happy 1st of december!

we have a LOT of advent-y stuff going on this year (three traditional candy-window ones, the tree on our mantel, a jar filled with activities, and an elf on the shelf!).  more about our daily happenings as the month goes on, for now, a little holiday decor (inside):

jack and i made these glittery branches in the vase.
it was so fun!  via.

he also helped with the waterless sno-globe!  via. 

he glittered the sign (behind all the chaos), 'merry & bright'

our dinning room is glittery red + gold
(with a few specks of green)

i picked up these carolers for $10 last year

and our mantel!
i absolutely love having a mantel!