Stinkerpants

Chrismukkah Decorations: Part 2

December 21, 2011 in Personal Projects • DIY and Crafts • Holidays

I realized last night that I didn't take photos of our decorations last year - or at least, I didn't share them with you. What the heck, Stinker, amIright? Especially since last year was the first year we hung our tree from the ceiling.

Yes, you read that right. We now hang our tree upside-down. See?

A few years ago, my friend Sarah shared that her grandparents have been hanging their tree from the ceiling for as long as she could remember. I loved the idea and decided to steal it (thanks, Sarah's grandparents!). Last year, we installed a hook in the ceiling. We save the eye hook each year, and simply screw it into the bottom of the tree and hang it. 

One of the main reasons I wanted to do this is because of Elvis Purrsley, who is disgusting and pees on tree skirts. An added benefit is that the tree is child-proof, because C can barely reach it.

But I digress. Here's the rest of the room. 

See the garland there? Up at the top of that photo? It's five separate strings, which run from the center of the fireplace to the back of the room, where they hang down above the Chanukah bags I made (for a new family tradition, which I'll get into later).

Here, let's turn on the lights:

The bags are made from raw silk. They were kind of a pain in my tuchas, but hey - they're done now and I love them.

My mom and I made the stockings last year. I love them. 

Next year, I'd love to make some better decorations for the mantel - maybe some glittery animals or something (or is that overdone?). We also need a wreath - our door is naked. 

So that's it - what do you think? Do you agree with Y? Is too much "crap" hanging from the ceiling? Or is he just a grinch?