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12 Days of Christmas: Deck the Halls

12/10/12 | 12 Days of Christmas

Around my house we have things that make me know that it is Christmas besides the tree (here)  and stockings (here) – every year at my parent’s we have The Chresh and Poinsettas.  (These photos are from my house last year as I have not gone home for Christmas yet).  

I love decorating for Christmas and there are so many more great ways to deck your halls for the holidays and this post is the 10th of 12 as part of my 12 Days of Christmas.  In college, unfortunately, I did not really have the opportunity to decorate because as soon as December rolled around that meant it was time for finals so this year I was super excited to decorate for the holidays. This year my roommate, who is Jewish, was very understanding when I wanted to completely decorate our apartment for Christmas and even helped me pick out things at Target.  

And finally, our Christmas tree! I did a whole post last week about how my family decorates our Christmas tree (here) but this was the first time in twenty-something years where I was all on my own.  Honestly, I did not even know how to go about buying and decorating my tree, but I am excited with ow it turned out, even better with the presents under it!   It is only four feet tall but it really does add a great element to our small apartment!

How do you decorate for the holidays?  Any special things besides stockings and trees? 

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  1. Rubies and Emeralds says

    December 10, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    Love your Christmas decorations! I just got my tree this weekend and I can’t wait to start decorating.

    xoxo
    http://rubiesemeralds.blogspot.com/

  2. his little lady says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    I love the holiday season! The decorations always just look so beautiful! 15 more days πŸ˜‰
    xo TJ

  3. Sofia Donatelli says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    Love your decorations. Great job. 15 days to GO! πŸ™‚

  4. Lian says

    December 10, 2012 at 1:01 pm

    i love the way you decorate the tree and the doors! everything looks so nice!
    have a great day kelly!
    ♥
    http://herlifeinstyle.blogspot.co.il/

  5. s says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:56 am

    awee your home is def holiday ready!!! xO!
    http://www.thehautecookie.com

  6. Tesa says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:38 am

    cute post!

  7. Susie says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:29 am

    Love Christmas decorations! Your little tree is adorable.

    Sea and Swank

  8. .brigittamonique. says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:25 am

    great post dear! πŸ˜€ can’t wait for Christmas <3
    anyway feel free to visit mine

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  9. Milna Mandusic says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:22 am

    Love the Christmas decoration, can never be too much!

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  10. ChicStreetChoc Eriel says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:46 am

    Amazing post!!i really love the pics!
    My congrats dear for your blog!

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  11. Always Maylee says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:41 am

    Cute decorations! I love decorating for Christmas, but wrapping presents is one of my favorite parts!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

  12. Lauren says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:27 am

    Decorating for Christmas is one of my favorite things! We always put up a tree, stockings, and I update our dining room table with a glitter Christmas tree and candles!

    Fizz and Frosting

  13. Olivia Moone says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:19 am

    Everything looks festive and ready for santa πŸ˜‰ Christmas is my favorite.

    Oliviamoone.blogspot.com

  14. Valeria Alvarez says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:16 am

    it looks great I made my decorations too! can`t wait to Christmas!!

    Kisses
    <3 Val
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  15. Laura says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:44 am

    So beautiful! We’re also planning to do some nice decorations for Christmas πŸ™‚

  16. Heather says

    December 10, 2012 at 8:00 am

    Isn’t Christmas decorating the best πŸ™‚ So fun and festive!

    XO
    Pearls & Paws

  17. aree1997 says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:34 am

    Lovely decorations This wreth is beautiful πŸ˜€

    Aree With Umbrella

  18. Kelinha says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:13 am

    Xmas is coming πŸ˜€

Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog founded in 2012.Β  After six years of living in London I am back in New York with my husband and two littles!Β 

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