Lantern Decorated for Fall Have you been picking up pine cones on your walks? I love pine cones for fall and winter decor. They give a classic look like you'd see at Colonial Williamsburg. Very classy. And free. If you have a lantern or apothecary jar, you can make an arrangement with mini pumpkins and gourds as shown here. This looks … [Read more...]
Could You Downsize Big Time? What to Keep?
The Organized ClosetIf you had to downsize what would you keep? You know we have too much stuff when an organized closet is a goal for so many of us. Organizing a closet is a big project, but what if you had to do it for your whole house. We are considering downsizing not to a smaller house or apartment, but to something the size of mobile home. … [Read more...]
Christmas Centerpiece: Candycane Roses
So pretty. I love how this centerpiece adds so much color to a table. It looks like it came from a florist, but it's very simple to make. I'd have more of the pine needles/greenery showing for more of a red and green look. You could use fewer roses that way too. You can even make individual place card holders like this if you like. Just use … [Read more...]
Reindeer Thumbprint Ornaments: 20-Minute Project with the Kids
Here's a quick project to do with the kids. Paint their thumb and press it onto an ornament. Then just paint in the rest for a cute reindeer. The photo shows several reindeer on the same ornament, but I think I'd like them spaced out a bit more. Very cute and a great gift for grandma or teacher! Click here to link to tutorial at … [Read more...]
Beautiful Angel Ornaments to Craft
You can make angel ornaments out of so many things. Sea shells, yarn, spun wool, even a roll of toilet paper covered in lace! They all add a lot to your Christmas decor. I like these angels for being so easy to make and for being easy to customize. The angels shown here are in tropical dress, but the fabric or paper (wrapping paper or … [Read more...]
Ugly Christmas Lights to Make You Smile
Whenever I need a laugh during the holidays I take a look at these crazy light displays. I know the people who put the lights up are happy with their creations and that's what's important. But they do put a smile on my face.Be sure to check out the photos from previous years. New ones will keep showing up for this year as the season … [Read more...]
How Green is an Artificial Christmas Tree? You Might Be Surprised
Even though using an artificial tree saves cutting down real trees for Christmas, it's not that kind to the environment overall. You would need to use that artificial tree for a minimum of 20 years to come out ahead environmentally.Click title for link at the NewYorkTimes with the details. … [Read more...]