Merry Christmas! Come on inside where it's warm and take a quick tour of how we decorated for Christmas this year.
I told you I would show you, so here it is. A few quick photos of our home decorated for Christmas. This is our first year really getting into "decking our halls" since until now we've always lived in transition.
Oh! And the star on top is also from Michael's...super cheap. I painted it with the gold glitter spray paint and bright yellow acrylic paint. This whole project cost us less than $10 because we already had the wood pieces on hand, so I only needed to buy the star, paints and clothes pins, which are all very inexpensive.
It was hard to get a decent photo of this, but I love having the word "Merry" above the door here. I found this wall decor for free and then spray painted it with the gold glitter spray paint that I used for the wreath and the card tree.
And that's it for this year. Next year I hope to have a nativity set (wanting this one with this stable, but will have to purchase it slowly and collect a few each year to save my wallet!)
Am I the only one who wants to keep my Christmas decorations up all year?
Kayla says
I love your rug where did you get it?
Nikki says
Thanks, Kayla! We bought it on Target.com (it's a 7x10 I think). But, we bought it because it was cheap and will replace it when we can save for a better one. It's great to stand in for 2 years or so, but it's very thin and does fray. Other than that we really like it. haha!
Roz says
Your home looks so warm and cozy for Christmas! I love all of the creativity! The mailbox is my favorite new idea! Thanks! And have a joyful Christmas!!
pearse says
where did u get the setee in the first picture?
Nikki says
Hi Pearse,
We found this at TJ Maxx this summer. We also saw a few that were a little more expensive at Home Goods. I've seen them on Joss + Main (online site) as well. 🙂
Kari says
It was "fun" to tour your home! Thank you for taking the time to show us. You have great taste!
BTW, I have the Willow Tree nativity set (we received the smaller set as a wedding gift, which was a great idea), but now that my kids are getting a little older, I wish I had a more realistic-looking set. When I'm explaining the Christmas story to them & they're asking questions, the figurines just don't really help. Plus, baby Jesus is already in Mary's arms so you can't wait and just add him on Christmas. Anyway, just my 2 cents!!
Nadia says
I would love to leave my tree up year round but it makes accessing the basement where our pantry is a lot harder so it has to come down!
Amy @Very Culinary says
Beautiful. And I LOVE the cake topper!
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says
So gorgeous Nikki!! You have such a beautiful home!
Cookbook Queen says
I want that advent calendar SO BAD!!
Carly orris says
Please do a how to on the Christmas card tree! Did you hot glue the clips on to the tree? I want to make one! Fantastic idea! They would make great gifts!
Nikki says
Hi Carly,
Yes, hot glue for the clips, too! 🙂 I don't think I'll have time to write a how-to before Christmas...but you're welcome to email me or comment here with any more questions.
Sue Knapp says
Your house looks gorgeous! So proud of you and your artistic abilities.
Emily @ Life on Food says
I love the Christmas card tree. That is so creative and a great way to display all of your cards. I am totally making one for next year.
Vicki says
Cute, Nikki! I'm so proud of you! 🙂 You've always been craftier than you give yourself credit for, but I'm happy you're finally embracing it. haha XOXO
Nikki says
LOL! Thanks, Vick! Of course, I failed to mention in this post that YOU are my biggest source of creative inspiration! 🙂