So, as far as I’m concerned, the holidays are here. Okay… I know tomorrow is Thanksgiving, so don’t flame me for jumping ahead. But, there’s a reason why I’m in the holiday mood.
My college roommate, Ali, was in town over the weekend. You’ve met her. She and I saw Harry Potter (which, by the way, a-MAY-zing). But, we also hit on the real start of the holiday season for me – Festival of Trees.
This is us by the ginormous teddy bear tree. (Love.)
Emily also met up with us. At which point I decided to go ga-ga over everything holiday and take a gazilla photos.
It’s a magical place…
My favorite nurses by the nurses tree.
And a few of my favorite inspiration photos.
And because we were in the spirit, we promptly made a wreath for Ali’s front door…
and painted some ornaments…
So you’ll forgive me for feeling a little fa-la-la-like. Won’t you?
All those lights and trees do it to me.
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Amanda Sevall says
That looks like so much fun!! Love all the trees — especially the first one with all the bears!! 🙂
Jenny @ Anything Pretty says
Looks like you guys had such a fun time! And you know me with all my pre-holiday decorating so I am right there with you! That wine cork garland is such a fab idea and I love how you guys made things too….what an amazing time. P.S….love the boots!
Oonafey says
I love your sweater!
The wine corks as garland is my favorite detail…
Joi says
Looks like some fun! You looked super cute,too! Love your outfit.
Lauren says
Very fun! Chris and I plan to start decorating this Saturday.. for Hanukkah and Christmas!
Leah says
awwwwww!! ali and emileigh!!!!! you guys all look great!!!!!
Amanda @ Serenity Now says
I love doing stuff like that!!! 🙂 Going with girlfriends makes it extra fun!
Leigh says
I started the Christmas tunes this week, so no judgement here. I love the tour of trees, was that at a mall?
Allison says
Let that Fa-La-La fly, girlfriend! (You had me at wine cork garland!) ;^) Much love!
Liz @ It's Great To Be Home says
Ha, I forgive you – looks like so much fun!!
The Brick Cottage says
I wish our town did that–looks like fun! I like your painted ornaments, too!
Kristen says
that looks like so much fun!!!! I love festival of trees, our town used to do one and for some reason stopped a few years ago. Lovely new ornaments!
Mrs. Adventure says
I’ve been wanting to try filling those glass ornaments with paint it looks like so much fun!
PS: Your not alone I CAN-NOT-WAIT till we get back Sunday after Thansgiving, Christmas stuff WILL be brought down :+) wooohoo
LizzieBeth says
I love all the Christmas lights, but can we talk about what I really love? Your boots. Where did you get them???
LB
Mom says
The festival is always a WONDErFUL tradition. Glad you had fun with Ali and your little sis. I can’t wait to spend time with you for the holidays.
Robin says
Perfectly understandable! Looks like the three of you had a great time. What a great place to get together!
Shannon says
When I was little there was a big craft store that opened a huge warehouse-type room at Christmas with a billion themed trees…it was aaaamazing. The room was dark and they had twinkly lights and fake snow everwhere. And I had totally forgotten about that place until right now! So um thanks for the memory Kim 🙂
So that lime green and black mantle? I kinda love it. Annnd your painted ornaments are puuurty too.
Have an awesome Thanksgiving!
*claire* says
forgiven 🙂
i love all of those trees! we had “fantasy of trees” where i grew up – and it was a thanksgiving tradition to go each year. so fun!
i also want to steal that idea to paint the glass ornaments!
Danielle and Clint says
I have been in the holiday spirit early also! But the feeling makes me think of awesome dinners and spending time with my family. So I don’t think you are crazy at all! You provided my point with spending time with your good friends!