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    5 Beautiful Old Fashioned Christmas Decorating Ideas

    An old fashioned Christmas is full of so much nostalgia and magic that I just had to decorate our house like that this year. In my recent post about how to hang garland on the stairs, I told you about the conversation my husband and I had about Christmas recently. We were talking about how there was so much nostalgia for him growing up knowing how his grandma was going to decorate for Christmas each year. That’s not to say she never added new pieces. But as a general rule, he knew how her house would look when they showed up on Christmas Eve. It made me think about my…

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    How to Decorate a Stunning Family Christmas Tree

    Of all the Christmas decorations in our home, the family Christmas tree is the one that means the most to me. Ornaments from life before we were a family all the way to today. I’m washed over by nostalgia every year I decorate this tree. It’s a Christmas tree full of stories. Every Christmas we have had multiple Christmas trees in our home. These trees have always looked a little different each year. But there is one tree that remains at its core the same every year. Our family Christmas tree. I used to struggle with the family Christmas tree. It always felt like a mismatch of ornaments. It felt…

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    Beautiful DIY Christmas Wreath on a Budget

    I’ve been seeing some gorgeous Christmas wreaths this year. But as I was looking at them, I decided a DIYed Christmas wreath was more budget-friendly and beautiful with real evergreen stems. I’ve told you before, but we are a debt-free family, which means the budget lets us know what we can and cannot buy. This is why we often decide to exert a little extra time and energy and do projects ourselves. This is exactly what happened when I decided to DIY a Christmas wreath for over the piano. I could easily go buy the most gorgeous wreath. Or I could go on a wagon ride with my daughters, husband,…

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    Simple Farmhouse Kitchen Christmas Decor

    Kitchen Christmas decor is so much fun for me! I love adding little touches here and there to create a magical space to do all the things! I’m honored you stopped by to see our kitchen Christmas decor. Of all the rooms in our home, the kitchen is the workhorse. I’m sure is true of your home too. That being the case, each year I want the kitchen Christmas décor to create a magical ambiance that invites me to enjoy my time spent there. As opposed to dreading the dishes that have piled up since breakfast. (When there is snow outside, the dishes have to take a back seat so memories can…

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    Simple & Natural Christmas Decor: Bloggers Best Holiday Home Tour 2020

    I’m so excited for you to see our entryway, living room, and dining room all dressed up for Christmas! This year I decided to go for a natural Christmas with pops of red, and I love how it turned out. Before we walk through my home all dressed in red and natural Christmas elements I want to take a moment to honor a couple of wonderful ladies. Kelly with The Tattered Pew and Mansa with This is Simplicite. They have worked so hard to create this blog hop. I’m so grateful for both of them. If you are hopping over from Stacey’s beautiful Rustic Farmhouse Christmas Inspired Home Tour thanks…

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    A Simple Cozy & Classic Christmas

    Our finished basement all dressed for Christmas is my favorite way to see it. This year I decided to do a cozy & classic Christmas in this space, and so far I’m loving it more than any other way I’ve decorated it. It’s not necessary to decorate the basement, but it’s one of my favorite places to decorate for Christmas. I feel like I can experiment and I’m never rushed to finish the décor down there. I can take my time and try new things. Can I do this upstairs? I certainly can, and I do. But there is just something so forgiving and peaceful about this living space in…

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    Cozy Up to the Fire: Family-Friendly Coffee/Hot Cocoa Bar

    The holiday season is upon us, and that means so is the hustle and bustle. To help my family slow down I decided to create a family-friendly coffee/hot cocoa bar. Disclosure: There are some affiliate links below, but these are products I recommend. I won’t put anything on this page that I haven’t verified and/or personally used. I’m so excited to share our coffee/hot cocoa bar with you today! If you’re here from KariAnne with Thistlewood Farms I’m glad you decided to drop by and drink a cup of coffee or hot cocoa with me. If this is your first time visiting I want you to know I’m honored you’re…

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    How to Create A Natural Christmas Evergreen Swag

    This year for my Christmas décor I decided to stick with what I love and that is bringing the outdoors in. For Christmas, that means evergreen everything!! So, I used faux and real evergreens to create evergreen swags, wreaths, and arrangements all over the house. I love decorating my house with all the things from outside. In the Fall I did it for my Fall Home Tour, and I did it all Spring and Summer long. When I shared my dining room makeover, for the late Summer table setting, and my raw-wood bookcase makeover just to name a few. I simply can’t get enough of creation and I want it…