That's the Spirit!

A FAMILY OF SIX TAKES A HOMESPUN AND ALL-HANDS-ON-DECK APPROACH TO DECORATING THEIR HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

- MIRANDA CROWELL

Outside of Atlanta, A.P. and Alea Moore kick off the holiday season with their daughters, Adellie, Finley, Elin, and Loa, by cutting down their own tree at a local farm each year.

Fresh greenery is the running thread through the family's decorations, though sparkle plays a part too. They decorate their main tree with a collection of sentimental ornaments-some made by the kids, some gifted by A.P.to Alea each year-plus metallic balls and tinsel for shimmer.

The Moore family's holiday decor started out simply enough. "When our kids were young and resources were limited, we would just grab some greenery from the backyard and sprinkle it on the mantel," Alea says.

As their four children grew up, however, so did the scope of their decor-more wreaths, more garlands, more trees. "We have three trees around the house now-I feel like I live in the governor's mansion!" Alea jokes.

With Alea and husband A.P.'s.daughters ranging in age from 12 to 19, holiday decorating has become a family affair. Their eldest, Loa, loves collecting branches in the yard ("she's tall, so she can reach the perfect berry-filled limbs," Alea says).

Adellie and Elin make a great baking team, while the youngest, Finley, brings her creative spirit to crafting. A.P. is the designated architect.

"He always humors us figuring out how to construct the things we dream up," Alea says.