Who’s in the mood for simple Christmas decorations this year? Maybe there are other things you’d prefer to do this holiday season. Or maybe you’re just plain tired of all the work that goes into elaborate holiday decorating (like me). It’s okay to cut back. It doesn’t mean you have a bah humbug attitude. It…
One of my favorite schoolgirl memories of Christmas was studying how other countries celebrate Christmas. I envisioned being a Danish child putting my wooden shoes by the fireplace instead of hanging stockings. Or dreaming of one day having a collection of colorful German nutcrackers. Participating in a Mexican Posada to mimic Mary and Joseph’s journey…
Merry Christmas everyone! The big day is finally here and I truly hope you find some measure of peace and joy on this very special holiday that celebrates the birth of Christ. I don’t really expect a lot of people to read the blog today, but if you’re here, thank you for being a faithful…
Today’s special Canadian home by PURE Design, Inc. marries a mix of modern comfort with the slightest hint of a rustic touch. From the first glimpse of its curb appeal to a tour of the interiors, you’ll know why Canadian House and Home magazine featured it within its pages. By PURE Design Inc. North Vancouver…
Christmas is just one week away and most of you probably have your decorating completed. If not, you still have a little time to create a beautiful Christmas with today’s holiday living room ideas. And even if you thought you were done, you might just find bits of inspiration to add to your home. A…
Scandinavian ambiance has always attracted me, even back when I was a kid. Maybe it’s because I grew up in a Swedish town that had the most amazing and cozy Swedish gift shop that’s been in busy since 1947! My mother would take me there and buy her Christmas gnomes. One thing I love about…
Christmas is all around us and I’m trying to relish all of it because I know in the blink of an eye it will be over. I don’t know about you, but I actually enjoy the weeks leading up to Christmas more than I do Christmas Day itself. There’s just something about the anticipation of…
Are you ready to have a bit of fun? I know some of you are big Alison Kandler fans and today you get to see inside a Christmas cottage she decorated that’s filled with whimsy and color. Alison is known for her bold use of color and her work is always cheerful and uplifting. Ready…
Welcome to my Christmas home that’s decorated with simple holiday vibes. It’s been a couple of years since I joined my friend Jennifer Rizzo’s Holiday Housewalk, but it’s good to be back. All week long, bloggers have shared their holiday homes and today is the last day – and I’m the last house. So I’m…
Get in touch with your inner feminine self when you embrace festive spirit with a pink Christmas. My daughter is obsessed with pink and each of these inspirational scenes is her idea of the perfect Christmas. A few years ago I gave her all of my pink holiday décor. I don’t think she’ll ever tire…
Garden centers across the country are stocked and ready to go for the holiday season. You might find you’re bombarded by tree and wreath ads from your local nursery. My favorite local greenhouse features the most amazing poinsettias that I like to purchase for inside my home. And of course, when it comes to the…
What a treat I have in store for you today! I think you’re going to love this modern glam Christmas home tour by Grace + Polish that’s decked out in soft colors and a bit of subtle sparkle. If you prefer a softer style Christmas in pastel tones, this home is right up your alley!…
I told myself I was going to wait a couple of weeks before sharing anything Christmas-related. But here I am, sharing inspiration for decorating a Christmas tree. There’s a reason why I decided to jump the gun – it’s because I’m having trouble deciding how to decorate my own tree. Each year I like to…
Merry Christmas Eve! Nothing like waiting until the last minute to share this year’s Old World style Christmas tree. But if you think about it, it’s the perfect time to share my tree because it’s customary in Germany (where the Christmas tree originated) to put up your tree on Christmas Eve. I don’t know of…
Welcome to Part Two of viewing historic holiday homes in Galena. I shared the first half of this tour on Monday. We celebrated our family Christmas in this historic town last weekend. Lucky for us, we got a light dusting of snow our first night there, which created a great backdrop for featuring some of…
Happy Tuesday, Friends! We’re nearing the Big Day!! I truly hope your holidays are happy or that you’re able to find some joy or peace if life is a struggle right now. Christmas Day is never perfect for anyone even though the movies might lead us to believe otherwise. To keep your spirits energized, my…
