Deck the Halls

 

The Mister woke up like a kid on Christmas itching to get to the first box of his advent puzzle. It took him about 20 minutes to get it assembled.

While he was busy assembling, I was putting up the advent sweaters....

...and changing out the kitchen linens for December.

I didn't decorate too much. I have a closet full of stuff that comes out in dribs and drabs later on but I have to get out the twinkle light my parents gave me many, many moons ago. They gave each of us one and we all cry and commiserate when we get them out each year. 

I also freed my holiday Barbies from the back of the shelves and brought them into the living area for the holidays. They are so pretty.  I hate to admit it but I spent a ridiculous time combing through eBay to see if there were more vintage ones that needed a good home. No luck so far, but the month is young. 

And.... we put up the Ikea star front window display. Nothing says the holidays more than having extension cords all over the place.