I saw this idea in a magazine while standing in line at the grocery store a few weeks ago. I wish I could remember which magazine it was, so I could give them credit. I like how theirs turned out better than mine, but I changed up a few things. In the end, I like them enough to share them…
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It’s been a good many years since I’ve enjoyed wrapping presents. Not sure why, but this year I have had a fun time making the presents pretty. Probably a result of hanging out on Pinterest a little too much. Finding pretty ribbons at JoAnn Fabrics at 75% off was a good place to start for inspiration too. Over the years,…
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As I age, every year, I do a little less decorating for Christmas. I still enjoy doing it, but my tastes have become much more simple with time. I have slowly parted with many decorations that had been collected down through the years, and replaced them with items that make a more subtle statement, take less space to store, and…
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I have this lovely soda crate that I found at the flea market last spring. I purchased it so I could use it as a centerpiece and display flowers from my garden. But, I decided to flip it on it’s side and fill it with Christmas ornaments, particularly my vintage “shiny brights” and a few of the small “Old World”…
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Every year I tend to do something different on my fireplace mantel, usually involving the traditional color of red. This year however, I chose to go all natural and very simple. I started with some beautiful faux greens that I found at a yard sale some years back. Then I added this lovely bronze moose that I purchased at the…
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