With the holiday season in full swing, it’s time to start decorating your porch. A well-themed and styled planter can liven up any space, and the front porch is no different! Even in the cold weather, you can grow various cold hardy plants in your Christmas planters. But you don’t have to stick to growing …
A tried and true outdoor DIY Christmas decoration, dried fruit can be seen in all sorts of compositions over the holiday season. Dried fruit Christmas decoration theme, especially with other natural Christmas decorations. Dried orange slices arranged on garland looks good and smell great too. While citrus fruit is the star of the dried fruit …
With Halloween officially behind us, many people are now preparing for the coming holiday season. This includes working through your Christmas shopping list, putting up your indoor Christmas tree, and, of course, decorating your home with colorful lights for all to see. I have always had a love for outdoor decorations due to the joy …
We often talk about traditions around the Christmas season, but the usual traditions aren’t necessarily right for everyone! If you’re not feeling the holiday spirit this year, it may be time to shake things up a little. Whether you’re ditching the traditions entirely for something new or adding a little twist to your celebrations, we’ve …
The garage door is a really good place to add some Christmas decorations. The large, flat surfaces lend themselves to elaborate displays that are fully customized. Or you can choose a few simple decorations for a minimalist approach. Either way, make sure there’s nothing interfering with the operating mechanisms of your garage door if you …
In recent years, there’s been a growing trend toward farmhouse furniture and décor. Personally, having grown up the grandkid of farmers and a lover of all things countryside, I’ve loved the beauty and simplicity of this trend and all the fun, colorful, rustic pieces coming out of design studios and brands. I also love the …
If you are anything like me, you love decorating for the holidays. From bright, bold light displays to beautiful Christmas trees – there is nothing that brings me more festive joy. However, there is another side to all this decorating and that’s the process of storing everything when the holiday season comes to an end. …
A key element to Christmas Day is the food. Gathering around with family and friends to share a delicious meal together at the end of the year is a tradition that’s been around forever. Even if you’re looking for a non-traditional way to celebrate Christmas, sharing a meal together should always be part of it. …
When I first saw a poinsettia plant in the wild in Australia in the Kuranda rainforest, I was shocked. I thought these were… well, I’d never thought about them in the wild before! It made sense that they’d grow in a rainforest – they’re a tropical plant. Poinsettias are a beautiful, exciting plant, especially when …
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“Oh, the weather outside is frightful…” The holiday season is here and while the colder winter months often bring us a beautiful winter wonderland, this time of year can also include some wild weather. From heavy snowfall to strong winter winds, your Christmas decorations are going to have to stand up to the elements if …
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