Christmas in our Home + Link Up!

Today is the final holiday link up with me, Katie, Lisa, and Annie! I can't really wrap my head around the fact that Christmas is already less than 10 days away... or that we'll have a little babe crawling around this time next year!

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Because I'm closing in on my 8th month of the pregnancy I took it easy with our Christmas decor this year. It's been tougher than I expected to muster the energy to go all out like I normally do, let alone take it all down a few weeks later, so we stuck to the basics.

the tree

We try to get ornaments from all of the places we visit, so this year we added Paris, Venice, and Rome. And of course one for Rowan!

This was the first year we purchased a real tree and it's absolutely my favorite tree yet! And I'm pretty proud of my giant bow at the top even though that beast took about an hour for me to make.

Tree Skirt.

the mantel

Love seeing that 4th stocking on our mantel! You better believe Santa will be dropping off some things in Rowan's stocking this year.

One trick I like to use with our mantel is to get tree clippings for free from places like Home Depot and use them to fill in the bare spaces in the faux garlands. It makes a big difference and brings more of that evergreen smell into the house.

Stockings.

I love that our house has such an open plan living space, especially since we spend the majority of our time there. You can see our tree from almost every part of the house. Including my office, which I love!

No Sew DIY Deer Pillow.

We also have a few little Christmas details in our entryway and on our dining table. I'm still pretty crazy about the plaid decor (if you didn't notice yet!) so I reused our table runner from last year which I made from a huge tablecloth.

Now all we need is my favorite Christmas music, a fire in the fireplace, and some hot chocolate! Or if you're my husband, you get my favorite Pinot Noir and drink it without me...

Now its your turn! Link up with us and share your Christmas posts below!

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33 comments

Nina @ Flowers in my HairDecember 16, 2014 at 5:15 AM
Your tree is amazing!!!!
BailleyDecember 16, 2014 at 5:15 AM
We collect ornaments from our travels as well, i think it's so fun! Your house looks beautiful, love all the decorations. And the 4 stockings-woo!!
Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}December 16, 2014 at 5:41 AM
Love all of your holiday decor but your mantle is my favorite!! And love that you collect ornaments from the places you visit. Such a good idea! And I agree with Jillian, this is taking it easy?! You should see my house then LOL!

<3, Pamela
Sequins & Sea Breezes
P!nkyDecember 16, 2014 at 6:27 AM
Your tree and mantle are sooooo beautiful and festive!!!
Jessica KozaDecember 16, 2014 at 7:01 AM
Your home looks beautiful! Thank you so much for hosting the link up. This is my first one!!!❤️
Brittany @ Perpetually DaydreamingDecember 16, 2014 at 7:06 AM
It still looks great for cutting back this year! Great idea with the tree clippings on the mantle. I always have a hard time getting my garland to look good, so I'll have to try that!
My Life as A PlateDecember 16, 2014 at 7:07 AM
Your home looks great! I love all of the plaid and your mantle is so festive and homey!
Elise @ Cheers YallDecember 16, 2014 at 7:24 AM
Beautiful! xx
Lisa Loves JohnDecember 16, 2014 at 7:24 AM
That bow is amazing!!! You should do a tutorial!!
Brianne BraccoDecember 16, 2014 at 7:29 AM
How beautiful is your tree and mantle?! I love it! So Christmas cozy :)
meganDecember 16, 2014 at 7:33 AM
I was going to say exactly what Jillian said..that's taking it easy?!? You put my Christmas decorations to shame! :)
Meg TaylorDecember 16, 2014 at 7:34 AM
What beautiful decorations!! I especially love that personalized tree skirt - I might have to go get mine embroidered :)
Life As You Live ItDecember 16, 2014 at 8:03 AM
Love all of the plaid that you incorporated into your decorations... cozy, cozy!
Hanging with the HirstsDecember 16, 2014 at 8:09 AM
I love your decorations! Very simple and festive! Also, love the wrapping on your presents under the tree :)
Rebecca JoDecember 16, 2014 at 8:11 AM
you MADE that bow?!?!?!
Your tree looks so beautiful.
Of course Santa needs to leave something in that stocking for the new addition :)
Zelle B.December 16, 2014 at 8:15 AM
Everything looks so beautiful! And I absolutely love that pillow -- so cute!
xo Southern Style
Amber LDecember 16, 2014 at 8:42 AM
I love, love, love your tree! It's so beautiful! I also really like the plaid deer pillow! Goes perfect with your Christmas theme. :)
Katie ElizabethDecember 16, 2014 at 8:44 AM
Your tree is GORGEOUS! And you must share how you tied the bow on top, I love that! I kind of gave up on our tree this year with Brady trying to destroy it any chance he gets, ha. Rowan's ornament is adorable!
MakeMeUpMiaDecember 16, 2014 at 9:05 AM
Oh my gosh, your wrapped gifts are just gorgeous. Love them! And ALL your decor!
Dorrie MDecember 16, 2014 at 9:40 AM
Okay, I love all of this. The plaid, the pillows, the tree skirt, the presents. It's all GORGEOUS!
LauraDecember 16, 2014 at 9:48 AM
Gorgeous tree! And thanks for sharing the tip about the evergreen clippings! I'm so going to be doing that...
Ally {Life as I know it}December 16, 2014 at 11:04 AM
Your tree and mantle look amazing!! You need to have a Christmas party!!
Shelby / Recent SomethingsDecember 16, 2014 at 11:07 AM
The stockings are so cute! I love getting an ornament everywhere we visit, too :)
Amanda Elizabeth - Meet @ the BarreDecember 16, 2014 at 11:15 AM
Your tree looks absolutely fabulous!!!! That is such a great idea to get the extra clippings to fill in on your mantle! Definitely remembering that little gem!
Paige ViolltDecember 16, 2014 at 11:29 AM
Your tree is beautiful! I love the plaid theme you have going on!

Paige
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Kelly ElizabethDecember 16, 2014 at 2:57 PM
Gorgeous tree, and such a fantastic idea to fill the garland with real tree clippings! Genius!! And that reindeer pillow is the cutest! Your decorations are fabulous! :)) Love the Rowan ornament, too!
brittany @ g squaredDecember 16, 2014 at 5:12 PM
That bow is amazing. I tried to make one last year and it was a HUGE fail.
Alex Messina @ Ali RoseDecember 16, 2014 at 5:30 PM
Your decor is so beautiful! Honestly, simple is usually so much better. It's chic and timeless and is easier ;) Everything looks great, especially that bow!
Pink and FabulousDecember 16, 2014 at 6:22 PM
Your "keeping it simple" is gorgeous!! I need deets on how to make that giant bow!! Everything looks so gorgeous and I adore all of the tartan!!
Jessi @ Jessi's DesignDecember 17, 2014 at 6:40 AM
Simply stunning! Love all of the details (especially the tree skirt!!)
Nichole @ casadecrews.comDecember 17, 2014 at 7:46 AM
You tree is sooo pretty! Love the red garland
JenDecember 17, 2014 at 7:04 PM
Everything looks so beautiful and thank you so much for hosting! I love your stockings and your tree skirt. I keep looking at those stockings and thinking when we finally get around to starting a family I totally want to order those :)
Paige @ Reasons to Come HomeDecember 26, 2014 at 8:53 PM
Your decorations are absolutely perfect! Your tree is gorgeous and I love the deer head pillow! And I agree with you on using real clippings. It adds so much to the garland! Hope you had a Merry Christmas!