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A Grand Botanical Christmas Garland Idea + Video Tutorial
Explore my Christmas mantel decorations for the Grand Botanical look and learn step by step how I crafted this Christmas garland DIY with video tutorials. Well friends…my mantel garland sort of grew arms and legs and took on a life of her own this year. I ended up selling the first Grand Botanical garland I…
Read MoreBest Dressed Door: Making a Large Fresh Outdoor Garland
Using chicken wire to create a large fresh outdoor Christmas garland for the front entry with pine, Fraser fir, cedar, magnolia, holly, and gingham ribbon. There is nothing quite as inviting as a traditional Christmas display at the front door with classic red and green, twinkle lights, and a lush garland. It beckons you inside…
Read MoreChicken Wire for that WOW Mantel Garland
What I learned decorating my mantel for Christmas using a chicken wire base for that WOW factor sculptural garland look! Chicken wire…on the mantel? What? Have you noticed this floral hack making the rounds of IG and Pinterest? Me too! And I decided this was the year to try it on the stone mantel in…
Read MoreThe Gratitude Tree – November Tradition & Craft
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…
Read MoreWilliamsburg Fruit Topiary DIY
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…
Read MoreOne Faux Evergreen Wreath Two Ways
Two ways to dress up a faux evergreen wreath for Christmas + a bow tying tutorial! One of my favorite parts of Christmas is decorating wreaths! I simply can’t have Christmas without making at least one. I owe this quirk to my mother and aunt who use to make fresh wreaths and garland every year…
Read MoreDIY Yellow Bell Easter Egg Tree
Make your own yellow bell Easter egg tree in just a few easy steps! Put it on a sideboard or use as a centerpiece for whimsical Easter decor! Creating your own Easter egg tree is quick and easy. Use faux yellow bell and pussy willow branches for an added pop of color and texture. Plant…
Read MoreTransform a Mixed Evergreen Wreath from Target with Blooms
Get a bespoke Christmas wreath by transforming a mixed evergreen wreath from Target with blooms and ribbon! Want a unique and festive Christmas wreath for your front door? Don’t want to pay the price for a custom one? Take a simple mixed evergreen wreath from Target and transform it with white and red blooms, plaid…
Read MoreTutorial: Creating a Cozy Christmas Mantel
Looking for an easy way to decorate a cozy Christmas Mantel? Try this tutorial to dress the mantel with faux pine swags, red berries, and bells for a traditional look that feels oh so festive. This is the mantel in my family room, which I decorated in an après ski theme for Christmas. It is…
Read MoreChintz Fabric Christmas Ornament DIY – No Sewing, No Gluing
Add a unique custom look to your Christmas tree with a chintz fabric Christmas ornament DIY! Bubble up some hot cocoa, tune in to Hallmark’s Christmas dream land, and pull out your favorite fabrics I’ve got an easy Christmas ornament DIY that you can tailor to your tree theme. If you’ve got a pretty piece…
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