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…
Viewing Christmas
Christmas Floral Chandelier in a Breakfast Nook
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…
Celebrating Christmas Traditions: Making Memories
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…
Cheater’s Guide to Christmas Gift Wrapping
Last night it snowed here in Illinois and it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Just two more weeks until the big day and I have a confession to make. I’m not a fan of wrapping presents. My hunch says many of you feel the same way so I’m here with the cheater’s guide…
Simple Christmas Decorating Ideas
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…
Christmas in a Cozy Kitchen
Our farmhouse kitchen just got cozier with a new kitchen island! I waited until it arrived before decorating the kitchen for Christmas. Hubby and I assembled the island in two hours flat. Now that it’s complete, I’m ready to share Christmas in my cozy kitchen. I’m joining other bloggers for our Seasonal Simplicity holiday tour,…
Casual Christmas Comfort: Holiday Decorating
Christmas comes too quickly! I wish I could stretch it out for about three months. Then we wouldn’t have to rush and we could enjoy casual Christmas comfort. Which is exactly the vibe I’m going for in our family room with this year’s holiday decor. (This post contains affiliate links.) My vintage-style red truck is…
Cozy Corner by the Christmas Tree
Welcome to another installment of our new Cozy Living series! In November I shared how to use candles and blankets to make your home warm and fuzzy. Today I’m sharing my cozy corner by the Christmas tree. My cozy blogging friends have ideas for making your home cozy, too. Their links are at the end…
Country Style Christmas Home Tour
Welcome to my Country Style Christmas Home Tour! It’s Holiday Housewalk week with different bloggers sharing their festive homes each day. I’m truly honored to once again participate in this tour of festive homes organized by Jennifer Rizzo. (This post contains affiliate links.) I’m house #23 on the Holiday House Walk this week. If…
Gold and Crystal Holiday Table Setting
Christmas carols are playing on Pandora, glitter is on the floor, and I’m busy planning my holiday meal. Prime rib is on the menu this year and I’ve opted for a gold and crystal holiday table setting. All week my blogging friends and I are featuring holiday tablescapes as part of the Styled + Set…
Cozy Christmas Mantel in Neutrals
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…
Favorite Christmas Decorating Ideas
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…
Christmas Table Setting Ideas
Avoid last minute holiday stress by planning your Christmas table setting ahead of time. I’ve collected several ideas to inspire you and get your wheels turning. Whether you prefer a simple holiday table, or a more elaborate setting, you’re sure to find something here that suits your fancy. When in doubt, turn to traditional holiday…
Vintage Santa Ribbon: Christmas Tree Decorating
When it comes to Christmas trees, I’m kind of like Kevin in “Home Alone.” Holiday trees are magical and beautiful. As a kid, I couldn’t wait to get home from school to turn the tree lights on and just bask in the glow. A few months before Christmas I start dreaming about how to decorate…
Christmas Decorating: Front Doors
One of the easiest Christmas decorating projects is the front door. A favorite wreath, a holiday bough, maybe even a pair of ice skates have graced your own front door for the holidays. I haven’t yet decided how I’m going to decorate my door this Christmas, but for the time being, I can admire other…
Christmas Dinner Survival Tips
Christmas is a much-anticipated holiday, but it can also be a stress-induced day for a variety of reasons. Today I’m sharing 15 Christmas dinner survival tips to help ease some of the anxiety and frustration surrounding Christmas dinner. Hopefully you can use some of these tips to make your holiday meal and celebration more enjoyable!…