Around the House-Christmas

We've been decking the halls at my house. This is a busy time of year, but probably my favorite in spite of the busyness. I love the music, decorating, crafting homemade gifts, baking, etc. (shopping...not so much).
I like to take pictures of the house each December to remember how I "decked the halls."

my front porch:
I'm trying fresh garland for the first time. I'm very happy with the look, but not sure it will stay fresh long enough to suit me.

Just inside the front door:

We cut a real tree at a local tree farm every year:

fireplace in our bedroom:

fake tree--LOVE that it's prelit!

In the kitchen, my grandma's ceramic tree. I was always obsessed with this tree as a child. She probably told me every year of my childhood to not play with the colorful little bulbs, so they wouldn't get lost. (I still love to play with them!)