![]() ![]() I guess nothing is too precious – except for these three. Sometimes I even get them to wear the same Christmas pajamas and smile for the camera. Here’s proof that I really do have children and I even let them into these spaces. I feel like I cannot go through an entire post without posting a photo of my kids – since I promise they live here. (And yes, sometimes I need that reminder.) My house isn’t always perfectly put together, but that’s okay. I guess that having kids has made me realize that having a beautiful home and a comfortable space for my family don’t have to be mutually exclusive. I covered it with a vintage tablecloth that belonged to my grandma Lucille. The small table is a perfect spot for crafts and snacks. I got him years ago at JCPenney for 90 percent off and he’s just hanging out, making a gingerbread house. And maybe some day, all this playing will mean that my kids can cook ME dinner every night. I don’t mind taking up the valuable real estate in our home if it’s being used. The cabinets are full of play food and toys that my kids play with every single day. I love that this one can be in our main living space and look like it fits in. If you missed it last week, I shared some of my favorite play kitchens. But, we also spruced up theplay kitchen this year and it’s so cute I can hardly stand it. You already saw our big kitchen decked out for Christmas. Oh, and we cannot forget the play kitchen. Sometimes you’ll spot little peg people or Mary and Joseph from the nativity in here. Both my kids know that things that are here are up for grabs. And then I added these small metal houses to the side table that are perfect for pretend play. So, I have out a wooden nativity and loads of Christmas books, which they take out every day. The large canvas on top is of Henry at his first Christmas.Īnother way I like to keep our holiday decorating kid-friendly is to add decor that my kids can actually play with. It’s such a fun way to decorate for the holidays – and take a trip down memory lane. ![]() You could also just swap out photos in frames. The secretary is filled with photos of my kids – I like to have at least one photo of the kids printed each Christmas. Including a small basket of non-breakable ornaments. On the other side of the room, I added a few other festive touches. On top of the record player/tv console, I displayed my DIY nativity on a barn beam. Goodness knows that toys will be hidden in here that will never see the light of day again. Also, someone remind me to check what’s inside before I store it away after the holidays. I just stuffed it with tulle so it’s full and light. She carries it around like she’s the jolly guy himself. One thing my toddler DOES love is this Santa sack. Hopefully they last me a while longer because I have no intention of purchasing a new tree. ![]() Our Christmas tree had a whole strand of lights go out this year, so I had to rip out part of the lights (it’s pre-lit) and restring some lights. (Am I the only person this has happened to?) Also unlike tree skirts, my daughter cannot pretend that the bucket is a princess skirt. And as a bonus, the skirt doesn’t get bunched up or sucked up in a vacuum. It’s such a great way to add height and interest to the tree. I picked up the “holiday greens” bucket three years ago after the holidays from Magnolia. He listened to me when I said “no touch.” To my daughter, “no touch” actually means “touch fast before mom catches me.” Second children are humbling. And my kids love the snowman hat on top.įor the record – I never worried about trees being broken with my 7-year-old. It still looks festive and fun, but it’s also safe for all the kids in our life. So, I used some buffalo check ribbon, a few large (non-glass) bulbs, berry and poinsettia sticks. I tend to break more things than my kids do.) Lucy has left the tree completely alone so far, but I don’t anticipate that lasting forever. I focused on items that my 2-year-old wouldn’t break. Our upstairs tree is pretty simple this year. So this is the area that focuses on fun and cozy touches. I have learned to be realistic and manage my expectations. ![]() My kids hang out here with us and play here. I love a beautiful holiday home, but I also don’t want anything to be too precious. One thing that’s changed in my decor is making it much more comfortable and kid-friendly. It’s also feeling festive and cozy for the holidays with pops of red and buffalo check. Next up in our Christmas home tour – our living room. ![]()
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