It's Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas... In the Sunroom

Hello, dear friends.  TGIF!  Today is the first day that I feel like my old self, which is good because the Mister and I have a big weekend planned.  I don't want him to go away with just a shadow of myself.  He might like her better. 

I did very little decorating this year because I am lazy a minimalist, which is fine with me.  When you are in your early forties, such as myself, it is essential that you conserve your energy for important things like Real Housewives and Homegoods. 

It's very interesting when you move to a new state and your kids have already flown the coop.  Their room was never really their room.  They don't have any friends to visit, and they have no car.  So essentially, they are captives.  It works for me. 

Sorry, I got off track.  The sunroom is the only room that is considered fully decorated.  The tree is done in the den, but the mantle still looks like Halloween.  One day at a time.   

I bought these boxwood wreaths through Amazon and I was really impressed with the quality and the price.  I had to keep the price point down because I had quite a few windows and I didn't want the Mister to consider the wreaths one of my Christmas presents.  The best part was that they came with the ribbon and bow so the Mister we didn't have to do any measuring or cursing.  

I found these pillows on Society 6.  The reds don't exactly match the rest of the room, but who cares.  All the lights are on dimmers and it's Christmas.

I bet you're pretty impressed with my decorating skills.  
What can I say?  It's in the genes.

I visit a lot of blogs every day.  I come away so impressed and in awe of the talent out there.  It seems as though everyone is waaaaay ahead of me even in the paperwhite category.  Today I talked to my stubborn paperwhites and warned them "15 days, guys.  That's all we got."  Another note - totally forgot to polish the silver bowl.  Now it's too late.  I'll just dim the lights more and serve a lot of wine to the guests.

Another masterpiece.  

I'm expecting a call from HGTV any day now.

All this would not be possible without the assistance and support of my humble interns.


Until next time...