Our Merry kind of Christmas

We have decked our halls, rocked around the Christmas tree, and the stockings are hung, not by the chimney, but defiantly with care. It's been a long time since I've been in the Christmas spirit, but this year I just can't help but to be filled with glee! The house smells of fresh-chopped pine trees, and my tree isn't real! Here's how-Pine Tree Scented Ornaments. I hope your home is filled with hot-chocolate-mustaches, candy canes, and gift wrap galore.

Our Mantle

As you can see we don't have much of a mantle so we had to get creative with our stockings, and hang them using some cute floating shelves. Our advent calender means a lot to us this year. Each day has a riddle written on the back to help the kids find the elf. Whoever finds him first gets a few dollars to put into their jar. A few days before Christmas the kids get to decide weather or not they want to donate their money, or buy a gift for someone other than themselves. It's been a pretty big hit. I'll have a new post shortly all about our quirky elf!

'Maybe Christmas he thought, doesn't come from a store, perhaps, means a little bit more'

Stockings hung with care

I don't have a picture of the floating shelf just yet. Stay tuned!

Gift wrap obsession

I purchased most of these at TJ Maxx! Get some!

Our Shelf Bunnies

These shelf-bunnies are hanging out on the window sill keeping our tree cozy. They were my grandmothers, and my absolute favorite of all the decor in our home.