Christmas is my favorite. Once we put our tree up I just want to sit around and be cozy by the fire, while drinking copious amounts of coffee and hermitting. The End. Today I am sharing our simple woodsy winter Christmas tree.
But the reality is that I still need to taxi my children around, work, do school, and be a responsible adult. No matter, I’ll soak up every moment I can.
This year I kept our colorful garland, berry sprigs, and colored glass balls of years past off the tree. Instead I opted for gold, the sheet music balls I modge podged years ago, some sparkly gold picks, and some chunky cream yarn strung as a garland.
I really love it…. our ornaments are relatively neutrals and woodsy anyways, so the tree is calming and sweet with little color. I really love how it came together.
Our youngest (he just turned one) has been pretty good about not taking the tree apart. I’m pleasantly surprised when he responds to me saying “no touching” Maybe everything is not getting lost on him, even though he’s our 4th and definitely has more free reign than my other babies. Sometimes he hits the branches, but so far he hasn’t pulled anything off. Apparently the base of the tree makes for a good race track too 😉
I placed the lights, garland and bows on the tree- and then my three little helpers took care of the rest. I don’t adjust their handywork these days- they actually do quite a good job and my oldest can finally reach the taller branches.
For now I placed a blanket around the base, but I would love to sew up a tree skirt. We shall see if I get around to it.
It is hard to believe that Christmas is just 10 days away. As I get older it seems to just feel “different” each and every year. While there are so many things that feel familiar, it feels oddly unfamiliar. I am not sure if it’s with the many changes our world seems to go through in a year. As I am raising babies, it seems my world is constantly changing and unpredictable. If anything, that is the “normalcy” I can expect. I am sure the lack of sleep plays a role too, but I am trying to savour moments where I can, even though it feels like we are on fast forward.
I hope your home is feeling just right for you. Moving through a slow setting up of Christmas decor has been really lovely. I don’t feel a rush to get it all up- though I usually take it rather slow anyways. I have less out this year than ever, but it is just the right amount of cozy.
Thanks so much for stopping by today- it means so much to me!
-Miss Ash