When my kids were little, I would pour us all a mug of hot chocolate and we would pile into the car so we could drive around to look at Christmas decorations! There is nothing like looking at beautifully decorated houses to put you in the Christmas spirit. I’m sharing my favorite festive Christmas porches with creative ideas for adding…
Read More

I’m combining two of my favorite things, color and Christmas, and sharing some of my favorite colorful Christmas decor that I’ve spotted recently. So whether you prefer traditional red and green or love a rainbow of color, these colorful decorating ideas are sure to inspire! It’s a mix of DIY ideas, simple decorating tricks, a little bit vintage with a…
Read More

During the Great Depression, citrus fruit was considered a luxury and you were lucky if you got one in your Christmas stocking! Today, it’s fun to decorate with dried orange slices (and other citrus). I’m sharing how to dry citrus slices including oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit and more because each one needs a different drying time to achieve perfect results….
Read More

Nothing says Christmas like sipping a steaming cup of hot chocolate out of a Santa mug. I have a collection of both old and new mugs and I’m sharing where to find the most festive Santa mugs both vintage and new plus a little history on these nostalgic little guys. Don’t Miss My Vintage Filled Christmas Home Tour Here Can…
Read More

I’ve always wanted a fresh Silver Tip Christmas tree because they have the most stunning, spaced out branches that are perfect for displaying ornaments. The fact that they grow high in the mountains of Oregon and California means they are difficult to come by for this east coast girl. So for the past few years, I’ve been decorating with sparse…
Read More

Can’t find art at an affordable price? Look no further than my secret weapon … flat wrap! Ever since I used a piece of flat wrap to decorate my Christmas mantel last year, I have been bombarded with questions asking where I got it. This year, I’m excited to be using even more flat wrap to decorate my house. Come…
Read More