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  • Using large items to decorate a christmas tree

    How To Professionally Decorate a Christmas Tree Using Oversized Items

    To professionally decorate a Christmas tree there a few things that will help you achieve the look.  I talked about how to decorate a Christmas tree with ribbon already and today I’m going to share another pro tip:  adding oversized decorations!  When you vary the scale and texture of your Christmas ornaments it gives an…

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  • How to Decorate a Christmas Tree with Ribbon

    Putting ribbon on a Christmas tree is a classic element that can elevate your Christmas tree and give it a designer look. Whether cascading vertically top to bottom, added as ornaments, or wrapped as a garland, ribbon adds interest and fullness to even the most scraggly of tree.  In this post, I am sharing my…

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  • Create a cozy Christmas aesthetic

    Vintage Christmas Party at home

    Last year we found ourselves in quarantine due to a case of Covid.  The person who tested positive was symptom free but we still found ourselves in a 10 day quarantine from school & activities.  Mid way through we needed a pick me up and like our Easter in quarantine we decided to make the best…

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  • Thanksgiving Table Decor (Tablescape Workshop)

    Thanksgiving table decor is probably the easiest for me to pull together.  My collection is heavily brown and green, which lends itself so well to a Thanksgiving tablescape.  Mixed with fall neutrals and loads of texture it’s not hard to learn how to decorate a table for Thanksgiving.  Don’t overthink what to put in the…

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  • Forty & Fabulous Birthday Party Surprise!

    Two of my best friends have their 40th birthday coming up within days of each other.  Our friends & I took it upon ourselves to host a forty & fabulous birthday party surprise! I have known my best friend, Sarah, since the third grade.  When she & I went to college we met our other…

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  • Easy DIY Lego Project: DIY Lego Board

    This DIY Lego board makes a great DIY Lego gift for the Lego lover in your family! If you’re living with a LEGO lover in your house like we do here, you are likely familiar with the Lego board struggle.  They are awesome for creating large scale masterpieces but they are flimsy and easily bent. …

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  • Red taper candles on a Halloween table

    Halloween Tablescape (October Tablescape Workshop)

    Now that fall is here it’s holiday time!!!!  I’ve not done many holiday-theme specific tablescapes this year so hold on to your hats because it’s coming!  This Halloween tablescape was inspired by a handmade spider my son did in his art club.  I utilized many of my go-to tricks, like using a blanket as the…

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  • Halloween Deco Mesh Wreath Made with Dollar Tree Supplies Ideas and tutorial

    Halloween Deco Mesh Wreath Tutorial

    If there is ever a time for an over the top wreath it’s Halloween!  This Halloween deco mesh wreath tutorial will walk you through how to make a fun, over the top deco mesh wreath using all craft supplies from Dollar Tree!  To view the video tutorial for this wreath click here to watch it…

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  • FREE PRINTABLE LABELS FOR ORGANIZATION

    Free Printable Labels For Organizing

    Need to corral your clutter?  Download these free printable labels for organizing your storage bins!  Perfect size for classrooms, kids rooms, offices and more! I’ve talked before about how I am not a naturally tidy and organized person.  It takes a lot of effort for me to keep myself in check and it’s something I…

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  • How to Stage An Empty House For Sale

    Staging an empty house to sell – tips & tricks!

    Home staging is proven to sell homes faster. Use these tips & tricks for staging an empty house to sell fast. Easy soft staging on a budget! ____________________________ Selling a home, even in the best of circumstances, is one of life’s more stressful events.  Home staging is a proven way to sell a home faster…

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