I've been craving a lot of coziness this year :)
Lots of wood and wool and a big cast iron reindeer :)
And Dustin is Danish,so I figured I could maybe pull off a bit of Scandinavian Christmas decor around here...
Nothing too serious.....Christmas decor that the kids can enjoy...
I strung up a twine garland with a random mix of homespun ornaments.
Some little knitted mini sweaters that I found at Home Sense, reindeer cutouts from IKEA, little yarn ball from Michael's, and some homemade wooden ornaments that I bought at our local craft market for $0.50 each! (I can't understand why on earth the guy that made them would be selling them so cheaply...I couldn't help but buy a whole bunch of them)
And a somewhat creepy looking vintage Santa that Toby simply could not leave behind at the thrift shop.
And I decided to leave the yarn ball wreath above the mantel.
There is nothing quite like a crackling wood fire.
We have one lit almost every evening and I just can't get enough :)
Especially on a day like this.
I love looking out our window at a winter wonderland :)
That's all for now......more to come soon :)
Hope you're all having fun decorating your homes! I can't wait to see them all!
I'm linking up to The Lettered Cottage's holiday party.
Hope you're all having fun decorating your homes! I can't wait to see them all!
I'm linking up to The Lettered Cottage's holiday party.
it looks beautiful! i love those moose from ikea- i bought the tray that matches them, and i came so darn close to buying that awesome red wreath as well!
ReplyDeletewhat a great mantelscape!! i love it!
ReplyDeleteWow Tracey, your house looks so cosy. I like your garland and your wreath looks fabulous hanging there. xx
ReplyDeleteIt's just lovely! One of my favorites for sure : ) Thanks for sharing...
ReplyDeletebeautiful...I made a yarn ball wreath this year...haven't posted pics, yet.
ReplyDeleteLove your mantle...and the basket on your hearth is beautiful and big!
Your mantel looks beautiful! I love your Scandinavian look!
ReplyDeletelove it! you did a great job!!! i need to ger my decorations up already..so fun!
ReplyDeleteOooh I love it! That garland is too cute :)
ReplyDeleteYour Christmas decorations do look cozy. Love the wonderful yarn ball wreath but I especially love the little face looking out the window. So sweet. That's what it's all about.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas.
That wreath is soooo stinkin cute!!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
I’m hosting an Christmas Open House on 12/9…would love to have you come by and join in on the fun!
I really appreciate the simplicity of your mantel.
ReplyDeleteLove the creepy Santa. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one that gets creeped out over various toys and figurines. I could totally picture that squat little guy getting into mischief.
Are the pine trees on the mirror permanent? How did you create them?
I love your mantel! And the Santa really works.
ReplyDeleteThis is simply beautiful! I'm linking to your wonderful decorations on my blog.
ReplyDeleteTracey, it is gorgeous!! I love your garland and that pic of your little one looking out the window is just beautiful! ~ Tina xx
ReplyDeleteVery sweet decorations. I especially like the mirror over the mantle ~ xox Alexandra
ReplyDeleteLooks great i love your mirror we have a TV over our fireplace sometimes i wish it was a mirror your children are beautiful Have a Happy holiday!
ReplyDeleteReally like the simplicity, I used some felt and wood cut outs as well. Enjoy finishing your decorating!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness...such beauty and magic that you filled your home with...that yarn ball wreath makes my heart sing today...what a splended idea!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy December 1st...may you fill it with JOY! xoxoxo
This is the best thing I've seen all day....seriously! I LOVE this so much!! :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic. I love the new blog header too!
ReplyDeletethat is lovely! Rachael:)
ReplyDelete...wonderful...love the combination of the reds and whites!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog, I'm putting it on my blogs to follow you have fantastic photography and crafts.
ReplyDeleteThe garland is really nice.
That last photo of your precious little one looking out at the snow with the red wreath in the window...well, it melts my heart!
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Very fun, a personal family take on Christmas. With the maiden name of Aanestad, I was a fan at the first picture. I have heard that this Scandinavian look is really going to be an upcoming trend. Yay. :)
ReplyDeletePam @ becolorful
My Danish grandparents had that same creepy Santa!
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