Decorating your yard and the front of your house for Christmas might seem as simple as putting up Christmas lights. But what will people see during the day? There are other great ways to spruce up the housefront and add holiday cheer for the daylight hours, and some of them are listed in an article posted on bhg.com called "Outdoor Christmas Decor: How to Wow". This article gives great tips about … [Read more...]
Christmas Decor That's Not Red, Green, and Gold?
Are your tired of red, green, and gold as the iconic color scheme of Christmas? Well, the good news is, you don't have to conform in order to make your decorations festive for the holidays! It is possible to make decorations that look Christmas-y without using the typical Christmas colors. In fact, this article posted on hgtv.com has "11 New Holiday Color Palettes That Aren't Red and Green". Click … [Read more...]
Kids Artwork Dish Towels
If you've got kids, you know that anything your kids touch are Christmas gifting gold when it comes to family. That's why I love finding fast, easy and CHEAP gifts online- like this kids artwork dish towels. And now I will share it with you! settingforfour.com Supplies: - 1 high quality natural fabric towel - 1 permanent marker - Your children's artwork *This is an affiliate link, so if you … [Read more...]
DIY- Wreath Chandelier For The Home
photo credit Domestic Imperfections This wreath chandelier caught my eye as I was looking through projects and I'm positive it'll do the same for your guests. This will add a "wow" factor to your dinner table and will be sure to impress your holiday visitors when they visit your home. thehomedepot.com Hang this beautiful double wreath from the ceiling to add a classic bit of holiday … [Read more...]
Tree Skirts Alternatives
I am not one of them, but a lot of people are putting up their Christmas tree before Thanksgiving even rolls around. If you're one of those people, check out these non-tradition tree bottoms that throw tree skirts out the window. ApartmentTherapy.com Maybe you don't like dealing with the yards and yards of fabric that pool around the tree every year, or maybe you just prefer a more streamlined … [Read more...]
Recycle your Holiday Decorations
Before you toss out your wreaths or garland, poinsettia and even your tree check out these ways to put them to use for a few months more! Go green and recycle your Christmas greenery. Use the garland and poinsettia to make a great smelling potpourri which can double as a attractive vase filler and table centerpiece. Re-plant your tree in your yard and ‘decorate’ it with outdoor goodies … [Read more...]
Christmas Survival Guide
There is nothing more disappointing to children at Christmas than after opening the most amazing gifts, they can't be played with or used because batteries aren't included. Be a smart shopper and an awesome gift-giver by including batteries with your gifts. Take a look at the box the items comes in and it will plainly indicate if the batteries are included or if you need to … [Read more...]
Make an adorable Shiny Brite ornament tree in just 5 minutes – Adorable DIY video, too! — Retro Renovation
Make a need retro ornament tree using regular Christmas ornaments and a coat hanger. Using glass ornaments you can design your own shiny bright ornament tree. Watch the step-by-step instructions and see just how easy it is. Then, using your imagination, see what you can create for your own home decoration! . … [Read more...]
Unique and Creative Ideas for Wrapping Holiday Gifts
This time of the year brings plenty of opportunities for wrapping presents. Over the years several styles of Christmas wrapping have come and gone. New designs of reindeer, snowmen, Santa or Christian scenes are common and very popular. Some Christmas wrapping comes in foil while other types include common paper wrapping. The varieties of style and design are quite diverse. If you want to make a … [Read more...]
How Much Do You Know About Christmas?
2017260035001 Follow this link to the video. Watch the latest video at <a href="http://video.foxnews.com">video.foxnews.com</a>With Christmas coming up in the next few weeks, it is interesting to see just how much we know about one of the most-important holidays on the calendar. Watch with interest as people off the street are asked about how much they know about … [Read more...]