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<\/a><\/p>\nI dressed the entry way with mostly things I already had. I used twine and ribbon to hang a pair of mittens and some pine cones for texture. I stuffed my antique basket with a couple spruce stems and a hand painted fresh tree sign from the Farmhouse Fireman<\/a>. I shopped the Target dollar spot for the other cute decor pieces.<\/p>\n My Christmas tree was a steal all on it’s own. I found this 7.5 ft. tree in the Ballard Design’s clearance department in July for $10! Yes, you read correctly… $10! It was pre-lit and I would say it’s pretty perfect! I’ve been collecting silver, red and mercury glass ornaments for years now and add a few more with each passing year. Each ornament was hand picked and each is different. With some plaid ribbon, burlap and sheet music garland, the tree is complete! It’s simple yet elegant. The pops of red scream Christmas to me.<\/p>\n Pine garland and berries lay across the mantel. I added a few mercury glass candle holders for the soft glow in the evenings.<\/p>\n You can find the how-to for this $10 advent calendar here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Simple touches in the kitchen as well. Cookie cutters strung on ribbon and my mom’s old BHG cookbook is all one counter needed.<\/p>\n Just some natural greenery was added to the guest bath. Who doesn’t love a mini Christmas tree?<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n