Only at Christmas

There are so many wonderful things that are only really enjoyed during Christmas. I keep coming across things big and small that I don't think about until this time of year. When I see them I remember how much I LOVE them! Here are a few holidays loves of mine.

 

Magical mantels...so inspiring

 

Home Alone...One of my favorites that I forget about until Christmas!!

 

 A co-worker of mine pulled one of these bad boys out the other day and I got so excited. These are just little cakes of nostalgic joy in my mouth. I immediately bought some.

 

Growing up in the south usually means it does not get cold enough for a fire until close to Christmas. Oh how I love sitting by a fire with a glass of wine.

 

These were a holiday treat when I was growing up. I lived for the night when we mixed up HUGE batches of these. After I married Justin I was so excited to learn these were his favorite cookies too. More reason to make them!

  Snow!! This is from last year's snow in Mississippi. Biggest snow I had seen since I was a child. This is a picture of where Justin proposed to me. It's even more beautiful in all it's snowy glory!!

I know there are so many more things that I love this time of year but these are definitley some of my favorites. What are your little fav's??
 

Tis the Season

We live in a small townhouse and I had a little fun this year with the decorations. One, so that I could save space and two, so that I could exercise my creative juices! (Thank you pinterest for some inspiration.) Here is a little taste of what I've been working on! Sorry the photos are kind of small :-/

 Advent gifts from Justin's parents arranged with a poinsettia given to me by a friend!

Little ornament decorations 

I know this was posted before but it fit the theme :) 

Little rustic wreath by the front door. (I like this so much, it might stay up year round)

I love seeing everything that people create for the holidays! Happy Christmas!

Links to these parties

Home MADE Christmas Tree!!

The inspiration for our Christmas tree came from pinterest, of course. We don't have a lot of room for a real tree and decided this would be the perfect compromise. So, here is the inspiration below...

And here is the process of making ours! Charlie did his best to help.

                                             

Our version!!!

Linking here