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Where to Create Nice Wedding Invitations You Can Customize
Tis the season for… weddings! With the new year just around the corner it is time for New Year’s Resolutions and a brand new year filled with fun events, some of which will surely be the union of two people – a wedding! This is a big deal (at least for my own it was) and so you definitely want to start it off with the perfect wedding invitation. Wedding invitations set the tone for the event, so having the perfect invite is always an important step in the wedding planning process. With Basic Invite, you can create nice wedding invitations for every taste, and a completely customizable FREE make…
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Easy No-Spread Cutout Gingerbread Cookies with White Piping
I have a small obsession with decorating cookies which started a few years ago. Now, I look for any reason I can to whip up a batch of cookies so I can practice my hand at my piping skills. White piping always has such a beautiful look over gingerbread cookies; the contrast in color makes the piping look so elegant. To make cutout gingerbread cookies you need to start with a no-spread recipe so that your gingerbread shapes will cutout and remain perfectly shaped after baking. This recipe is no-fail, and will result in perfectly shaped gingerbread cookies every time. Baking Gingerbread Cookies Making these cookies is really simple, takes…
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Holiday Home Gift Guide for Her with Wayfair.com
Are you looking for the best gifts for someone who loves all things home and home decor? If your like me, than you are! It’s no secret that I enjoy things for my home, there is something about a home related gift that I just love – maybe its knowing that the things in my home are not only pretty to look at, but have special meaning because they were given to me by family and friends. When I think of home decor gifts I would love, I think of beautiful, simple, neutral colored items that would work no matter what style of home the gift goes to. One of…
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Setting a Simple & Elegant Holiday Tablescape using Fresh Flowers
Setting our holiday table is one of my favorite things to do during this festive season. Creating seasonal tablescapes with my children is a tradition that I started a few years ago, but I have yet to let them design the table for a big event like Christmas on their own. This year, my oldest daughter, Emily, has been asking to design our holiday table on her own. It totally melted my heart that she really wanted to do this tradition for our family so of course I said yes! When I asked Emily what her vision for the table was, she said simply, “I want it to look elegant,…
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A Cozy White Cottage Christmas Living Room Tour
When it comes to Christmas decor, everyone has their own preference on color and style. Some love bright colors, others the subtle hues of the season. I love to decorate my home with cozy neutrals such as earthy wood tones, white, and gold. This year I have created a cozy white cottage Christmas living room by using these elements throughout my space. I wanted the space to feel super cozy so this space is full of lots of cozy pillows and blankets as well as simple rustic touches that usher in the season. Here is a look at my cozy white cottage Christmas living room! The focal point of my…
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A Simple & Rustic Farmhouse Christmas Front Porch
Simplicity is my goal when it comes to my front porch. I love to keep it clean and minimal, with neutral rustic touches. For Christmas and winter, cream and black and green are my favorite colors to decorate with that remain neutral but have the rustic vintage holiday vibes I am looking for. This year to create a simple and rustic farmhouse Christmas front porch I added some faux green trees, a few wooden decor accent pieces, and a new holiday welcome mat. Take a look at this years porch to inspire your own holiday front porch this year. Above the front door I added a faux green Christmas garland.…
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3-Day Weekend Girls Trip to San Diego, CA
When the weather gets cold at home here in Seattle, my friends and I love to travel to warmer climates and have some fun. This November we traveled to Pacific Beach in San Diego, California for a 3-day weekend girls trip to enjoy the sunny southern Cali coast and all the amenities this town has to offer. San Diego, often known as the birthplace of California, has beautiful mild year-round weather and is packed full of cultural significance from Old Town, to Little Italy, and more. As well as being home to beautiful beaches, San Diego is home to a dynamic food and beverage scene and incredible nightlife. Everything you…
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Decorating a Simple White Flocked Farmhouse Christmas Tree
The focal point of my Christmas decor is always a large, beautiful, rustic Christmas tree. One of my favorite Christmas trees is my 8′ flocked tree from King of Christmas. This tree is grand, majestic, and has the snowy look that reminds me of Christmas in a lodge out somewhere full of snow – my favorite type of Christmas! To decorate my flocked Christmas tree, I like to keep it simple, with a few neutral and earthy ornaments repeated throughout the tree. To add old time charm I created my own vintage hymnal song sheet ornaments and decorated the tree with a combination of these and some simple ornaments I…
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