awe… the scent of pine
Monday, December 21, 2009 at 1:15PM 
it’s here… it’s here.
that wonderful scent that tickles the senses.
yet another hint that Christmas is upon us!
as i brushed by the carolers last night… a gift from my sister many years back…
there was that scent… there to surprise me in the quiet of the night.
and speaking of carolers… is there anything better… than carolers at your door?
a surprise rush of Christmas spirit like no other!
and a sure way to put me into a crying spell.
like a baby!
the girlies have already started making us cards…
and placing them in our stockings.
can’t wait to see what they created.
and look at these so fun vintage glass ornaments sprinkled around my lulette!
i was lucky enough to be paired up with the awesomely creative cathe…
for the ornament swap at pampering beki.
cathe has a site… just something i made…
and WOW… big wow… her creativity knocks my socks off…
trust me… yours will be knocked off too!
i adore their the color… so dreamy!
and then look at the little tree she gave me also…
suddenly my little wooden shoe has the spirit too.
every year the girls get a silver bell from their gran-mama.
a tradition and gift they always look forward to receiving.
we lit our first smoker of the season the other night…
a tradition i always look forward to sparking!
after many years of using a remnant of burlap… for our tree skirt…
because i can’t sew worth a whip…
i nearly feel out of my chair when i saw this tree skirt!
made from old coffee bean bags… it screams “so me”!
she even has burlap stockings… they tempted me… BIG!
this is where we spend a lot of our time… our downstairs family room.
and it now has a merry Christmas swag… that wonderful burlap again…
isn’t it so fun!
oh my goodness… she has oodles of burlap goodness in her shop too.
talk about tempting me BIG!
nuts… yes… but campbell and i made Christmas ties for the foxes!
after all… they needed a little SOMETHING!
she always gets festive baubles.
that scent of pine again…
our little tree in a bucket downstairs.
has the most clever ornaments from beth… i adore them all!
we did a swap… my first actually… it was SO fun!
she liked something i made… i liked lots of things she made… so we swapped!
i think our home is dressed for the occasion…
now…
it’s about time i get dressed this morning!
there are presents to wrap…
boxes to ship…
grocery shopping to be done…
a house to be cleaned (the mess is BIG)…
dinners to be planned…
little reindeer girlies to be entertained.
so here’s to monday!
and here’s to embracing ALL the sites… sounds… and scents of today!
Reader Comments (26)
Where have I been wOw look at all the great stuff... I best get to posting ! love all the cool stuff. Hope all is well.
love ya girl frieeend...
love all of it! you are so talented!!
What a great Christmas tradition for your children, the bells, I love that! I love how you decorated the table at the bottom of the stairs! It all flows together so well, what style you have!
Megan
Happy Monday!! I love all of your holiday treats! So much fun handmade goodness I need to go back for a second helping! Thanks for sharing :)
You are so Creative!! Always fun to see your photos!
Marry Christmas!!
Ahh.... i sent the kids out to walk Kona so i'd have time to spend looking over your FABULOUS PHOTOS and time to read and hear your MEANINGFUL WORDS... Carissa, You are a N A T U R A L and your CHRISTMAS*DECORATIONS are SO SPECIAL!!! Love it all... the CAROLERS from you SISTER... the GEMS from your FRIENDS... the BELLS from GRANDMA... Tie it UP... i'll take it!!! : ) You know how I feel... I see PURE BEAUTY here... inside & out. Thats the BEST kind!!! : ) HaPpY*MoNdAy!!! and YES it smells like ChRiStMaS... YAY!!! : ) K.
Ps. not to be missed the red & green CHRISTMAS TIE on the "FOX!" So CLEVER!!! : )
I Love your creativty and your blog!!! It is always so fun to see your beautiful pictures and things you make, thanks so much for sharing!!
I clicked on while holding a trash bag full of wrapping hoop-de-doo and eyeing the clock (no hair done, no make-up...dinner party in an hour!) BUT, I had to comment about your beautiful home full of Christmas jewelry...especially the foxes on the mantle!!! I think of those foxes ever since I saw one sly fox guarding your bathtub (long ago!). They look handsome with their ties :) Gotta ruuuunnnnnnn...and I won't forget to camera...oh, I'm having fun with that gift!
Your home looks wonderful. You always capture the most precious views. And that mantle, oh that mantle.
A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E.
That deer head, is that real? Did you do the honors? Just curious.
Amazing as usual! Love the tour of your home, I always look forward to seeing all your clever and beautiful ideas.
awwww I love the pics so much!! (I am going to "borrow" them for FB, ok? hehe)
and I love all your other ornaments and banner and fireplace and trees and smokers and all the fun, neat stuff sitting around your home! I would love to visit! :D
Have a wonderful week, sweetie!
Still rockin my cuff! like no one's biz! lol
beautiful! I love those stalkings. Did you make them yourself? I always look forward to your postings as they are always full of eye candy.
you have been BUSY!!! beautiful every where you look i am sure.
thanks for all the pics!
I just love it all!! THe old window with the wreath! The table at the bottom of the stairs is just beautiful! Oh how I wish I knew how to decorate like you!! Thanks for sharing peeks into you lovely home:) Your Christmas card was super cute to:) I tried to find those cute fun skirts but can't find them.
looking good carissa. especially lovin' the burlap. i think i'll do an ornament swap next year? or be in one at least? happy holidays!
I hate to tell you, honey, but I think the "she" deer is a "he"....but what the hay....let him wear beads! I'm with you in spirit and I love the grouping of the bells...where are they hanging?
Love and hugs....lots and lots of pocket hugs!
oh your home is just lovely. dreamy. i love all your touches. i love it. i hope your monday was great. i am off to tackle the same things you were off to do :O)
merry christmas to you.
xo
Holy cow girl, your house is straight out of a magazine! Every single detail is incredible.
I'm so glad you got a great swap partner! Cathe is amazing.
And thank you so much for the card! What a gorgeous surprise.
Pretty please come decorate my house.....I mean...do I have to beg? :)
just beautiful. i also ordered a swag. it looked so nice on your fireplace. where on earth did you find those ADORABLE stockings?
yall are too nice! way too nice! thANKs! making my heart smile!
a couple quick answers...
the deer head... yes... it's real... AND a male... i knew that! soooo funny mom! can't believe i called it a lady! ha ha! oh well!
lady... man... we can all wear baubles! :)
we have a few heads actually... my husband would be the hunter though... not me.
the stockings... sure wish i could whip those up... they're from
love yall... {hugs around your necks}!
Lots of Christmas tradition ideas here! So inspiring!
lovely photos - inspiring - makes me want to be in the christmas spirit but i can't right now....
not until my little lovelies are back in my arms tomorrow night - then i will be complete to enjoy the season.
take care! best to you and yours!
sweet docor, love it!
Merry Christmas!
your home looks so festive and vintage! lovely :) merry christmas!