Christmas Decor

here's the thing. most the time i love blogging more for the opportunity i have had to find other inspiring blogs and read them...it's one of my "me" things that i do to relax. but honestly i get in slumps of keeping this thing updated for myself. so instead of thinking about how i should have at least done one "thankful" post, i'm just moving on and keeping up instead of looking back : )

on another note this is my christmas decor post done completely with iphone pics because i sent in my digital camera to be fixed and sold my dslr. it's kind of weird/annoying not actually having a real camera at the moment.

the kid's favorite new addition this year is their little people nativity set that great grandma fowles gave them as a present last year!

my mother in law gave me this "peace" sign and it kind of inspired my glitter and gold theme.

my home made burlap stockings got some glitter initials added this year that hang on the peg with them...a walmart 97cent score. 

here is where the crafting came in this year. 

the deer came from this picture and i just used modge podge and glitter  the gold easel is from the thrift store for $1

here is the link to the nativity printable and the frame is another thrift find for a whopping 75 cents.

i painted most of the sticks gold and some of the pine cones got glittered with modge podge. 

the trees are just hanging from a white piece of thread and were bought in a pack of 10 from walmart.

the tree and "jingle" blocks are from past years. 

and the beloved tree. 

i used scrap burlap and cream fabric that i had laying around and it worked perfectly for a tree skirt and matched my stockings. 

someday i will make one like this or this. 

it did have a big bow on top made of the same gold ribbon but emma INSISTED we had a star...so grandma shelly saved the day and sent the cutest star that is made from a bunch of tiny little bells! thanks again mom!

all my inspiration can be found on my holiday pinterest board including these favorites below!

happy holiday decorating!!!!