how to brighten your home during the winter blues

Do you suffer from the winter blues during the gloomy days of winter? Here are some ways to brighten your home to create a warm space and help your mood during those long, dark and cold winter days.

crowning glory mantel styling

Do you celebrate the epiphany? I grew up in a Latin household and Los Reyes Magos was a big thing in our house. I have continued the tradition with my own family. A crowning glory mantel styling is set in the living room to honor the three kings.

enchanted mushroom wintry forest tablescape

Mushrooms are magical and enchanting, adding a touch of fantasy to their surroundings. This mushroom wintry forest tablescape creates a fascinating setting.

glitter old fashioned Christmas light bulb ornament DIY

These German glass glitter Christmas light bulb ornaments were super easy to make, and I love the vintage punch they evoke. I am so happy to share how to make these today.

Christmas in July tablescape ideas

Although it’s only July it’s never too early to prepare and start thinking about Christmas in my book. If you’re a big entertainer over the holiday season, I hope you will be inspired by these Christmas in July tablescape ideas.

Christmas crafting in July

Ok, who’s with me, or is the year flying by? Before we know it, it will be Christmas time with all it’s festivities and traditions. So we thought we would share some Christmas crafting for the upcoming holiday season today to be prepared ahead of schedule. A girl can try, right? GERMAN GLASS GLITTER GermanContinue reading “Christmas crafting in July”

a guide to winter decorating

I love the spareness and quietness our homes speak to us after all the hoopla of the holidays is neatly packed away. Here are some ideas and inspiration on winter decorating, making your home pretty and welcoming during these long days of winter. houseplants and other organic elements are great for winter decorating As alwaysContinue reading “a guide to winter decorating”

Merry Christmas & More

So much has happened since I last hung around here. We just had a fabulous Christmas season and wanted to jump in here and share some of the magic plus give some quick updates. Our Christmas fairy dust around our home was edited since we just had some minor remodeling work done. We had newContinue reading “Merry Christmas & More”

winter nesting table

Setting a pretty table is one of my favorite things to do– so this week I set the table for our family as we continue to nest during this SIP winter.  We have a family celebration and I wanted the table to share some specialness as we gather together.  And viola our winter nesting tableContinue reading “winter nesting table”