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I'm often asked about outdoor decorating ideas for Christmas. I don't like going overboard on decorating my home inside or outside. I'm thrilled to be joining several of my blogging friends on our Welcome Home Tour today. It's all about welcoming our guests, or making our home look welcoming before you even step in our home. Have you driven around and notice that some homes really stand out from others because they look so welcoming? And it's not because they've gone overboard with decorating, it's usually the opposite. As with the inside of my home, I love simplicity on the outside of our home too. I don't go crazy with blinking lights, and blowup decorations. And unlike the inside of my home, on the outside I love a more traditional look. I shot these photos a week ago when we ... View Post

It's hard to believe, but in January this blog will turn four! It's been fun looking back to where I started, especially when it comes to decorating my home. I've shared lots of holiday decorating ideas over the past almost four years. And wow has my home changed! I've always had my home decorated with vintage style, but  I've changed from farmhouse, to more of a shabby romantic look. That photo above was taken two years ago, as was this photo below. I worked at marrying these two styles together, and it worked perfectly. I still love the farmhouse look, but I have fallen hard for soft pastel colors! So today I thought I would share my home tours from a few years ago, and give you a few tips on Holiday Decorating Ideas. You'll see that even then, I was using very little to ... View Post

I've been challenging myself lately to think outside of the box and create. This is a very simple easy to make ornaments project. Yeah, I am all about easy and also cheap! I found clear ornaments at Hobby Lobby a month ago. Oh, before I share this project, I have to tell you a story first about this trip. I shared it on Facebook, but I wanted to share it here as well. So, I went in to Hobby Lobby to purchase a few things, and as I was paying, well the total seemed off to me. But I was in a hurry, and didn't have time to deal with it. When I got home that afternoon, I looked at my receipt and sure enough the total was all wrong! Not because I was over charged, but way undercharged! After a week, I returned to the store to let them know that they undercharged me by $10.00! The ... View Post

How was your Thanksgiving? Mine was really nice, as we spent it with my husbands family. We only see his family on Thanksgiving and right before Christmas each year. It's sad really since we live fairly close, but we are all busy with our lives. I started decorating my home for the holidays several weeks ago, but since then I have been working on a few crafts. Today I wanted to share this fun Christmas craft snowman. Here are your supplies needed: Two Make it fun styrofoam balls, two different sizes, one larger than the other. Wood dowel E6000 glue Round styrofoam base White tissue paper Modpodge Glitter Craft paint brush Orange craft paint Black craft paint Fabric scrap for scarf Twigs for arms   Cut your wood dowel so it will be long enough ... View Post

Today is small business Saturday, and today the shop reopens! I was hoping to reopen it sooner, but I was having some issues with my host, and it's still not resolved. As I mentioned above today is small business Saturday, I hope that you will join me in supporting small businesses. Either on-line or in your own neighborhood. Small businesses like shops, restaurants all need our support. Without it they would all disappear. I will be doing my part as I always do in supporting my local businesses. Here are a few of my favorite on line shops, I hope you will visit. Jimmy Pickles Bel Monili Come back tomorrow, I'll be sharing a fun and easy DIY craft just in time for the holidays! ... View Post

I'm sure that many of you are getting ready to spending time with your family's for a Thanksgiving feast. I have many friends that have already left town and are with family. Today I wanted to give you a heads up on a before Black Friday deal! Ha, I bet you are seeing lots of ads for deals before the start of the shopping season. This is a good one and does not happen often so now is the time to jump on it! Starting today until January 1st 2016, Heirloom Traditions paint is offering FREE SHIPPING on orders $75.00 or more! I love free shipping! Heirloom Traditions paint makes a great gift for yourself or someone special. I'm sure you have a few DIYers on your list. So if you have been dreaming about purchasing paints and more, now is the time! Click HERE to order. You've seen ... View Post