Last week, I shared about the fireplace mantel we built for our living room fireplace and you can read about that HERE. While the room is still in the works and I'm in the middle of decorating the...
how to make a dried orange slice garland
For the past few years, I have used dried orange slices in my Christmas decorating in various ways. I've tucked them into garlands, swags, and wreaths and made them into ornaments to hang from the...
Kitchen Christmas wreath
I have been gathering materials to make a wreath to hang on our kitchen range hood since October in the hopes that I could make a tutorial and share all of the exact materials for those who would...
antique-style fireplace mantel reveal
Earlier this week, I shared about the antique-style fireplace mantel we built to replace the simple mantel shelf. You can find more details about how we built that mantel in THIS POST. I really...
the race vs. the pace of Christmas
I have loved Christmas for as long as I remember. I have been blessed to have happy memories of Christmas with my family and it's always been my favorite time of the year. I love the food, the...
Black Friday Deals with Walmart
Disclosure | This post is sponsored by Walmart. As always, all words and opinions expressed are honest and my own. Almost 15 years ago, I decided I would set out on Black Friday to see what all of...
custom garland for a headboard (or mantel)
When I shared about our winter bed last week, I said I would share some more details about the garland draped over the headboard, so that's what this post is about! Before we get into the details...
dressing the bed for winter
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Brooklinen. As always, all words and opinions expressed are honest and my own. I don't remember the last time I had sheets on my bed that weren't white or...
drying whole limes for decoration
It all started when I was shopping on a couple of months ago, deciding which artificial garlands I wanted to purchase to add to my Christmas decor this year. Since they often sell out of their most...
christmas decorations | new buys & old favorites
While I am excited about decorating for Christmas this year, I'm definitely not ready to start decorating. I recognize that social media has joined retailers in the push to rush into the next...