Christmas Vignette {Keeping it Simple}

Christmas is my absolute favorite time of year. There are so many memories and traditions that are near and dear to my heart and I feel tremendously blessed to be able to share those memories and traditions with my children.

This year I wanted to keep things simply stated and meaningful. My two favorite traditions during the holidays growing up were our advent calendar and our manger. This year I started a new tradition in our family with our advent calendar, which I will be sharing with you later this week. Today I wanted to share the simple Christmas vignette I created. I just love the fact that my children are able to admire it. It is very important to me when decorating that I keep my children in mind. Everything needs to be realistic and functional when a seven and three year old are involved. My kids love this little space and I hope you do too...

 

 



What do you think?

I am so happy with how it turned out.

 The one big project was the XL chalkboard, which was really super easy and very inexpensive to do! The only other purchases I made for this space were the angle and the manger, both of which I found on Etsy! Everything else I had already. The manger figures were mine from when I was a little girl. My mom and I purchased them together at Woolworths more than twenty eight years ago! They are plastic and really can't be broken (unless given to the dog to chew on!) which is great because my kids love playing with them, and that was extremely important to me when I planned out this vignette. I wanted to be sure my kids would enjoy it and at the same time I wanted it to reflect the season and why we do all these things. And of course I had to throw the "Elf" in there... Another new tradition to look forward to each year!
I want to be sure that my children grow up understanding why we celebrate Christmas and, as cliché as it may sound, that Jesus IS the reason for the season. That is also why this year I decided to implament another new tradition to our advent calendar tradition. If you are unfamiliar with the Jesse Tree be sure to stop back on Friday as I will be sharing more details about it!

See you then!!

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Twenty Five Photos of Christmas {Our Home}

Each year I come into the holiday season with millions of ideas and intentions, and each year I promise myself I will get them all done!!

I have a continuous list and hundreds of pins that I want to make and have come to life.... and then "life" sets in.... School, homework, parties, my day job, family and everyday life simply get in the way...

I had a wonderfully amazing home tour planned for you, but it just didn't happen this year.... Each year I try and top myself and I think I did ok this year.... I'll just have to start preparing for next Christmas in June!! Ha!

So, here it is... just for you. Our Christmas Home in twenty-five photos...

Enjoy!!

 

 



 

That's about it... Thank you all so much for being here, it truly means the world to me....

Merry Christmas to all...

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The Countdown Begins {Christmas Vignette & Advent Calendar}

There's nothing I love more than the holiday season....

From trimming the tree to making home made ornaments and baking cookies... all these things bring back precious memories from my childhood and there is nothing that makes me happier than creating these same memories with my children.

One thing I always remember is having an advent calendar in our home....

The old ones with the box and chocolate for each night.  I looked so forward to counting down the days until Christmas and now I get to share the exact experience with my own children... and I made sure to make it extra special.

This year I made my very own advent calendar with free a printables  from Ella Claire. The printables are super cute and really are a lot of fun and easy to use!! No special rules just do what works for your family!! Here is the advent calendar all put together and a peak at my Christmas vignette!!

 

 

 

So, what do you think?

I love the vintage screen I purchased off of this Etsy shop!

It came just in time and the super cute red and white French stripped ribbon came from this Etsy shop was the perfect added touch!! Could not be more happy with how this all turned out!! Be sure to check in next week for my Cozy Christmas Holiday Home Tour!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

 



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Country Christmas {In July....}

Yup, I'm that girl!!

Bringing you a little Christmas cheer in the dead of summer!!

Why you ask? Well it's simple. No one is really thinking about the holidays and I thought it was a perfect time to cool off for a bit and share some lovely country holiday décor and inspiration with you. It may not be the holiday season but it's right around the corner so why not start planning a little early this year.... I said plan, not start decorating!! To get even a little more crazy, check out all my holiday inspiration boards on Pinterest. here, here, here & here and here!!
Well I told you I love the holiday season!!

So Happy Saturday and I hope you enjoy some little holiday cheer....in July

 

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Are you all warm and cozy inside yet?

That's ok.... you have time!!

Have your self a "Merry" last weekend of July!!