Seasonal Decor

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Romantic Outdoor Tablescapes

    September Table Decorations – Bistro Tablescape (Tablescape Workshop)

    Hold onto your hats ladies because this months September table decorations are my ABSOLUTE favorite tablescape of the year!  I’m not even going to wait until the year is over to call it, hands down this is my favorite.  (INSERT ALL THE HEART EYE EMOJIS HERE)  I’m warning you now there is a photo overshare. …

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  • Potted Plant Summer Tablescape Centerpiece

    Green and White Tablescape (August Tablescape Workshop)

    Celebrate the dog-days of summer with this easy, vintage green and white tablescape!  The centerpiece, colors and texture make for an easy table setting for even the most last minute dinners. There is something about the deep heat that make me feel those dog-days of summer vibes.  I will choose summer over fall  10/10 times…

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