Viewing Christmas

Nostalgia. That’s why vintage Christmas decor is so appealing. They invoke the awe and excitement we experienced as children, waiting for the celebration of baby Jesus or the arrival of Santa with presents. As a child, everything about Christmas seemed magical.   Remember when decorating with teddy bears was the trend – especially at Christmas…

Before you start trimming your Christmas tree, check out these gorgeous holiday decorating themes! You’ll find a variety of styles, from rustic cabin to soft, shabby chic. I confess I already have two trees decorated, each one with a different theme. I’ll share them on my Christmas home tour, scheduled for Friday, December 4th! More…

Halloween is over and I feel it’s now safe to start sharing Christmas decor and ideas. I’m kicking off the season with 10 ways to display Christmas candles in your home! (This post contains affiliate links.) Above, a beautiful birch candle holder with a heart cut-out makes a perfect vignette for Christmas. Add faux berries…

Merry Christmas Eve! I always like to use this special day for quiet reflection of the year and to be grateful for all the gifts I’ve been given. I also like to soak up the last of Christmas inspiration before everyone packs up their holiday decor. Here’s a bit of Christmas eye candy to enjoy…

Hello Friends! It’s our final Style Showcase before the holidays. My friends and I are sharing one last bit of Christmas inspiration. Can you believe Christmas is next week already? I can’t! Anywho – I hope you enjoy what my friends and I are sharing today!   Fox Hollow Cottage | Vintage Christmas In Our…

Welcome to another installment of Style Showcase! Each Tuesday my blogging friends and I gather together to share past projects. In today’s case, it’s a dose of Christmas past. Click on the links for each blogger’s Christmas inspiration. Atta Girl Says | Santa-Inspired Christmas Porch   Fox Hollow Cottage | Cozy Cottage Cabin Christmas Home…

Welcome to a neighborhood “Spirit of Christmas” tour with a small group of bloggers. We’re sharing neighborhood events or decorations where we live – you’ll find the links below. I’m featuring the first-ever Christmas Lightscape show at the Chicago Botanic Garden. It’s the first time the event has taken place and I didn’t want to…

After the busy-ness of putting together my Christmas home tour this past week, I thought I’d take a bit of a breather and share some of my favorite Christmas projects and decor from holidays past – like this vintage style tree from five years ago.   Today is the first Saturday of the month which…

Welcome to another Style Showcase post with my blogging friends. Every Tuesday we share a bit of inspiration that’s relevant to the season. Below you’ll find links to great ideas for Christmas inspiration! A Piece Of Rainbow | DIY Paper Christmas Ornaments with Free Templates   Atta Girl Says | Christmas Home Tour   Fox…

Are you ready to deck the halls with boughs of holly? How about decorating your Christmas mantel? Here’s a few ideas to get you started with your holiday decor!   Farmhouse style is still riding the popularity wave and this holiday mantel is typical of all things farmhouse with whitewashed brick, rustic mantel and simple…

Now that Thanksgiving is over, it’s full-on Christmas mode! Today I’m joining blogging friends to bring you Christmas centerpiece ideas for fuss-free entertaining! (This post contains affiliate links.)   The inspiration for my Christmas centerpiece is this rustic star that’s actually a tree topper!   I used greens to create a table runner of sorts,…