The Christmas season has arrived! Call me cliche, but to me it really is the most wonderful time of the year. The winter is still exciting. The snow is still welcomed. There are fun get-togethers each weekend. There are gifts to make, dream up, and find. And the house is filled with Christmas cheer.

Last year, in an effort to save money, I made my own Christmas door hanging and loved it! It was creative, fun, and free (thanks to the woods on my Dad's property). And so this year, we decided to do the same and not only stop there, but also to fill the house with exciting little goodies from outside. It's lovely having our house smell of pine and finding fresh decorations in so many of the rooms.

Filling our home with pieces of nature, keepsakes from the past, and special things my hands have crafted is truly one of my favorite things to do. Pair that with the Christmas season and I'm one happy lady!

I hope your holiday season is off to a lovely start as well! I hope for each and every one of you that this time truly is merry and bright.