The Jones Journal

05 December 2011

Our Christmas Mantle!

Happy Monday, y'all!

I've been so excited to share our Christmas mantle this year! It's been decorated since before Thanksgiving (yes, I am one of those people)!

I decided to go with a more neutral theme and I love the way it turned out.

I guess you can call it "Rustic Country". ;)

I made the Burlap stockings and just cut out some cardstock for the initial tags. I saw some at Pottery Barn and thought they were so cute. The cute reindeer on the right is from Pier 1 and the stocking holders are from Target.

The greenery is just leftover Christmas tree branches I cut off from the bottom.

The hurricanes are filled with snowflake ornaments from Dollar Tree and silver ornaments from Target.

Got these little reindeer from Goodwill. They were $4 for both. I am thinking I may spraypaint them silver and cover them in glitter. Because glitter makes everything better..dontcha think? We will see..

A few festive Christmas pillows...I am planning on putting all of our Christmas cards on the window.. :) Christmas cards are one of the best things about the season, if you ask me.

I made this pillow out of Burlap (can't you tell I love this stuff?) and stamped the word Believe on it.

This one is made from a placemat from Target! $2.00! I just opened up a little corner with a seam ripper and stuffed it with pillow foam! Easy peasy! And then there is my sweater pillow in the right corner. That one cost me less than $2.00.

And there you have it! Our Christmas filled living room. I love it. When I get up in the morning, the first thing I do is turn on the tree!

It's the best time of the year!

Xoxo,

01 December 2011

Insta-Friday!

Wow..Friday crept up on me this week!

Since I started my new job, I've been one busy gal! I am hoping to be back on schedule with regular posts next week..maybe some Christmas DIY crafts? A recipe? Some decor? Yipee! I can't wait to share!

Here's my week via Instagram!

I'm linking up here!

I'd love to have you join me in the fun!

Search for me under mrskaitjones

Guys, do you have a breadmaker? If not, put it on your Christmas list! I picked up one for five bucks at a garage sell and used it for the first time last night.

It.

was.

heavenly.

Let's just say the loaf is now gone...thanks to me, hubby, and my dog! (She took two pieces from the table when hubby went to the restroom!)

Look what I scored at an antique store while home for Thanksgiving! And old Pepsi-Cola bottle holder (Is that the correct word for that? I have no idea) I don't really know how I'm going to use it yet, but I am very excited, nontheless!

Does anyone else feel weird about chocolate cinnamon rolls? I love chocolate..but on cinnamon rolls? It just feels wrong to have that in the morning. ha!

I started my new job on Tuesday and was excited about wearing real clothes. So I took a photo. Don't mind my messy bedroom.

My best friend is having a sweet baby girl in less than two weeks! I hadn't seen here since she got pregnant and she is so stinkin' cute! Look at that adorable watermelon in her tummy!

I can't wait to meet Brinkli! I know she is going to be gorgeous!

Someone got some cowboy boots while we were in Texas. And he is really excited. He feels like a real Texan now (even if it is just by marriage!) ;)

Anyone else's house look like this after a big trip across the country? Yeah, this is what ours looked like for two days after returning from Thanksgiving in Texas.

Had to give my little pup a bath...she thought it would be fun to roll around in the MUD after it rained. She doesn't look dirty, but by gollee, she was.

And there's the hubby again, proud as a little boy who lost his first tooth.

Adding Hershey's kisses to hot chocolate makes it taste so much yummier. And i'm the snob who only like hot chocolate with milk. Water will not do. Unless i'm desperate...anyone else out there understand me?