Getting all Festive!

I set to work this week to decorate the condo and tree.  As you might know, I have lots and lots of decorations even though I did a pretty brutal job of sorting and tossing before the move.   I am pretty attached to some of my Christmas stuff so most of that made the cut.  I did buy a new artificial tree. The old one was really old...and really heavy.  So the new one is light weight and fluffy.  I also bought a slim prelit tree knowing the condo was small.

As I pondered what to do to decorate since the tree is smaller and I was inspired by some champagne colored glass balls that surfaced during the move.  These ornaments must be 25 years old and had not been used since then.  I decided to go easy on myself and decorate the tree with those and accent with the gold, silver, and crystal stuff I had.  I've got quite a few beaded snowflakes.  So that was perfect.  Earlier in the week I put the stuff on I had.  And then yesterday, I decided it needed just a bit more bling so I went to Joanns looking for some glittery sparkle.  The store looked like a bomb went off and it was significantly picked over.  But I was able to find enough to feel good about the additions.  I wanted a cream colored tree skirt but was shocked when I saw they were $70 at Hobby Lobby.  So I decided to take a blanket throw I had in my closet that had a sheep skin back.  I put it down upside down and tucked in the corners and voila!  I have the perfect skirt.  Sissy was thrilled with the blanket to snuggle into.  Luckily they keep the rest of the tree alone sans the tinsel fluff balls that look lots like a cat toy if I say so myself (I swear it is not).

So here is my tree, 2016.

I also got called upon yesterday to do my condo lobby decorating.  I was honestly a little worn out but I decided to go do what I could.  It was just me and another lady and was actually fairly easy.  We put garland down the stairs, hung big ornaments down the rail, hung a wreath, put out some glass trees on a table, a candle centerpiece on the coffee table, and a bowl of ornaments on a side table.  We decided to take the extra ribbon we had and tie bows on every unit's light fixture outside their unit. I'm glad it is done and I am also happy to be part of the community.  I fear this isn't going to be the first thing I get asked to be involved in.  Here is a photo of the stairs.  Looks pretty good!

I hope you are finding your holiday spirit and enjoying the start of the festive month!