So, as I’ve said like a million times here already (sorry) Christmas starts in our household (and by “our household” I mean in my mind) the day immediately following Thanksgiving. So, you bet your bottom dollar that I was chomping at the bit when it had already been three days (three!) since turkey day and we still had all of our decorations neatly organized in stacking boxes in the garage! Um, hellooooo, time is of the essence, here, mister! Finally, Zack just up and declared that it was time to take the Christmas boxes out! Only, of course, his tone was much more nonchalant than my squeal of a response. So it goes. This is what I have so far, and I think it’s safe to say that Christmas has officially invaded every room of our little house. Seriously. Every. Room. Glitter, lights and greenery (not like that) are everywhere you turn. And I wouldn’t have it any other way. Now, to get the tree! I’m still waiting on Zack’s “excited” declaration of that one. I might just have to make the first move.
xo
p.s. Speaking of the holidays, have you bought your party dress(es) yet? I highly suggest checking out ModCloth for the cutest, most whimsical dresses and accessories to help get you into the holiday spirit!
Heather Marie
LOVE the all of the decor, looks so fun, especially the little sparkley birds! I just started getting all of my holiday stuff u-, ah I LOVE IT!
Katie Did What
Aw thanks, Heather!! The sparkly birds are my favorite! :) I found them at Pottery Barn last year- on sale! Score!!
xo
Cayla Hess
Awww, my little guy is just getting over kitty pink eye. Hope your guy gets better :)
Katie Did What
Ohh no, kitty pink eye!! Isn’t it just the saddest thing ever when they’re sick?! So helpless :(
xo
larissa
Love the decorations! And love ModCloth!!!
Katie Did What
Thank you, Larissa!! omg meee too! ModCloth is seriously too cute! I want everything! haha
xo
TorontoRunner
awww I love these pictures. Beautiful. So festive :D
Thanks for the modcloth link, I’ve been on there roaming around!
Katie Did What
Aww thanks, girl!! :) And yessss let me know if you buy anything!! You have such great taste in dresses!
xo
Recently Roached
Shut up. It’s adorable! Love it. Jealous you get to decorate! We’re moving in like two weeks, so I figure it’s pretty pointless. Womp womp.
Katie Did What
haha “…I.. didn’t say anything?” (name that movie!) And awwww no decorating?! You should at least put up like a little nutcracker or something glittery to make you feel festive! ;) And then once you move into your ginormous mansion, how much fun will THAT be to decorate?!
xo
k8te
love your decorations they look great! modcloth is my fave, i want to buy one of everything. hope you get to pick a tree out this weekend!
Katie Did What
Thank you, Kate!! :) YES, love modcloth! I think I just got a hint from the hubby that we’re picking our tree out tonight!!! YAY!
xo
Elle
Adorable! I wish I had fireplace and mantel (mantle?) to decorate. I especially love the frame above the fireplace!
Katie Did What
haha I’m not sure which way is correct.. mantle, mantel… Maybe both? Sure, why not. ;) And thank youuuu!
xo
Katie
So festive!! I really do wish I was as amped up about Christmas decorations as most people are. I do enjoy this time of year, but putting up the Christmas tree is just dreadful to me. We don’t have kids and not many people will see our tree so I don’t really have the drive to put it up. We shall see if it appears in our home this year :)
I love the little birds nest!
Katie Did What
Awww that’s okay- you don’t need a tree to be festive!! :) Just a few pretty twinkle lights really make the room cosy, in my opinion!
xo
LeahJo
i love that birdcage. so beautiful. i’ve been on the hunt for an antique one for a while. very pretty decor!
Katie Did What
Aww thanks so much, LeahJo!!! I found the birdcage at Pottery Barn last year when I was searching for a card holder for my wedding, and I just love it! It stays up year round :)
xo
julia rose.
Can I just point out that you have a giant bottle of champagne sitting next to your fireplace… THIS is why you’re such a favorite. Love it! Andd love those gold, glittery birds!!
Katie Did What
haha the fact that you noticed the giant champagne bottle and pointed it out is why YOU’RE a favorite!! I actually married into that one. The hubby was a restaurant manager for a while, and was in charge of bar ordering, and one of the liquor reps gave it to him. Right when I saw it in his apartment, I knew he was the one. ;)
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Mandy
Can I just say that I read your title in the charlie brown character’s singing voices?
It all looks so great!!
Katie Did What
hahaha you are too cute!!!! I LOVE that you read it in the Charlie Brown voices!!! :) That was definitely my inspiration!
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Ashley
I never knew cats could get colds!! Poor kitty :(
Loving your Christmas decorations, and so sweet that you’re reusing the bird cage from your wedding!
Katie Did What
I didn’t either until this just happened! His little nose is all stuffy and his eyes are watery. It’s really really sad!! :( Thanks for your sweet comment, Ashley!
xo
Emily Ah Tye
I love your mantel! I wish I had one so badly. So cute girl!
Katie Did What
Aw thanks, Emily!! :) That fireplace is like my favorite place ever in the winter!
xo
Mrs. H
I love that you recycled your wedding card holder! It would make me happy every time I looked at it. Love your Christmas decor!
