Holidays

  • Memory Christmas Tree

    Memory Christmas Tree

    Celebrate & remember your loved ones during the holiday season with this special Memory Christmas Tree idea. A few years ago I saw A Beautiful Mess post Instagram stories about a Memory Christmas Tree that they had put together.  Having just lost a grandparent and feeling heavy with grief the idea spoke to me.   I…

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  • Decorate a Cohesive Christmas tree with ornaments

    In order to decorate a cohesive Christmas tree your ornament collection will need a bit of planning.  These tips & tricks will help you create an ornament collection that is cohesive, personal and beautiful.   BASICS:  All trees need a base layer, which are generally ball ornaments.  Once you have decided what colors you will…

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  • Make cheap garland look good

    How to make cheap garland look expensive

    How to make cheap garland look expensive with these simple tips! When we moved into our house we inherited tubs of faux garland from the previous owners.  There was a lot of it but none of it was super nice.  Over the years I’ve experimented with it and have come up with one very simple…

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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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  • 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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  • Red White and Blue Gingham Tablescape Ideas

    Summer Tablescape Ideas Red White Blue & Green (May Tablescape Workshop)

    Kick off summer with these summer tablescape ideas using red, white, blue and green that is perfect for Cinco de Mayo, Memorial Day or any summer event! During the summer months I want to be outside as much as possible.  I’m a summer girl through and through.  Heat doesn’t have a terrible effect on me…

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