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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Are you one of the “lucky” ones graced by the recent blizzard that stormed its way through the central part of our country? We got a healthy dose of fluffy white Christmas cheer to enhance my Christmas porch decorations! Today I join a group of fabulously talented bloggers to feature our Christmas porch decorations….
Deer plates and a quaint ceramic village with bottle brush trees create a modern country Christmas table setting for the holidays! Welcome to the holiday edition of Styled + Set where a group of bloggers share a variety of entertaining ideas. Links to the other bloggers are at the end of the post. (This post…
My simple country style Christmas mantel is ready to spread some holiday cheer! Today you can enjoy 27 mantels at the links below, all decorated for the season. The snow has already fallen here in the Chicago area and its making me feel all warm and cozy inside my humble farmhouse. I’m all about…
Are you ready for 20 DIY Christmas ornaments? My blogging friends and I are sharing festive ornaments to make for your tree. All the links are at the end of this post but first, let me share how to make my Vintage Santa Ornaments! (This post contains affiliate links.) I found the vintage Santa…
Christmas decorating season has officially begun here at the Zuri household! Glitter has been swept up several times already, but today I’m sharing a Christmas canvas prints project that’s completely glitter-free! Today I’m joining several other bloggers for a Christmas printable hop which means lots of Christmas craft ideas for you! All printables are free! …
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! Today you can enjoy a round-up of eight beautiful Christmas trees from King of Christmas. After selecting a new flocked tree this year, I settled upon a bronze and neutral Christmas tree theme. (This post is sponsored by King of Christmas and contains affiliate links.) I ordered the King Flock…
When it comes to holiday decorating, I like to plan ahead and make a list of any items I might need. Without a list, I tend to buy more stuff than necessary so it pays to spend a little time thinking about Christmas decor. I found a few Christmas mantel ideas that might inspire you, too!…
Christmas decorating doesn’t need to be over the top to be pretty. Sometimes the simplest of decor makes the biggest statement. With that in mind, I created a few embroidery hoop Christmas wreaths that I think are cute despite the fact they only took a few minutes to create. Today begins the Christmas Seasonal Simplicity…
