Cozy Christmas

Sometime I think it would be fun to spend Christmas in a cozy little cabin somewhere.

Something about the simplicity of it really appeals to me.  Just sitting around sipping hot cider and enjoying the company of those you love sounds so nice.

Being able to walk outside and feel the snow falling in isolated silence.

To be able to actually use real pine bows and berries in your holiday decorating, complete with real candles, sounds wonderful.

I would love to be able to walk outside and find pine cones in the woods.

To see the snow falling and slowly covering everything in sight sounds so relaxing.

To go on long evening walks through snow covered woods sounds very romantic.

There's something so enticing about a homemade pie.

There's something so inviting about a real wood burning fire.

Something about homemade foods and drinks bring out the best in family time.

Have a tender, cozy Christmas.

Pretty Presents

I'm one of those nuts who actually loves wrapping presents, so every time I see a pretty present I pause to admire it. :)

 

Even just presents as simple as "brown paper packages tied up with bows" looks so adorable!!  I also love these presents wrapped with sheet music.  Lovely!

 

Love it when they all sorta match...am I starting to sound OCD??  It's amazing what a little bit of ribbon can do!  Wonders!!

 

So gorgeous!  Love the white and especially the snowflakes in this beautiful bow!!

 

How cute is this!?  Stamping their names on the paper instead of using stickers and such.  Looks adorable, plus it's a lot easier to read.

 

Or, you could do initial tags.  These are adorable as well.  Love them, and they could totally be reused.

 

How cute is this package!!  I love the twine!  I love the use of pine branches and pine cones!  I really love the plain wrapping paper.  Not a big fan of the printed stuff.

 

And more brown paper packages.  Love these!!  Ribbons really shine when the wrapping paper is plain.  Adorable.

Happy Wrapping!

White Christmas

I love red and green at Christmas, but these pictures takes my breath away.

White is just so gorgeous!

The simplicity is so elegant!

It makes Christmas look a lot more sophisticated.

Everything is so fancy!

It is a perfect depiction of the winter world outside.

A snowy white wintery display.

Oh so pretty!

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas!

Peppermint Bark Cookies

I am a HUGE fan of peppermint bark...peppermint anything, really.  So, naturally these look divine!  I'll have to try them out sometime.  Visit {My Blessed Life} for instructions.

Merry Christmas!

Farewell to Fall

Are you ready to say goodbye? 

to the harvest? 

to the colors? 

to the warm chill? 

to the beauty? 

Before you do, make sure you check off every item on your fall bucket list.

Acorn Ball

Isn't this pretty!?  I love the way it looks, and I think it would be a good transition piece between Thanksgiving and Christmas. 

Spray paint a foam ball brown. 

Get a bunch of acorn tops. 

Glue them to the ball and then brush some mod podge on the edges and sprinkle them with glitter. 

Isn't it a pretty tree ornament? 

But, I love the way it looks all by itself, too.  So pretty!  Visit {Sweet Something Design} for all the details.