Inspired

Here are a few pictures of my newly created garland inspired by Nesting Place. I love, love, LOVE this blog. Nester's mantra of "it doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful" has inspired me to try new things around my house, including sewing new pillows for the basement, which is now is now in the process of becoming more beautiful (while certainly not perfect!). It has given me new creative energy to work through the house one room at a time to finish all of the decorating that I started when we moved in but never finished. Thanks Nester!

I bought a new pre-lit garland at Costco, a wimpy one at Michaels to add some oomph, and a few pieces of greenery to add some character.

Here is a not so perfect picture of my new garland in the living room

The sprigs of eucalyptus combined with the red berries are my favorite

looks like my candles aren't perfectly straight. oh well!

I love the middle with all of the red

I had to throw in a few stars for fun

On another note, I've decided that this rusty star is my favorite ornament this year. It was a little rusty when I bought it, but the rust grew while we were in the Philippines. I think the rust makes it all the more beautiful, adds more character. Kind of makes me think of my life. A little more rust, a little more character, a little more beauty.