A magazine Christmas is an illusion. We shouldn't strive to achieve those page worthy images for our family. Instead, let's find joy...in all the messes and chaos! Whether you scroll through Pinterest, flip through your favorite magazine or blog, or see holiday ads on TV, perfect versions of Christmas are popping up everywhere during the fall and winter months. I know I can be guilty of portraying that false sense of reality, too. While they are nice to look at and can serve as inspiration ... Read More about A Magazine Christmas…Do you REALLY want it?
Custom DIY Holiday Art
Check out this easy DIY holiday art. You can change it out seasonally to fit the holiday or just for fun throughout the year! If you are anything like me, you probably love to change up your decor throughout the year. I tend to only decorate seasonally for fall and Christmas, but that doesn't mean I keep things the same for long...I'm constantly making tweaks. I also have this "thing" for signs. Every time I see one with a great saying on Pinterest or Instagram I think I need it. So, ... Read More about Custom DIY Holiday Art
A Simple Christmas | Home Tour
A simple Christmas doesn't have to mean you give up anything. It means you have a chance to enjoy the season without the stress of all the "extras"! A simple Christmas? Have you thought about simplifying Christmas? What I mean is... to have a holiday season without all the added stress...without going all out on decorations, events, and gifts. The past couple of years, I have really tried to scale back. Last year I didn't even put any ornaments on our tree! This year we brought ... Read More about A Simple Christmas | Home Tour
Add THIS to Your Holiday Decor for the Biggest Impact
Decorating with greenery for Christmas is one the best ways to add a festive vibe to your home! Get a professional look without spending a lot of time. Believe it or not, you don't have to spend a fortune or loads of time to make your home beautiful this holiday season. There is one thing that will make the biggest impact and have everyone thinking you are a decorating pro. The best decor is found in nature... greenery! Decorating with greenery for Christmas creates such a big impact. ... Read More about Add THIS to Your Holiday Decor for the Biggest Impact
Pumpkin Spiced Rum Cocktail
Fall is in full swing, here in Indiana. I love all the smells that come with this season...and spices play such a big part in eliciting warm emotions. What about you, do smells do that to you? I love how the mix of cinnamon and clove spices, instantly makes me feel cozy! (NOT to mention how great they taste.) Pumpkin seems to take center stage around Thanksgiving, so I decided to mix my love for spices and pumpkin in a cocktail. Y'all this drink is SO good and is sure to be a hit at any ... Read More about Pumpkin Spiced Rum Cocktail