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
Got a Christmas Cactus? Do This in October For Beautiful Blooms This Christmas
Hello there, fellow Christmas cactus owners! If you're tired of the holidays rolling around and having a Christmas cactus without a flower in sight, now is the time to act. Believe it or not, these plants start getting ready for the holidays around the same time we do – in October. Follow this quick guide, and you'll have a blooming Christmas cactus this holiday … [Read more...] about Got a Christmas Cactus? Do This in October For Beautiful Blooms This Christmas
The Little Drummer Boy Challenge: The Weird Christmas Game You Need to Play
As the holiday season rolls around, there's something in the air aside from the scent of freshly baked cookies. It's the festive sound of Christmas music filling the streets, stores, and airwaves. From Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" to Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You," it's impossible to escape the tunes that get us all in the holiday spirit. But amid the … [Read more...] about The Little Drummer Boy Challenge: The Weird Christmas Game You Need to Play
17 Underrated Christmas Movies When You’re Tired of the Classics
Like many families during the holidays, we're big fans of Christmas movies. It's not really Christmas until I've seen Rosemary Clooney in that stunning black dress in the Carousel Club, or I've heard Vince Guaraldi's classic melodies in A Charlie Brown Christmas. But as much as everyone loves these tried and true favorites, they can lose their magic after several decades of … [Read more...] about 17 Underrated Christmas Movies When You’re Tired of the Classics
The Story of Shiny Brite & Where to Buy These Iconic Christmas Ornaments
The pinnacle of holiday decorating is the Christmas tree, bedecked with twinkling lights, glistening tinsel and shiny ornaments. For most, each ornament tells a story about a memorable family event: the birth of a child, a vacation destination, or a family craft completed together. Our Christmas trees display the history of our family, which, so often, includes the history of … [Read more...] about The Story of Shiny Brite & Where to Buy These Iconic Christmas Ornaments