{"id":905,"date":"2013-12-10T09:31:21","date_gmt":"2013-12-10T14:31:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homejoyblog.com\/?p=905"},"modified":"2013-12-10T09:38:43","modified_gmt":"2013-12-10T14:38:43","slug":"deck-the-halls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homejoyblog.com\/deck-the-halls\/","title":{"rendered":"Deck the Halls"},"content":{"rendered":"

Decorating for the holidays is comforting in a crazy kind of way for me!\u00a0 Maybe it\u2019s the nostalgic feeling that overcomes me when I unwrap ornaments for the tree, some of which I\u2019ve had all my life.\u00a0 Or perhaps it\u2019s the creative mode I go into where all I want to do is \u201cmake something\u201d!!\u00a0 It can be a sewing project\u2026made two new reindeer pillows, baking cookies and other goodies, or something as simple as tucking evergreen branches wherever I can!\u00a0 The final results make me want to curl up on the couch with a cup of coffee while carols play softly and just soak it all in!<\/p>\n

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The mantel is usually a challenge for me, but this year it all came together rather quickly.\u00a0 After deciding to use white pottery and mercury glass accessories it was easy. \u00a0I used lots of evergreen, red berries, and pinecones everywhere, hung up the stockings, and added greenery above them. Keep in mind displaying items in a collection together as one group has more impact than spreading them throughout the space.<\/p>\n

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This year I\u2019m trying to keep it simple, and so far I\u2019m happy with the way things are turning out!\u00a0 More posts are on the way, so check back real soon!<\/p>\n

Have fun getting ready for the holidays, and may it bring you comfort and joy!<\/p>\n

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