Are you in the mood for a little snowy Christmas photo haze?
I thought so.
OK, enough of that.
Remember
these advent bags I made last year? This year, I decided to string them inside a big frame. I just stapled some twine to the backside and used clothespins to hang them. After I filled several bags with goodies, I left to answer the phone. When I returned, Hank had opened every bag and was hoarding the loot. So now, I have to just fill one bag the day of its opening instead. He is still taking off the clothespins to see what's inside though.
For now, the frame leans against a wall, but I've got to hang it soon, out of his reach. So far, the days' treats have been: 1) 6 green jelly shooting frogs 2) marshmallows (for hot chocolate) 3) peppermint chocolate snowflake pretzels 4) Ice Cubes gum.
I bought this fiddle leaf fig tree at Ikea last week, for $13. (Yay, pinterest!) I love it but I don't have a pot or a permanent place for it yet. It adds some nice festive green to my entryway for now. And that Christmas print is free,
here.
Last year after Christmas, I punched holes in all of the Christmas cards and put them on big rings. I thought it would be fun to have this little book out and peruse it often throughout the year. In actuality, it sat untouched on the bookshelf until Thanksgiving, when I decided to put it in a more noticable place: the entry table. Now the kids enjoy looking for cousins and friends whenever we are waiting to leave for school, etc.
I love love love Christmas cards.
More Christmas haze. You were just hoping I'd bring that back, I know.
How are your Christmas plans coming along?
7 comments:
I am doing the good ol' store-bought chocolate advents this year and the kids think it's the coolest thing ever so I'll be sure they don't hear about your calendar!! It is so cute. Also, I bought that fiddle leaf a couple months ago and it has the Black Plague or something. Any advice? Do you give yours much sunlight? Also, the cousin gift exchange is already a success in cousin relations because Milo talks about Hank constantly. "I wonder what Hanky's gonna buy me?"
I hear the fiddle leaf is a bit picky about light and water. Only had mine for 4 days so all's well so far.
Tell milo hank has big plans for him.
Love the advent calendar. You always come up with the cutest ideas...including the Christmas card one. I will be "pinning" that and using it this year. Love the happy boys and santa picture!
Love the advent bags framed. I don't think my household knows it's Christmastime yet. I need to get on that.
Love this post! The boys so cute with Santa. Fun to see last years' photo cards. I'm going to copy your idea.
i love Christmas cards too!! and i love this idea.
hey want to swap cards this year? i would love to see your card. (you too abby!!)
if it's not too late email me your address and then i will email you mine back.
meridethaltom@gmail.com
What a fun post! I love your Christmas card book--I will be shamelessly copying that this year! And I am so embarrassed (read: I am absolutely thrilled) that ours made your blog. :) You have the best eye for all things decor. I wish I could hire you as a personal stylist. Or maybe just to be a fabulous friend who lives a lot closer. Can I? Merry Christmas, fabulous friend!
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