Welcome to my first Christmas tour for 2015!I’m pretty sure you know about Country living, but if you’ve never heard about Hometalk, you can check out my Hometalk thread here.  I think you’ll like it over there, it’s not just about decorating.  You can even ask questions about home repair…cool. Today though…we don’t plan on repairing one darn thing.  I want you to just sit back and relax and check out some of the fun Christmas decorating that’s going on at my house.  Remember though…this is my job so don’t feel like you have to decorate your entire home like a crazy woman like I do.  Maybe just look at mine for fun, and then forget about it.  Or…find one little trick that inspires you and give it whirl. Also…don’t forget to check out the many other blog tours at the bottom of my post. Lets start off in the living room with our Christmas tree and it’s side kick… I truly think our cat was a decorator in another life.  Either that, or a model, because like clockwork she shows up at every single photo shoot I do.  

I moved the chair for another photo, and boom, I turned around and there she was. You can see her under the tree in this one, too… Sylvia is real, there’s no doubt about that. Our tree is real, too.  I’m not sure if it looks real though.  It has a nice clean shape to it, so it can be hard to tell.  I usually do a multi colored tree, so red and white was a big change.  living room decorating ideas in purplesI decided to do a candy cane theme.  low budget decorating ideas living roomsCandy canes are just so pretty, aren’t they?exterior paint colors with gray roof I used mostly our red and white ornaments and topped it off with our daughter’s black and grey snow hat.  home decor wall stickers

I was going to move the big mirror out of the way, but then decided it added some interest.  That thing is heavy, so I was happy not to move it.  The tree skirt is just some faux fur fabric. A couple years ago we hung the skis, and the Thrift Store Silver Platter Wall in the back ground is still one of my favorite projects.  You can also see how we added wood trim on the walls for a more rustic appearance HERE.  christmas lights for sale in americanYou can also find the chevron rug HERE.what is a good quality exterior paint *** Some of the links in this post may contain affiliate links for your convenience.  Read full disclosure policy here. Lets move on into the kitchen… This cute little colorful wreath that could double as a Fourth of July wreath, totally blew my mind.  

You may find it hard to believe, but threading ornaments onto a wire hanger, totally works.  I was shocked myself. Just form a circle with the hanger, thread your favorite ornaments on there turning them so they can thread on the wire completely and you’ll slowly see how easy this is. The only recommendation I have, is make sure to use ornaments that have a very secure top.  Mine kept coming undone.  You can also add pillow filling to hide the parts of the wire that may show through.  I had my husband twist the ends with pliers at the end. Can’t wait to share this for our American holidays, too. Located on our kitchen hutch (you can find a full post on the hutch HERE) you’ll find these cute little Sweater Christmas Trees (I found the sweaters at the thrift store).  You could also call them Flannel Trees.  I give a full tutorial HERE on both. These were easy to make and look great anywhere I put them.  This would make a fun craft with the kiddos. And lastly, my favorite Christmas project of all time.  

Our Pallet Christmas Tree made it out of the basement alive and well from last year, and I didn’t even have to dust it.   I give a very detailed tutorial, HERE, but this basically takes very little skill.  We had some brick delivered, and I saved the pallet for a rainy day.  Inspiration struck, I painted it white, nailed the nails in where you see the “x’s” below, and zig zagged Christmas lights back and forth to form the tree.  I added decorations from the thrift store and I couldn’t believe how cool it turned out. I hope you enjoyed this first glimpse of Christmas around here this year. There’s more to come this week including 3 amazing giveaways so stay tuned (you can find the first cash giveaway here). Don’t forget to hop around at the blogs below for more Christmas inspiration.  You can also search using the hashtag #HomeForChristmas. Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,Simple RepurposeRepurpose UpcycleLid RingsRings AddCraft Projects For KidsProject For KidsEasy Crafts For Kids To MakeChristmas Art Projects For KidsSimple Crafts For GiftsForwardNeed an easy DIY Christmas craft project for kids this year?

Repurpose some mason jar lid rings / bands by creating adorable "wreath" ornaments to hang on the tree! A simple repurpose / upcycle project that would make for a sweet gift...or keep them yourself for your tree! Or even attach to a wrapped present! With all signs pointing to Christmas, it's time to prepare for the festive season, and there's nothing like decorating your living space to get into the holiday spirit. Here are five easy ways to get DIY festive looks in your home this year. How to recycle your Christmas tree 9 Christmas decoration storage ideas Turkey, fennel seed and cheese parcels recipe All you want for Boxing Day is...storage & lots of it 8 alarming statistics about Christmas waste in the UK 13 things we all feel after eating Christmas dinner Merry Christmas from the team at House Beautiful Countdown to Christmas: 25 December is for crackers, fun and games Gluten-free mince pies recipe Countdown to Christmas: 24 December is for sacks and stockings