You’d be hard-pressed to find a more rustic decoration than the humble pine cone. These handsome little seed-carrying devices never seem to go out of style when it comes to décor or crafts. And they fit just about every decorating style, too. If you want to level up your pine cone creations, you’ve got to try bleaching them. This common household cleaner does some amazing … [Read more...] about How to Bleach Pine Cones for High-End Christmas Décor on a Budget
The Perfect Peppermint Mocha Espresso Martini
Grab your cocktail shaker and get ready to shake up a frosty, coffee-laced cocktail that’s perfect for all your holiday entertaining. Move over pumpkin spice, it’s December and peppermint mocha is the reigning flavor of the season. Everyone’s favorite wintertime coffee shop treat marries perfectly with the “it” martini of the moment for a creamy Christmas cocktail. In case … [Read more...] about The Perfect Peppermint Mocha Espresso Martini
Real Touch Evergreens are the Upgrade You Didn’t Know Your Christmas Décor Needed
If you’ve been out shopping during the Christmas season, you’ve probably noticed something new popping up in the last few years when it comes to faux greenery. Gone are the twiggy, scratchy pine garlands that were marginally better than a bottlebrush. Instead, soft, flexible hyper-realistic 'real touch' evergreens are showing up everywhere. If you’ve passed on fake greens … [Read more...] about Real Touch Evergreens are the Upgrade You Didn’t Know Your Christmas Décor Needed
7 Tips for a Memorable Christmas Light Car Ride
Grab the family and get in the car, we’re going to look at Christmas lights! Whether you do this every year or you’re looking to start a fun, new family tradition, we’ve put together some tips that will make it a night to remember. I have many fond memories of hopping in the car with my mom on some snowy eve and driving around our neighborhood to look at Christmas … [Read more...] about 7 Tips for a Memorable Christmas Light Car Ride
These Beaded Ornament Kits Are Pure Holiday Magic!
You need a little fun from The Beadery in your holiday plans. These prepackaged beaded ornament kits are the answer to what to do for holiday get-togethers, girls’ night in, fancy dinner parties and even (if you can find one) a quiet evening at home, alone. (Macaulay Culkin is optional.) See why these cozy crafting kits are a must for your holiday gatherings. I have … [Read more...] about These Beaded Ornament Kits Are Pure Holiday Magic!