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Creating an Early Spring Nature Table

One of the highlights of our living room is a very simple display. This is good, because although I love home decorating, I do not have decorations that are particularly fancy or expensive. Sometimes it seems like I lack decorations that have subtle flair. I also have no skill at flower arranging. However, a nature table is perfect for a family with small children. It’s a chance to highlight many of your child’s finds in a visually pleasing and thematic way. We decided to create a nature table after two things happened. One was that I inherited my grandfather’s lovely … Continue reading →

Spring Fling: Inject Some Springtime into Your Home

Bring springtime indoors and freshen up your décor with some of these ideas: Wicker or Woven Baskets You don’t have to wait until Easter to start using baskets around your home. There are many different sizes, styles, and shapes to choose from that can be used in nearly any space. They are great for organizing, creating displays, covering plain planters or pots, and even making lampshades. Because wicker and woven baskets have a natural look (even if not made from natural materials), they create a sense of bringing the outdoors in. Wicker Furnishings or Accessories Exchange some of your more … Continue reading →

The Seasonal Wreath

In one of my past home blogs, I wrote about our seasonal nature table. It was the cure-all for my daughter’s propensity for bringing home sticks and other natural items. While my bag of seasonal decorating tricks is fairly small, I do have another one up my sleeve. It’s simple, and it’s easy for a child to do. It’s the seasonal wreath. I love to adorn our front door with a wreath for every season. However, I am not nearly ambitious or wealthy enough to head off to the store to purchase a new wreath for every seasonal holiday. My … Continue reading →

Disney’s Quiet Florida Escape

Sometimes it feels like the only Disney attraction I talk about are the parks, especially Walt Disney World in Orlando. It’s one of the most popular locations and a lot of interesting promotions and events are happening there right now, so I do want to share them with everyone here at families.com. But for those who might tire of the hectic crowds, noise, and cement pathways of an amusement park, Disney has an entirely different option: the Disney Wilderness Preserve. The Walt Disney Company created the Wilderness Preserve in 1992, purchasing the 8500-acre Walker Ranch in Poinciana, Florida. In partnership … Continue reading →