I love going home to NC for Christmas. My parent’s house is always over-the-top (but tastefully!) decorated and it smells of mulled apple cider & gingerbread… Mmmm, can’t wait! Even though I celebrate the holidays elsewhere, I always decorate my apartment for the month of December!

In fact, there is currently a very large, fresh pine wreath hanging over my bed. If you know anything about pine trees, you know that they shed (for lack of a better word) pretty frequently. Thus, I now sleep in a bed of pine needles. 

As an alternative for the future, I might consider one of the beautiful seasonal wreaths or holiday decor from NHWoodsCreations. All made from natural forest finds, they look slightly less hazardous than my own Brooklyn street tree vendor forest find. I especially like the kissing ball.  

Pine Cone and Spice Kissing Ball

Large Birch Bark Snowman

Dried Flower Wreath with Christmas Quail