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Create a Retro Christmas Tree with Shiny Brite and Vintage Ornaments

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.

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30+ Cheap and Easy Halloween Decorating Ideas | DIY

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. 

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Spooky Halloween Fireplace Mantel Decor Ideas | Easy DIY

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.

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Fall Porch Makeover | Easy DIYs for Instant Curb Appeal

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!  

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7 Must-Have Items to Set the Perfect Holiday Table

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.

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14 Unique Ways to Decorate with Christmas Tree Trimmings

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.

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How to Create a Nostalgic Christmas Tree Your Family Will Love

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.

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Christmas Garland Staircase DIY | Festive Foyer Decor 2023

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.

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How to Make Art Prints Look Like a Vintage Painting

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.

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How to Make a Pumpkin Flower Arrangement | Fall DIY

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.

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Stunning Blue and White Christmas Decor Ideas

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.

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Classic Red and Gold Christmas Tree Ideas for the Holidays

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.

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How to Flock a Christmas Tree | Trendy Holiday DIY

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!

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How to Hang Christmas Garland Outdoors with Lights

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!

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How to Make a Crossover Gift Bow Out of Ribbon

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! 

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How to Make Cheap Christmas Garland Look Expensive

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.

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Thrifted Doll House Makeover | Simple DIY

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!

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