My usual style of decorating for the holidays is pretty over the top. This year I decided to scale way back, and I am having second thoughts. The photo above is my effort for this year. Blah. Tasteful maybe, but boring and well, small.
This was my mantel for 2008. I think it is much more fun. So, this less is more thing isn't really working out for me. Guess I am a More Is More kind of gal after all.
Here's the family room. Meh. I do like the mercury glass trees and candle holders, but to me, this mantel is screaming out for MORE.
Here is just one corner of the family room mantel from 2008. How fun is that?
So, I guess what I need to do is this. Order some pre lit garlands and stick my collection of holly berries, pine cone boughs, glitter bows and any other shiny thing I can find into them. Get out those fairies and candles and candy canes and festoon the place. What was I thinking? I can't skimp on my decorations.
Of course I promise not to go too far like I did that one time. Oh dear. I swear, they went right back to the shop where I bought them the day after this picture was taken.
Oh, and if you have been reading my blog for awhile, you might remember that bit of confusion over the tree topper angel I bought in 2008. She looked perfectly normal until we plugged her in.
Right out of Elvis' House of Christmas.
I promise I will get it right this year, it just might take me awhile. See ya'll later. I need to go shopping.
34 responses to “More Is More”
Happy shopping and enjoy decorating when you get back home!!!
Happy shopping and enjoy decorating when you get back home!!!
I love it!! More is more. Over the top is just too fun! Go for it! It’s just once a year!
I love it!! More is more. Over the top is just too fun! Go for it! It’s just once a year!
Oh my gosh Nicole, LOLOL…that was the first year I was reading your blog and I remember both the ummmm…*lovely* stockings, hehehe, and your reaction to the Angel after you plugged her in. Thanks for starting my morning off with a giggle and a grin. Now you may not have enjoyed those particular Christmas ‘treasures’ at the time, but you have to appreciate the great memories and chuckles they have given you each year. So they really did turn out to be treasures, just not the ones you thought you were getting when you bought them! Hugs…
Oh my gosh Nicole, LOLOL…that was the first year I was reading your blog and I remember both the ummmm…*lovely* stockings, hehehe, and your reaction to the Angel after you plugged her in. Thanks for starting my morning off with a giggle and a grin. Now you may not have enjoyed those particular Christmas ‘treasures’ at the time, but you have to appreciate the great memories and chuckles they have given you each year. So they really did turn out to be treasures, just not the ones you thought you were getting when you bought them! Hugs…
Oh honey, I’m a more is more girl, too.
How about making your own angel this year? – I picked up a porcelain head and arms for angel or doll making at a thrift shop. I’d be happy to send it to you.
Oh honey, I’m a more is more girl, too.
How about making your own angel this year? – I picked up a porcelain head and arms for angel or doll making at a thrift shop. I’d be happy to send it to you.
I agree with you….more is more!! And better!!
I agree with you….more is more!! And better!!
Your more is more better Nicole. You always do lovely decorating. A best friend here in town has a decorating shop that looks like your “more.” She makes a very good living supplying folks with more. Her wreaths are out of sight. People pay well for her brand of more. Carry on!
Your more is more better Nicole. You always do lovely decorating. A best friend here in town has a decorating shop that looks like your “more.” She makes a very good living supplying folks with more. Her wreaths are out of sight. People pay well for her brand of more. Carry on!
Ha ha! I do remember your wild Christmas stocking! I agree though more is better especially if glitter is involved, or candy in glass jars!! I’ll be checking in to see how you kick it up a notch. Maybe Emeril is your long lost cousin 🙂
Ha ha! I do remember your wild Christmas stocking! I agree though more is better especially if glitter is involved, or candy in glass jars!! I’ll be checking in to see how you kick it up a notch. Maybe Emeril is your long lost cousin 🙂
Hmm… Maybe you just need more lights on the mantels? The mantel in the family room looks a little sad… I think you need to perk it up. It looks like “Sad, Poor” Christmas at the Reed’s house.
Hmm… Maybe you just need more lights on the mantels? The mantel in the family room looks a little sad… I think you need to perk it up. It looks like “Sad, Poor” Christmas at the Reed’s house.
I definitely love the “More” look at my house. The holidays is the only big decorating we do. I think the lack of decorating the rest of the year is because I don’t have MORE things to decorate with. Just a few things here and there just don’t inspire me but we blow the top at Xmas because it’s a season that has accrued decorations through out the years.
That Angel had some serious technical difficulties. LOL!
I definitely love the “More” look at my house. The holidays is the only big decorating we do. I think the lack of decorating the rest of the year is because I don’t have MORE things to decorate with. Just a few things here and there just don’t inspire me but we blow the top at Xmas because it’s a season that has accrued decorations through out the years.
That Angel had some serious technical difficulties. LOL!
Still laughing at the angel all lit up.
Good luck figuring out what is just the right amount for you!
Still laughing at the angel all lit up.
Good luck figuring out what is just the right amount for you!
You’re right-the decorations on the mantles are out of scale with the mantles-too small. Layer it on!
You’re right-the decorations on the mantles are out of scale with the mantles-too small. Layer it on!
Isn’t it great how we just know what our style is? I think your scaled back version is lovely, Nicole, but I know you’re feeling the need for more! I say go for it!
Cheers!
Isn’t it great how we just know what our style is? I think your scaled back version is lovely, Nicole, but I know you’re feeling the need for more! I say go for it!
Cheers!
I love your scaled back version. But some like over the top so I can understand that too. Oh yes…you seriously need a different angel tree topper….so not you from what I’ve been seeing on your blog! LOL
I love your scaled back version. But some like over the top so I can understand that too. Oh yes…you seriously need a different angel tree topper….so not you from what I’ve been seeing on your blog! LOL
Oh, yes, Nicole, you need to get out that decor! We count on OVER THE TOP over here…look forward to it each and every season!! Do it for us!!! 😉 Such fun to see all your creativity. Hope that generated some enthusiasm for you for decorating this year.
Oh, yes, Nicole, you need to get out that decor! We count on OVER THE TOP over here…look forward to it each and every season!! Do it for us!!! 😉 Such fun to see all your creativity. Hope that generated some enthusiasm for you for decorating this year.
Tasteful is for those who lack imagination. 😉
Tasteful is for those who lack imagination. 😉
Dearie me! I seem to be entering my gaudy phase that my mother didn’t reach until she was 80. I love more is more at Christmas time! Just today I bought a lovely framed Santa print for just $15 – score!
Love the 2008 mantel and agree you need the fairies, elves, and other whimsical touches.
Hugs!
Dearie me! I seem to be entering my gaudy phase that my mother didn’t reach until she was 80. I love more is more at Christmas time! Just today I bought a lovely framed Santa print for just $15 – score!
Love the 2008 mantel and agree you need the fairies, elves, and other whimsical touches.
Hugs!
lol, the stockings were tacky! ;0
lol, the stockings were tacky! ;0