Whether you ring in the New Year with a big bash or dinner for two, be sure to set your table with flair. 1950’s and 60’s “vintage” style has been very popular in home decorating the past few years. I predict it will continue to gain in popularity. A great example is this set of gold star dinner and salad plates I found at Goodwill from the … [Read more...]
Merry Snowman Mantle
Sometimes you have to be creative when decorating your home for Christmas. Hanging your stockings by the chimney isn't always possible. If you don’t have a fireplace, treat another shelf the same way. Display your Christmas collections and hang stockings on the 24th of December. First I covered an old shelf with a snowflake patterned … [Read more...]
It’s A Wrap
I never make Christmas cookies. Don’t get me wrong, I love to eat them; baking just isn't my thing. Instead, I make my own Christmas cards and wrapping paper every year. Personalized wrapping paper is not only less expensive but each gift becomes a little work of art, an original design by you! You can even coordinate your gift wrap with the … [Read more...]
Christmas Count-Down
I am a self-professed Christmas Queen. I love everything about the holiday and seriously start planning for the season at the beginning of November. I understand not everyone shares my enthusiasm. Instead of getting excited, people tend to stress out over everything that needs to be done (shopping, baking, cards, wrapping, entertaining, cooking, … [Read more...]
Dish Up Holiday Cheer!
Dish Up Holiday Cheer I love it when an idea takes a life of its own. Like my picture frame place mats. They were great for Halloween and Thanksgiving and even more perfect for Christmas. Although red and green are traditional holiday colors, they just never seem to get old. Set a colorful table for a Christmas Eve dinner or morning … [Read more...]