People seem to fall in one of three types when it comes to decorating a Christmas porch. First is the “bah-humbug” who does nothing at all. Maybe they don’t celebrate the holiday, or maybe (like me) they don’t like removing the decorations in bitter cold weather once Christmas is over. Then there’s the “in-betweener” who,…
Just 10 more days until Christmas! Are you ready? If not, here are some last-minute ideas from my Style Showcase friends. Click on the link above each photo for more information. Shabbyfufu | A French Style Home Tour Inspired by Provence Southern Hospitality | Christmas On The Porch Town & Country Living |…
Christmas carols are playing on Pandora, bits of ribbon and wrapping paper are on the floor, and I find myself a bit nostalgic remembering Christmases past. With that in mind, I’m sharing a favorite holiday table setting that features gold and crystal. I knew gold was going to be the central color of this particular…
Welcome to the second half of my 2020 Christmas Home Tour! Featured today are the family room and kitchen, the two rooms where we spend most of our time. You can tour more blogger homes all week! A special thanks to my friend Marty at A Stroll Thru Life for organizing this week’s tour. The…
In addition to today’s Style Showcase, I’m also sharing the second part of my Christmas home tour! Two posts on the same day! Be sure to visit my stylish friends below – they have some wonderful things to share! Sand & Sisal | Cozy Coastal Christmas Bedroom Tour Shabbyfufu | How To Make New…
Every year I think about a new idea for my Christmas table setting. This year I landed on a theme of wood and dark green. If you visited my Christmas home tour on Monday, you saw a glimpse of this tablescape. (This post contains affiliate links.) Today is Cozy Living Saturday, which means it’s…
I don’t know if it’s because I was born and raised in a Swedish town, but I love Scandinavian homes and decor. To my knowledge, I don’t have any Swedish blood in my body. I’m mostly Hungarian, English, and Scottish. I know – a weird combination. But anyway, I thought it would be fun to…
You know, I’ve always thought Thanksgiving should be at the beginning of November. It seems like the time between turkey day and Christmas is far too short. You get done with one holiday and have to scramble to get ready for Christmas. Is anyone with me on this? Anywho – here’s some lovely holiday inspiration…
Welcome to my Christmas Country Home Tour! I’m so happy to have you join me today to kick off the first day of Jennifer Rizzo’s Holiday Housewalk. (This post contains affiliate links.) Every year I look forward to this special week filled with blogger homes that are dressed in all their festive delight. You’ll…
Last Saturday I shared some of my favorite Christmas crafts from over the years, and today I’m back for the second installment. Truth be told, I don’t have much time for crafting these days but I enjoy looking back on some of my holiday projects. One of my favorite projects was my Pine Cone Christmas…
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and you might be more focused on a thankful tablescape. But Christmas will be here soon so as long as you’re in the entertaining mood, why not noodle a few creative Christmas dining ideas? Keep it simple like the table above with a bough of greens for a table runner and…
Would you like to see some of my favorite Christmas crafts that I’ve shared on my blog over the years? Last Saturday I shared some of my favorite vintage Christmas decor and a lot of you liked it. So I thought I’d do the same today with holiday crafts you can make yourself! Above are…
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…
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…
