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 […]

Treat yourself to a slow morning with a good book, a latté, and a yummy mini gingerbread house “mug hugger” cookie on the side. Mug hugger cookies are a fun way to spice up your Christmas tea, latté or any other delicious hot drink. They are simple and fun to make and they can double […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]