What's Happening Around Here

 Here's some updates for December at our house.

A package or two have now appeared beneath the tree, and somebody is applying the 'snoop' factor.

She pokes at the bulbs each morning as she comes out of the bedroom,

and now that nose is poking at packages.

AND HIS poking nose has discovered his dads' already unwrapped Christmas present sitting out in the driveway.

These two pups don't let anything new around here get past the smell test.

 With all of the nighttime light already in our driveway, I'm not sure it needed any other statement,

 but, what's one string of lights going to hurt?

 I added a third red truck to my Christmas fleet on the mantel, and this one is a Woody sold by Target.

I love that the Target red trucks don't cost an arm and a leg as some of the trucks do this time of year.

 I also added one ornament to our tree, because who can resist a little pink reindeer with a look that harkens back to the look from mid-century?

Not I.

This is also from Target, and they had such great Christmas decor and tree items this year.

Kudos to Tar-Jay!!

 Do you light your tree often?

Ours are on a timer and pop on at 7AM until around 10AM, and then again from 5PM until 10PM.

We went to a lot of work to put it up and decorate this full sized tree this year, so we are going to enjoy it as much as possible before it's time to take it down and tuck it away into the basement.

You should too.

It's sort of akin to using your best dishes on a daily basis rather than just once or twice a year.

'Enjoy Things While We Can' 

 has become our motto as we've gotten older.

And, last but not least is the letter board which will display

small and fun messages throughout the year.

They are a great gift for that person you just don't seem to know what to buy.

I couldn't find a large one here in our town.... they seem to be sold out, but this 12x12 does nicely next to our wine cabinet.

And THAT my friends, is what's happening around here.

Hope your Season of Giving is going smoothly this year and everything is falling into place just as you had planned.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

 

The Little Trucks That Could

 Hello little red truck 'o mine!

 Last year I purchased a red metal truck from Target for the Christmas season decor in our home, and I was VERY happy with it and still love it, so will be re-using it this year.

 The tires each has the red and white Target bulleseye, and it also has a Christmas tree tucked in the bed of the truck.

 This year I decided to add to my hopefully one day FLEET Of red trucks

 I found a really cute metal truck on Etsy and it fit the bill of what I was looking for.

 It came with a simple small piece of burlap in the back,but if you don't like burlap, then leave it out, or use something you prefer to line the bed.

 This was a very small touch, but goes nicely with the pumpkins I planned to load into the bed for a fall look.  That's the nice thing about these trucks.... they are pretty much da bomb in decor for all of the autumn season right up through Christmas, just by changing what you haul in the bed.

 This truck also has a cute touch of a spare tire mounted on the side,. something I don't believe the truck from Target has.

 I had the small pumpkin filler and also acorn filler (from Pottery Barn a few years ago), and I've used this filler over and over again, in various containers over the years.

Here is a link to the post I did last year showing the red truck from Target which I believe sold out quickly.... this one will too.

I purchased it from Sunday Treasures on Etsy, but there may be others selling it as well.

Hope you are having fun with your fall decor too!

People Say Ugh

When anyone starts pushing Christmas items on their blog this early in the season (not even officially autumn yet) their readers say UGH... NOT YET!

But, here's the deal.... if you enjoy decorating your home in a theme look, or simply missed out on a particular item last Christmas, then now is the time to shop for it, unless of course you want it to be sold out and miss it again.

I fell in love with little red farm pickup trucks last year, so thought I would do some searching early this year, and this is what I found and am sharing with you today... trust me.... get it now or cry later.  boo hoo.

Check out these red truck links below if you seriously need one this year.

this one on Etsy will sell super fast!

another one on Etsy.... order it now or sob sob later

Wayfair has one!!!

Wayfair AGAIN!  THEY GOT IT GOIN' ON THIS YEAR!!

And I think I am falling in love with their van.

No Hobby Lobby in my area, but there red truck looks awesome.

Not in love with Kirkland's, but it would do in a pinch, and it's BIG!

Okay.  Ready Set GO get one now!

Here is a photo of my red truck from last year, but I may just need another one so he won't be lonely.