If you've ever been to the Festival of Trees before, then you know it's a Sandhills "Must See" event. Each year the decorations get bigger and better. And if you have kids, it's fabulous fun for the whole family. (By the way, Family Night is Friday from 4-8 and Santa will be there!)

Now, if you've never been then you need to go at least once while living in Moore County. For no other reason than to say you've experienced a great Sandhills' tradition.

But this year's Festival is "extra" special. It has been moved from to the Carolina Hotel in Pinehurst. The increase in space as well as the beautiful holiday decorations that grace the hotel are sure to make this the best event yet.

However, that's not the only reason to go.....This year the Sandhills Children's Center has expanded their Gingerbread Village and on behalf of SandhillsKids, I've donated a Gingerbread house.

Over the past month, I've spent what little free time I have (you know, between the hours of 9pm and midnight - HA!) and built my very first Gingerbread House from scratch. I'm sooooo excited about the whole experience that I've decided to give you a sneak peak. So whether you make it to the Festival of Trees or not, you'll get to have Visions of Gingerbread and maybe be inspired to make a house of your own!