Christmas is over, and I'm exhausted. How about you? Today I thought I'd share a few of my favorite things about the holiday season, besides the obvious favorite of spending time with family and friends. You know, sometimes it's the little things. 1. Dressing the...
Unexpected Christmas Tree Skirts
Last year after Christmas, I found this beautiful blue ruffled tree skirt on clearance at HomeGoods. I liked it so much, I couldn't wait all year to use it. I actually used it as a regular tablecloth on a small table and topped it with a large round tray to cover...
Seasonal Styling – Handmade Gifts
Not all of us are cut out for making our own Christmas gifts. But some of us could make a few if they were simple and special, right? A vintage teacup candle is a heartfelt gift for a special friend or family member. Candlemaking kits are available at stores like...
Christmas Candles
Who doesn't love candles? They're calming, romantic, and natural. And everyone looks better by candlelight! Today I wanted to share some creative ideas for displaying candles during the Christmas season. Fill your firebox with winter greens, galvanized buckets and...
Christmas Gift Wrap Inspiration
I always plan on wrapping my Christmas gifts so beautifully. Plan is the operative word. I don't always have sufficient inspiration or motivation when it comes right down to it, so I thought it might be good to search out some beautifully simple ideas. But they had...
Blog-Sprucing and December Giveaway Reminder!
Can you tell I've been sprucing up the blog? Still trying to get some kinks out, like all the formatting that got screwed up when I started to pretty things up. It's kinda like decorating - sometimes when you redecorate you uncover lots of other little problems they...
Embroidered Peacock Lampshade
If you read my recent post, Seasonal Styling: Inspiration from Anthropologie, then you know I hung out and snapped a bunch of photos there last week. I found the coolest lampshade that would look really special on the floor lamp in my living room. I've discovered...
Decorating with Candy
I love it when people decorate with unexpected items. Candy can be a fun medium to create beautiful Christmas decor. If you can just keep from eating it. You can use any kind of glass container - I would highly recommend a lid. Aren't these ribbons and tags a...
Inspiration from Anthropologie
I love Anthropologie. I guess it's the vintage-hip-bohemian vibe that draws me in. Now, don't get me wrong. It's not like I buy anything there except for the occasional little decor trinket. The clothes are way too expensive for me, but I get so much decor and...
Ceramic Christmas Trees
There was a time when taking a ceramics class was quite in vogue among young housewives. I remember in the 70's when my mother took ceramics and brought home corn-shaped casserole dishes and frog pencil holders. Tabletop ceramic Christmas trees were likely only made...
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