Easy Christmas Décor Ideas for College students
Christmas is a special time when many people want a little warmth and comfort. This is especially true for college students who are away from their relatives. A bit of nice decor and cheerful attributes of the holiday will never hurt. Let's look at simple options for decorating your home or apartment to help you feel the spirit of Christmas even when you are away from your parents. It is worth noting that all the options presented are quite affordable and do not require serious financial investments from you. All you need is some free time and a couple of…
Hygge-ing Your Winter Home Decor
Congratulations, we’re officially halfway through winter! While this news has many people excited and looking forward to consistent warm weather, it also means making the most of what’s left of winter. While we’re currently in that post-Christmas decoration lull, your home can begin to feel bare and less cheerful. This is the perfect time to embrace the winter and add some hygge to your home’s decor. Just in case you haven’t heard of it, hygge (pronounced “hoo-gah”) is based on the Scandinavian way of life that promotes happiness by surrounding yourself with comfort and coziness. Adding these cozy elements…
How To Purge Your Christmas Decorations
Guest post by Sharon of Are you dreading putting away your Christmas decorations? Do you need to purge your Christmas decorations but don’t know where to start or what to do with them? I know this is difficult, but sometimes it’s important to purge as we put things away and to make the hard decisions now, rather than when you get the decorations out. It’s harder to make those decisions when the holiday season is approaching, you don’t have the mental space to think about something else, but now the holiday season is almost over, it’s time to purge those…
How To Dry Orange Slices for Budget Christmas Decorations
Guest Post by Sam of Dove Cottage Looking for a fun craft to get you in the festive spirit? Want to get your home Christmas-ready on a tight budget? Well you’ve come to the right place, because I’ve got the perfect post for you! The ultimate Christmas craft that cannot fail to get you feeling festive: drying your own orange slices. I usually do this a couple of times in the run up to Christmas, and it’s so much easier than you think. Not only does it give you a beautiful decoration for literally pennies, it’ll fill your kitchen with…