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How to Reuse Ribbon Scraps

Ribbons are so useful aren’t they? We usually use ribbons for an obvious reason, to tie up packages. Sometimes we even use them in crafts. But ribbon ends can quickly add up, and you may find yourself left with dozens of little pieces that can’t be used for anything els, or can they? If you just can’t bring yourself to toss your bits of ribbon, try using them in one of the following ways. Ribbon can be used to hang a picture for a designer look. You may not actually want to use the ribbon to hang it, because it … Continue reading →

Grosgrain Ribbon Wreaths

Create your own personal touch with holiday wreaths that you make yourself. We have shared a few different ideas for making your own wreaths here in the Home blog. But I especially like this idea because it is a very fresh idea that can coordinate with anyone’s decor. You can make wreaths with a traditional but modern flair or you can make wreaths that are completely unique. These wreaths are just so simple to make, you’ll want to make several of them. They will give you a big impact in your holiday decorating. And these wreaths are great for last … Continue reading →

YouTube Christmas House Tours

Going on Christmas house tours are lots of fun. Not only can you enjoy beautiful decorations and furnishings, but you can get some ideas for decorating your own home. Just this past weekend, we visited a room that was a early century library, all decorated for Christmas. I loved pretty much every part of it and joked that I was taking my photos so we could reproduce the room at home. Of course, the high ceiling and the friezes might present a bit of a problem, but you get the idea. While visiting homes in person is always nice, it … Continue reading →

Home for the Holidays

I was on the phone with a friend the other day telling her that most of our holiday obligations are pretty much done. Well, this is true and not true. We still haven’t done as much decorating as I would like, and there is the stray present or two to purchase, but all of the running around is completed. We visited with family and had family visit with us from the weeks before Thanksgiving up through this past weekend. We probably saw more of our family in those few weeks than we have all year. For some reason, all of … Continue reading →

Fall and Holiday Decorating with Nature

Have you ever considered using a cut log as a decorative element? This is just one of the many ideas I have for fall and holiday decorating with nature. Fall is a wonderful time for gathering the bounty around you and using it to decorate. And for the holidays, there is often nothing quite as homey and bringing a bit of the outdoors in. It gives a sense of that old fashioned Christmas we all dream about. I talked a little bit about using nature in yesterday’s post about centerpieces and decorative items, but let’s expand to cover little touches … Continue reading →

Fall and Holiday Centerpiece and Decorating Ideas

Over the summer, Better Homes and Gardens published an idea for a nautical centerpiece that used an old lantern, some sea glass and a lemon. While it wasn’t exactly my style, I though the idea could really be adapted to fall and holiday decorating, especially with a few changes. The concept is very flexible, and you can adapt it to suit your own particular style. For example, why not substitute the nautical lamp for a hurricane lamp? This may give you a more homey, New England or country feel to the decor. Actually, any type of container that has some … Continue reading →

Christmas Tree Safety Tips (2)

Are you doing everything you can to avoid a Christmas mishap? Take a quick look through our Christmas Tree safety tips to make sure that you have all of your bases covered. And don’t forget to check out Christmas Tree Safety tips (1), if you missed this earlier article. For this article, let’s focus on Christmas lights, which are one of the biggest causes of house fires and electrical shocks during the holidays. Make sure that you only use indoor lights for indoors and outdoor lights for outdoors. Some people will grab outdoor lights and use them indoors, thinking that … Continue reading →

Home Week in Review: December 10 – 16

Here are this week’s articles. The After Christmas List Start making your list early for the after Christmas shopping you want to do. You’ll have a better idea what to look for when you scan the ads for those post holiday sales. Gifts for Gardeners Here are some nice ideas for the gardeners on your Christmas list. Tour the HGTV Dream Home They call it a dream home for a reason… Is this what your dream home would look like? Two Weeks until Christmas! One minute it’s Halloween and before we know it, Christmas is here. The Christmas Shopping Blues … Continue reading →

Are You Ready for Christmas Morning?

Christmas morning can be a flurry of activity. From kids who wake you up before the sun to a mad dash to capture everything on camera, the time can be hectic. You don’t want to spend that time under stress. Be prepared, and you’ll have a wonderfully enjoyable Christmas morning. Get the PJs ready Some families make a tradition to go to sleep the night before in new pajamas. I think this is a great idea. Who wants to show up in all of those holiday photos wearing ratty sweats, baggy PJs or a torn robe? Prepare an easy breakfast … Continue reading →