I'm pretty sure Christmas time is just about every person's favorite time of year, and I am no exception. December is also my birthday month, so naturally I'm super biased towards this time of year. I kept the holiday decor pretty simple this year, and we still have yet to get our tree, but this is how I added some merriness to my home for under $50!

This is where it all started! I bought these cedar garlands from our local Home Depot, but I think they sell them just about anywhere! I bought two 20 foot garlands for $30.

Of course, I had a very enthusiastic little helper. Also, this beautiful ribbon is from the Hearth & Hand collection at Target, and it's such a perfect contrast against the green.