We moved up to Oregon from Southern California this summer, so we took advantage of living in the Pacific Northwest by stopping at a tree farm last week to select our own Christmas tree. So here's the "before" shot next to Mugger and Bug's "perfect" tree. (Thank goodness I talked Bug out of the Charlie Brown tree!)
And here's the "after" shot:
They decorated it themselves (with help from Other Half) as I had been battling some sort of flu bug that left me with pounding headaches. I think they did a fantastic job, don't you?There isn't much to our interior decorating for Christmas, but we always have these 2 up.
The wooden Christmas tree was cut out by Other Half and painted and decorated by Mugger. They were his Christmas gifts to the family 2 years ago. The nativity is hand-carved out of soapstone, a souvenir from our (before kids) days as missionaries in Panama.And even though I've just welcomed you in, I have to send you out for a moment to see the view outside, our first snow! Bug doesn't ever remember seeing it before, so to her it's magical!
And finally, I can't let you leave empty-handed. Well, I guess most of you will leave empty handed, but if you'd like to leave a comment (just one, please), I'll pull a name (at 8 am PST on Tuesday) for these, a pair of Ladybug Limited clips (made by me!)
I'll pop them in the mail tomorrow so that you'll have them in time for Christmas. If you'd like to get some Ladybug Limited love for yourself, my Etsy shop is over there in the sidebar or you can head on over to my Ladybug Limited blog for even more options.Merry Christmas and thanks for stopping by!
Edited to add: I'm going to keep the giveaway open one more day-- BooMama's site wouldn't load for me most of yesterday, so I'm guessing lots of others didn't get to do their rounds either...
GIVEAWAY UPDATE: I wrote all the names out on slips and Bug herself has drawn a name-- Kiy is the winner. I'll contact you now and hopefully have your clips on their way by tomorrow!
Oh I bet that tree smells so good! Your home looks lovely and the giveaway is great too!
ReplyDeleteMerry, merry Christmas
It's beautiful and what a fun giveaway, #1 never wins but that's ok :-) Thanks for having us in your home.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your first Christmas in Oregon! Yes, they did a great job on the tree!
ReplyDeleteWell, first commenter never wins but I did want to tell you I thought your little ones did a pretty wonderful job decorating the tree. And new snow, we got that this weekend too!
ReplyDeleteCheers, Kiy
Oh, and I know you said just one comment (so you can pretend you didn't read this one!) but ... I had to go and visit your Etsy store. Oh my goodness, what darling little hair clips! I saved you to my fav's, I can see some 'pretties' shopping in my near future!
ReplyDeleteCheers, Kiy
I love your tree, I never had a fake tree growing up, and since I have been married I have never had a real tree.... the memories... thank you!
ReplyDeleteIt is always so much fun to go cut your own tree. My boys have fond memories of those days, but now we are a fake tree family.
ReplyDeleteYour kiddos are precious! Thanks for sharing your home with us!
ReplyDeleteMy youngest is absolutely wild about ladybugs and would be so cute in those!! Thanks for the chance to win! :-)
ReplyDeleteCute hair pretties...and what a lovely tree! Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year to You!
ReplyDeleteLovely tree! And I'm a little jealous about the snow...it was 70 degrees today in my part of Georgia. :) CUTE hair clips! Thank you for the giveaway, and Merry Christmas!
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