DIY

Wrap ‘Em Up!

December 23, 2014

Now that you’re (hopefully) nearly done with your gift buying, it’s time to wrap them up!  I love wrapping gifts, so much so that it’s one of the reasons I like to get my holiday shopping done early, so I can wrap the packages up and enjoy them under the tree for as much of the season as possible!  They become a part of my holiday decor.

Part of the fun for me is coming up with unique and creative ways to wrap gifts for those I love.

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Holidays

Holiday Decor

December 19, 2014

When decorating my home for the holidays I like to embrace the colors I have in my place rather than embark on a complete overhaul.

Since my place is decorated in warm tones of gold, orange and brown, I simply expanded on that for my holiday decorating, adding a hint of white to brighten things up.

Decorating for the holidays can be overwhelming, so I like to start early and tackle it one vignette at a time. Starting early also allows you time to shop around, find unexpected treasures and avoid the last minute frenzy.

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I love wreaths. And I especially love all the variations that are so readily available. When thinking about adding a wreath or two to your space, don’t be afraid to think outside the box. I simply loved the look of this gold wreath, rather than just hanging it on my door, I replaced my regular art in the living room with it, making it the focal point. Why not hang a wreath over an existing mirror, maybe in a dinning room; or on the pantry door for some festive appeal in the kitchen; the possibilities are endless.

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