Frosted Forest – Winter Tablescape Tutorial

Winter tablescape tutorial for a frosted forest tablescape in green, gold, and white with poinsettia, snowflakes, birch, and cedar garland

Celebrate the beauty of the frosted forest with this winter tablescape tutorial for a woodsy table setting that plays up winter’s magic for post holiday entertaining. The hustle and bustle of the holidays may be over, but that doesn’t mean all the glistening snowflakes and pretty evergreen has to get boxed up! Set a beautiful…

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10 Action Steps to Implement a Home Color Scheme

Implement a home color scheme with these 10 easy action steps!

So you’ve decided to re-decorate and implement a home color scheme? But where do you go from there? Implement a Home Color Scheme with these 10 Action Steps! When S. and I moved into our house in TN, I decided early on to implement a home color scheme. In previous houses and apartments, I had…

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Dear 2019, Let’s Grow Joy!

Gracious Disposition Challenge Grow Joy Quote on blue background

It’s that time of year again – time for reflection and setting goals! Time to take stock of where we’ve been, what we’ve accomplished, and where we want to go as we start a new year. 2018, you have been a whirlwind! A whirlwind with many hurdles, laughter through tears, and significant joys too. The…

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Black and Sparkly for NYE

Blonde woman in black and sparkly going out look for NYE

A black and sparkly going out look for winter or NYE – throw on something sparkly, pop some bubbly, and let’s head out on the town y’all! Don’t you just love an excuse to get all gussied up and head out on the town? New Year’s Eve is the perfect excuse to don something sparkly…

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Lemon Berry Tea Hot Toddy + My Holiday Bar Cart

Lemon berry tea hot toddy in blue and white china on a blue rattan bar cart decorated for Christmas

A cozy winter drink perfect for evenings at home curled up with a good book or the latest Netflix binge – The Lemon Berry Tea Hot Toddy! Anyone else dreaming of fireside snuggles cozied up with your handsome honey or frankly a good book just might do? ? Yes? Well then I’ve got the perfect…

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Jingle Belle Time is a Swell Time

All the Christmas feels with a Carolina tree farm and the right Christmas jumper: Jingle Belle!

All the Christmas feels with a Carolina tree farm and the right Christmas jumper! The Christmas magic simply cannot begin until I’ve traveled to the Christmas tree farm on Big Ridge! Usually, we are there every Thanksgiving helping my family with the mad dash of festive families all on the hunt for their perfect tree,…

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DIY Christmas Wreath with Fresh Greenery

DIY Christmas wreath with fresh mixed greenery, including boxwood, cedar, and juniper hang on front door with plaid bow.

Mix fresh boxwood, cedar, and juniper for a cheery DIY Christmas Wreath to hang on your front door this holiday season! Tutorial below! Walking up the front steps to a house with a fresh greenery wreath is one of the magical parts of Christmas. There is the intoxicating scent of evergreen… the vibrant color…the cheery…

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Checking It Twice – Black Watch Skirt Two Ways

Blonde woman in dressy holiday look: black watch skirt, Draper James top, blue coat, and gold flats.

One black watch skirt styled two ways: a versatile holiday plaid you can dress up or down. It’s a mad plaid world, and I just can’t stop! Today, I’m sharing a velvety black watch tartan skirt worn two ways for the holidays: casual and dressy. If you are not into plaid, you might want to…

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Preppy & Plaid Christmas Tree

Full view of preppy and plaid Christmas tree with traditional mantel decorated with boxwood, plaid ribbon, and blue and white ceramics

Decorate a preppy & plaid Christmas tree this holiday trimmed with plaid ribbon, classic colors of red and green, and sentimental ornaments for a traditional feel that is festive and bright! I’m dreaming of a white Christmas With every Christmas card I write May your days be preppy & plaid And may all your Christmases…

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DIY Outdoor Christmas Decoration: Joy PVC Sign

DIY outdoor Christmas decoration - PVC joy sign lit at night by spotlight in front of white brick house

Learn how to make this festive “Joy” PVC sign! The perfect DIY outdoor Christmas Decoration for those who like simple decor with warmth and cheer under $80! I love coming home to a festive exterior during the holiday season. As the cheery song says, “But the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will…

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