It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around my parts!  

I’m loving  my colorful Christmas Tree.  All of the ornaments are handmade (swirled paint inside clear glass ornaments)!

 I decided to use solid color wrapping paper for my gifts and use contrasting colored ribbons and a cluster of small ornaments and jingle bells as embellishments.  Each family member has their own color of wrapping paper so no gift tags are needed.

I created a framed chalkboard to hang on one wall near the tree.

I couldn’t resist these faux fur wine bags from Restoration Hardware and decided to use them as stockings for the hubby and I.

My sheet music wreath hangs on a mirror in the dining room.

A festive bow and greenery hangs on a half wall.

I add a little cheer to a brass birdcage that sits on top of an armoire.

I decided to keep a colorful theme with my dining table decor.  The striped velvet runner I purchased from Crate and Barrel several years ago.  The silver chargers are from Target.

I painted small metal trays I found at a flea market in chalkboard paint and added a festive message at place setting.

I placed a handmade ornament at in a glass and added a gift tag that I made using Scotch Expressions Tape.  Love this stuff!

My metal cones a filled with ornaments and hang from near the stair rail.

I decided to add a little Christmas  decor to the bedroom as well by hanging a wreath on the headboard.  I also changed out my yellow and grey pillows for red and hunter green one for Christmas.

A mini tree sits in a mercury glass bowl on the nightstand.

And, my dress form even got in on the Christmas mix!

To see my Christmas decor from 2011 head here!