Well friends, if you're not yet ready for Christmas, you've only got two more days to get there! I'll be super busy today as our family is having our big holiday celebration at my house. With everyone married and needing to split their holiday time, I thought it best to host everyone before the big day so we could be leisurely and no one has to rush off to the next family party. While I'm off cooking and prepping, I thought I'd share a roundup of … [Read more...]

Six more days until Christmas. How does it always sneak up on us so quickly? The days of waking early to join young children by the Christmas tree are gone. Instead, hubby and I get to enjoy a peaceful morning in our breakfast nook now adorned with a Christmas floral chandelier, before the scurry of little children and their parents fill our home.   I like to start the day with a quiet moment together over a simple … [Read more...]

Family Christmas traditions make holidays special and memorable. You can probably think back to your childhood and remember traditions celebrated back then that you still honor today. When it comes to the holidays, celebrating Christmas traditions are what makes the day special and meaningful for all of us. Today I'm joining a group of bloggers to share a special Christmas tradition that we still observe today. Thanks to Laura at Duke Manor Farm … [Read more...]

We're in the last weeks of Christmas and I truly hope no one is stressed out. Take a deep breath, grab a cup of your favorite coffee, and sit back and take a moment to enjoy these simple Christmas decorating ideas. Some of you may not have put your tree up yet and if you need some quick holiday decor, these ideas should help. Create a pretty table top Christmas tree by cutting off the end of a fir tree branch and placing it in water. Add a … [Read more...]

Merry Christmas Decorating! My humble farmhouse is all set for the holidays and I'm ready to open my doors and share it with you. I'm joining some of my favorite bloggers today for Cozy Christmas Mantel inspiration. Their mantels are listed at the end of this post. Thanks to Krista at The Happy Housie for organizing the event! Normally I don't decorate for Christmas in neutral tones, but I was going for a soft look and it's just the way things … [Read more...]

Have I told you how anxious I am to share my Christmas decor with you? The holiday decorating is done and photos have been taken. I'm waiting until next week to share what I've done, but I'm really in the Christmas spirit and feel the need to share something festive. So I've rounded up some of my favorite Christmas decorating ideas from years past to hopefully inspire you as your deck your halls. Snowy Christmas Villages My favorite Christmas … [Read more...]