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Holidays In The Kitchen

As you are decorating for the holidays, do not overlook that all important room—the kitchen. After all, the kitchen is usually the central hub for holiday activities with baking, mixing magical concoctions, and preparing the famous holiday dinner. I love to see kitchens that are decked out for the holidays and here are some ideas [...]

The Holiday Entryway

I absolutely love front doors and entryways because it is the first impression of your home that people see when they arrive. Part of the holiday decorating should be your entryway and since I have not seen many tips on decorating entryways, I am undertaking the task myself. Therefore, if you are looking for ways [...]

Making Shelves Festive

If you have wooden shelving in your home, you are probably looking for ideas to make them a festive part of your holiday decorating this year. Shelves are wonderful pieces of furniture to have because you can use them to display family heirlooms, china, books, and other decorative objects. Turn the shelving in your home [...]

The Holiday Mantel

One of my favorite things to decorate is the fireplace mantel but if you are an indecisive person, like me at times, you may struggle finding just the right look for your mantel. I also like to do a different look each year and I’m a bit of a perfectionist so sometimes I struggle with [...]

Holiday Greenery

With all the focus turning to living green, and creating less of an imprint on the environment, one way you can do that this holiday season is by using real greenery for your holiday decorating. Instead of buying the plastic artificial garlands and trees, take advantage of the greenery that is around you. With a [...]

Holiday Plaids

I love the holiday plaids in traditional red and green with a bit of gold mixed in, but I also like some of the less traditional plaids which can make a dramatic statement for your holiday décor. While most people consider plaids as something that is meant for only homes with a country décor, you [...]

How to Create A Snowy Wonderland

The best part of having snow gathering on the window panes and falling outside is the warmth of a fire, the coziness of a blanket, and the feel of a hot chocolate mug in your hands. If you are dreaming of an icy world but live in endless sun, you can still bring a bit [...]

Natural Decorations for the Holiday Season

With design trends now leaning towards a return to nature, why not take that same concept and apply it this year with your holiday decorating? Put aside the artificial tree, the faux poinsettias in velvet, the glitter covered plastic bulbs, and use natural materials to create an elegant holiday expression in your home.

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Thanksgiving Fireplace Tips

Many people like to decorate their fireplace mantels for each season and holiday and Thanksgiving is a great opportunity to change out the décor on your mantel. The key to a great looking fireplace mantel is warm colors and soft light and here are some decorating tips to help you create a beautiful mantel for [...]

Enlarging Space

The holidays are approaching and that means that your home will soon be filled with family and friends. If you have small rooms, they can appear to be crowded, cramped, and just plain tiny but you can make your space look bigger than it is by following these few tips:

Avoid Dark Colors

When you [...]

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