This post is part of a 31 day series – 31 days to Love the Home You Have. I am blogging through the 31 day challenge in the back of the book “Love the Home You Have” by Melissa Michaels of The Inspired Room. You can read all the posts in the series so far […]
Christmas at our home
Welcome to our home at Christmastime… I am not going to call this a home tour because honestly it is just a few rooms and if you have seen some “Christmas home tours” this month, and are expecting that in this post, it’s just not going to happen. But this is OUR home at Christmas […]
Red, white, and green Christmas mantel (gift bag turned into Christmas art!)
It’s a cold, dreary day outside… but inside our home it is merry and bright and oh so cozy! I am so in love with this view from the kitchen as I am busy baking up Christmas treats today. I had a little bit different plan for this year’s Christmas mantel but time and materials […]
Cinnamon Scented Ornaments
This post is as part of a paid campaign with Dollar Tree and Blueprint Social. But as always the original ideas, opinions, and pictures in this post are all my own. I have really been wanting to add some homemade ornaments and touches to my Christmas décor this year. I found this fun idea on […]
Christmas movies, traditions, and making a memory-filled Christmas (+ a $100 giveaway!)
Post and giveaway sponsored by XFINITY, but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure. After blogging about having a stress-free Christmas for 31 days back in October and some disappointments in past years Christmas seasons, I have really made making memories, starting and continuing meaningful traditions, family time, and just ENJOYING […]
Christmas front porch and an easy layered Christmas wreath
I just love Christmas lights and candlelight sparkling and flickering in the night, don’t you? Let’s take a peek at my Christmas front porch tonight! I am loving my new Rustic DIY JOY sign (tutorial here) and so glad that now that my shutters and door are black instead of burgundy I can go crazy […]
DIY Christmas Countdown Calendar (Advent Calendar)
I know… it is a bit late in the month to be sharing this but I had an idea on a whim, created it, we have been enjoying it, and then I had to wait 3-4 days for the sun to finally come out to take pictures to share it with you. So this may […]
Chalky Painted Mason Jars and Christmas Tablescape (+ Americana Decor Chalky Finish paint giveaway!)
Disclosure: I was provided paint and supplies from DecoArt, but as always all ideas, thoughts, and opinions are all mine. I am excited to share a bit of my Christmas kitchen and a Christmas tablescape with you today. I have been up to my elbows (literally!) in paint, stain, ribbon, and greenery and can’t wait […]
Infinity Scarf tutorial (DIY Homemade Gifts for $5 or less)
I am so excited to join 4 other talented bloggers to bring you some DIY Homemade Gift ideas! These are all simple, inexpensive (think $5 or much less) ideas that could make a perfect gift for someone on your list. And these are also great ideas to give for a hostess, teacher, neighbor, girlfriend gift […]
DIY Advent Calendar ideas (Christmas countdown)
Can you believe we were just celebrating Thanksgiving last week, doing some crazy shopping on Friday, and when the calendar turned Monday it is already DECEMBER!? I don’t know about about you but I am ready to start a petition that Thanksgiving be moved to the 2nd Thursday in November. These years when there […]