Missing Christmas

This time of year always seems to be the most tough since there is so much to look forward to all fall with the fall weather, apple orchards and pumpkin patches, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and then Christmas.  And then it is all over in January.  Christmas comes and goes so fast each year and with all the fall festivities it is tough to find time to plan your decorating or Christmas gift making, so I've decided to start now.  Here are a few inspirational photos for ideas for next year's decor.

Loving this jute webbing chair upholstering material used as garland and tied into a bow to top the tree.

They simply used 2 hooks at the top of the door to hold this garland up.  Simple but beautiful.

This pine cone garland could stay up all fall and winter.

This is a great way to add some Christmas to your bedroom or any room that you have a mirror hanging in.

Very pretty hanging ornaments from a chandelier.

Definitely want to do this next year.  You can just wrap a bulletin board in holiday wrapping paper or fabric and then put all your Christmas cards and a few ornaments on display here.

I used wine bottles as candelabras this year for my Thanksgiving table but I love these clear glass vases filling up the table.

Before we know it winter will be over and we'll be renewing our homes for spring.  For now I'll enjoy the winter light and feeling cozy inside my home watching the snowflakes fall.  How do you make winter more enjoyable?