As far as I’m concerned, the more twinkling lights this time of year, the merrier. The second tree in our living room and mini tree in our kitchen make me so happy. I love being home at night with Kalen and Oakley with most of the lights off, just letting the glow of the Christmas lights light up the house (oh and the glow of the TV, if we’re being honest). Kalen surprised me this year by coming up with his own craft idea: DIY cork Christmas trees. I’m rubbing off on him! ... Read More about How to make a cork Christmas tree
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How to stencil a pillow for Christmas
Disclosure: Cutting Edge Stencils provided the stencil used for the project in this blog post. All opinions, images and love of Christmas pillows are 100% mine. It’s no secret I love throw pillows around here. If you saw the living room or family room Christmas tours, you probably know my throw pillow obsession continues right through the holiday season. Guess what? I just added another Christmas throw pillow to the collection. I know, I know. But I just can’t get ... Read More about How to stencil a pillow for Christmas
7 tips for setting up a holiday cocktail bar
This time of year, it’s always a good idea to have the holiday cocktail bar set up just in case someone stops over for some holiday cheer! ... Read More about 7 tips for setting up a holiday cocktail bar
DIY Christmas cards from old buttons
You know when you buy a new shirt or jacket or whatever and there’s a button or extra thread attached? I always keep the buttons. I don’t know why. I’ve yet to ever use one to replace one that fell off a shirt or jacket. Oh wait, I know why. Because I’m addicted to crafting, DIYs and upcycling. Why get rid of something you might be able to use for a cute project like this DIY Christmas card? These cards are fun for teachers, neighbors, the mailman, whoever! Plus they add the ... Read More about DIY Christmas cards from old buttons
20 perfect easy DIY gifts for Christmas
Who’s ready for Christmas? How is it next weekend already?! We knocked out a lot of Christmas shopping and projects over the weekend, which feels great. Lots of online shopping and a few DIY projects, and we’re almost done with our Christmas lists. If you’re in the DIY mood, I put together a list of some of the most popular DIY projects on my blog that you could totally put together as a Christmas present for that special someone! They’re all relatively cheap and easy. ... Read More about 20 perfect easy DIY gifts for Christmas