it's the most wonderful time of the year...

finally finished decorating our tree last week...

we're enjoying our living tree & it's yummy Christmas-y scent.

we also opted for fresh garland...

thanks, eddie ross

photo from southern living

ours is a little more like this:

and this,

and i love it!
i think i'll display our Christmas cards along the garland...

also, i'm taking my wrapping paper back to the basics... love the kraft paper and red wrapping from pb:

and this wrapping and gift tags from jones design company

love this time of year! very busy, but oh so fun!