Home for the Holidays

This year I hope all of these things were true for you:

My first batch of sugar cookies!

Lots of yummy goodies to fill your belly.  

Lots of good booze to lift your spirits and help you cope with the craziness that is the holidays.

Our very first full size tree.  Santa came!

Beautiful holiday decor to surround you and keep your spirits jolly.

My wonderful husband and I.

And more than any of these things, I hope you were surrounded by loved ones.  Family friends or whomever makes your heart smile.

My longtime friend Erin, and her boy, my godson, Cassius.

Still more fun to come for New Years!  Any fun plans?  Do you go all out or keep it lowkey?

DIY Holiday Decor

I'm a huuuge fan of Real Simple Magazine.  They sent me a cute DIY project slideshow this morning for holiday decor and I thought I'd share.

The gold gift bow wreath is my favorite, how about you?

Credit here.

 I plan on attempting some DIY garland next.

I found some great DIY projects on Design Sponge.  Check it out!

I made my own Christmas wreath this year and it came out just as nice as the marked up ones you find at places like Pier 1.  I also find some satisfaction in DIY projects.  I'm no Martha Stewart, but I take pride in saving $ and sprucing up my home at the same time.

What easy DIY projects have you done?  Please share!

Credit here.

This year I'm taking my first stab at making glorious Christmas sugar cookies.  I hope they come out looking somewhat recognizable.