Christmas Time is NOT Over at Our House

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Usually, by December 30th Christmas decorations in my house are already being taken down, but this year I need Christmas to linger a little longer. It always goes by too quickly and when the decorations do come down my house goes from cozy and warm to bare and cold. When do you start "deChristmasing" your home?
My dad gave us a new decoration to add to our little home. I love it so much I might keep it up all year- minus the ribbons and ornaments. I think it would look great with these little lights from Restoration Hardware. What do you think?

Starry String Lights

Searching for a New Abode

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So, after spending a little short of 5-6 hours scouring the homes for rent on Craigslist I have  unfortunately come to find we can't afford to move. I think I already new this sad truth before I started looking, but was hoping to discover a great little place we could afford. 

How did you find the place that you are living? Craigslist, Newspaper, a friend? I'd love some suggestions.