Hello everyone!! I wanted to post one last post before the holiday. I also want to thank everyone who has been linking up with us or just reading our posts! Lisa and I have had so much fun with our Comfy Cozy Christmas event, and I hope that you enjoyed it too.
Yesterday, Wyatt and I spent some time celebrating the Winter Solstice. Winter Solstice is the longest night of the year – and we celebrate the return of the light! I love that this has multiple meanings, the return of the light. Yesterday though my sunshine boy and I focused on the sun. He has endured a lot this year and this smile keeps returning. He is my brave, tough, boy and inspires me everyday to be a better mother.
We spent time making a sun garland to wrap around the little tree, sun bread, and then frosted some pre-made sugar cookies to make them all bright and cheery, like the sun and my boy’s smile.
And I realized that I never shared any of our decorations. We are sort of minimalistic when it comes to holiday decorations, but things still look sort of cute around here!
Our little den and bedroom (and one from the kitchen). They both feel so festive and cozy right now! The white tree is one that was my grandmother’s. I have been trying to revive it this year. It had orange bulbs which was just sort of odd so I ordered clear replacements. It is growing on me, although I am still considering painting it green. It is so mid-century though as it is, so maybe not.
Wyatt created the little area with the owl and silver tinsel tree. I thought it was cute! And I made a little scarf for my dresser snail. He needed one, it is pretty cold for snails right now. And I never do things like buy new bedding for holidays, but this year, I felt like I needed it. I love these trees and the color and every night when I get in bed I feel so happy, so it was a good choice.
I could never get a good photo of our tree though. So, here are a few pictures of our favorite ornaments, and my two favorite guys decorating. And I can’t forget Wyatt’s little wolf that he loves so much!
Just a little reminder: Our holiday linky will be up until Jan. 2 so that you can add any of your after holiday posts as well! Then – Jane Austen January begins!!
Have a merry holiday everyone!
Still Life, With Cracker Crumbs.. 
I love the idea of a Sun Garland for the tree to honor the solstice! Thanks for hosting the Christmas linky for us — it’s been fun!
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It was fun and cheery to make! And thank you for participating!!
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I remember me family having those beautiful white trees when I was small. I haven’t seen one in forever. I vote for keeping it white!
x The Captain
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I am growing used to it! And how cool that your family had one as well.
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I have all kinds of felt. I think, if I start now, I could have a garland done for next Christmas! I just watched a reel on YouTube where a woman painted a green ceramic tree white and put clear lights in it. Maybe you could dry brush some green or even silver or gold on the edges rather than paint the whole thing. I just wonder if the paint would eventually flick off.
Your home looks festive and cozy, Erin. Most of all, it looks loved, and that’s the most important thing.
Have the absolute best Christmas and a wonderful New Year!
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So, I painted the base green since I felt like I could change that more easily. Lol. And the verdict is, I am leaving the tree white for the time being. We will see how I feel next year. Lol.
And thank you Marsha. That means a lot!
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I’m ready for more light at the end of the day! Love your decorations. Happy holidays.
Harvee @ https://bookdilettante.blogspot.com/
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I am ready as well! Lol.
And thank you! I hope you had a wonderful holiday as well. 🙂
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The decorations are so pretty. I love the little owl and the little white tree. (Hee. Hee.)
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Lol!! 🙂
And thank you.
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Your house looks not only comfy and cozy, but also very Christmas-y!
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Aw thanks Deb!!
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