Quite a few of us were just a little too busy at this time of year to be able to tackle a big project like this with all of the time and work that goes together with pulling off a home tour.

This year or next!I feel like I’m being just a tiny bit rebellious here.. As a home blogger, I kind of have an obligation to bring you inspiration and pretty pictures to look at.I most definitely should have some kind of designer Christmas tree..

I mean, having a kids’ tree is fine.Multi-colored lights and mis-matched ornaments aren’t the end of the world, but really I should have a second tree (or a third or a fourth) that’s all done up “properly”..I just didn’t feel like it.

We usually put the second tree in the kitchen, but we’re having a big new table delivered in there and I just wanted to leave the extra space empty to move around in while I’m setting up and enjoying the new table..I cringed a little when Kennedy insisted on the multi-colored light.

The rest of the house, though, is decorated within and inch of it’s life and I’m loving it all.

I can let Kennedy have the tree..I added some daffodils from the yard, because I always think they make everything look even better.. Then I stood back and looked at it.. And tried to love it.. And the same thing bugged me about it, that always bugs me about everything.. And I said to myself, I said “Self, just stop it.

It’s not going to work.I’ve been putting lipstick on a pig.

Several pigs actually.All over the house.. And then I thought, well maybe if I put a few plates on the wall, and just maybe a thing or two here to draw the eye up….