Welcome to Our Life at the Lane

I'm trying hard to focus on the reason for the season this year! It's so easy to get caught up in the hustle and demands of Christmas sometimes it's too easy to lose sight of the real meaning! One of my favorite things has always been the glow of the twinkle lights. As I sit here tonight, there's a peaceful glow in the house. Not a light is on except for those glowing from the decorations and you can see perfectly - subtle but just enough. I love that!

I admit that I scaled back a little this year. Two trees are up with lots of other decorations but I just couldn't find the energy or motivation to do the typical 4.

Our main tree and the one with my favorite decorations is in our family room.

I've been collecting Longaberger's tree trimmer baskets for many years - they're fun to tuck amongst the branches.

This year I'm trying something a little different. For the past couple of years, I was trying to think of a creative way to display our Christmas cards. Well while blog hopping a few weeks ago, I saw this idea and thought it was just perfect! (sorry, I don't remember exactly where I found it.)

I'm excited for the cards to roll in so it gets nice and full!

Oh yeah, one last 'tree'. It sits on the kitchen counter and is by far the easiest to decorate..ha!

Stop by Kelly's Korner to see all of the beautiful Christmas tress!

Merry Christmas!