A Simple Christmas ~ 2013

This year, I really did keep things simple in my Christmas decorating.   It still feels festive and I’m good with it.  My tree takes the longest.  This year I added a Merry Christmas wire ribbon throughout the branches.

I added in some carolers I got last year on clearance at Christmas Tree Shop to the mantel.  They are not a bad price to begin with {2.99} and I think on clearance I got them for $1.00 each.

As small as my craft/sewing room is, I had to add a little something.  I found this elf sewing a stocking at Joann’s, when I went in looking for a few supplies for presents I’m making.

I felt he was fitting to put on my sewing table.  Little touches here and there are doing it for me this year ~ like just adding a jingle bell on a ribbon to the lampshade that was already wearing this little wreath.

A snow couple near the front door along with the Frosty hat I made last year.

Some faux greenery around the estate sale mirror I recently picked up that hangs in our dining area. 

I love how this mirror reflects the tree lights and fireplace at night.

And a basket with a “Joy” liner filled with more faux greenery and some ornaments as a centerpiece on our dining table.

In the master bedroom I added in a small wreath and my Ballard Designs “Naughty” and “Nice” stockings to the bed.

I’ve got some simple things here and there in the kitchen, but they are hardly worth showing.  Just enough to give me the feel of Christmas and that’s good enough for me this year!