Those of you who follow the blog know I have a thing for signs. You also know my loving husband’s take on that (see: Signs of the Season – Autumn). Despite the constant comments from him, I went about the task of putting up my Christmas signs and writing my Signs of the Season, Christmas Edition post.
Continue reading2020 Christmas Home Tour
Welcome everyone! Please come in! I’m so glad you found your way to my 2020 Christmas Home Tour. We have been decked out for Christmas for quite a while now. I just felt a nagging urge to start earlier this year than I have in the past. It seems like everyone, everywhere, is in desperate need of the peace and joy this season brings. I know I am, so I’m glad to be able to visit with you today!
Continue readingCreating a Little Christmas Magic with a Miniature Christmas Village
The house is overflowing with Christmas decorations from top to bottom. It’s a lot of work but soooo worth it. Perhaps the most time consuming thing that I do is the miniature Christmas village that spans an entire wall on the lower level. Today, I’m sharing it with you!
Continue readingWishing You a Beary Merry Christmas
Teddy bears have always been a big part of my decor. I absolutely love them, so it is no surprise that I have accumulated quite the collection over the years! More than any other time of the year, my bears play a central role in my Christmas season decor. So we would like to wish you a beary merry Christmas and show you how we celebrate!
Continue readingA Warm Welcome: How to Style Lanterns for the Holiday Season
IÂ am all decked out for the holidays and I will be doing my 2020 Christmas Home Tour right after Thanksgiving! For the moment though, I thought I would share some of my favorite decorations with you. No surprise…they are my holiday lanterns!
Continue readingChristmas Printable Art
Tis the season! Well almost! One of the easiest ways to bring the season to your home is with printable art. Whatever your style, Christmas printable art will enhance it. It can be as simple as a Christmas phrase or as detailed as an entire Christmas scene. Today, I am so excited to share my Christmas creations with you!
Continue readingDIY Christmas Chandelier Wreath
I love the look of greenery around hanging light fixtures at Christmas time. I just don’t like the prices! So…I decided to make one and see if it would turn out ok. Which brings me to this post DIY Chandelier Wreath.
Continue readingSimple Hot Chocolate Bar
While I would never give up my coffee bar on a permanent basis, we are about to enter that time of year when hot chocolate often becomes the beverage of choice in this house. So… I thought I would put together a simple hot chocolate bar to share with all of you!
Continue readingTransitioning from Autumn to a Cozy, Christmas Home
And so it begins…my quest to have a beautifully decorated home so I can simply enjoy the season once it’s here! I’ve pretty much got that down to a science but it took me a good 40 years to get to this place! Transitioning from Autumn to Christmas is just so much fun with the right tools.
Continue readingChristmas Memorial Lantern
The holidays are such a special time and most of us look forward to them all year long. They have different meanings for everyone but the one thing they seem to all have in common is family. Family gatherings, family meals, family memories.
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