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It’s officially my favorite three months of the year. Though Halloween and Thanksgiving are still to come, all Christmas collections have been released and the holidays are on everyone’s minds. With the uncertainty of shipping delays and limited stock, now is the perfect time to plan and purchase your holiday decor, especially your Christmas tree! […]

One of my favorite views is my mantel draped in garland during the holidays. Last year I attempted at having a live Christmas tree with the thought that I’d pick up fresh garland too, but it seems my love for running the fireplace turned our fresh tree into french fry status quickly! So, since I […]

The months leading up to Christmas and the holiday season itself have always been my favorite time of year. I generally start decking the halls early compared to most, and it seems the holidays come sooner every year. This post contains affiliate links which means I earn a small commission at no extra cost to […]

Brown paper packages tied up with string… Gift wrapping is one of my favorite things. It’s a chance to share your creativity with someone special. Like most things in life, it’s all in the presentation so why not wow your recipient with a personally designed gift wrapped in a creative way? In this two-part series, […]

Trimming the tree and decking the halls… …has become such a creative outlet for me over the past few years. I love to update my holiday looks with trending colors and textures that have grown in popularity over the current year. Textural details of soft velvets, fuzzy boucle, and suede-like walls stood centerstage in most […]

The hustle and bustle has begun… Holiday parties have begun and after last year, everyone is ready for a chance to make spirits bright again. Every December we host our company holiday party and this year I’m planning on an ol’ fashioned Christmas, but what makes a party one that everyone will remember? Here are […]

Creating a quiet moment… gets harder and harder as the holiday season arrives. I’m not sure if you’re like me, but I find it difficult to spend time with my husband through the festive season. Sure we have parties we attend, plays to see, traditions to hold, but most of those are accompanied by friends […]

It’s the season to deck your halls… with the season’s most beloved evergreens. I’ll be sharing which seasonal greens I’m using this year along with the ease of bringing the outdoors in for cohesive holiday decor around your home. THIS YEAR’S PICKS There are so many greenery options for holiday decorating it can be overwhelming, […]