An Elf Approved Preppy Chinoiserie Christmas

Katherine's blue and red preppy chinoiserie Christmas tree in her den

Deck the halls this holiday in a preppy Chinoiserie Christmas style with loads of plaid decor, blue and white porcelain, pops of red, and merry reindeer! Papa Elf: And where do the reindeer get their magic from? Buddy: Christmas spirit. Everybody knows that. I love this line from Elf! If I could pick Christmas decor…

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The Gratitude Tree – November Tradition & Craft

A November Thanksgiving tradition craft: making a gratitude tree with hand made paper leaves

Sharing our new November tradition with this gratitude tree perfect for Thanksgiving decorations and celebrating our blessings! Do you have a meaningful gratitude tradition for November? Well, we didn’t and with our very special blessing this year I decided it was time to start one. Introducing… The Gratitude Tree Collected branches from the yard; Gorgeous…

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Witchy Jane & The Jack-O’-Lanterns: My Halloween Mantel

My festive Halloween mantel with a witchy Jane aka my Staffordshire spaniel, jack-o-lanterns, and fall florals

A look at my Halloween mantel in the family room with Witchy Jane aka my Staffordshire spaniel, thrifted jack-o’-lanterns, and fall florals.   LOL this post title truly sounds like there is a rock band about to play on my family room mantel…don’t you agree? Witchy Jane & The Jack-O’-Lanterns…on stage at Dogwood House October…

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Vintage Fall Decor – My Top 10

Vintage fall decor - sage green Wedgwood pairs beautifully with this white Vista Alegre pumpkin

Incorporate charming vintage fall decor into your seasonal decorating for timeless and unique autumn style. Antique and vintage decor is always my go to when decorating my home and others’. I believe in shopping second hand and hunting out that previously loved piece for the patina and charm. So today peonies, I thought I would…

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Fall Living Room Decor

Fall decor in the living room with antiques, vintage brass, gingham ribbon, and pumpkins

Take a peek inside my home all dressed for autumn. We’ll explore my fall living room decor where little touches of the season mingle with antiques, chintz, and grandmillennial style! In the living room, I like to decorate for the seasons with one big dramatic display on the mantel then bring in signs of autumn…

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An Autumn Riot – Fall Mantel Decor

Fall mantel decor idea with sculptural garland full of autumn foliage and pumpkins

Crafting an autumn sculptural garland for fall mantel decor with magnolia, cotton, foliage, pampas grass, and pumpkins. It’s a floral riot that feels extravagant and romantic! Have you ever been inspired to create something that felt a bit outside of your comfort zone? Yes, well…this is exactly how I ended up crafting this autumn sculptural…

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2023 Christmas Garland Kits

Grandmillennial meet Williamsburg Christmas look - flatlay of ribbon, ornaments, dishes, and decor

Do you love to decorate for Christmas but feel like your florals fall flat or your DIYs never turn out right? Don’t waste money on lackluster materials and supplies you don’t need! Don’t waste time trying to design a style from scratch! Instead… Get a gorgeous designer look! Enjoy the creative process! And save time…

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Fall Decor Round-up 2023

Fall decor round-up for 2023 with florals, ribbon, pillows, and tableware perfect decorating your home this autumn

A round-up of delightful fall decor and inspirations to motivate you for the autumn season ahead! Image via @exvotovintage I wish I could say I felt the cool crisp days of autumn just around the corner, but I fear the sweltering dog days of summer are here to linger. I can’t wait to smell that…

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Williamsburg Fruit Topiary DIY

How to make a Williamsburg inspired fruit topiary with apples, mandarin oranges, pinecones, and ribbon.

Apples, pinecones, boxwood, and orange pomanders create a gorgeous Williamsburg fruit topiary DIY for a gorgeous, traditional holiday table! Learn how to make a festive fruit centerpiece in this post. There is something so enticing and abundant about a fruit topiary inspired by Colonial Williamsburg Christmas decor. The clove studded oranges give off the most…

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8 Things You Didn’t Know About a Colonial Christmas

Cover of Williamsburg Christmas book by Libbey Hodges Oliver and Mary Miley Theobald

Let’s explore the history of Christmas in Williamsburg and how Colonial Americans celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ!   Each of us celebrates Christmas in our own unique way, and, yet, there are many shared traditions in the U.S. that may seem routine: the twinkling tree…the turkey dinner…the nativity display…the holly jolly Santa Claus. But…

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