The week before Thanksgiving, I found myself filled with anticipation thinking of the month ahead. After several months of busy, busy, busy, and going, going, going, I was looking forward to special visits from friends, and special holidays, but also many days spent at home with nowhere to go. Warm in our cozy home, holiday smells of orange and cloves and cinnamon in the air, cuddling on the couch, cutting out paper snowflakes, baking muffins and pies and simply... resting and savoring sweet moments.
The girls begged me to dig out our Christmas decorations and we spent one fun afternoon cleaning the house, putting away everything fall, and bringing out the things that reflect a new season. How fun it was to pull out little memories... pine cones we gathered in the yard a few years ago, pom poms Jillian and I made into garlands and and a wreath a couple Christmases ago, and even the sweet mittens we crafted last December.
Here's a little peek into our December nesting...
I hope you're having a warm, wonderful first week of December. Hopefully with less planned this month, I can spend a little more time here. :-) As always, I'm filled with gratitude for your sweet comments and for visiting here.
So pretty! Happy December! ~julie
ReplyDeleteLovely:) Where do you put your Christmas tree?
ReplyDeleteThank you, Wendi! We actually don't put up a tree.
DeleteBeautiful! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteA homemade cozy Christmas farmhouse, so warm and inviting. Kathleen in Az
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the white and the simplicity! We bought a poinsettia and a Rosemary "tree" yesterday from Costco to add some color and festivity. We have the supplies to make a wreath and some mason jar candles which may have a blog post about them soon. :)
ReplyDeleteLoved your sharing all the photos...and glad that life has slowed down for you this month so you can post! Wish it did for us...seems to get crazier until December is over:-)) Enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteAlways so simple and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAhhhh! My favorite house on the web decorated for Christmas, simply. :-)
ReplyDeleteJohanne in Utah
Beautiful, as always, I love the simplicity!
ReplyDeleteEsther
I just love the way you decorate your house. It is so simple,warm and inviting
ReplyDeleteNot over-the-top which I find refreshing, cozy, lovely. More importantly, special times with your girls!
ReplyDeleteI LOVED seeing all your pictures. :) So cozy and clean. :) Love the mittens over the sink. Too sweet!
ReplyDeleteAlways beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove! So cozy, sweet, and simple. I love the mittens over the sink with your kitchen rug. Just lovely!
ReplyDeleteLove! So cozy, sweet, and simple. I love the mittens over the sink with your kitchen rug. Just lovely!
ReplyDeleteI love the simplicity of it all! It's so warm and inviting...simple and cozy! Especially love the mittens!
ReplyDeleteSimple, homemade farmhouse Christmas, so cozy and warm. I just love your home and style.
ReplyDeleteI've seen a few houses on blogs decorated for Christmas , but yours is my favorite :) it's sweet and simple. Every time I look at pictures of your home I want to go clean mine! I'm always eager to see your blog posts..there is something so calm and refreshing about your blog. Enjoy the Christmas season with your family and friends :) Kathi
ReplyDeleteThese photos are so sweet. Coziness shines through. I also feel like a poster above- every time I see photos of your home, I want to clean mine! Perhaps one day you will share your cleaning routine with us.
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays! Enjoy this magical time with your adorable family and beautiful home.
such a pretty home ♥
ReplyDeleteBeautiful vignettes...love your transferware!
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