Today I am linking up with the lovely Andrea for the last 2014 installment in her Come On In series! I have absolutely loved this link up - participating and checking out everyone's posts. A big thanks to Andrea for hosting!
Fist up the kitchen. Some cute red sparkly snowflakes to jazz up the white cabinets....
The window above the sink gets a little pizazz too! The ornament banner and shadow box are homemade craft projects. I love them and the memories of when I made them with friends!
The Christmas tree handprint art is new this year thanks to my sweet little boy. :)
Moving into the family room....
The mantle changes every year as I find new pieces but the ornament wreath has been a fixture since I made it a couple of years ago.
One of my favorite parts on our holiday décor, are the little villages we set up in the cubbies in our family room. These also evolve each year as my Aunt scales down her village and passes the houses on to us.
Natalie made some special holiday artwork for us this year too!
The buffet table in the dining room.
Another view into the dinning room.
Our entry table by the front door.
Lastly, our Christmas tree.....in a new spot. :) And also very real which is new for us too!
Every year growing up my family and I would trek out to a Christmas tree farm about an hour and a half away to find the perfect tree for our home. I have the absolute best memories from these trips. Some of my very favorite childhood photos are of us on the hay ride up to the trees or standing in front of the "chosen" tree. I have wonderful memories snowball fights, arguing over the perfect height/circumference/needle type, and enjoying hot chocolate and kettle corn on the drive home.
With my mom and brother ready to find the perfect tree. As a side note, how much does Natalie look like me here?!? She is definitely my mini-me :)
A couple years ago I convinced my hubby that we needed to start the tradition with our kids. We missed last year but I had a great time this year - well most of us did. ;) I have a whole post planned about our adventure but I will leave you with these tidbits from our trip.
I think this picture perfectly sums up our life and family right now. Matt cutting the tree, Natalie laying on him because she wants to help but doesn't want to get dirty and Chase with a stick annoying his sister. So much fun! ;)
Lol....this will definitely be a favorite family picture.
Thanks for stopping by!
