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Creating A Gingerbread Christmas Tablescape To Last
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Creating A Gingerbread Christmas Tablescape To Last

The first Christmas Charlie and I were married, we set out to make a gingerbread house. We slaved over the dough, cut the right proportions, made the icing, added each detail. It was so much fun, but by the end of the process, we were exhausted! A few days later, when hosting my in-laws for Christmas Eve dinner, we were so proud to showcase our gingerbread house that we displayed it right in our dining room. Kindly, they said they were impressed…until… about halfway through our dinner, we noticed out of the corner of our eyes that our hard earned gingerbread house roof suddenly caved in and our walls came tumbling down. We all got quite the chuckle and despite our best efforts to make it last, had a funny story to tell instead. That being said, with our past experience and food prices rising, this year I wanted to make a gingerbread house that would have a little more longevity. While you can’t pop a candy in your mouth as you pass by this gingerbread house, it is fun and festive and such a great activity for kids and adults alike. By creating a gingerbread Christmas tablescape to….

A Warm Welcome: Decorating Our Front Porch For Christmas
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A Warm Welcome: Decorating Our Front Porch For Christmas

How do you like to decorate your front porch for Christmas? Are you a garland and wreath fan, Christmas trees flanking the door kind of gal or do you prefer to keep your décor inside? While Charlie and I have tried a variety of Christmas entry options, this year I wanted to keep it classic with a twist. By pairing fresh natural greenery with faux garland, dried German statice and string lights, our entry soon went from fall pumpkins to Christmas delight. Whether you are still determining how to decorate your front porch for Christmas or you have a plan you hope to pull together after Thanksgiving, I hope that these next simple suggestions might inspire you to become a little creative….

How To Make A Classic Wooden Christmas Tree Collar
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How To Make A Classic Wooden Christmas Tree Collar

Every year, I try to change up our Christmas décor in some way. In years past, that change has looked like dried orange or cranberry garlands, fresh evergreen wreaths or bright red candlesticks. While we haven’t decorated our home just yet, I have been working on a few fun DIY Christmas adventures that will spruce up our home once we do. Like last week’s Anthropologie hand towel to holiday pillow creation, this week’s DIY was originally inspired by a Crate & Barrel tree collar. Typically, we have just used a white blanket as our tree base, but this year I was hoping for something a little more unique and easier to clean when our tree starts to drop its needles. It was in this mindset that I stumbled upon a gorgeous natural wooden tree collar by Crate & Barrel. Despite its on sale Black Friday price, I set out to make one similar but slightly more budget friendly. So, if you are looking for a new way to change up your Christmas décor and tree skirt, I hope this classic wooden Christmas tree collar might inspire…..