Merry Mantels

http://www.petitepartystudio.com/2012/12/coffee-filter-wreath-diy-holiday-decor/

http://www.roomzaar.com/rate-my-space/Holidays/My-Christmas-Mantle/detail.esi?oid=26258372

http://southernfrieddreams.blogspot.com/2010/11/christmas-mantel-inspiration.html

http://www.christmaswow.com/christmas-ornaments-decorations/

http://penny-pennystreasures.blogspot.com/2012/11/romancing-reindeer.html

http://betterdecoratingbible.com/2012/12/10/holiday-decorating-%E2%80%93-the-best-inspirational-spaces/

http://kristenscreationsonline.blogspot.com/2012/12/christmas-mantle-2012.html

http://kristenscreationsonline.blogspot.com/2010/09/im-back-from-dallas-i-have-lots-to-show.html

Beautiful Banister Ideas

Here Comes Grinchmas!

I'll refrain from starting a countdown now...but it comes all too fast.  We've been in AZ the last 3 years, so this was the first Grinchmas that I really decorated for again.  I used what I had, so I could wait for the clearance decorations.  I'd forgotten how much of my Fairy Princess Christmas I really had.  When I was living alone it was all hot pink, red, silver and very sparkly, so that's what I called it.  I wish I had taken pictures.  Anyway, here's the Grinchmas themed buys I found at Target.  I got a bit more than this, but they don't have it all online, and you get the point anyway.

I got quite a bit of the shatter-proof because I have big plans for the banister and the cats will be able to reach it all quite easily.

http://www.target.com/p/50-piece-ornament-set-assorted-colors/-/A-14127470#?lnk=crtr_t_spc_3_0

http://www.target.com/p/18-piece-ornament-set-assorted-colors/-/A-14191286#prodSlot=medium_8_5

http://www.target.com/p/100-piece-suitcase-box-ornament-set-w-handle-assorted-colors/-/A-14203901#prodSlot=medium_5_22

http://www.target.com/p/42-piece-ornament-set-assorted-colors/-/A-14191248#prodSlot=medium_1_17

Girly Grinchmas Decorating Ideas

My decorating tendencies are feeling a little girly today.

http://southernscraps.blogspot.com/2012/12/aqua-blue-and-apple-green-christmas.html

http://designmuse.wordpress.com/2009/12/22/joyful-amp-happy-wishes-to-you/

http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/976987/holiday-home-decor-trends

http://sherimartininteriors.wordpress.com/category/savvy-stuff/holiday-decorating/

http://www.aretrochristmas.com/make-a-holiday-wreath-using-vintage-christmas-ornaments

http://www.etsy.com/listing/85330199/lime-green-and-hot-pink-christmas-wreath?ref=sr_gallery_3&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=pink+and+green+christmas&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=4&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade

This window box is awesome.  I'm not sure how it would look on the inside though.  There's no way I could keep it outside for very long and have it not be buried in snow.

http://heytherefriends.com/2010/11/21/fah-who-for-aze-dah-who-dor-aze/

http://www.trendytree.com/blog/christmas-tree-with-elf-hat/

http://befickle.blogspot.com/2010/12/mixin-up-mantel.html

http://blog.specialeventrentals.com/tag/whoville/

http://www.kampenlane.com/2010_11_01_archive.html

Free Grinchmas Craft Patterns

Just three days ago I was walking out to the mailbox lamenting at how spring-like it seemed.  Luckily mother nature is providing a white Grinchmas for us...though it wouldn't have been bad to get this 4 inches at a time rather than 12+ all at once.  

The free pattern selection at the craft stores has improved substantially over the years.  Here's a few that are worth a look.

Truly Inspired Grinchmas Decorating

Some of these would take a small fortune, or at least years of collecting on a modest budget, but a little inspiration never hurts.

I wonder if I could cut and paint some aluminum cans to make this tree.

Whoville Grinchmas Coloring Page

I love this who-inspired coloring page...just need some kids. :-) Go to the source for the full picture.

http://www.cartoonjr.com/the-grinch-who-stole-christmas-coloring-pages/whoville/