Holidays

Storing Christmas decorations can be overwhelming, especially if you display multiple trees and go all out for the holidays. After the holidays, the last thing people want to do is spend more money on materials to hold decorations that will be hidden in a closet.

2024 is officially the first year where we decorated more than one tree in our home! This year, I decided to purchase a faux Christmas tree and decorate it using Shiny Brite and vintage ornaments.

This was a fun challenge because it gave me something to hunt for at estate sales! There’s something magical about decorating a Christmas tree with ornaments that carry a piece of history.

Vintage Christmas decor is my favorite thing to use during the holiday season because it instantly creates a nostalgic feeling. Using heirloom Christmas decor is the perfect way to add a vintage touch, but not everyone has the luxury of family members passing down retro decor.

Adding a beautiful bow to a gift for a loved one always elevates the look, but the cost of ribbon can get expensive. The good news is that you can create a stunning DIY paper bow using scraps of wrapping paper that look fabulous on a present.

Halloween is the perfect time to get creative with decorations, but you don’t have to break the bank to make your home look spooky. By using items you already have around the house and trying some easy DIY projects, you can transform your space into a haunted wonderland without spending a lot of money. 

If you’re looking for a fun and affordable way to add a personal touch to your holiday or birthday gifts, why not try DIY wrapping paper? Using simple brown craft paper and paint splatters, you can create unique, eye-catching designs without spending a lot of money.

Looking for a fun and festive way to spruce up your holiday decor? Try making your own pom pom bows! This pom pom bow DIY is a simple, budget-friendly project that adds a playful touch to everything from wreaths to gift wrapping.

The Halloween season is the perfect time to transform your fireplace mantel into a spooky focal point. My favorite way to decorate for the holidays is with a mix of DIY projects, affordable decor, and getting creative with items found around our house. While I love a beautiful autumnal mantel, my kiddos get a kick out of this DIY Halloween fireplace mantel decor.

Let’s try the cute ghost candle DIY that is trending on TikTok! It’s spooky season and I love using Halloween decorations that are affordable and I can easily make myself. …

When it comes to boosting your home’s curb appeal, your front porch plays a starring role. It’s the first thing people see, and with just a few thoughtful updates, you can make a big impact, even if your porch is on the smaller side. With fall around the corner, there’s no better time to tackle a quick porch makeover for a fresh new look!  

Halloween is the perfect time to get creative with your decorations, and the latest TikTok trend has sparked a fun and easy way to add a spooky touch to your home. This DIY thrifted ghost painting trend allows you to transform a forgotten piece of art into a one-of-a-kind, haunted masterpiece.

In today’s world of fast-paced trends and disposable goods, there’s a certain magic in investing in timeless dinnerware and serving pieces that can stand the test of time. These are the pieces that elevate your dining experience, add a touch of elegance to every meal, and become cherished family heirlooms. Here are seven simple yet sophisticated items to set the perfect holiday table that will last the next 50 years and beyond.

As the holiday season approaches, many of us look forward to decorating our Christmas trees, making our homes festive and inviting. One often-overlooked detail that can make a significant impact on your holiday decor is the Christmas tree skirt.

When it comes to Halloween decorations, I try not to go overboard with small knick-knacks that take up storage and space. This DIY Halloween art portrait is the perfect project for me and a unique piece of Halloween decor that makes a statement on its own!

Decorating your home with Christmas tree trimmings offers a multitude of benefits. First, it is a cost-effective way to add a festive touch to your space. Instead of purchasing new decorations each year, you can repurpose the trimmings from your tree, saving both money and the environment.

Gift wrapping is an art that can make any present feel extra special, no matter what’s inside. Whether you’re wrapping for a birthday, the holidays, or any other celebration, learning how to wrap a present neatly and creatively adds a thoughtful touch to your gift.

Decorating the Christmas tree is my favorite activity during the holiday season! The tradition of unwrapping each ornament and reminiscing about where we bought it or who made it is so special. There is something so comforting and nostalgic about decorating a Christmas tree with family memories.

Every year I hang Christmas garland from our wrap-around staircase in the foyer. Our entryway is one of my favorite rooms in our home because it is so grand and it really shows off during the holidays. Spending $20, I reimagined our Christmas garland staircase design with a simple DIY.

I am thrilled with the asymmetrical Christmas garland mantel DIY I created for this year! Just like every other holiday season, it can be a struggle to design the magical winter wonderland I have in my imagination without spending a fortune, but I do love the challenge.

