Holiday House 2012

Merry Christmas, y'all! I hope everyone has enjoyed a wonderful holiday with loved ones. Ours has been pretty wonderful! I have enjoyed this busy season so much that I haven't even blogged photos of the house! Each year, I make changes or improvements and like it more than the year before. This year is no exception. My mom and I had such fun switching things up. I'm so glad she helps me decorate each year. It's one of my favorite things we do together. Here are the pics! They are a mix of night/day shots taken at different times...

{front door}

{front entry buffet}

{a little bar setup}

{the dining room table - one of my favorites!}

{my mother-in-law gave us these etched glasses when we got married. she bought them years ago from a home owner whose house she listed. they are so gorgeous!}

{dollar store spray-painted animals left over from the baby shower in november}

{over the dining room hutch}

{keith's woodland tree in the dining room}

{the big tree!}

{loaded with ribbon, cotton bolls, berries, and yarn balls. oh, and lots of ornaments!}

{brown paper packages tied up with string}

{my friend at work, michelle, designed these awesome gift tags for me!}

{view of the entertainment center + tree}

{this was a gift from keith's grandma for our first christmas. love it!}

{antler tray from target + a few simple items already on hand are on the coffee table}

{the mantle!}

{these lanterns are almost all from Pier 1, and the candles are battery-operated on timers}

{this advent calendar was a gift last year from my friend, kelsey. she made this herself!}

{i spray-painted the clips gold for a little flair}

{corner of the living room. basket o' blankets}

{view of the living room}

{kitchen dining area}

{we added the wreath to the window this year}

{top of the hutch. one of my favorite little spots!}

{those little birds are from target this year. couldn't resist!}

{a few festive things behind the sink}

{in a hallway, i set up a card display. i re-arranged it several times this year, but this is what i landed on!}

{the wreath is from hobby lobby and i made the bunting sign using supplies from hb, too}

{the guest bathroom recently received a little makeover}

{the artwork of the girl kissing the elk came from vintage printable}

{this is a simple wreath and deer craft cutout from michael's. total thing was $6!}

I hope you enjoyed the little tour! I am looking forward to catching up on my blogging since I'm off all week! Hooray! Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!!

PS- the winner of my giveaway was anonymous commenter Carmen. Please email me at mkendalljones at gmail dot com with your address so I can mail!!