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…
7 Décor Tips for Your Christmas Party
Throwing a great Christmas party is part of fun of every holiday season. You can bring friends and family together to celebrate life and the relationships you hold dear. Nice Christmas parties are always the talk of the town months after they happen, so the pressure’s on to get it right. Have fun while you plan and keep things festive for a wonderful event. There are some basic components of a fantastic party every host should follow. You’ve got to nail the food, drinks if you and your guests drink, and a soundtrack for the affair. A lot of the…