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How to Make Christmas Centerpieces Using a Large Tray in 3 Ways (Part 2)
Especially when hosting a Christmas party, a centerpiece on the table is a focal point and adds so much to a space. I have a large tray that fills a long table so nicely, but how to style it for Christmas? Last year I had a post showing 3 different Christmas centerpiece ideas using a large tray (you can check it out here), and in this post I have 3 more! Here’s how to make Christmas centerpieces using a large tray in 3 ways (part 2). (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small compensation at no cost to you. For example, as an Amazon Associate I…
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How to Make a Christmas Arrangement Using a Compote Bowl in 4 Ways
I have this brass compote bowl that I love, and I used it to create some Christmas arrangement ideas! It is such a pretty and versatile piece with endless possibilities. It can be used as a centerpiece on the table, but it also could work on a shelf, console table or coffee table. A simple plant looks great in one, but for Christmas a little tree is perfect in it! Here’s how to make a Christmas arrangement in a compote bowl in 4 ways. (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small compensation at no cost to you. For example, as an Amazon Associate I earn from…
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8 Christmas Decor Trends You Will Love
With Halloween about to be behind us, it is time to start thinking about all things Christmas! Even if you’re not like me counting down the days until it’s “acceptable” to start decorating for Christmas haha, the way a lot of the new Christmas decor items sell out as soon as they come out means you do have to start now if you don’t want to be disappointed later. So hopefully this post will help you figure out what you’d like to add to your Christmas decor collection this year. Here are 8 Christmas decor trends you will love right now! (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive…
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Simple Fall Decor Ideas for the Home
I absolutely love fall, but I typically don’t go too overboard when decorating my home for it, and I enjoy more simple and subtle touches instead. I also don’t get too spooky and Halloween-y in my fall decor, but instead prefer the approach of using fall colors and more natural elements and of course all of the pumpkins! Here are some simple fall decor ideas for the home that I have incorporated this year. (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small compensation at no cost to you. For example, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. You can read more about it here. Thank you…
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My Honest Review of the GE Cafe Stove
Our previous stove lasted us 20 years, but when it was time to get a new one I was excited to have one that could perform better than our old one, offer more with new technology, and also update the look of the whole kitchen. We shopped around and researched reviews and prices and came up with the electric GE Cafe stove in white. I honestly at first fell in love with the look of it, but I didn’t want to end up with a subpar stove just because it was so pretty! However, between all the features it had to offer (did someone say double oven?) and great reviews,…
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How to Add Color to Your Kitchen: Mason Cash Bowls
I am a lover of neutrals when it comes to decor in any room, but that’s not to say that I don’t crave some color from time to time. Pops of color added to a neutral palette is actually a favorite look of mine. I saw these Mason Cash bowls in a local gift shop, and the variety of gorgeous colors just drew me in! On top of that, the patterns are not only beautiful but whimsical and fun as well. I chose this green one with the scallops along the edge and the trees, leaves and hard to resist little hedgehogs all around! So cute! (This post contains affiliate…
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How to Make Couscous Salad with Tomatoes, Basil and Scallions
This couscous salad with tomatoes, basil and scallions is one of my all time favorite side dishes. It is the perfect summer time dish to bring along to a barbeque. I have been asked countless times for the recipe whenever I do, definitely a sign of a winning recipe! The original source is unknown, but it is another tried and true recipe passed on to me from my mom, and one that I have on repeat every year. It’s also a great way to use up the tomatoes from your garden! Follow along to see how to make couscous salad with tomatoes, basil and scallions. (This post contains affiliate links.…
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10 Unique Ways to Use a Small Round Marble Tray
I am a sucker for anything decorative for the home that is marble or scalloped, and I also love a good tray! I came across this small round marble tray from Target, and it was one of those things I just knew I had to have but wasn’t sure at first what I would use it for. And actually, this “small tray” was being sold as a “candle holder.” It turns out that it can be used for lots of different things! Here are 10 unique ways to use a small round marble tray. (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small compensation at no cost to…
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How to Make a Natural Valentine Centerpiece with Moss Hearts
This Valentine centerpiece came about when I wanted to change out my Christmas centerpiece that I had on the table using a long tray (you can see 3 ways to make a centerpiece with a long tray for Christmas here). I found some planters at Walmart for around $6.50 each that worked perfectly. Four of them filled the tray just right, and then I could add some pink flowers perhaps for Valentine’s Day! To add a more special touch for Valentine’s Day, I added moss hearts to each one. I love the subtle and natural look! Here is how to make this natural Valentine centerpiece. (This post contains affiliate links.…
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9 Ways to Give a Gift Card for Christmas
A gift card is the perfect gift to give someone, we all love getting them! You get to pick out exactly what you want, and when you don’t know what to get someone it’s a great solution. However, you don’t just want to hand someone a gift card. That can seem boring and impersonal. Without spending too much extra money on top of the gift card, you can present a gift card in fun and thoughtful ways. Here are 9 ways to give a gift card for Christmas. (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small compensation at no cost to you. For example, as an Amazon…
