In addition to the tree, we picked up a few strings of white lights.
We didn't have many ornaments to start with, so we made a trip to Crate and Barrel and hit the Christmas jackpot. We bought cranberry garland, a star tree-topper, and a bunch of ornaments. Here are a few of my favorite ornaments...
Also, to help add to our humble collection, Sam and I agreed to make each other a Christmas ornament as part of our gift exchange.
This is the one I made Sam... for obvious reasons :)
Sam made me a Ginger Cat Elf. so cute.
This little angel was a gift from our friends (and Bank Street neighbors!) Chris and Jess...
As for the rest of the house, we didn't purchase any new decorations. We still really like our old thrift store finds from years' past.
Most of you will remember Santa and the reindeer... considering we had them on display 365 days a year at our old rental :)
Cards on Display...
Pine Cones, Ceramic Trees and, the very necessary, homemade Cookie Assortment
Our outdoor decorations were pretty simple too. We found these snowflake lights and the red paper star at Ikea. The fresh Wreath was purchased at the same time as our tree and lights, at the Home Depot.
Sam and I really enjoyed having the house decorated. So much so that we haven't taken one thing down or put anything away yet. There is something so warm and homey about Christmas... even when the tree has lost the majority of its pine needles and has seen way better days. I know that clean-up day will have to come soon but we can at least say that we really enjoyed, and had a very memorable, first Christmas in our home!
Sam and I even hosted a quick, last-minute holiday party with a few of our friends before the majority of us traveled to see our families...
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We hope that everyone had an enjoyable Holiday season! It was a great first one at the Gibbons House!
I love everything about this post. Especially the ornament exchange between you and Sam! I love how it looks that Conway is just wearing his normal attire in the last photo. :P
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ReplyDeleteI surfed in via Crestview Doors' site and because I lived in Baltimore for seven years! Your renovation is gorgeous-just lovely. May I ask what you used to mask the front window? We have a 7 x 6 glass window in our front and could use a bit more privacy. Thank you! Kimber
Oops! Never mind-I just noticed that it is a blind.
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Great job on your home!
Thanks, Kimber! In case you are interested, we purchased our blinds at selectblinds.com. You just pick out what you like and give them the measurements... they are pretty easy to install and look great. The bonus is that you can choose the option to make them "top down/ bottom up" and then you can still get plenty of privacy while still letting light in!
ReplyDeleteIts rare I come across such a nice blog as yours, youve really captured a nice warmth about family and christmas! Ill be sharing this post with my friends!
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