Let's talk mantels, garland, and ribbon. Are you decorating a mantel or two this year for Christmas? Here are my tips on how to decorate it like a pro. Start with garland I guess you could just decorate with Christmassy items other than garland, but if you want that traditional Christmas ...
Red and White Christmas Tree
It's been a few years since I have used red and white together in the front of my house. For several years I kept all the red in the family room and put all the white in the front of the house. Well, I was ready for something totally different this year. So, I flocked my tree to give it a whole ...
Check The Gift Guide
Every year it's a task to figure out what to buy for everyone on my list. Some years I feel like I do a better job than others. I am loving putting together these gift guides, though. It is really going to help me and I hope it helps you as well. I hope you find some gift giving inspirations in ...
How To Take Your Christmas Tree Up a Notch
When fall rolls around are you excited to get your Christmas tree out and decorate it? Do you repeat what you have done in years past or do you think of new ways to put it all together differently every year? When you are done putting in all that hard work decorating, do you love what you have ...
Green and Gold Christmas Decor
In my family room this year I put together green and gold decor in a theme I call Santa's Stables. I used items in the green, gold, cream, brown, and white color families and used items you might find in Santa's stables. The Christmas Tree I used green and gold ornaments on the tree as my ...
An Easy Transition From Fall To Christmas
If you have decided to put up a fall or Thanksgiving tree this year and are wondering how you might transition that tree into the Christmas season, here's an idea. Earlier this year I got the great idea to put up a fall Christmas tree, which I did. I put together a collection of all the things ...
Christmas Tree Ribbon: How To Choose The Right Ones
Have you ever stood in the ribbon isle at a store staring at all the choices and just feeling overwhelmed? You really like the look of ribbon in the Christmas trees you see on Pinterest and Instagram and you want to try to recreate those looks in your own tree. The problem is you don't know which ...
Halloween Tablescapes: Easy Indoor Halloween Decoration Ideas
Are you one of those people who decorates big with Halloween decor tablescapes and giant skeletons outside or are you like me and can barely pull off pumpkins on the porch? Well, this year I did a little more than usual. I didn't spend a ton of money and everything I did was super easy. Keep ...
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My Halloween Tree
When October rolls around and you are wanting to put up a Christmas tree, why not put up a Halloween tree? This is a tree I have never done before, but this year I did it! And, I've got to say, it was more fun than I had thought it would be. Here is how you can put up your own Halloween ...
How To Put Lights On A Christmas Tree The EASY Way
If you buy a live Christmas tree, have an unlit artificial Christmas tree, or you add extra lights to your pre-lit artificial trees, you might be doing it the hard way. Are you making yourself dizzy by going around the tree? That method is hard even if your tree is in the middle of the room, not ...
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How To Remove Old Pre-Lit Lights From Your Christmas Tree
So, you buy a pre-lit Christmas tree for the plug-n-play convenience, but nothing lasts forever. A lot of the time you can save the lights and I talk about how to try in When Your Pre-Lit Christmas Tree Lights Don't Work. However, there comes a time when you can no longer camouflage an outage or ...
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Fall Decor Christmas Tree Idea
Who says you have to wait until after Thanksgiving to put up your Christmas tree? Of course you can do whatever makes you happy. This year I have redecorated a Christmas tree for the entire year. Plus, I just completed a fall decor decorated Christmas tree for the first time ever and it might ...
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A Complete Backyard Makeover: From Pool to Flower Beds and More!
Don't you just love those shows where they take something, like a backyard, and make it fabulous in 30 minutes? Well, this backyard makeover took a little longer, like years longer. We have been working on our small backyard makeover for several years, and we are thrilled to finally share the ...
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Easy Outdoor String Light Hanging Tips and Kit
Outdoor lights have become a beloved staple for many, just like grilling or football. Whether it's your husband, dad, or friends' husbands, everyone seems to enjoy putting up these illuminating beauties. In this blog post, I'll share the easiest way to hang outdoor lights. Plus, I'll introduce you ...
