Decking Our New Halls

Since we moved into a new house over Labor Day weekend in September, we have had the fun of decking new halls for the holidays this season. Even though we've only been here for a few months, it's starting to feel like home (a Christmas tree always helps with that, in my opinion). There are still a few things I'm looking forward to adding to our decorations next year and beyond, but I think we are off to a good start. Let me show you around a bit:

Our new halls, decked.

Santa, if you don't want to use our chimney, the front door is ready and waiting.

Clint is my outdoor illumination expert. I think he's off to a good start for our first Christmas.

A Christmas tree in the study makes it a cozy room to sit and read.
I just wish I actually had the time to sit and read during this crazy season!

I look forward to getting out my Lenox holiday china and setting the table
with my silver every year. It makes it feel like the holidays.

You know I like a little glitz in my life; this is so festive and timeless.

My kitchen is chock-full of Christmas cheer;
I just wish it was too cute for cooking (so far, that excuse hasn't worked).

It took us a little while, but we finally found a dining table that we liked.

It's nice to have a cozy place to eat dinner (other than our couch, ha ha).
Spode Christmas tree dinnerware is a tradition for our family, too.

Believe it or not, there is a store inside the Dollywood theme park with beautiful home decor and accessories. My parents bought me this arrangement during a recent trip
as a holiday housewarming gift.

The family room is waiting for a Christmas movie viewing.
So far this Christmas, we've watched Home Alone, Elf, Meet Me in St. Louis, and Deck the Halls.
I'm saving some of our favorites for last.

We are a couple with a Willie Nelson connection: not only was a Willie concert our second date, we got engaged onstage at a Willie Nelson concert a little over a year later.
I gave Clint this ornament for our wedding anniversary December 1.

Tillman Hall is the most iconic building on Clemson campus,
and I love to decorate with my miniature version.
It feels like Christmas in my happy place.

Our master bedroom--isn't this where visions of sugar plums should dance through our heads?
We'll settle for more sleep, sugar plums optional.

This sleepy Santa was originally in my guestroom, but I kidnapped him for my bedside table.
Who doesn't need to wake up to Santa in fuzzy reindeer slippers?

From our new house to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas!