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2023 DISCO BALL MAIN CHRISTMAS TREE

12/05/2023

May I introduce you to our main Christmas tree this year. If you follow along on Instagram, I explained that I like to change things up a bit each year while still using what I have collected over the years. I typically have one thing that sparks an idea and I go from there. This year’s idea was “disco balls”. Right up my alley! The two new things I purchased this year for the tree were this disco ball tree topper and the disco ball garland. I also added tinsel for the first time to the main tree. Everything else was from Christmases past. Over the years I have decorated with burgundy, browns, golds, bright colors, rust orange, red and black. But true Christmas red and green has always been my favorite. This makes me so happy. One month is not long enough to enjoy. This tree is me...

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OUTDOOR CHRISTMAS TABLE

A few weeks ago we put away all the patio furniture for the winter. The new back patio was...

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WHAT’S FOR DINNER | WEEKLY MEAL IDEAS

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is here. It’s a busy week for us so quick and...

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DIY LIFESIZE NUTCRACKERS

11/27/2023

I jumped on the giant nutcracker trend this year. I wasn’t early enough to score the 6-foot nutcrackers from Wal-Mart so I decided to make my own. There are instructions all over the internet for lifesize nutcrackers which is where I got the plans for ours. Just search “lifesize DIY nutcracker“. I did get a little help creating the base of the nutcrackers. I’m thankful to have helpers that bring my ideas to reality. Here are the bases of two DIY nutcrackers ready for me to work some magic. I started by giving the PVC legs and arms a light sanding to help the paint adhere. Then I painted on two coats of bonding primer to cover any markings and give a good base for the paint. Finally I painted on the features using basic acrylic craft paint. After a couple of coats of polycrylic to seal and fun...

WHAT’S FOR DINNER | WEEKLY MEAL IDEAS

Welcome to holiday eating season. Soups, casseroles, homemade breads and sweet treats galore. My mouth is watering just thinking...

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WHAT’S FOR DINNER | WEEKLY MEAL IDEAS

Happy Thanksgiving week. Let the holiday festivities begin! But first, it’s Monday Night Football with last year’s Super Bowl...

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DIY STAR ANISE FALL / CHRISTMAS WREATH

11/17/2023

How about a DIY so easy if you can use a hot glue gun, you can make? This simple star anise wreath is perfect displayed for fall, Thanksgiving, Christmas and through the winter. And it smells like licorice when you walk by. Supplies I used were star anise, thick floral wire, hot glue and ribbon. I have also seen this made where the star anise are glued on a cardboard circle instead of wire which would make the wreath a little less delicate. Whether using wire or cardboard, make a circle in your desired size. Mini wreaths would be cute on Christmas gifts. Hot glue star anise to circle form. Continue until form is completely covered. Add a ribbon in any color and thickness. Change out the bow for each holiday, if desired. That’s it. A quick 30-minute project that I made over my lunch break. I planned to...