Monthly Faves : Christmas Edition

Since my regular Monthly Faves post on the last day of the month would be too late to share the awesome holiday-related links I've found, I've pulled together a special Christmasy edition. Get some hot chocolate and gingerbread cookies ready, and click away :)

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- I'm all about non-traditional holiday colors-- Last year was all white/gold/silver/cream, and this year is turquoise/lime green/black/white. This Paper Bag Wreath from Bloesem Kids {via How About Orange} would fit right in with this year's scheme and I love the quirky handmade quality-- it looks like it belongs in one of those stop-motion animated movies.
- Since these trees can get pretty pricey at antique stores and on Etsy, these DIY Bottle Brush Trees from Quill {via Kyla Roma} are a great option for those on a budget.
- Awesome freebie download: coordinating pink wrapping paper and tags from Domestifluff {and I love the gingerbread decorations on top!}
- Very cool look at a paper sculpture artist's process of creating a holiday poster.

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- A powerful story about the gifts we give each other.
- I love this family's non-traditional "video greeting" in lieu of sending Christmas cards. How fun would that be to film?? {Check out their 2010, 2009, and 2008 cards too}
- OBSESSED with the idea of throwing a Favorite Things Party with 5 girlfriends. Such an awesome concept.
- As I struggle with my feelings surrounding Christmas each year, I really loved this post about finding the Christmas spirit.
- Super tiny and petite twinkle lights would be perfect on a tabletop rosemary tree.
- Love this "wishlist" concept: A family fills out a poll/survey each Thanksgiving with questions like "What was the best book you read this year?" and "I'll always remember..." and "I cooked/would like to cook..." Then they use each other's answers in lieu of traditional "Dear Santa" wishlists as they shop for gifts for each other. Plus, it's a great way to reflect on the year.
- As a designerd who enjoys well-presented statistics and infographics far too much, I love this wrapping paper so much.
- Blush and Jelly has fabulously specific gift guides {"The Camper," "The Gardener"}. Be sure to check out the colored gift guides based on birthstones. Very clever.

I hope everyone is having a fabulous pre-holiday weekend! We're finishing up the last of the DIY gifts... I won't reveal the deets yet, but I will say it smells pretty darn good in here ;)