Poinsettias are synonymous with the holiday season. It's nearly impossible to walk into a store this time of year and not see a display of bright red, pink, or white bracts. (Bracts are the big, colorful leaves that look like petals). Whether you're looking to add a pop of holiday color to your home or searching for the perfect hostess gift, poinsettias are a timeless … [Read more...] about How to Care For a Poinsettia So It Will Last Through Christmas (And Beyond!)
Decorations
DIY Wall Hanging Christmas Tree – Space Saving & Easy To Hang
Christmas trees are a central element of holiday decoration. If you only choose to have one thing in your home that hints at Christmas, a tree is probably first on the list. But what if you don’t have the space for a real Christmas tree, or even an artificial one? Space is increasingly at a premium in our homes, particularly for those living in apartments. Setting aside a … [Read more...] about DIY Wall Hanging Christmas Tree – Space Saving & Easy To Hang
21 Christmas Color Schemes to Try This Year
Every year in November, my family gets together to have two big Christmas discussions. Firstly (and most importantly), what are we going to eat? Secondly, how are we decorating? If you're having similar thoughts as the holiday season approaches, it's the second question I'm hoping to help you answer today. Deciding on Christmas decorations usually starts with a color scheme. … [Read more...] about 21 Christmas Color Schemes to Try This Year
Easy Two Ingredient Baking Soda Dough Christmas Ornaments
Every year as December approaches, we see rows and rows of new Christmas ornaments on shelves enticing us to spend. Yes, they are adorable, but if you’re looking to save money and avoid boxes of overflowing ornaments you only bring out once a year, I have the solution. If you ever made homemade ornaments as a kid, you’ve probably used some version of salt or baking soda … [Read more...] about Easy Two Ingredient Baking Soda Dough Christmas Ornaments
Make a Statement: Costco’s 6′ Light-Up Nutcracker is the Ultimate Christmas Showstopper
If you're ready to impress the neighborhood and embrace the holiday spirit, Costco has just the thing: a 6-foot-tall nutcracker that lights up and plays music. Returning for its second year, this eye-catching decoration is a modern twist on a holiday classic. Thanks to Tchaikovsky's famous ballet of the same name, nutcrackers have been holiday symbols since 1892, … [Read more...] about Make a Statement: Costco’s 6′ Light-Up Nutcracker is the Ultimate Christmas Showstopper