8. The fir tree is just gorgeous! I love it! And I love your curtains in there too. Very pretty.

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