This weekend we started decorating for Christmas (I know were late :) Weve been traveling a lot so we finally got a full weekend to work on projects. Yay!
For our Christmas tree this year, I decided to focus on texture, contrast and shine. As alchoices, its mostly DIY!
I made a feather garland by gluing loose feathers to yarn. I love the softness that it adds!
I finally made my first gold urchin (took me long enough :) using styrofoam balls, toothpicks, and gold spray paint.
I printed a few letters and then cut them out of chip board and spray painted.
I glued black and white paper clips on the back to attach them to the tree. Finally, a few pennant banners made from gold glitter ribbon and contact paper that I drew a diagonal stripe on. 
I collected a few pine cones and branches from the yard. I miss Californias weather, but its nice to actually feel like Christmas here!
I found this brass pillar candle holder from Goodwill for $1.30 (LOVE thrifting here!!)
I simply placed one of the urchins on top of the tree as a topper - it just stays in place :) Thanks Bethany for the inspiration!! The tree skirt is a striped tablecloth that I folded up. It definitely feels more Christmasy here .. now we just need snow!
Make sure to follow along with the entire Christmas home tour - all of the bloggers participating are amazing - you wont want to miss any!!
Monday:
Lindsay - The White Buffalo Styilng Co.
Roeshel - DIY Showoff
Jess and Monica - East Coast Creative
Laura - Finding Home
Jesse - Scout & Nimble
Sarah - Sarah M. Dorsey
Angela - Number Fifty-Three
Gwen - The Makerista
Brittany - Brittany Makes
Tuesday:
Ashley - The Handmade Home
Anneke - This, That, & Life
Gina - Shabby Creek Cottage
Cassie - Primitive & Proper
Caitlin - Desert Domicile
Jenna - Rain on a Tin Roof
Sarah - The Thriftress
Carolyn - Sweet Chaos Home
Jamie - So Much Better with Age
Shavonda - A Home Full of Color
Wednesday:
Emily - Jones Design Company
Jamie - C.R.A.F.T.
Lucy - Craftberry Bush
Michelle - Decor and the Dog
Whitney - The Curtis Casa
Kristin - Bliss at Home
Summer - Simple Stylings
Sarah - Lacquer and Linen
Kelly - View Along the Way
Thursday:
Kennesha - Restoration House Interiors
Jenna - SAS Interiors
Chris - Just a Girl
Kelly - Eclectically Vintage
Michelle - Iron and Twine
Amanda - Our Humble Abode
Julia - Cuckoo 4 Design
Bethany - Dwellings by Devore
Lindsay - Makely Home
Jennifer - Dimples and Tangles
Friday:
Shauna - Perfectly Imperfect
Traci - Beneath My Heart
Jennifer - The Chronicles of Home
Jen - Tatertots and Jello
Kristin - Hunted Interior
Eileen - A Creative Day
Gabbi - Retro Ranch Reno
Shannon - Shannon Berrey Designs
Kristen - KFD Designs
Jessica - Dear Emmeline
Sarah - Royal Marigold
Carmel - Our Fifth House
Danika - Gorgeous Shiny Things
