The chaos is about to begin! Picture this scenario: It’s Christmas morning and the kids are yelling frantically about everything Santa dropped off under the tree. Then the little one yells “Mom, can you open this, PLEASE?!?”. So of course, you oblige. Watching the kids’ faces light up is the best part of the holiday!…
When my boys were growing up we enjoyed doing crafts for the holidays. I always liked to try and come up with ideas that they could be proud of making while at the same time genuinely work into my style of decorating. These DIY clothespin snowflake ornaments fit that criteria! (Don’t miss the updated option…
I love this time of year and one of my favorite activities to do with my family is making our own homemade Christmas decorations. This year my theme is rustic farmhouse with a side of modern. Yep…I just made that up but it describes my decorating style perfectly. I am incorporating a lot of burlap,…
When it comes to Christmas decorating, the biggest emphasis is on the tree, right? So it only makes sense that many people decorate their trees with ornaments that mean something special to them. What better way to do this than to make your own DIY Christmas ornaments! Over the years, I’ve added quite a few…
My most popular blog posts in the months of November and December are for DIY Christmas ornaments – specifically the more rustic ornaments. While they add lots of personality to your tree, ornaments make great gift ideas too! They’re especially perfect for children to give to parents, grandparents, and favorite teachers. We’re already getting into…
It’s just not Christmas without a wreath, right? Whether you live in the city or the country, in a mansion or an apartment, chances are that a Christmas wreath is part of your holiday decor. There are all sorts of wreath designs – just about anything can be turned into a wreath to adorn your…
Is your home ready for Thanksgiving? Mine is! I’ve even got a little guy hanging on the door ready to greet guests! His name is Tom…maybe you know him? Okay, so I’m being a little bit corny. But seriously, how cute is this Thanksgiving wreath? I had so much fun making this unique and adorable…
Whether you plan on having a house full of guests at your Thanksgiving table or not, a centerpiece really sets a festive mood. These DIY Thanksgiving Centerpiece ideas are super easy, fun to make, and will definitely add some beauty to your holiday! You’ll notice that they all have the same theme – nature. When…