Dressing the Table

Red and Green

I love a little non-traditional red and green decor. 

http://www.smithfield.com/articles/article/holiday-presents-tablescape

http://www.cre8tivedesignsinc.com/2011/12/christmas-tablescape/

http://catchmyparty.com/photos/896361

http://catchmyparty.com/photos/882241

http://itswrittenonthewalls.blogspot.com/2011/12/see-331-home-holiday-mantel-christmas.html

http://worthingcourt.blogspot.com/2011/12/my-christmas-mantle.html

http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/christmas-home-decor-1110#slide-5

Eclectic Dining Room design

Living Room design

Traditional Family Room design by Seattle Interior Designer Savvy Seasons

Felty Grinchmas DIY

A few quick crafts for the kid-friendly (or cat friendly in our case) house.  I'm trying to save myself some heartache and find more ornaments that aren't breakable. 

http://craftandcreativity.com/blog/2012/12/07/tinywoolbeadwreath/

http://tidymom.net/2011/felt-poinsettia-pin/

http://www.squidoo.com/christmas-bunting

http://www.stitchcraftcreations.com/2009/11/19/countdown-to-christmas/

http://shopruche.com/blog/holiday-garland-diy

http://blog.betzwhite.com/2009/12/felt-ogee-ornament-tutorial.html

http://chicfluff.com/2012/12/13/felt-advent-calendar/

http://thompsonfamily.typepad.com/thompson_familylife/2010/12/holiday-inspiration.html

http://blog.betzwhite.com/2010/11/ring-around-rosette.html

http://blog.betzwhite.com/2010/11/itty-bitty-ice-cream-ornament-tutorial.html

Yarn Wreath Inspiration

I don't usually buy yarn for much but knitting, but I was thinking that these styles of yarn wreath would be a great way to use all of the ruffly and eye-lashy sorts of yarn that I don't usually use to knit.  I've got one in the works now with some yarn that I bought in a moment of weakness and has been sitting around for a couple of years. 

http://www.etsy.com/listing/34194043/frosted-fuchsia-yarn-wreath

http://www.etsy.com/listing/114085028/green-and-pink-christmas-wreath-yarn

http://www.etsy.com/listing/78932960/fun-yarn-wreath-with-a-christmas-tree

http://www.etsy.com/listing/53061390/original-felt-yarn-wreath-houndstooth

http://junecrafts.blogspot.com/2009/12/christmas-wreath.html

http://jenidleman.wordpress.com/2012/03/07/spring-wreath-rescue/

http://www.outdoortheme.com/outdoor-accessories/diy-christmas-wreath-ideas-for-holiday-decorating/

http://www.afoxywedding.com/2010/12/diy-pom-pom-christmas-wreath-madness.html

http://babybabylemon.com/index.php/2012/03/easy-way-to-hang-a-yarn-wreath/

Knitting Grinchmas Free Patterns

Just a few knitted decor items to try out for next year.  I think I'll make the coasters for and the trees for the holiday table.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/peppermint-coaster-2

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mini-mits-and-hats

http://www.justcraftyenough.com/2011/08/project-potted-button-trees/

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tiny-christmas-stocking-2

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fair-isle-mice

All is Bright

http://preppyandpinknc.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-christmas-trees-better-late-than.html

http://www.skiptomylou.org/2012/11/18/michaels-dream-tree-challenge-how-to-make-handmade-christmas-ornaments/

http://funnelcloud.blogspot.com/2010/12/32.html

http://alittlecuppatea.blogspot.com/2012/12/peppermints-and-gumdrop-tree.html

http://www.roomzaar.com/rate-my-space/Holidays/Sock-Monkeys-and-Pink-Boa-Holidays/detail.esi?oid=22733844

http://uberartshop.blogspot.com/2011/12/twelve-days-of-christmas-trees-day-8.html

http://kandeelandkandeeland.blogspot.com/2010/12/how-i-decorate-for-christmas.html

http://www.craftycupid.com/index.php/cc/entry/I-bring-you...bangkok/