There really is no place like home for the holidays. We feel very blessed to have family and friends nearby and are planning to take it all in during the month of December. Our tree is very traditional in that we keep it simple with white lights and ornaments that have been collected through the years. I have many from childhood and love telling our children all about them each year when we pull them out. Here is a look at what the tree looks like during the day. 
We just added our stockings to our mantel. The two for our children were hand made {needlepoint} by grandma and are very special to us. The lining is made from pillow cases the belonged to Great Grandma and Grandpa. The two for us are new and I will give you the Etsy deets on those soon! 
Do you see what I see??? That is Candy Cane, our sweet elf. The children go bananas each morning looking for where he has landed. Today happened to be the tree! Here are some photos of our tree at night. My favorite time of the day when we listen to Christmas music and snuggle. 
The only other additions are silver bulbs to add more shimmer and help reflect the lights as well as shimmery polka dot ribbon wound around the tree. Spreading cheer at these holiday parties: 
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Beautiful Courtney! It's hard to take pictures of trees but you've captured it perfectly!
So pretty. Happy Holidays!
It's a beautiful tree! I love the neutral colors with the pops of red – it looks fabulous!
How beautiful your tree is. I like that the children have fun looking for Candy Cane each morning, what lovely memories you are creating. The children's stocking with their special linings are so precious.
Your tree is beautiful….I love that last picture. Through all the pictures, I kept thinking–it looks like a christmas card!
Your tree is beautiful girl! I love your stockings- and how special that they were hand made!
So beautiful and cozy! I wish I could curl up on your sofa by the fire
xo
B
The tree looks spectacular Court!! Such a warm glow at night…love that about Christmas trees! I never want to take mine down!
Your tree looks amazing, as does it all xoxo!!!
love your mantle set up, even for when it's not xmas
So pretty! We're all about old ornaments. My brother and I each have about 30 ornaments we've collected all throughout the years. I have all of the precious moments ones since I was born…so fun!! (:
Very pretty. It's fun to see inside yur home especially at Christmas.
I always do white lights. I love the sophisticated look it gives. I need to edit my 1,327 picture of my tree. I promise not to post all of them.
Those stocking are beautiful and even more so b/c of the meaning. Nothing beats that.
Your tree is so beautiful, Courtney. I think Christmas is such a magical time. I wish I could leave ours up year round. What pretty needlepoint stockings. Those are to be treasured! I hang the one my mom made me when I was a baby every year.
very nice! and I love those candlesticks up on the fireplace!!
Very nice!
Such a beautiful room!! Everything looks great! And I love how sentimental you are! I have a needlepoint stocking my great grandmother made, too
Beautiful Courtney! I love that the kids have family heirloom stockings!!
Your tee looks beautiful! I also love seeing ours all lit up at night. That's the best!
Happy weekend. 
I meant to say "tree!" It's been a long day!
It all looks picture perfect Courtney. I agree, there is no place like home for the holidays.
Your living room always makes my heart skip a beat and with the Christmas decor it just makes me swoon.
I would love to send you pics of my living room and get suggestions. Do you do boards for people?
HI C!!! Can you believe I am actually on my REAL computer and can comment? lol. Of course you know I am in LOVE with your whole house and and so thankful to 'know' you!! You are one of my sweetest most genuine bloggy friends and I am so thankful for you!! Your holiday decor is super warm and cozy and makes me wanna pop right over for a cup of hot chocolate and a chat!!! I love the mix of gold and silver on your mantle and also how you captured your tree reflecting in your fireplace glass! Thanks for sharing and for linking up my friend. You are a blessing and I appreciate every comment you always make on my blog- totally brightens my day. xoxo shelli
Your Christmas decor is so cozy, warm and inviting.
Sharon
Your home is so cozy Courtney. You make such a lovely place for your family. I know they really appreciate it! p.s. now it's my turn for the in-laws, they're coming on Sunday:)
Such a pretty and welcoming home you have created Courtney! Your tree is beautiful! Merry Christmas!