This is easily our favorite weekend of the year, full of leftovers, naps & all the festive happenings you can imagine. We woke up the day after Thanksgiving with Christmas in our hearts and music playing through the house. We couldn’t wait to get out the door and on our way to the “tree pharmacy” as the girls called it. We spotted our tree right away, and the girls were just beside themselves seeing it get strapped to the top of the car. We love having a real tree, mess and all, it is totally worth it to have the experience (and smell) of the season.
The girls helped Brandon trim it and get it all set up, then Harper helped me do most of the lights and garland while the little ones napped. Once Eloise & Claire joined in on the festivities, we learned right away that by the end of the season, all of our ornaments will either end up in 1. the toilet 2. the toy box or 3. the fireplace.
There is really just nothing better than kids experiencing the magic of Christmas right before your eyes. Claire completely loses it every time she sees the tree light up, she starts speaking total jibberish and pointing at it with her tiny little finger. She also loves to pick up random objects from around the house and proudly place them in the tree. Christmas can stay forever around here, we are loving it more than ever.
Hope you all had the most wonderful weekend with your family & friends!!!! So much to be thankful & excited about this time of year. XO
PS. I found our Christmas tree basket last year after Christmas (similar here!), our stockings are from Anthropologie and my pajamas shown in my Instagram photo are also from two years ago, but you can find similar items and a lot of other sources in the links below! 🙂 Hope this is helpful!! Let me know if there is an easier way for me to link items & similar items for you to find.
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Amanda Nelson says
Love this!! So beautiful! I was wondering where you got the beanie you were wearing in your IG post?
Merry Christmas!!
Charmaine Ng says
Your photos are so beautiful! I still have yet to set up my tree, but now I’m excited!
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Sara says
Your stockings are adorable- where are they from?
MMK says
Where is the tree topper from? I’ve been looking all over for a simple one just like that!
Kate Neckers says
I love your garland and have been searching for something like it. Two questions, 1) How many feet of garland do you use on your tree? I’ve read 8′-10′ per foot of tree height but that seems like a lot! 2) Where is yours from? I’ve had luck on Etsy but wonder if you have another source that might be more economical, especially if I need to buy 80′!
Thanks!
Tawni says
I wanted to know where the garland was from too, so I did some searching. It looks like it is from West Elm but they don’t carry them anymore, *sigh*.
Tristin says
Your tree is simply beautiful! Where are the ball ornaments from? The solid and the ones with sweet scenes painted on?
Alicia says
Such a lovely and beautiful post:) I love the colored ball ornaments on the tree, could you share where they are from if available.
Nicholle Montalvo says
This post. These pics. All the feels. <3
Harper's top is so fitting… magical, indeed 🙂 Merry Christmas!!
Amanda W says
Love the beautiful tree topper! So delicate and unique – would love to know where it’s from! 🙂
Krissy says
Gorgeous!! I love your design choices. Can you tell me where the round ball ornaments on the tree are from?
Brittany Boone says
Such a cute Christmas tree and decorations! I still need to put up mine
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Cheryl says
So very beautiful!!?? What kind of white lights did you use for mantel…are they the LED ones? ?
Jess Fourman says
Your tree topper is amazing. Is it new? If so, where from? Thank you. And your girls are beautiful 🙂
Kitty says
I want to see a video of Claire speaking jibberish!!!
Tara says
Love all the decor! You always do such a great job. I try to recreate everything you do, you have great style! I’d love to know, what do you use to hang your stockings? Merriest of Christmas’ to you and your precious family!!
Brenda Stapp says
Beautiful! So adorable. May I ask how you were able to get a 3rd matching stocking for Claire from anthro, I thought they were sold out? ??
McKenzie Fussell says
Hi Jessica! LOVE that Georgia print in the black frame. Would you mind sharing where you found it? Would be a great Christmas gift?
Jennifer says
Where is the sign on your fireplace from?!?
Kati says
Where did you get your “in case you ever…” sign? So cute!!
Danica says
I am in love with the quote above your fireplace! Where did you get that, or better yet do you have plan to make it into a chalkboard print 😉
Blair says
Where are all your framed pieces around the tv from?! I want them all! I’m in Atlanta too!! (Well kennesaw)
Supimpona says
Pretty christmas tree 🙂
Julie says
I love the simplicity of your holiday decor, but especially that adorable pom garland! Your girls look like they are having a blast!