There are many joys at Christmas time—family, sharing meals, giving gifts. While these are undeniably important, I look forward to a slightly more niece joy as December approaches: Christmas scents. That’s probably because my childhood holidays were dominated by the smells of star anise and cloves simmering away on the stove in preparation for Christmas dinner. It’s a … [Read more...] about 8 Easy Ways to Make Your Home Smell Like Christmas
ALDI Has the Cutest Vintage Ceramic Christmas Trees Right Now
You're going to want to get to ALDI right now. They've kicked off the holidays this week with their first seasonal items. And their vintage-look ceramic Christmas trees are the hot ticket item. (Not to mention completely adorable.) Many of us grew up with a relative who had one of these ceramic Christmas trees. (You get bonus points if that relative made theirs in a ceramics … [Read more...] about ALDI Has the Cutest Vintage Ceramic Christmas Trees Right Now
A Touch of Spring at Christmas – How to Grow Paperwhites in Winter
I love growing forced bulbs in the winter, especially around the holidays. It’s delightful with the cold, blustery weather outdoors, seeing the beautiful, clean white blossoms of paperwhites indoors. Now is the time of year to get them started so they will bloom in time for Christmas. Let’s pot them up together. Christmas Magic There is something magical about these … [Read more...] about A Touch of Spring at Christmas – How to Grow Paperwhites in Winter
How to Bleach Pine Cones for Unique Holiday Decor
Pine cones are a quintessential holiday decorative element. Their soft, rustic, and elegant appearance makes them the perfect addition to seasonal displays, wreaths, centerpieces, or even stand-alone accents in any room. Luckily for me, I have a steady supply of them right out my back door. But if you don't you can buy pine cones in bulk here for all of your crafting and … [Read more...] about How to Bleach Pine Cones for Unique Holiday Decor
Build Holiday Cheer: Why Costco’s LEGO Poinsettia Set is the Perfect Holiday Decoration
While strolling through Costco, amidst the holiday décor, we stumbled upon a delightful surprise—a LEGO Poinsettia set. This 608-piece kit is the perfect way to add festive flair to your home. Whether for kids or adults, building this set offers a cozy holiday activity. And the best part? No watering, no maintenance—just pure holiday cheer. It’s a win-win! Ready to … [Read more...] about Build Holiday Cheer: Why Costco’s LEGO Poinsettia Set is the Perfect Holiday Decoration