Weekend Reads {12.6.13}

The holidays are officially upon us. Most of my shopping is done, my tree is up and decorated, and I've started to plan out all the cookies I'm going to make. But the one thing I haven't managed to do yet is hang my Christmas wreath. Like my card, I make my own every year. I'm especially excited about this years and feel that it could be so cute it takes me through the next few years. For that reason, I'm holding off the big reveal until next week. But, until then, I've gathered up my favorite DIY wreaths to take us into the weekend. Hope you all have a relaxing few days and I will see you back here on Monday!

1. Wood Slice & Burlap Christmas Wreath from Finding Home

2. Metallic Star & Greenery Wreath from Raveena Girls

3. Pom Pom and Posies Wreath from Nest of Posies

4. Christmas Ornament Wreath from Live Love DIY

5. Peppermint Monogram Wreath from Two Twenty One

*Image from: A Bubbly Life

Color Me {White Christmas}

I shared with you last week my plan and inspiration for a blue, blue Christmas. Living in the Sunshine State and being as obsessed as I am with all things coastal, there is one type of Christmas, I'm guaranteed to never get, a white Christmas. There may be white sand beaches but pure white snows are far and few between. While a coastal holiday is my favorite, I've always dreamed of waking up to snow falling and sitting by the fireplace opening gifts. The pure, beautiful scenery fills my head as I anxiously await Christmas morning. If you're like me and enjoy a much greener holiday, here's a little white Christmas inspiration!

Color Me {Tartan}

Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a relaxing Thanksgiving weekend. Now that I'm done stuffing myself with delicious food, it's time to concentrate on getting ready for the Christmas season. I was ahead of the game this year and most of my holiday shopping is already done, but decorating is still on the list of things to-do. Each year I struggle with a theme for my decorating. Do I go natural and rustic, traditional, modern, or glam? While I've decided to make as many decorations as possible, I still need a theme. I thought I would share one route of inspiration with you today. I love the classic, timeless feel of tartan. In traditional holiday colors, it's a perfect decorating theme.

What's your plan for decorating this year?

A Little Friday Lovin' {Light the Night}

At this point my dolls, Christmas is only 2 days away! One of my favorite things to do every year is venture out and check out the amazing light displays people come up with! Well hands down, the most amazing one this year goes to a family right down the street. As the winner of "Good Morning America"'s  Best Light Display contest, I had to check this amazing light display out. Dedicated to our troops, this Southwood, Tallahassee, Florida, family really went above and beyond. Watch the video above to see what I mean.

{Here is where you watch the video in aww.}

Pretty amazing right? I am proud to say that I live in the same town as these people and have the privilege of seeing this display in person.  But don't fret, the best displays aren't simply the ones that are perfectly timed to music and move. No. Here are some of my other favorite displays of the year!