My inspiration for the start of my winter/holiday decor comes from the Great Outdoors. I like a rustic look to my Christmas decor (with the exception of the tree). By the way, have I mentioned I like the "Rustic" look? ;-) I also enjoy the smells of Christmas and winter. You know, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, balsm pine, cedar, those smells. I associate them with Christmas and the winter season because it is always so cold here and they remind me of warmth.
Anyway, onward... For my first purchase, I did go a little overboard, but I was excited. I try to either find items that I already have or find things that are seriously clearanced out or on sale. I couldn't wait, I knew exactly what I wanted to set on the hearth next to the stove for the winter/Christmas season. Since I am a very FREQUENT customer of JoAnn's Fabrics and Crafts, I was extremely excited to find a great "little" basket at 40% off of $14.99 and cinnamon scented pinecones (2 bags for $8.00). I know, not the greatest sale, but hey, it was still on sale! Oops, I almost forgot, I also bought a silk pointsettia pick for 50% off $6.99.
It may not be significant, but with the stockings and tree skirt I plan to make, along with all of the rest of the holiday decor that will be set out after Thanksgiving, it will look absolutely perfect. The best part is that I don't have to put them away after Christmas. The basket and pinecones can stay and I can just change out the pointsettia with something else that's a little less Christmas-ish.
Now, I just hope my husband doesn't decide to use the pinecones as fire starters!
That would make me very sad.
3 comments:
love this ♥ and great finds! i am so excited to sit by the fire on saturday and spend some time together with you and the kids...and creating pretty little things of course. i am going to bring along my sewing machine too if that's okay?!?
That is fabulous! I have sewing to do too, but I need to make the trivets for Terrie, so I can get paid for them next week! :) Cant wait to see you and Mallory tomorrow!
Do you remember when we made those waxy fire starter pinecones at country school one Christmas? I had a total flashback when you mentioned using them as fire starters? ;o) I love pinecones too, I've been on the hunt for some larger spruce ones . . . so far no luck.
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