It's been hot this week here in Southern California so naturally, I've begun dreaming of Christmas. It is, no doubt, my favourite time of year but more on that later! I just wanted to share how we hung our Christmas cards this past holiday season.
Mike and I had just moved in together the weekend before Thanksgiving so the holiday season was in full swing and we immediately began receiving mail. I had a few walls 'reserved' for wedding photos I knew would come so I pick one in between the living room and kitchen to display all the lovely cards sent by family, friends, and students. I stuck up the first few with blue tape because that what my mom uses. It turns out, the blue tape did not hold up well to my walls. Mike suggested using push pins for each card and all I could picture was a wall full of tiny holes that would drive me crazy for the entire time we lived here. I was almost ready to give up when I pulled out some wrapping supplies and came across some gorgeous silver and glittery winter ribbon and knew it was the answer to my problems.
I cut 3 long pieces (floor to ceiling - we had a lot of cards!) and used push pins to pin them to the wall way up high out of sight, and they were lovely. I then began stapling each card to the ribbon. It was the perfect solution to my little holiday problem and was a beautiful way to display our loved ones!
That wall now has a large canvas wedding photo on it as planned so I'll have to get creative when Christmastime arrives! To top off our mini holiday break, here is our Christmas tree from last year!
"If I missed my chance, I didn't even try, I'm not one to regret Christmas in July" - Sufjan Stevens
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