Nashville, TN: It's barely 7am and I was awake even before it was light out, so I decided to trudge downstairs, make some tea, light my Thistle Farms Holiday Candle and plop in front of the computer. I wonder what my days would be like without this thing... but I'm not curious (or brave) enough to find out now.
In any event, before I get sucked in to the world of other people's lives via their blogs or perusing another fruitless dating search engine, I decided I would share some pictures of my home, decorated for the holiday season. I realize now the same decorations in my last place look fairly small because of the high ceilings in my new place, but I do feel it's helping me get in the mood of the season. That, and listening to the traditional Christmas-home-decorating soundtrack,
Merry, Merry Christmas.

living room, complete with tree and santa hat on the stereo speakers

dining area & staircase leading to master bedroom

sweet little wreath that looks teeny on the big wall over the fireplace
typical artsy shot from upstairs

handmade kitchen towel with my Goddaughter's handprint on it

away in a manager & on top of a bookshelf