Oh Christmas Tree, oh Christmas tree...

My first Christmas in the new house has arrived. Lights up outside (check), Christmas tree up - but not decorated (check), decor around the house (check).

I bought my first Christmas tree at a Boy Scout lot at a church up the street. Geez, no one told me how expensive they were! Of course, I did get a Fraser Fir, which apparently is pricier than others. It's the perfect size and I can't wait to decorate it. My mom was more than happy to have me take the boxes of ornaments and Santa figures I have collected over the years from their house.

I wrapped white lights around my posts on my porch, but after careful review, have decided to remove them because I didn't think they looked sophisticated enough. But, now that I think about it 90 percent of houses with lights look tacky - who am I to worry about this? I think I'll stick to just lights on the bushes this year - that's nice and simple.

I recently bought a scented Trapp holiday candle, which I'm excited to burn and my sister bought a Ralph Lauren holiday candle that smells amazing. I love, love, love the smell of holiday candles! Come to think of it, I haven't burned a candle in my house. I think I better replace the batteries in my smoke detectors first :)
It's finally feeling like Christmas and the weather is getting cold - I can't wait to see my heating bill next month...