customizing a winter/Christmas wreath | Christmas decorating
Earlier this week, I showed how I made this full, fluffy Christmas/winter wreath out of two thinner wreaths. Not only did it add fullness to the wreath, but it added more texture. You can read all about it and see a video tutorial on how I did it HERE. The two wreaths I used were […]
2022 advent stockings | christmas decorating
I got a text from Calvin on December 1 and it was one word. “Advent.” I was hoping he would just forget about it this year. Since my boys were toddlers, I’ve done advent stockings for them. Each day, I fill the stocking with a couple of small toys or treats, one for each boy. […]
fluffy full wreath hack | Christmas decorating
As I shared last week, Christmas decorating this year is about doing the best I can. It’s about enjoying what I can do and letting go of what I can’t. And, I have to say, it’s felt pretty good so far. It’s been slow. It’s been spurts and starts. But, it’s been happening at a […]
decorating for Christmas in a “new ” house
When I was in high school, we moved into a newly-built house the day after Christmas. It was a little strange, but it felt like a part of Christmas. My new room was the best gift of the year and a place to put my new clothes and CD player. We moved into this house […]
furniture key tassels | favorite things
When I shared the antique French vitrine, I pointed out the handmade furniture key tassel I purchased to tie onto that beautiful old original key. I used to love key tassels and I would hunt for them at discount stores like Tuesday Morning. I thought they were classic, sophisticated, and a fun little detail. But, […]
my top 15 favorite Christmas crafts
Last year, I was particularly in the mood to get crafty for Christmas. Some years, I just want to focus on big-picture decorating, but last year, it was the details that captured my attention and I really loved it. I have already dried my oranges and bought the ingredients to make some new salt dough […]
a secret to savings & air fryer zucchini recipe
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by eBay. As always, I only partner with brands I use, love, and enjoy and all words are honest and my own. I am pretty sure that the first thing I ever bought online was an antique piece listed on eBay. Whether it was the first or not, what I […]
christmas decorating sources 2022
I think 2021 was my favorite year so far when it comes to decorating for Christmas. I started early because I felt like it and I genuinely enjoyed the process, the projects, and relishing the season. This year, it’s a little harder because we’re still in the middle of projects, painting, and settling in. I’m […]