O Tannenbaum

Bring on the Christmas trees!! 

We started a new tradition last year where we put the trees up before Thanksgiving and then decorate them the week-end after.  Gives us some time to recover from the "fun" that is the 12 foot tree......it's not pre-lit and it involves 2 ladders to put up/decorate...and fully bellies so we aren't cranky. :P

 

First we have tree in our livingroom.  I'm afraid of heights.  Guess who has to place the star??? I always feel like I should have a video camera handy just in case it falls like in some of those classic Christmas movies.  We like classic red for this tree.



I don't have a lot of ornaments that are super special..except for this one from our honeymoon in Aruba.




The second tree is in our dining room.  Much easier to decorate!!



A simple poinsetta in the kitchen...

A few decorations for the table I just repainted...not sure how I'm feeling on this. More to come this week-end when it's light out (oh you know, the only time we're in our house when it's light) and we Nate can take some better pictures.  Also, an outside picture. Get excited. :P

Blizzard Warning Week-end

A Blizzard Warning for the entire state of Iowa equals a lot of time trapped indoors.  Good time to work on some projects. Here's some of what we worked on!



End table on sale at Hobby Lobby.  Liked the black but not for the location we wanted to place it in.



After.  Looks lighter here.  Might need some destressing..still deciding. And yes, it needs centered.




Quilt for my niece due on Dec. 24th.  Still needs tied






Sugar cookies!!  Headed to the freezer.  Will frosten next week-end!

 



Busy week ahead!

We both have lots of projects to finish up at work before taking most of next week off.  Ike has obedience school graduation on Tuesday night (cross your fingers that he passes).  We also need to finish up Christmas shopping sometime.  Nate's work party is Friday night.  And we're hosting a party on Sunday night so there is the preparation for that.  Even though this time of year is hectic, we wouldn't have it any other way!!



Bring on the Blogging

Welcome to my blog!

What's with the name? I like to decorate my house (hence the decor) and I love my dog more than most people love their human children. :P

I get most of my inspiration from reading multiple decorating blogs. I'm not nearly as talented as those that I read but find that decorating, like all things, takes time and practice. I'm excited to share my decorating adventures with others.

I live in Iowa with my husband (Nate) and Wire Fox Terrier (Ike). I need a place to store our memories and why not share them with the world. This blog will include daily ramblings and updates of our ongoing house projects.

Enjoy!