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…
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Christmas Centerpiece Ideas for Fuss-Free Entertaining
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,…
9 Holiday Door Ideas with Christmas Wreaths
Ready to decorate for Christmas? Here are 9 holiday door ideas that showcase a variety of wreaths to create a fun and festive spirit! (This post contains affiliate links.) A fat green wreath is always a great option for your holiday door. You can find them almost anywhere but it typically pays to spend…
Christmas Decorating: Style Showcase
Welcome to another installment of Style Showcase! Every Tuesday I join a few friends for a round-up of decorating projects and inspiration. Click on the links to see each person’s full post! Worthing Court | How To Professionally Decorate A Christmas Tree A Piece Of Rainbow |DIY Baking Soda Clay & Salt Dough Christmas…
My Christmas Weekend in Chicago with Zoe
Last weekend officially launched the holiday season for me when I took my granddaughter Zoe for a Christmas weekend in Chicago. We stayed in a one-bedroom apartment I found on Airbnb and spent most of our time shopping while taking in a few sights. Our girls weekend was something I’d been promising her for…
Frosted Mason Jar Votives: Easy DIY Holiday Decor
When I have time, I like to revisit some of my past projects on the blog – especially when it can save me time creating new ideas. Today I’m sharing frosted mason jar votives that I made a few years ago for my Christmas stairway. This easy DIY project was a hit on Pinterest so…
DIY Holiday Decor: Style Showcase
From table settings to homemade ornaments, today’s installment of Style Showcase features inspiration for DIY holiday decor – whether you’re looking for Thanksgiving or Christmas ideas. Click on the links to see the full blog posts for each. Town & Country Living | DIY Pink Champagne Ornaments Worthing Court | How To Set A…
DIY Vintage Christmas Cards + 23 Free Printables
Welcome to my first official Christmas blog post of the year! Today I’m joining several blogging friends to bring you 23 free printables to start your holiday season of crafting. I’m sharing the cutest prints you can use to create vintage Christmas cards. First let me thank Kristen at Ella Claire & Co. for…
Nature Inspired Christmas Decorations
Happy Christmas Eve! Final preparations are underway here at the Zuri household for holiday festivities. As I think ahead to next year’s big event, I find myself thinking of nature inspired Christmas decorations. Photo by Neptune I love the idea of using outdoor elements in Christmas decor – or any decorating for that matter….
Christmas Crafts and Recipes
Today is round two of featuring Christmas inspiration from my fellow bloggers. On Tuesday I showcased trees and decor. Today is all about Christmas crafts and recipes! CHRISTMAS CRAFTS When I saw these adorable Christmas pixies made by my friend Kerryanne at Shabby Art Boutique I was totally smitten! She shares the pattern and instruction…
Farmhouse Antique Christmas Tour
Less than two weeks until Christmas. Are you ready? In the midst of your holiday planning, grab a cup of coffee and enjoy a moment to yourself and join me for today’s farmhouse antique Christmas tour! Photo by Rikki Snyder A rustic stone fireplace is draped with greenery and stockings to create a cozy…
Homemade Eggnog for the Holidays
Do you get nostalgic around the holidays like I do? I remember Christmases from my childhood and the great joy the holiday held. Part of those fond memories includes favorite foods and treats. And so, with a nod to nostalgia, I’m sharing a simple homemade eggnog recipe with you! Once again I’m joining the…
Nighttime Country Style Christmas Home Tour
Welcome to my nighttime Christmas home tour! If you’re a regular reader, you’ve already seen parts of my country style Christmas home during the day. I’ve never done a nighttime tour so this is a first for me! Don’t you love the magical glow of Christmas in the evening – especially right when the…
Individual Chocolate Souffle with Creme Anglaise
Are you searching for a memorable Christmas dessert to serve this holiday season? I love making an impressive chocolate souffle that people think you slaved over – but in reality is pretty easy to bake. I’m sharing this delightful recipe as part of a Christmas dessert blog hop organized by Kristen at Ella Claire. You’ll…
Holiday Home Tour 2018: Christmas Kitchen
Welcome to the second installment of my Holiday Home! My kitchen is dressed in a bit of Christmas flair, ready for friends and family to drop by! You can enjoy another week of home tours by following the links at the end of this post. Thanks to Krista at The Happy Housie for organizing…
My Christmas Home Tour 2018
Welcome to my Christmas Home Tour! You’ll find a mix of neutral tones with metallic finishes sprinkled with a little holiday magic. This week is the annual Holiday Housewalk week organized by Jennifer Rizzo. Each day different bloggers showcased their homes decorated in a variety of holiday styles. Today’s the last day of the…
