I've always heard that roasted chestnuts are the ideal holiday treat. There is even famous Christmas song that talks about chestnuts roasting on an open fire.... In an effort to get my family in the holiday spirit, I decided that we should roast chestnuts. Believe it or not, it … [Read more...]
Nature Inspired Christmas Tree
I love my Christmas tree. I really like how it resembles a tree you would see outdoors. I added these cardinal Christmas ornaments to accent the tree's natural look. … [Read more...]
Gingerbread House Kit
I found this Gingerbread House Kit on sale at Target for under $10. I was pretty impressed with the quality of the kit. It comes with everything you need to build the village in the picture. We added additional candy, marshmallows and powdered sugar. My toddler had a lot of fun … [Read more...]
Unique Holiday Decorations
During my recent shopping trip to Ikea, I found several great Christmas decorations. I purchased two tinsel wreaths and led hanging lights. Since the hanging lights are battery operated, I hung them inside the wreath and hid the power pack behind the wreath. They look really … [Read more...]
Holiday Mantel Decorations
This is my fireplace mantel decorated for Christmas. Hallmark sold the lights at the bottom a few years ago. They are my favorite because they make shadows of snowflakes all over the room. The small white box on the mantel is a remote control. My husband always wires all of our … [Read more...]
Decorating Light Fixtures For The Holidays
I came up with a way to showcase special/breakable Christmas ornaments so that they are very visible and not lost among those on the Christmas tree. I hang them from light fixtures in my dining rooms. This really works for my family. Not only can we still display the ornaments, … [Read more...]
