Christmas Decorations

Christmas has come so quickly after my move that I've had little time to prepare. Luckily, almost all of my gifts are purchased (although still en route) and I used what Christmas decor that I had from the past. I had to buy a few new things, mainly a much bigger tree. Can I just say...as much as I love the convenience of an artificial tree, why haven't they found a way to make the bottom look more realistic? Hate that flat bottom! It's still a good tree for Wal Mart but I probably should have splurged for a nicer one. Nonetheless, my house is as decorated as it's going to get. I'm just pooped!

 

That wonky bow up top is just going to have to stay.  I found a 300 year old ladder in the garage that was so wobbly that I had to prop it up against the wall so I wouldn't fall into the tree.  Once I got it up there, it was there to stay.  Maybe Santa will bring me a new ladder for these tall ceilings!  My drapes were hung yesterday.  The rod isn't in the right stop so they're just sitting up there for the time being.  Love a bold buffalo check!!

Can't wait to get rid of those crab pillows.  I'm having new pillows made.  The beachy theme has been good to me but I'm ready to embrace a new look.

My gifts were all wrapped in solid paper. I love craft paper with a beautiful bow and in this case, an ostrich feather!

The stairs got a little something too.  I've got so many ideas pinned for next year.  I wish Christmas was still a month away so I had more time to decorate.  I have plans to be in all of my favorite home decor stores on December 26 to snag up all of the Christmas decoration bargains for next year!