DIY Gold Painted Napkins
These DIY gold painted napkins make a perfect hostess gift at any time of year, but especially during the holiday season when we’re all attending (and hosting) Christmas gatherings. This is Part I of a...
View ArticleBurlap Christmas Wreath
Today I’m joining with fourteen other bloggers to showcase some terrific wreaths you can make for your front door this Christmas season. My wreath for the holidays this year is a burlap Christmas...
View ArticleComplete Gift Guide for the Gardener & A Giveaway
Are you ready to start some Christmas shopping? I know I am. And with the help of over 30 bloggers and the fabulous coordination from Jennifer at Snazzy Little Things , you’ll find everything you need...
View ArticleDIY Christmas Sachets
A few years ago, my sister gave each of us girls a little pillow filled with lavender potpourri. It was a simple gift during a time when we sisters (there’s 5 of us) were making little things to give...
View ArticleHow to Make Christmas PotPourri
Make your own Christmas potpourri. It’s no nice to fill your room with the fresh smell of cedar, pine and other Christmas scents. And it’s really quick and easy to do. Back in the 90’s, I belonged to...
View ArticleTraditional Fruitcake Recipe
Traditional fruitcake? That cake your grandmother made and insisted you try when you were five and you’ve hated it ever since? That cake that has become the brunt of many jokes about door stops and...
View ArticleGalvanized Metal “Tree”
Are you getting your Christmas on? With a bit of snow here yesterday and the Santa Claus parade coming through town, it’s beginning to feel a bit closer. This past weekend, I started to put some...
View ArticleGingerbread Scones with Maple Glaze
Now that pumpkin latte season is finally behind us, we can expect to see a lot of gingerbread recipes popping up. And for me that’s great news! I LOVE gingerbread! To me, gingerbread speaks of...
View ArticleMy Favourite Things Gift Guide
The holiday shopping season is upon us! Time to get out the list, make a budget and get shopping! My list is extensive with 5 siblings, my 2 children & their spouses, my 2 grandsons, hubby’s 2 boys...
View ArticleHow to Make Great Outdoor Arrangements for Christmas
Creating great outdoor arrangements for Christmas doesn’t have to be an overwhelming task. I’ve broken it down to a few simple steps so that you can make great outdoor arrangements this year. These...
View ArticleHow to Make a Greenery Swag
Today I’ll show you how to make a greenery swag for your front door. It’s a great alternative to a traditional wreath with all the same elements and works really well with the outdoor arrangements we...
View ArticleVintage Miniature Greenhouse Snowman Park
They say imitation is the best form of flattery. So I’m flattering Between Naps on the Porch where I got the inspiration for this vintage miniature greenhouse all dressed up for Christmas. I bought...
View ArticleSanta Express Rustic Tool Caddy
Have you ever found a piece at a local antique store and even though it’s rough and dirty, you just know that it will make something wonderful? That’s what happened when I saw this rustic tool caddy at...
View ArticleWelcome to Christmas Front Door
Welcome to Christmas! This week I’m joining a group of Home & Garden bloggers to share our homes decorated for the holidays. And what better place to start than at our Christmas front door. And...
View ArticleRustic Glam Christmas in My Living Room
It’s Day Two of the Bringing Christmas Home blog hop and today we’re sharing our living rooms! Rustic Glam Christmas Living Room My living room is dressed up in rustic glam Christmas decor this year –...
View ArticleA Collection of Gingerbread Recipes for Your Holiday Baking
I’m declaring December gingerbread month! If you think about it, gingerbread is one of those recipes that we only really haul out in preparation for the holidays. So why not make it officially...
View ArticleHow To Care for Your Christmas Plants
So your neighbour has kindly given you one of those Christmas plants – poinsettia, Christmas cactus or even a cyclamen. Now what? How do you take care of your new “pet” and make it last throughout the...
View ArticleHow to Survive Christmas Shopping
Yikes! Christmas is less than two weeks away! And our family party is this weekend! And guess what? My shopping isn’t finished! Am I stressed? A bit. But one thing I’ve learned about myself in the last...
View ArticleVintage Bicycle Dressed for Christmas
We have an old vintage bicycle that I found at a yard sale for a couple of dollars last summer. I spray painted it white to lighten it up (despite the fact that my friend calls it a “ghost bike”) and...
View ArticleLast Minute Christmas Baking Favourites
It’s the week of Christmas! If you haven’t finished baking yet, I’m here to help with some last minute Christmas baking recipes from the files. Cookies and treats your whole family will love. And as...
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