Holiday Decorating...

I love Christmas. And I love decorating for Christmas. And I really should discontinue all my catalog subscriptions... :) Land of Nod and Pottery Barn might be the death of my pocketbook this year.

I think I might have my friend Melissa see if she could construct something similar to these:

Land of Nod's Santa Sacks, $24 or $32

Santa left his bag behind! And yet, he remembered to eat the cookies.
Unique bags add a memorable twist to finding the gifts under the tree on Christmas morning. Each can be personalized with a kid's name (up to 9 letters); $6.
Tested in the North Pole to ensure maximum gift-holding capability.
100% cotton canvas; Machine washable. Color options - Large bag: Green w/Lt. Green cuff (Red personalization) and Small bag: Lt. Green w/Red cuff (Green personalization)

Judy Garlands, $29 each

Your name needn't be Judy to appreciate our charming holiday garlands.
Decorate trees, mantles or any place you want to spread a little cheer.
Each garland is 148" long; Felt construction. Style options: Tree, Mitten

Twin-Size Bedding

I'm obsessed with finding twin-sized bedding for the boys...they are still in toddler beds (transformed from their cribs), but I've already been looking to 'redo' their bedroom. Yikes. Could make for an expensive transformation - especially since I love several out of the newest Land of Nod catalog.

The M.V.B. (Most Valuable Bedding)

The Little Bedding That Could

From the Department of Motor Vehicles Bedding

Decorating the Playroom

So, how do you hang your kids artwork? Since the boys go to "school" (daycare) now, we get several items a week...per child. I keep some and recycle most. But I probably should display it, right? What's your best display tip?

Land of Nod might be my newest obsession, but I found a ton of stuff I like in their newest catalog...

A Fine Art Clip, $4.95

Take back the fridge! Singular take on our popular Work of Art Clips
gets your kids' artwork off the fridge and up on the wall.
Feature a clothes pin back and hole for easy hanging. Set of 6 clips; wood construction.

Work of Art Clips, $12.95

Let's face it, your kids are budding Picassos. You need a proper way to display their art. Our colorful art clips come complete with string, keyhole for easy hanging and eight clothespin holders. Choose from five handmade motifs (Birds, Flowers, Hearts, Stars, Peppermint).

Decorating the Playroom

Truth be told I've never down anything to decorate the boys' playroom. It's a former spare bedroom / Mike's clothing storage room. The paint and curtains are still tan to match the spare bedding - yet the bed and comforter are at Mike's mom's house in her spare room. Someday I wish for my spare bedroom back...

So anyway, I have nothing on the walls and I've just recently started getting toy storage/organization stuff. Maybe I'm on the road to decorating it?! So here's some ideas I like:

Land of Nod's
An Apple A Day Wall Art & Quite A Pear Wall Art

Land of Nod's
I've Got The Whole World In My Room