This year we were blessed with my mother-in-laws old tree. Our tiny tree was moved into the dinning room. I love how the lights sparkle off the wood floors. Hubby made sure to shine all the wood before we decorated. :-)
After we fluffed the massive tree, I wrapped burlap ribbon/garland around it. You can purchase burlap garland at almost any craft store. I purchased mine at Walmart
(two huge rolls were less than $4).
Every year we edit and update our Christmas decor. This year one of our updates was this beautiful 54" burlap and lace tree skirt from Etsy.
Our sparkly presents from Kirklands. We've had these for 3 yrs now.
We love blue, creams and browns
Another update this year is our burlap flower picks for the tree. I found them at Garden Ridge (now At HOME stores).
You can see our flowers in the tree.
Another update this year is our burlap stockings from Etsy as well. I actually found them last year but waited to purchase them this year. It was so hard waiting!!
Our original tree from when we first got married. It's now beautifully placed in the dinning room. We wrapped this tree in burlap garland as well and a burlap lace skirt from Etsy. As for the ornaments we used all our "memory" ornaments and special pieces we've collected over the years.
I hung a burlap "let it snow" banner over our dinning room map.
Here's a closer look at our tiny tree skirt.
Our mantle
I purchased these tiny trees several years ago when they were on sale (less than $20 for the pair) during an off season at Garden Ridge. I love them! This year we didn't decorate them, we simply add a burlap flower pick.
I finally got my nutcracker this year :-). Less than $20 at Walmart. Kirklands had some nice ones but they were over $50 which seemed over priced since it's not an authentic German nutcracker.
A two piece nativity scene that sits front and center on our mantle. We got from Kirklands three years ago.
We tried to get our Basset Hound to pose for a picture but instead he starts singing. Such a show off! :-)
Every year I'm reminded how blessed I am to be married to a man that loves the Holidays. I grew up with my mom and dad decorating and being very festive. So it's important for me to carry on those fun and happy traditions. My hubby feels the same way. What I'd love for more people to know is that decorating doesn't have to be expensive. Hubby and I decorated our tree with Walmart ornaments. We tried glass ornaments earlier in our marriage and it was a bust with the dogs. Literally their tails would bust the ornaments. Since then we've used more durable ornaments. Also, each year we collect more and more decorations. I remember using dollar store things our first year, but if you add one or two nicer items each year they begin to carry memories. :-)
I've been trying to get our living room tree to look more and more professional, so each year I edit it and read articles from other decor sites. I think our tree has come a LONG way from it's beginnings. I already have ideas to improve it for next year. :-)
