we surely decked the halls



AHHHHHHHH--the "holy grail" of seasonals: christmas.

decking the halls can be so fun and festive.

it can also be a pain in the butt, a little stressful, and the cause of a strong DISAGREEMENT over christmas lights between me and the husband. (i' was right, btw. like i always think i am.)

but in the end, it's always worth it.

russ's favorite part about the tree? our ginormous BALLS. (or orbs, if you prefer the politically correct.) sorry 'bout the poor quality photo taken by the poor quality photographer.




russ got into the red net lights this year. i think he did a bang-up job:





he was pleased with our winter wonderland, but i think he secretly wanted to re-create THIS


34 comments:

Kristina P. said...

Your house is beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Very impressive. Beautiful!

Whitney R said...

Oooh, I've already bought the stuff to make a Christmas star. I'm going to post pictures here someday.

I love your decorations! I'm still collecting... And trying to bribe the husband into putting up lights.

Cassie said...

He did quite a good job on the outdoor lighting display! I think I have a crush on your penguin up there on the shelf! It's SOOOoooo cute!

Joseph and Katie said...

The red wreath is gorgeous! I want a star so badly! I wish I had the talent to try and make my own. You have the best decor and hutch to decorate. I love this time of year. I think Christmas decorations make every home look so cozy and beautiful.

p.s. I feel dumb even asking this, but how do you make the collage with your photos? Can a computer dummy like me do this?

Pedaling said...

yes russ did a bang up job- i would agree and like it better than the utah reflections version and how in the world did you get that full moon lit up in the background?! Your house...truly gorgeous!

love the inside tree - especially the top- that was my favorite - oh and that it all co-ordinated nicely..
and your inside decor- i do adore!

really - all of it-yes!

me - still not a dang thing up- not one stinking christmas decoration up in my house!

kami @ nobiggie.net said...

Looking good! Tell Clark...I mean the RBC that I am impressed!

CJ, The Purple Diva said...

Tell that little honey of yours I AM IMPRESSED! I LOVE IT...ALL OF IT! EVERY LAST BIT OF IT! DID I SAY I LOVE IT? I really MEAN I LOVE IT! ♥

rychelle said...

my, what big balls you have.
*giggle*

Renee said...

So festive!!! I love it.

Aimee said...

Can I come to your house for Christmas?? So festive!

tammy said...

Love it all. Tell Russ he did a fabulous job on the lights. I'm into big balls too. I need an intervention because I can't seem to stop decorating, even though I said I wasn't going to do as much this year. I really hope there is decorating in heaven.

Dee said...

oh it looks GREAT!

Brooke said...

Wow, you are all decked out for Christmas. I just barely got out my nativity. That's it. Probably for a while. Good job!

tiburon said...

Once again - I hang my head in shame...

VERY WELL DONE!

I expect nothing less from you.

Erin said...

That is gorgeous!

I am going to need your address, so when I go to look at the lights at Tuacahn and the temple, I can continue with the festivities by driving by your house.

Unknown said...

Love it!

Trina said...

I love all of the red, especially the wreath. So festive!

hoLLy said...

love your decor! all of it is beautiful.

Plain Jame said...

Holy balls! WAy to show us all up - it looks FAAAABULOUUUUSS!

Anonymous said...

So pretty!

Christi said...

Like the greenery coming out of the top of the tree. What is that, and how did you get it to stay??

Josh, Lindsie, and Ava said...

I love the seasonals. Some of my favorite posts! I am sad we didn't get a picture of the black "seasonal" hutch. I love the picture above your mantel, I saw it this past weekend and thought I needed it, but alas, I have gone without. Your outside lights look great. Love the red and white. Great Job!

Anonymous said...

I love it! I am in the process of decking our halls too and pimping out my seasonals.

We've had to do some rearranging, hubby no likey very much! But I trumped him as well too! Here's to girl power! ;)

Russ Rocks!!

Jennie Minor said...

Your house always looks so cute! Even when it's not christmas your house is decorated awesome! will you come to my hosue and help me??

Christian said...

I have a crush on your house.

P.S. My husband would get along well with yours.

Joellen said...

Now I know where you live I am going to come and steal that cute little girl in the photo.
I gave clover a hard time tonight about why there are no lights "on" the house. I guess not every husband is a cool as mine. Jared really does love baby Jesus.

Vanessa said...

Your tree looks like a Festival of the Trees entry. BEAUTIFUL!

Misty said...

One question: Do you really hate Santa?

Mia said...

Your house is so beautiful Mindi! I want a tour.

{Annie N.} said...

Love it! You are welcome to come decorate my house hehe...

Anonymous said...

Your decor looks fabulous! I love, love the snowflakes!

Omgirl said...

That reminds me. I still haven't gotten my outdoor lights up, and now the temp just dropped 20 degrees for good. CRAP. Can I live in St.George please?

Denise said...

Very nice lights. Your house is decorated so nice!

Love it!