A Joyful Nativity Scene Decoration

Blue and white Nativity set on silver tray with cedar garland surrounding and silver framed Bible verses in background - top view of Baby Jesus

Create a joyful Nativity scene decoration amongst the tinsel and lights as a vivid reminder of the meaning of Christmas. Fill your tableau with meaning and love to inspire you throughout the holiday season and share God’s gift! Do you remember as a small child standing in awe of your family’s Nativity scene? Being fascinated…

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A Chic & Pink White Christmas Tree

Katherine hanging an ornament on colorful Christmas tree

Decorate a white Christmas tree with oodles of color, paper snowflakes, chic ornaments, and vintage charm for a bright, festive look sure to make everyone smile! Mama taught me to never go half-way: “If one is pretty, two is prettier,” she always said. So when I decided to go with bold, colorful hues for my…

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DIY Advent Calendar Ornaments

Boxes, candy, little toys, ornaments, and twine mingle on this poinsettia paper for the supplies to make these advent calendar present ornaments

Create this charming DIY advent calendar to celebrate the joy of Christmas and spark quality family time! Plus the mini-boxes double as ornaments! Part of the magic of Christmas is family traditions and one of the most memorable for kids is the advent calendar. This countdown to Christmas day builds anticipation and hope for the…

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Guide to Mixing Plaid Decor for the Holidays

Mix complex plaids with deconstructed plaids in your Christmas decor like this placemat with a wide spaced plaid and this more complex plaid tablecloth.

10 ways to mix and match plaid decor for the ultimate festive look and feel this Christmas! Mad for plaid this holiday season? Me too! I can never get enough! Plaid decorations and tableware are perfect for the holidays, but plaid can be a complicated pattern to coordinate. Mixing and matching plaids together and with other…

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5 Tips to Create a Christmas Aesthetic True to Your Style

Christmas aesthetic influenced by mountain home with rustic, woodsy vibes

With the plethora of Christmas decor styles out there from pastel glam to rustic farmhouse how do you achieve a Christmas aesthetic true to your style? Some of you lovely peonies may have a very distinct decor style to your homes. You have chosen traditional or coastal or farmhouse. While others of you may be…

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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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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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