Posts Tagged ‘Holidays’
Camellias for the Table
Franciscan’s Woodside china and pink camellias come together for a celebratory table perfect for festive occasions. …perfection unfurled and symmetric as a baker’s cake-flower, your center a sunrise. You speak of more that waits in stillness, in want of light and time to wake it into beauty, buds of potential turned to glory— abundance that …
Read More2 Ideas for Chinoiserie Christmas Decorations
Are you a themed Christmas decorations person? Me? Totally! I love the creative challenge and the focus it gives to my decorating exuberance. ? If you are searching for a theme or thinking about adopting one for this year’s decorating, let me suggest Chinoiserie! It is a decorating style filled with color, timeless allure, and delightful…
Read MoreThe Charming Index – December
Charming | ADJ. | The power or quality of giving delight… Your monthly guide to charming things, people, places, reads, eats, and style! Hey y’all and happy New Year! I haven’t done one of these posts in a month or two, so I thought I would catch you all up on the things that have…
Read MoreA Pomegranate Gin Holiday Cocktail
Mix up a delightfully fizzy pomegranate gin holiday cocktail for your guests this Christmas season! Who is ready for a fab holiday cocktail sure to please everyone of age? Ok, well maybe not the Grinch, but what does please him? After all the holiday prep and blogging, I am more than ready to kick up…
Read MoreBlack and Sparkly 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…
Read MoreDIY Christmas Wreath with Fresh Greenery
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…
Read MoreDIY Outdoor Christmas Decoration: Joy PVC Sign
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…
Read MoreChristmas Decor Ideas for 2018
Get inspired by these Christmas decor ideas for 2018 to make your holidays merry and bright with festive decor themes: preppy trad, pastel glam, frosted forest, and vintage maximalist! I like to change up my Christmas decor theme each year. I always re-use my decor, but I do a bit of a different theme in each…
Read More10 Holiday Hosting Hacks
10 holiday hosting hacks to help you prep for the party in less time with less headache and create a memorable, charming holiday event! Hosting for the holidays is enough to cause anyone a bit of stress even if your blooming Martha Stewart. Ok, well, maybe not if you are Martha. For the rest of…
Read More5 Tips to Set a Glam Halloween Table
Dreaming up a fabulous Halloween party this year? Start with a glam Halloween table to dazzle your guests with some spooky style! Happy Halloween! It is never too early to start planning for fall festivities, and with the start of October it’s the perfect time to think about your Halloween plans. I’m sharing 5 tips…
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