Searching for a last minute gift idea? Search no longer… with supplies found in most pantries, you can whip up a sweet-smelling Peppermint Body Scrub in minutes! Plus, print a set of sugar scrub labels to package it beautifully. A few weekends ago, several friends and I gathered together for a craft night. My favorite of the four crafts was…
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The holiday season is busy, so choose front porch Christmas decor that is easy to set up in no time. With simple outdoor Christmas decorations, you can have a festive home even when you are short on time. As a shop owner and blogger, Christmas is the busiest time of year. We’ve spent 3 of the last 4 weekends at…
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Set a rustic Christmas table in minutes with basic pieces and a few festive details. An easy Christmas centerpiece anchors the rustic tablescape for a timeless look. Welcome to the Holiday Tablescape Blog Hop! It’s been a while since I’ve been able to join in with these lovely ladies and I’m happy to be back. After you take a peek…
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Is Christmas decorating too complicated? Take a look at over 25 incredibly simple Christmas decorations. Not only are these ideas quick and easy, but they are also timeless Christmas decorations that will work year after year. Last week, I shared our Cottage Christmas Home Tour, which is filled with simple Christmas decorating ideas because I’m lazy (or smart? #yourcall) when it comes to seasonal decorating. Of course,…
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Take a Christmas Home Tour of our Modern Cottage. This Cottage Christmas Tour is filled with simple Christmas Decorating Ideas that are perfectly suited to the modern home. Does anyone else love Christmas decor but dread the work it takes to pull it off? That’s totally me. When I polled readers back in October, nearly half of the respondents preferred “Simple…
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Utilitarian items can be beautiful, too. Don’t settle for any old paper towel holder, buy a gorgeous (and timeless!) marble paper towel holder. Perfect for classic and modern kitchens, these marble towel holders are stunning! Last month I shared our DIY Paper Towel Holder. The Marble Paper Towel Holder turned out beautifully, and is holding up well. We use it daily,…
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Looking for fun family ideas this Christmas? No need to spend tons of money or travel to faraway places, just play family Christmas Games together! The friendly competition will create great memories and nourish quality time, rather than filling the Christmas Season with busyness. Are you seeking a calmer Christmas? A Christmas that is less about a full calendar, and more about…
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Grab the kids and go on a Christmas Scavenger Hunt. Use this scavenger hunt in the car (searching for Christmas Lights and Decorations), as a Christmas Party game, or as a fun activity around the house. Last week, my son and I were at a Craft Fair. You know what my son is not into? Shopping. So, I grabbed our dry-erase Christmas…
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25+ Handmade Gift Ideas that are simple. The holidays are busy, so homemade gifts should be easy and practical! The holidays are tough. High expectations. Busy calendars. Tight pocketbooks. Over the years, I’ve found that having a few handmade gift ideas to make is a sweet spot for me in terms of holiday preparation. …Why? For several reasons… making handmade…
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