One of my favorite ways to decorate my home for the holidays is with items I find in my yard or neighborhood. Foraged bauble fillers add a natural element to your decor and, best of all, are free! Whether wandering through the woods or gathering sprigs from your garden, clear baubles make unique keepsakes that bring the beauty of the outdoors into your home. Let’s … [Read more...] about 7 Ways To Fill Clear Baubles with Foraged Finds
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A Touch of Spring at Christmas – How to Grow Paperwhites in Winter
I love growing forced bulbs in the winter, especially around the holidays. It’s delightful with the cold, blustery weather outdoors, seeing the beautiful, clean white blossoms of paperwhites indoors. Now is the time of year to get them started so they will bloom in time for Christmas. Let’s pot them up together. Christmas Magic There is something magical about these … [Read more...] about A Touch of Spring at Christmas – How to Grow Paperwhites in Winter
I Accidentally Discovered the Best (and Cheapest) Fake Snow!
I adore Christmas. My love of this holiday borders on fanatical. So, it goes without saying that when I deck the halls, I deck ‘em good. One thing I love to do is place fake snow around many of my Christmas decorations. It makes everything much more festive. I’ve experimented with lots of options over the years, and I’ve discovered the best fake snow can’t be found in the … [Read more...] about I Accidentally Discovered the Best (and Cheapest) Fake Snow!
Deck The Halls (In November): Why People Who Decorate Earlier For Christmas Are Happier
Do you get the itch to put up your Christmas decor before November is even halfway over? Maybe even before Halloween hits? You’re not alone. And if your family and friends tease or discourage you because you decorate for Christmas early, you can smugly send them this article. Many psychology experts say that decking the halls early can be highly beneficial to your mental … [Read more...] about Deck The Halls (In November): Why People Who Decorate Earlier For Christmas Are Happier
How to Plant Amaryllis Bulbs Indoors for Stunning Christmas Blooms Year After Year
If you haven't experienced the joy of giant red blooms just in time for Christmas, then you clearly aren't part of the amaryllis club. Forcing bulbs to bloom in the middle of winter is a wonderful way to add a touch of nature to your holiday décor and make winter a little more bearable. And it's so easy to do; you don't need to have a green thumb. Forcing Amaryllis Bulbs to … [Read more...] about How to Plant Amaryllis Bulbs Indoors for Stunning Christmas Blooms Year After Year