My Christmas Favorites!!

I LOVE Christmas - it's the bestest time of year and if anyone knows me well I kind of overdo the Christmas decorations a bit in my house - I enjoy it though and it makes my house feel fun and festive throughout the holiday season. As I was putting up my decorations this year I took my camera and captured a few of my favorite Christmas decorations. I know that as the years pass my taste in what I love will change so I thought I would capture what is my favorite right now.

An antique sled that Jeremy and I found in his grandparents barn. We asked if we could have it and they were more than obliged to give it away. It's one of my most favorite things and I have a difficult time putting it away after the holidays. It's just so stinkin cool that it deserves a permanent place in our house, but it may lose it's luster and awe for me if it was out all year.

I think my mom got this for me for Christmas last year. I LOVE IT!! I wish it was usable but it works well as a decoration in our kitchen.

My Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol" village. I only have a few pieces but I LOVE them so much! I hope to extend my collection.

There is nothing like the voice of Bing Crosby at Christmastime - nothing!

My lanterns have always been a favorite of mine and for Christmas I put candycane candles in them and use them as a focal point in my living room.

My bright red snowflake blanket that my friend Bekah gave me a few years back. I love it's bright color and I snuggle with it every evening when we watch our favorite tv shows.

My nativity - I need to begin to collect more pieces but I love what I have.

And of course the Christmas tree - a "real" one! I have refused to join the "fake" tree bandwagon. I understand it's concept but there is something magical and Christmasy about a "real" tree. I hope to continue to beg my husband each year to keep up with this tradition. Each ornament on our tree holds a special place in my heart and as the kids grow older and make new ornaments it will begin to be even more special and will ALWAYS be a favorite!

To say that these are my only favorites would be far from the truth. I seriously LOVE all of my Christmas decorations. I just chose a few of my most favorites to share.