I usually hold off till after Thanksgiving to decorate for Christmas, and it usually takes me all month long! I do however try to order anything we may need ahead of time so it I don’t have to think about it once the busy weeks come. It was hard to narrow down favorites this year! There are some really timeless options that you can re-use for many years.
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We always tell our kids to think really hard about what they actually want for Christmas, instead of compiling an endlessly long list of things. I love seeing their wheels turn as they carefully think through and write down their wishes. We don’t do super big gifts for Christmas; instead, it is usually gifts we know they will really love and use more than a few times. I like to surprise them with something not on their lists as well. Bonus points if it won’t break in ten minutes (this has definitely happened a time or two on Christmas morning). This gift guide is a mix of things our kids have loved in the past and items that have really piqued my interest for different age groups.
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Tomorrow Christmas break begins, and so this most likely will be our last post of 2021! When I have a new baby it feels like the year is one long blurry month. I sort of stumbled hard into December and am really looking forward to a time of rest with my kids. When I look at these photos I see so many changes from last year, an evolving home that has given us a place to adjust to a new city and new life changes. It’s been a few years since we have done a holiday home tour!
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Village houses are old from Pottery barn (similar here or here), gold lanterns, similar fire log holder, vintage candlesticks
We usually don’t bring out the Christmas decor till after Thanksgiving, but I did want to share my favorites a little early to allow time for shipping! My kids look forward to getting out the familiar items each year, and it makes me remember how exciting it was as a child when my mom got out the Christmas boxes.
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We are taking a much needed break this long weekend so rounding up the best of Labor Day sales, including small businesses from IHOD readers. Wishing you all a weekend that is restorative to your soul, and restful to your mind! I know we all need it!
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Dresser: Pottery Barn (similar here)
Ships Poster
Vintage World Map Poster
Whale Prints
Poster Hanger DIY
Wooden frames – Target
Striped lamp – (similar here)
Hamper Basket
Rug
I love how paint alone can change a room. We are working on each of the kids’ rooms in phases, and once Chiara’s was done I was able to start on Rocco and Max’s room. We used just about everything from their old room, and wanted to stay under $500 for any updates. A tour of what we came up with!
(Thank you Joseph Bradshaw for the photography)
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Actually had a chunk of time to set up the boys room this week! All of their old familiar things just re-arranged and minimized into a smaller space!
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