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Holiday Hosting Checklist – 10 Ways to Make Guests Feel Welcome

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December 15, 2019

The holidays are a time for visiting and hosting and endless parties! Here’s a holiday hosting checklist of ways to make guests feel welcome in your home this season! #1 Make Room Welcome guests from the moment they walk up to the front door! Turn the porch lights on, put out a welcome mat and […]

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Festive Stovetop Potpourri – Make Your Home Smell Like Christmas!

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December 13, 2019

When I want to house to smell good over the holidays, this festive stovetop potpourri is my go-to solution. It creates the most delicious aroma and it looks so pretty simmering away on the stove! What is Stovetop Potpourri? Make Your House Smell Yummy Naturally! There’s nothing better than walking into a house that smells […]

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3 Free Winter Holiday Art Prints

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December 10, 2019

Sometimes the simplest things are the best. This Christmas in the spirit of keeping things simple I teamed up with Etsy shop Little Lief Creative to bring you 3 free Winter holiday art prints! Simple Wreath This simple wreath print would look beautiful framed on the kitchen counter or propped along with dishes on an […]

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Neutral Scandinavian style front door decorated with fresh greens, bells and orange slices

12 Easy Ways to Dress Up a Holiday Wreath

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December 9, 2019

Adding a wreath to your front door is a simple and classic way to decorate for the holidays! I like to add something a little more to make it extra festive. This year I chose brass bells! Here are 12 easy ways to dress up a holiday wreath this Christmas! #1 Light it up Buy […]

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3 DIY Christmas Garlands

3 Simple DIY Christmas Garlands

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December 3, 2019

I love decorative garlands strung around the house during the holiday season, but the cost can add up quickly if you are purchasing handmade or bespoke items. This year I made 3 simple DIY Christmas garlands for a fraction of the cost of purchasing them already made! #1 Dried Orange Garland Dried orange garlands are […]

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brass bell garland made from vintage brass bells

Easy DIY Brass Bell Garland

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December 3, 2019

I love vintage brass bells at Christmas time! Tiny brass bells are timeless and I love the pretty tinkling sound they make! Here are simple instructions to make your own easy DIY brass bell garland! If you’ve followed me for a while you’ll know that I often joke that I actually don’t like crafting and […]

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How to Wrap Gifts without Wrapping Paper!

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December 3, 2019

I’ve always lamented how much wrapping paper gets wasted at Christmas time, so this year I came up with some fun ideas on how to wrap gifts without wrapping paper! I love how you can make each gift personalized and extra special without creating unnecessary waste. Buy Plain Boxes & Bags This year I bought […]

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Scandinavian Christmas porch

Minimal Holiday Home Decor with a Splash of Citrus

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December 2, 2019

Welcome to my holiday home tour 2019! Christmas is my favourite time of year and I love decorating for the holidays! I hope you enjoy this minimal holiday home decor tour! And remember, for more amazing Christmas home decor inspiration check out the rest of the holiday home tours listed at the bottom of this […]

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A Minimal & Modern Country Christmas Table Setting

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December 1, 2019

I love setting a beautiful table, especially at Christmas time! Christmas decor doesn’t have to be thematic or expensive. I set up this modern country Christmas table setting using items I already owned. The minimal and neutral palette blends beautifully with the snowy scene outdoors! Fresh Garland Ceiling Installation Last year I made an indoor […]

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Printable Christmas Planner

Printable Christmas Planner – Stay Organized This Holiday Season

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November 24, 2019

The holidays can be stressful. There are events to attend, gifts to buy, decorating and wrapping to be done, meals to prepare etc.. Sometimes it can feel completely overwhelming. This printable Christmas planner will help you stay organized and on budget so you can stress less and enjoy the season more! DOWNLOAD THE HOLIDAY PLANNER […]

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