And the stockings were hung by the chimney with care (or not)...

I've been trying to figure out where to hang our stockings.  I don't have a mantle and I was thinking of making one, but felt overwhelmed at the thought. 

So I decided to just screw it and nailed in some picture hooks.  I didn't measure, I just eyeballed it, so they're not perfect, but that's okay.  The kids are thrilled.  It makes the corner look nice.  We're good I think!

I bought these stockings a couple of years ago from Target at their after Christmas sales (75% off!).  I like the plaid a lot.  I decided to personalize them by using iron on velvet lettering I got at Crafters Warehouse.

When I got them that long ago, I bought 2 extra stockings for our future babies. Here is my youngest's name.  I still have another stocking waiting for this next little one.  I love it when a plan comes together!

I had bought a tree skirt that matched, but it was so tiny, I wanted a bigger skirt.  So we made a new skirt with a faux wool type material and lining.  Then we cut up the old skirt and made patches out of it

I used more of the lettering here to personalize it for us

I transferred the buttons and ties from the old one too for some pizzaz

Here is the rearranged living room.  I had to move that white table away from the tree so I had room for presents!  I think the stockings help finish off the room.

The tree is ready for presents!  And I'm ready for Christmas