Unique artwork throughout a home has the opportunity to tell a story and turn a house into a home. If I could buy custom paintings and hang them throughout my home I would, unfortunately, not have the budget to fill my walls with original artwork all at once. As I continue to slowly collect original art, I am excited to share this easy and affordable DIY to make art prints look painted with a simple technique.

Looking to expand your Christmas decorations without spending a fortune?! You are in the right place! Along with creating a beautiful and uniquely decorated home every Christmas, you will save tons of money purchasing these items secondhand.

Looking for an easy and affordable floral arrangement to display on your Thanksgiving table? Look no further than this beautiful pumpkin flower arrangement that is perfect for autumn!

This unique floral arrangement costs less than $20 and adds a festive touch to any tablescape.

These flowers aren’t just to set the table, they also make a great gift! In total, this project took about 30 minutes to create two arrangements.

Looking for an easy Halloween DIY that your family will love? This spooky Halloween photo filter DIY is the perfect craft that everyone will love! I first saw this creepy DIY at a friend’s house and I knew I had to create my own to display in our house.

Are you looking to add some festive fall flair to your home without breaking the bank? Hang a beautiful custom, autumn wreath on your door to welcome guests to your home! The Dollar Tree is a fantastic place to find affordable supplies to DIY your own wreath this fall.

As a lover of traditional style and designs, I have always been drawn to blue and white decor. It is no surprise then that I am attracted to blue and white Christmas decor! There are so many different ways to incorporate blue and white into the holidays and the history of this combo instantly creates a classic and traditional feeling.

Red and gold are classic Christmas colors that have been used for years around the holidays. For me, traditional red and gold Christmas decor creates a feeling of nostalgia and joy.

Red and gold Christmas trees feel timeless and look beautiful in any home. For inspiration with creating this look in your own home, check out the beautiful designs below that I love. These decorations are either easy to recreate on your own or are images that I recently saved on Instagram or Pinterest.

A few years ago, my aunt found a 9-foot, pre-lit Christmas tree on FB marketplace for a great deal. She loved the shape and size of the tree, but she really wanted a heavily flocked look on the branches. There are lots of tutorials online for DIY flocked Christmas trees so we decided to give it a go!

When it comes to Christmas lights, I prefer white lights outside and colorful lights on our Christmas tree. My favorite exterior holiday decor is the twinkling Christmas garland I hang around the top of our porch every year. Hanging the cedar garland and Christmas lights is really easy and I am breaking it all down for you in the tutorial below!

By the end of the summer, I am ready for fall and all of the fun traditions the season brings. The leaves on the trees are changing, farms are harvesting their crops, and using elements in nature is an easy way to decorate for fall on a budget.

My husband’s family has always had beautifully wrapped gifts with bows of ribbon adorning each package under the Christmas tree.  A festive ribbon wrapped around both sides of the present and a simple bow on top is my favorite look. With this type of gift bow, the recipient can easily unravel the ribbon with a tug of one tail. I asked my mother-in-law for a tutorial on how to make these gift bows and I have been making them ever since! 

Today I am sharing 6 ways to create less waste during the holidays. These simple changes helped me to use less and not sacrifice all of the beautiful decor that comes with the holidays.

The foyer in our house is very grand with vaulted ceilings and a winding staircase. It was one of my favorite features of our home when we first walked through it and I immediately envisioned it decked out for the holidays. Brand new garland from the store can cost a fortune, so this year I found creative ways to hang garland on the stairs for less than $20.

Christmas decor can be expensive to buy all at once and personally, I enjoy collecting meaningful decor throughout the years. I have compiled a list of easy and inexpensive decorations for the holidays while the collection grows.

Looking for a unique gift idea for your loved ones this Christmas? Check out these easy and affordable DIY gift ideas for the holiday season!

For the last 8 years, I have used the Shutterfly program to create our family yearbooks. It is rare that I print photos out anymore and these yearbooks are a great way to compile all of our memories and favorite photos each year.

Dried orange slice garland is all the rage this holiday season and I am loving this trend! I happily hopped on this bandwagon and made some dried orange slices of my own to decorate our home.

The dollhouse makeover is complete!
In the words of Pinkalicious (my daughter’s favorite show), “it’s pinkatastic!” This was such a fun project for me. I loved designing this house with my daughter in mind, you will quickly realize that she LOVES the color pink and everything girly. I can’t wait to give it to her on Christmas morning.

Let me take you through the full makeover of this sweet little dollhouse!