Christmas Clarity

 

Every year I imagine my Christmas decor.   In my dreams, it looks something like this. 

 

I just love the picture above.  The winter wonderland feel is so beautiful.  I also love the white slip covered sofas with soft furry throws and neutrals throughout. But, how do you keep decorations and ornaments that are so precious to you, boxed up and not enjoyed?  Things like these..

 

These things all pop with reds and greens.  Colors I do love this time of year. I love the above “crafty chick” ornament that sis got me a couple of years ago.  Perfect!!!

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On to fun gift ideas..

 

 

I posted about these nifty hot chocolate pots last year.  This is sis’s hot chocolate station.  Too cute….and lots of fun for the kids. I gave these away as gifts last year.  I just love giving things that can be enjoyed year after year.

This beverage dispenser was a birthday present I gave to myself.  When you turn 40, I think you are allowed to “gift” yourself. It is not easy to say good-bye to your 30s, but it is somewhat liberating in the same respect.  Weird…I know.  I filled my new dispenser with lemonade for Max’s birthday party.  The possibilities are endless…

 

Let us not forget the reason for this wonderful season.  The only decoration that “really” matters is above.  Deciding to do all winter white or bright decorations doesn’t matter. 

I hope everyone is having a wonderful season filled with beautiful sights and sounds of Christmas.

Glitter & Bliss