O Christmas Tree

Whether you celebrate it or not, I want wish you a Merry Christmas, and I hope that you're enjoying the day with many friends and family members!  I love being able to spend hours on end with my family, and nothing beats the feeling of giving great gifts.  The best gift I gave today was to my dad, an 1896 map of The Netherlands courtesy of the Brooklyn Flea.

What is the best gift you gave this year? 

Homes at the Holidays

I skipped decorating for the Holidays this year due to a lack of tree space, and a lack of $$ to support a buying spree on all things festive.  But I deem this the last year that I'm willing to let it happen, there are simply too many cute ideas out there.  I found these ideas and many more on Pinterest and I have a feeling that I'll be pinning long after the Holidays are over!

 In case there's no room for a big tree, grab a mini and prop it up on a table.  This would have been the only way my roommate and I could have made a Christmas tree work.

 Love the use of neon ribbons to replace garland.

 Even without doors this beautiful, it's a super simple and easy decor idea.

 I love both of these ideas, no tree?  No mantle?  No problem, just paint one on and hang it up!

This is perfect.

Of course no Holiday season is complete without a few of your favorite Holiday movies.  I've already gotten my fill of Little Women, the Christmas scenes are my favorites from the entire movie.  And who could have Christmas without a screening of Christmas Vacation?  My family never misses it on Christmas eve!

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

Holiday Pinning

If any of you are lacking on last minute Holiday decor Pinterest is definitely the right place to look!  You can find people pinning Holiday photos and DIY decorations from all over the world.  Here are a few of my favorite Pinterest Holiday finds...

 A makeshift Christmas tree!

Love these!

So today I pretty much did ALL of my Christmas shopping...and am quite happy with the results!  But I can assure you that if I was throwing Christmas Eve party I for sure would not have anything fully decorated, which is why some of these ideas are so great!  Remember to pop on over to the right and check out my Holiday board on pinterest and give me a little follow!

photos via shop terrain, decorology, stil inspiration, french larkspur and holly mathis interiors