Let the festivities begin!

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Thanksgiving is my favorite- because it means decorating for Christmas! :) Last night Phil and I got rid of all the turquoise, put up our fake trees (TWO trees! My parents weren’t using their old one, and we actually had room this year for two.), and put up lights and such around the apartment.

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We made cocktails with colors of the season and goofed around just the two of us. I don’t think we ended up even having dinner, though, because we were both so stuffed from an earlier meal at my parents’ home.

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Tonight I’m hosting another game night at our place, and I’m so excited for the beginning of the holiday party season. It seems that we have at least three parties every weekend from here on out!

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Two years ago I made these stocking out of thrifted sweaters. I just cut the shapes and stitched together the front and the back on my sewing machine. Seeing them on my giant fireplace makes me think maybe I should make bigger ones this year, though!

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19 Responses

  1. Jenni says:

    You have such beautiful decorations! I can’t wait to start decorating, but I need to clean first! >P

  2. Sage & Style says:

    So festive and beautiful! I love your homemade stockings btw … great idea (and the bigger the better!)

  3. Becky says:

    Love your decorations! Silver + red = my fave.

  4. Artist says:

    So many love in your photos!
    Love it!???

  5. Amy says:

    This makes me really excited to put my tree up! I love yours they look so pretty! x

  6. Great pics!! Decorating is beautiful!

  7. Ashley says:

    looks greaaat!! Geoff and I put our tree up today too. fun!! also loved your shorts project too. want to do that:)Hope to see you soon!

  8. Cheryl says:

    This makes me really excited to decorate for Christmas and listen to the Charlie Brown soundtrack!

  9. JennV says:

    I love your Christmas decorations. The two trees are awesome! And I am in love with that amazing fireplace. I’m coveting that right now. :)

  10. these photos are so gorgeous, and now i’m seriously excited to start decorating for christmas! last year we didn’t even get around to having a tree; it was pretty tragic.
    i love the ornament earrings :)

  11. Looks gorgeous!!!!!!!! Okay, I’m coming over for hot cocoa and Jimmy Stewart films. haha.

  12. I just bought a plane ticket so I can come and live with you guys. Hope that’s cool. ;)

  13. Samantha says:

    Cute dress!
    I also love your website! The layout and design is great! Did you do it yourself?
    -Samantha
    http://thisfashionista.blogspot.com

  14. I am loving your couch & the tree looks great!

  15. Kara H says:

    Shit. Now I really want a husband and a home to decorate. =/
    But, seriously. This post makes me happy.

  16. this post is the sweetest!

  17. That dress is gorgeous and your Christmas tree looks oh so pretty! I am so excited to decorate my Christmas tree. It is such a happy time of the year!

  18. Meghan says:

    So pretty! Sounds like a super fun night.