Xo, B
Heavensenthunleys.blogspot.com
Katie Did What
Awww thanks, girl!! You’re right: it does make me really happy every time I look at it. I actually keep it up year round because of that :)
xo
Jen
I love everything! You have such good taste! :)
Katie Did What
Aw Jen, you’re too sweet!! Thank you :)
xo
Meagan P
So when you’re sick of those decorations just send em my way… they’re perfect!
Katie Did What
haha when I’m sick of them, you’ll be the first one I think of!! ;) Thanks so much, Meagan!
xo
Rissy
So cute!!! love the festiveness
Katie Did What
haha thanks, girl! I’m nothing if not festive ;)
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Ragan
great job with the decorating! and no I haven’t decided what I will get for a holiday dress, but I am definitely thinking sparkles… :) thanks for the links!
Katie Did What
Thank you so much, Ragan!! :) Sparkles are a MUST!
xo
Kelsey Lenay
Such cute decorations! Come decorate for me! haha
Katie Did What
haha Okay!!! I’ll be right over! Omg how fun would that be!! :)
xo
kateprs
I love your decorations! (I can hear in the background now: “it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…”)
Kate @ A Journey in Style
Katie Did What
Thanks, girl! And yes, the Christmas music is on in these parts CONSTANTLY! ;)
xo
Robin
I like your decorations.
Katie Did What
Thanks, Robin! :)
xo
Sarah @ Scissors and a Whisk
I’ll def be checking out ModCloth. Any specifics that’re your faves??
Also I LOVE your decorations!
Katie Did What
Thanks, girl! And ohhh my, I’m loving so much there!!
My faves are (with links to get to them quickly):
The Best in the Burgh-undy Coat
The Pop Culture Queen dress
To the Gilt dress (perfect for a partyyyy!!)
Refine Mint dress (such a pretty color)
Just Two Cute dress (loooove)
And how cute are these parasol earrings?!
Ok, sorry, that was too fun! I could literally go on and on, but I don’t wanna bore you, girl! ;)
xo
Abbey
Just started following your blog and so glad that I did!! :) I absolutely love your decorations and you are way pretty! haha.
abbeyharris.blogspot.com
Katie Did What
Aww Abbey, you’re so sweet!!! I’m so glad you’re here, too, pretty girl! :)
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Abby
I just started following your blog and you are just the cutest! I love your decorations – I actually have a similar birdcage that we used for cards at our wedding. After seeing yours I might have to spray paint mine (it’s green right now)…and add glitter, of course :)
Katie Did What
Awww thank you, Abby!! I’m so glad you found me, girl! Oooh, I definitely want to see your birdcage- great minds think alike, eh?! ;) And yes, glitter is very important!
xo
Chelsea
love the birdcage!! so cute!! and also, so sorry for your little kitty, hopefully he feels better :)
Katie Did What
Aww you are the sweetest, Chelsea!!! He’s still all sniffly, but we’re hoping this goes away soon!
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Cait the Arty Runnerchick
ohhh, so purdy! yay for xmas! :)
PS- i’ll squeal with u…hehe
Katie Did What
Aww thanks, girl!! :) Yesssss you understand the importance of the squealing!
xo
chelsea.lynn
Your decorations look amazing! I especially love the white owls! I’m going to attempt to decorate this weekend, keyword ‘attempt’. When a small string of lights cost nine dollars you have to get creative over here!
Katie Did What
Aw thanks, girl!! :) haha yes, I definitely understand about “attempting” to decorate- it takes time! And money!! But thankfully we have so much stuff we’ve accumulated that we didn’t need to buy any new things. Fingers crossed all of our lights still work!
xo
Lauren
So cute Katie! :) Absolutely LOVE Christmas!
xo
Katie Did What
Thank you, Lauren! :) Ahhh ME TOO, girl!
xo
Stephanie
soooo jealous of your mantle, wish we had one! Love all your Christmas decorations, lady, perfect amount of sparkle & greenery :)
Katie Did What
Aw you’re so sweet!! :) Thanks, Stephanie! You don’t need a mantel to have pretty sparkles!! ;)
xo
Shio Waline
Oh wow, I am totally ashamed of my Christmas decor now!! Eeek! I am totally gonna have to work on stuff this coming week to make my house feel the holiday spirit! ;) LOVE LOVE LOVE your decor! I wish I had a mantel!
xoxo
Katie Did What
Aw you are too sweet!!! I know your decor looks AMAZING, girl! ;)
xo
Ali W.
Your decor is SO PRETTY! I love the white sparkles. My dream decor would be like that! But…McKay and I went through an owl phase I guess, because our Christmas stuff has tons of owls! hahaha.
Katie Did What
haha did you see my owl?! I have a few of my own, girl, I deffffinitely understand the owl phase! ;)
xo
Kristen
your mantle looks so pretty! i love the white and gold mix
Katie Did What
Aw thank you! :) Christmas always means GLITTER to me haha
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Katie
Ooh. I love your mantle. It looks so glittery and pretty. Have you gotten a holiday party dress yet? Gosh, I want one but I can’t decide if a Christmas dress is worth spending my money on. I am thinking like maybe wearing a black + gold Christmas outfit instead of red. Kind of more chic and stylish.
Katie Did What
I haven’t gotten a holiday party dress YET, I’m still looking for the perfect one!! ;) I like your idea of black and gold- it’s definitely tres chic!
xo