Just In Case You Haven’t Begun Decorating for the Holidays
Here’s a glimpse into some wonderful decorating ideas – for just in case you haven’t begun.
Here’s a glimpse into some wonderful decorating ideas – for just in case you haven’t begun.
So it’s your turn – is it? For that family, or friends get-together in your humble home. But after agreeing you realize – oh s**** the kitchen, and you either wish you could re-route the party to someone else’s home or find ways to spruce it up just in time for that amazing party you plan to throw. Here are some suggestions I found to be simply gorgeous and pretty lasting: And here’s the bonus to this article – how to throw a dinner party like the French – might be the best idea yet. Especially for this girl who is all things French at heart:
Hopefully you survived Black Friday – in terms of running to the mall and trying your best to be the first to grab whatever it is that is on sale. You know, the stack of hand towels at a bargain price, or the gadget giveaways with the new smart phone or simply a two-for-one deal. I hate to admit, you wouldn’t catch me in a mall the day after Thanksgiving even if you paid me to go shopping. I prefer to sleep in or stay in bed and cuddle with my dog, or just be home, decorating for Christmas while munching on leftovers. 🙂 Did you know apparently, that putting up your Christmas decoration early is a good idea according to – read here So, while I was explaining my vision for this year’s Christmas theme or decor to the family over Thanksgiving dinner, I realized showing them was a better idea – like these for example: And if Garlands are you thing – of course – here’s a tutorial that may help create one …
I love it when a house comes together nicely – and functional with simply the most basic of things:
Simple changes to the old and familiar can sometimes make for the most positive of outlook in any home, and what better time than to consider…
Ever since I could remember I’ve had an advent calendar in our home, and so each year, I choose carefully the one to buy. So naturally I made a list, just in case this Christmas product is a must have in your household: {featured image – west elm village advent calendar}
There is one more move I intend to make before settling down for good and once I find the right place to call home, I hope to adapt some of these wonderful decor or design ideas:
Sunday mornings are the best. I wake up early no matter the leisure day, and do a bit of reading an actual paperback with a cup or two of green tea in hand, and then get online to plan out my blogging week. All before breakfast :). I feel more accomplished like that. Anyway, without boring you with too much background, I share with you today’s interesting finds:
I am a huge fan of what we refer to in the states, back splash for the kitchen walls in between the counter and the upper cabinets. I’m not sure when the trend all started, but it is a design wonder I appreciate. So just in case you are in the mood to update your kitchen or feeling the need to shake things up a bit, in a good way, then here are some interesting ideas to consider:
I don’t know about you, but when I travel, I spend a lot of time looking up, to all the structures making up a city, a town, or a village. So naturally this article about 20 best cities for architectural lovers stuck the perfect cord on this chilly Sunday morning while I sip on green tea and scroll the madness of the internet. And for your viewing pleasure I am going to simply list the least expected destinations or beg forgiveness for my ignorance just in case the places I list are more well know than I assumed: