DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
Think entertaining has to be expensive and stressful? Not anymore! Celebrate the heart of the home with these rustic Christmas table decorations and practical tips for both simple decor and treasuring your guests! In my younger years I used to be “all things Christmas” beginning sometime in October. Ok, if I’m being honest the planning probably actually started in September…. Read More
This rustic Christmas kitchen decor is simple to pull together using aqua and red accents for a pop of color and easy, thrifted accessories! One of the things I recall fondly about my mom was her delight each year in decorating her home for Christmas and inviting her church ladies over to fellowship together. Each year meant a new Christmas… Read More
Filled with thrifty aqua and red decor and easy DIY tips, this 2017 Christmas home tour also gives encouragement for embracing the heart of the home. As I photographed my home this year I was filled with such conflicting emotions. First, I was stunned I actually had some of my house decorated and photographed before Christmas! You see, many years… Read More
Want a beautiful holiday home without spending a lot of money? Try some of these 10 creative ways to use extra Christmas ornaments for tips and ideas! Every year it seems I’m full of conflicting emotions when it’s time to decorate for Christmas. I’m excited to create a welcoming home full of sparkle and glitter. (The kind that stays in… Read More
This simple, practically free craft will start the holiday season off right! Easy tutorial on how to make a DIY Christmas rag wreath. Are you a “let’s start decorating for Christmas in September” kinda person or are you the “heck no, not until after Thanksgiving” type? I love the beauty of a home decorated for the holidays, but somehow as… Read More
Disclosure: The post How to Decorate a Christmas Mantel the Cheap Way was sponsored by Duraflame® but all opinions are my own. Anyone can learn how to decorate a Christmas mantel the cheap way with these 5 amazing tips! No more wasted time or money and your mantel will be stunning! Is there something about your home you don’t love? Maybe… Read More
Step by step instructions on how to create a Christmas village display as a family tradition. Included are money saving tips and a step by step video! (I’ve included some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy.) One year as a young bride I discovered the beauty of collecting miniature houses for Christmas. I had my family… Read More
I never officially hosted a Christmas home tour for all of you this year and probably by now you’re sick to death of Christmas! As usual my crazy life intersected pretty pictures and life won! But in case you’re still hanging in here with me I want to give you a quick tour of some spaces in my home I haven’t shared… Read More
Decorating with red and aqua colors at Christmas is a great way to add color and find your own unique style! Don’t be afraid to be different! Last year I decorated with red and aqua in the kitchen at Christmas and loved it so much I decided to change the colors in the room! One of the changes I… Read More
