top 10 :: christmas ideas i want to try this year

Twas two months before Christmas...

I know, I know... still 60 days... and we still have to push through Halloween and Thanksgiving... yeah, yeah. I can't help it. This cooler weather automatically gets me thinking about cinnamon, Christmas shopping and jingle bells. I apologize in advance to any of you die-hard-no-Christmas-until-after Thanksgiving-people. Any of you out there might want to just skip over this festive post.

Thanks again to Pinterest, here are the top 10 Christmas ideas I want to give a go this year...

1) Evergreen Joy...

I love the country chic look of the white ceramic pots. The best part... this holiday decor could stay out way after Christmas time. {source}

2) Peppermint Oreos...

These look delicious... and beautiful. {source}

3) Christmas Planner...

I really want to put one of these together this year. I kind of tried last year, but it really just resulted in a pile of Christmas magazine clippings. I think this would be so, so helpful with Christmas shopping every year. {source}

4) Jingle Bells...

...tied to cabinet doors! Brilliant! I love how simple and sweet this is. This would also work on the corner of a kitchen chair or the drawer of a nightstand... nothing beats a little bit of unexpected Christmas cheer:) {source}

5) North Pole Cupcakes...

How adorable are these?!? They look super simple too! Just a peppermint stick and a red hot on the top, and presto! You're at the North Pole! {source}

6) Stamped Gifts...

I have always been a huge fan of the brown kraft paper... but I've never really thought about stamping my names directly on the paper! I love this idea! {source}

7) Thumbprint Christmas Tree...

This would be a great project to try with the kiddos. I think this tree would look awesome in a frame by the kitchen sink. This source has tons of great fingerprint ideas... snowmen, reindeer, stockings, carolers, etc... {source}

8) Advent Envelopes...

I love the simplicity of this advent calendar, and there are so many things you could do with this! A note to different family members on different days... a Christmas activity for each day... a piece of scripture to read with the family every night... you get the idea. I am so doing this. {source}

9) Kitchen Chair Decor...

What a pretty way to "tie" in (haha, get it? tie in?) some red & green at your house. Again, super easy. {source}

10) December Daily...

I will definitely be doing this again this year. I've made one the past 2 years (granted, I finish waaaaay into the next year) and I love this project. You can read more about Ali Edward's December Daily project right here. {source}

So... what about you? Anyone else itching for Christmas music and holiday decor? Anyone want to give the December Daily a try this year with me?? It's soooo fun, I promise:)

Linking this up to Oh Amanda.