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Christmas Decorating

December 3, 2010 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 21 Comments

It is beginning to feel a lot like Christmas now that we have started our Christmas decorating at Chez Sugar. The teens insisted that we had to put up the decorations on December 1 – I love that they are still so into Christmas. They were in charge of the tree while I set up up most of the other decorations. We are predominantly into Red and White this year.

It was fun to put out many of the new handmade decorations that I have made over the past year.  The Advent Christmas Houses were strung across the dining room cabinet

Baubles were displayed in hessian baskets. I love the polka dotted baubles I found in Target.

The Dala Horse was given a festive bow.

I made up a few decorations out of embossed white card and bakers twine.

Hope you are enjoying the festive countdown. Christmas is such a wonderful time of the year.

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  1. Sara says

    December 3, 2010 at 7:48 am

    Such treasured items you have created:) I heart the houses on the twine with the little clothespins. Those clothespins are one of my new interests…he,he,he!

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  2. Lionelsa says

    December 3, 2010 at 8:02 am

    Very cute houses.

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  3. saganaga says

    December 3, 2010 at 8:23 am

    where did you find the Dala horse that is appliqued on the burlap bucket?

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  4. Terriaw says

    December 3, 2010 at 8:24 am

    Love all your decorations, especially your precious Advent houses! That white paper ornament is really gorgeous. Might have to try that this year. Will you come decorate my house now too? We are looking forward to putting up all our Christmas decorations this weekend.

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  5. Amanda says

    December 3, 2010 at 8:45 am

    Such inspiration here as always! Thank you my dears! Lots of love, Amanda xxx

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  6. Happy Cottage Quilter says

    December 3, 2010 at 10:10 am

    ha, ha my daughter is the task master around here too. Up with the decorations. Love your sweet decorations. Very festive.

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  7. Kelli says

    December 3, 2010 at 12:50 pm

    Lovely!!! How did you do those little houses? Would love a little tutorial!

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  8. GardenofDaisies says

    December 3, 2010 at 1:02 pm

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE your little advent village! And the dala horses too. (I have a few dala horses around here too… will have to take pictures.)

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  9. Bela says

    December 3, 2010 at 1:33 pm

    Hi girls!! I LOVE all your Christmas decor!!! The houses are so cute!!! The hearts and the basket and all!!! I get sooo inspired every time I come here!!! Have a great week-end!! Bela.

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  10. em's scrapbag says

    December 3, 2010 at 7:06 pm

    Love the advent houses. Might have to copy that idea. The dotty baubles are very fun.

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  11. Thimbleanna says

    December 3, 2010 at 7:10 pm

    Oooh, it’s looking good Lisa. I LOVE those adorable little houses. And don’t you love Target? I could move into that store!

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  12. BronwynB says

    December 3, 2010 at 7:34 pm

    Love it all!! But those little houses are a winner! Pity I don’t think I could make some before Christmas, might aim for next year!

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  13. Dogwood says

    December 3, 2010 at 8:03 pm

    Ok…I love your red and white Christmas decor. Darling little touches. Great advent calendar.

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  14. Shannon says

    December 3, 2010 at 9:03 pm

    I never tire of seeing pictures of your houses! Your decorations look so welcoming and cozy; thanks for the inspiration!

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  15. Katherine says

    December 3, 2010 at 10:09 pm

    Oh, how lovely and festive your decorations are, Lisa. Just beautiful.

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  16. Susan says

    December 4, 2010 at 8:02 am

    Just had to tell you that my daughter and new son in law are having fun with the advent houses I made for them. Thanks for the pattern and the inspiration!

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  17. Tania McCartney says

    December 6, 2010 at 1:47 am

    My daughter will so covet that horse. And I covet it all. Loving the red and white base them – I’ve done the same this year! And I am so adoring that advent calendar. My, you’re amazing, B. Tx

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  18. dee -@ The Old Fat Hen says

    December 6, 2010 at 6:39 pm

    I want some button heats,Did you make them or buy them ,so beautiful-love dee

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  19. Virginia de Freitas (pode chamar de Dina) says

    December 8, 2010 at 2:07 pm

    Linda…amei! bjus

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  20. Barbara says

    December 12, 2010 at 2:53 pm

    Love the button hearts (but then, I’m addicted to buttons 😉 the embossed card decorations are too cute – where do you get the twine from? for the life of me I can’t find any anywhere

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  21. Dmarie says

    December 16, 2010 at 4:45 pm

    wow, clearly you are consistently putting out great posts. will have to add you to my google reader, even though I’ll have to boot another blog to do it. (trying to minimalize my online reading list) Thx for sharing your great ideas!

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