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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

I adore receiving holiday messages and I love sending out photo cards to friends and family in return! Coming up with new Christmas card designs every year is something I look forward to! Here are some of my favourite places to shop for holiday cards as well as an idea of what each one has […]

I love the natural element that a wood bead garland adds to holiday décor! You can buy them ready-made, or you can easily make them yourself. This simple DIY tutorial will show you how. Wooden Bead Garland Supply List These garlands are so simple to make, you will only need a few supplies: Wooden beads […]

My youngest daughter has an October birthday and it’s always fun to tie a Halloween theme into the fun! This year summer was short and wet here in Edmonton…so I felt like lightening things up in our screen room with a bright and happy Halloween party set up! Don’t Put Away the Patio Furniture We […]

The girls have been asking to have a fall campfire ever since the air turned colder here a few weeks ago! So on a nice crisp afternoon, I set up a surprise fall campfire party for them. It was quick and easy and you could throw it together with things you already own. I bought […]