I wasn’t sure if I was going to do Boomama’s Christmas Tour of Homes because I knew it would mean I’d have to clean the kitchen which, thanks to all the Gingerbread House construction and sugar cookie decorating, has flour and festive sprinkles in places that will never be clean again.
But, then I had an epiphany! I can use some pictures from last year because, due to lack of decorating creativity, my decor this year is virtually the same.
So, what I’m saying is lack of inspiration and laziness totally pays off.
That being said, I have included some original, never-before-seen photos of all the festiveness.
And y’all can totally tell which are which because last year’s photos are centered and this year’s are not, due to ongoing technical difficulties, otherwise known as my inability to write html code.
This is my front door complete with Christmas wreath. I bought this wreath last year because I adored its faux sugar cookies and glass candy canes.
It doesn’t take much to make me happy. A few hundred yards of ribbon, some greenery, and fake pastries.
Here’s our Christmas tree. I think it has a drinking problem because it consumes a full bucket of water a day.
This is in stark contrast to last year’s tree which was, literally, dead in the water the day we brought it home. We were one spark away from making the 5 o’ clock news with the headline “Why Real Trees are EVIL and Will Ruin Christmas”.
These are our stockings hung by the chimney with care. I also display pictures of Caroline with Santa from previous years on the mantle.
There’s not much else to say about that. Oh, except I added clear, white lights to the garland this year in a fit of creativity.
Because I live on the edge.
It’s just a matter of time before I get my own show on HGTV.
The chandelier is the one thing I usually do different each year…but not this year. I had 842 yards of ribbon left over from last year, so I used it again this year. I did, however, switch out my glass urns. Last year they had M&M’s, this year they have Christmas ornaments.
Hello HGTV? Are you reading this?
Last year, M&M’S.
This year, ORNAMENTS.
That kind of innovative thinking takes some talent.
Next up is a sweet little nativity I bought for 75% off after Christmas last year. It’s not fancy, but it’s also not breakable which is a huge plus when you have a four year old that enjoys constantly hiding the baby Jesus and a couple of wisemen in the Christmas tree where they have a tendency to plummet to the ground.
And look how cute the cow is with the rooster on his back. I would have bought it for the cow alone.
Although, if memory serves, the angels didn’t say, “And lo, you will find the babe lying in a manger next to a cow with a rooster on his back”.
Last, but not least, this is the kitchen. What y’all can’t see is the thin coating of red and green holiday sugars that cover the floors. I’m hoping to have them clean by 2009.
But, then again, why put that kind of pressure on myself?
After all, it’s Christmas.
Hope y’alls is merry.