New Year Home Decor Refresh Picks

Refresh your home for the new year with stylish winter decor that transitions beautifully into spring!  I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!   I don't know about you, but I feel like the week between Christmas and New Year's is always a blur.  It's a strange week, but I love the anticipation of a new year and a fresh start.  This year, I decided to take down all my Christmas decor (I left the two Christmas trees up) and begin the year with a clean slate.  I even replaced my winter greenery with my everyday greens and put all my plants back in their places.  I thought it might make me sad, but it actually felt really good to get my house back in order.  I blame the fabulous new Spring decor lines from Studio McGee and Hearth & Hand for giving me the itch to clear everything out and start fresh.  There are a ton of decor pieces that work great for winter and then transition perfectly to spring.  From medium-weight textiles, deep-toned greenery, chunky patterns and...

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Mix and Match Holiday Fashion

Stylish and affordable mix and match work-casual to semi-formal holiday attire for women! Thank you to Walmart for sponsoring this post.  It's sad that whenever I wear jeans my kids ask why I'm so dressed up.  I'm pretty sure that's a sign that I live a very comfortable and relaxed life ha.  In my defense, I'm usually spending my days picking up or refinishing furniture, working on a project or doing computer work.  Who would want to wear anything other than leggings and a hoodie? But with the holidays fast approaching and parties and gatherings in full swing, it was time to branch out from my normal super relaxed attire .   Between dinner with friends, work parties, concerts and holiday gatherings, adding a little holiday sparkle to my wardrobe was much needed.   Thrift Store Upcycle: DIY Church Hymn Board You know I love green, so when I spotted a sparkly sequin tank top at  Walmart I had to buy one.  It's perfect for layering and can be dressed down w...

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Easy Vintage-Inspired Santa Garland

Learn how to decoupage paper napkins into an easy vintage-inspired Santa garland! The other week, I ran into Marshall's looking for a particular Christmas gift and stumbled upon the most adorable Santa paper napkins.  Apparently, I'm all about vintage Santas this Christmas . They had the cutest jolly faces and vintage-inspired vibe that I couldn't resist buying a pack.  I wasn't exactly sure how I was going to use them, but I knew I had to have them.  Once I got home and took a look at a few of my craft supplies, I realized the napkins would be perfect for a decoupage project! WHAT IS DECOUPAGE?   Decoupage is an art and refers to decorating an object with paper. WHAT IS THE BEST GLUE TO USE FOR DECOUPAGE?  There is a lot of different craft glues out on the market, but Mod Podge tends to work best for decoupaging.  It's thinner than Elmer's glue, dries clear, comes in multiple finishes, and is super easy to work with.   SUPPLIES NEEDED TO DECOUPAGE PAPER NA...

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Christmas Gift Guide 2022: Stocking Stuffers For All Ages

80+ best Christmas stocking stuffer ideas for men, women, and kids! With my Christmas shopping almost complete, it's time to focus on the stocking stuffers.  Stocking stuffers are often the last items I buy, but my favorite.  I usually go overboard and buy too many things because I love finding the perfect little gifts. For some, stuffing a Christmas stocking means filling them with fruit and candy.  For others, it's a place for small gifts at any price range.  This post is to help with ideas, no matter what your price range or stocking stuffer style is.  From yummy candy and treats to cozy textiles and practical gadgets.  I've compiled a wide variety of some of my favorite and best Christmas stocking stuffers your entire family will love!  STOCKING STUFFERS FOR MEN Christmas candy, favorite nuts, small gadgets, portable and travel-sized tools, snarky gifts, lottery tickets, and personalized mementos are all perfect stocking stuffer ideas for men.   I gathered a varie...

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Thrift Store Upcycle: DIY Antique Stocking Stretcher

A primitive thrift store find gets transformed into an antique stocking stretcher!  A quick stop at Goodwill yesterday resulted in another project and I'm not sad about it.  Thrifting has been very hit-or-miss lately, but I've been lucky to find a few affordable finds and fun pieces perfect for updating .   The other week, I transformed a dated wood wall calendar into an antique hymn board and this week, I snagged a handpainted primitive stocking that I turned into an antique stocking stretcher.  WHAT ARE ANTIQUE STOCKING STRETCHERS?  In the early 20th Century, wood stocking stretchers were used when drying socks.  The stretchers allowed wool socks to dry and keep their shape without shrinking.  Now, stocking stretchers make a great addition to Christmas mantels and holiday decor.  Now that you know a little more about stocking stretchers, let's make one out of a thrift store find!  SUPPLIES NEEDED - Handmade dated wood stocking (I found mine at Goodwill. You could a...

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