I spotted some crochet garlands when I fell down an internet rabbit hole a few years ago, but I never got around to making them and I then got sidetracked by other things. Then this year, I saw my...
Christmas Kitchen Window
When it came to decorating for Christmas this year, I was, of course, most excited about decorating the kitchen. If you missed it, we renovated our 1970 kitchen this year and completely transformed...
creative candle trick | Christmas decorating ideas
Christmas decorating for me this year has been a slow process and that's okay. Sometimes, I race ahead and get it all done in a couple of days. In other cases, I make things and add new touches...
the card room green living room
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...
new plans for the mantel
I shared early in the fall that I found an antique mantel removed from a local home built circa 1810. I was so excited about bringing that piece of history into our house. Overall the measurements...