I’m more of a bit-by-bit holiday decorator rather than knocking out the whole thing in a day or two. I better hurry it up, though. Can you believe Christmas is in just 23 days???
This week, I spotted this simple white wreath on Lisa’s blog, and followed her easy step-by-step directions (found here). I originally thought it would be perfect on the mirror above our mantel but it wasn’t quite big enough, so it went on our bookcases. The good news is that it only takes two yards of an inexpensive white fabric and a wire coat hanger! (I did have to search our house for the wire hanger, though. . . )
The only other thing I’ve done so far is to take a walk through our yard and snip greenery for our mantel. . . .
And, I used extra clippings to spruce up a fake wreath on our front door:
This weekend, we put up the tree!
You are so lucky to have a yard with greenery. When my husband finds out what I spent at the local garden store he's going to be soooo upset.
ReplyDeleteYour wreaths are adorable!
Great job on the white wreath! I told you it was easy! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the wreath and your little touches of holiday-- I'm the same way, my CHristmas decor evolves for a couple of weeks. Then I'm loathe to take it down right after Christmas, so it lingers through the New Year. :)
ReplyDeleteOooh, I'm going to try that wreath with coffee filters. We have SO MANY now that we use a french press and I'm ALWAYS on the hunt for crafts to use them up!
ReplyDeleteGreat wreathes and greenery! Yay for putting up the tree soon. :)
ReplyDeleteThe real foliage really takes the fake wreath up a notch and makes it look amazing! I love Lisa's blog... you wreath turned out wonderful!
ReplyDeleteTiffany {Living Savvy}
Looks great, Emily! I just started to put up some Christmas decorations last night. I can't wait to finish up this weekend!
ReplyDeleteThe wreath is adorable! I am the same, bit-by-bit decorator!
ReplyDeleteThat foliage from your yard is fabulous. Love the decor!
ReplyDeletelove love that wreath!!! & that pillow!
ReplyDeleteTwo enthusiastic thumbs up for all of it. Love the wreath on the bookshelves...I am going to snatch that idea up. A question: are your antlers faux or real? Did you paint them that color?
ReplyDeleteLove it! So glad you gave it a try. Also love the other decor. Where is that amazing Merry&Bright piece from?
ReplyDeleteJules--the antlers are real (was actually thinking of spraying them white). I didn't kill them, btw, just bought at a flea market :)
ReplyDeleteCarly--the merry & bright is just an oversized ornament I bought at a Christmas shop a couple of years ago and spray painted.
Looks like you are making good progress. I am just like you I do it like a process and try to enjoy the whole season!! Decorating is part of my Christmas gift to me!!! Love your words on the bookcase, it was fun being able to feature them on my blog!! I do love Christmas Words!!!
ReplyDeleteKathysue
Love the wreath and so easy may have to try this. I really love your antlers! I hope you'll visit The Corson Cottage and share this at our Home for the Holidays link party. Carrie
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! And so easy :)
ReplyDeleteI'm a bit by bit decorator too. Your house is starting to look festive with the fresh greens. Here's to getting it done before Christmas!
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