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DIY Gingerbread House Advent Calendar Tree

Seasonal Décor

November 26, 2020

I have really enjoyed making Advent calendars for my girls over the past couple of years! And this one might just be my favourite! Read on for all the deets on creating your own DIY Gingerbread House Advent Calendar Tree. I decorated our home this year with an understated gingerbread theme. I wanted a neutral […]

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How to Decorate a Sparse Christmas Tree

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November 19, 2020

There’s something about a Charlie Brown tree that just makes me happy! I don’t love clutter and the holidays are definitely the time when our house feels the most full. Keeping the Christmas décor simple makes me feel less stressed and helps me to actually enjoy the season. Here are my best tips on how […]

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Simple Christmas Front Porch Décor

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November 15, 2020

I love adding some holiday flair to our front porch to make it feel welcoming and festive, but I don’t want it to feel too thematic or over the top. Here are 5 simple ways to decorate your Christmas Front Porch: #1 Hang Fresh Garland I love using fresh garland outside because it will last […]

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Mini Fall Floral Centerpiece Ideas

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October 8, 2020

It’s Canadian Thanksgiving this week so I’ve teamed up with some amazing bloggers to bring you some fall floral centerpiece ideas! I created this thrift store Thanksgiving tablescape to see if I could make something pretty for just a few dollars and it ended up being one of my favourites. In order to stick to […]

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A Halloween Front Porch with Giant Spiders!

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September 24, 2020

I’m not going to lie…I don’t love spiders! And I certainly don’t love giant spiders!! But I was inspired by Better Homes and Gardens to try out some giant arachnids on our house for Halloween! They are scary, but not too scary, for my fairly sensitive little ones. And Ollie (our beagle) loves to wrestle […]

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How to Decorate Your Kitchen for Fall

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September 17, 2020

I love to add touches of fall décor to my kitchen. But as I’m not usually the one who cooks, I have to make sure the decor doesn’t get in the chef’s way! Here are my best tips for how to decorate your kitchen for fall without it feeling cluttered. Using simple, natural décor and […]

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6 Simple Summer Outdoor Decor Ideas

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May 30, 2020

Summer is finally right around the corner! Bring on the summer garden parties, swimming, s’mores around the campfire, and all the other joys of the season! With all the outdoor fun to be had, I don’t want to spend a lot of time decorating or maintaining our outdoor spaces! By keeping things simple and using […]

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3 Unique Ways to Use Christmas Ornaments

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December 19, 2019

You don’t have to run out and buy new decor each Christmas season to get a fresh feel! Just use what you have in different and creative ways! Instead of hanging all your ornaments on the Christmas tree, consider the following 3 unique ways to use Christmas ornaments! #1 Use Ornaments On Your Christmas Table […]

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3 Ways to Style Christmas Mantle Garlands

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December 16, 2019

It doesn’t feel like Christmas in our house until the stockings are hung by the chimney with care! Dressing up the mantle each year and hanging the stockings is the most exciting part of decorating for my girls. They love it even more than the tree! I like to switch things up from year to […]

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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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