Oh, my the blogosphere is a merry place to be surfing around these days. Here are a few favorite holiday-themed posts for some click-through joy.

Above, Hillary at Wee Wonderfuls is offering up this adorable Freebie Elf Stichette stocking pattern.

Before you climb up that ladder this weekend, check out Charles and Hudson’s Xmas lighting hanging tips.

Design*sponge is pointing out these lovely homemade Nathan Gwirtz ornaments. We’re in love with the watertower one.

You’ll find a clever alternative to a tree at Happy Mundane: tree branches with bulbs in vase.

Oh Joy wrote about Mari’s New York brownie bites, a perfect gift idea. Look and drool!

And at TreeHugger, you’ll find a handy gift guide. It’s a great source for green giving ideas.