November 2014 archive

How-to Hang Ribbon on a Christmas Tree

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Have you started decorating for Christmas yet? As you may already know {based on my Christmas mantel} I have! One of the first things I remember struggling with when it comes to decorating for Christmas is hanging ribbon on a tree.

How the heck is one supposed to hang ribbon on a Christmas tree anyways!?

Well…there are about 539 ways you can hang it. Today I thought I’d share a little tutorial on how I hang my ribbon…for those of you struggling and wondering about this like I used to.

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Decorating Your Mantel with Garland

Hello!

There is something about Christmas decorations that make me really happy.

Like really…really happy 🙂

And one of my favorite decorated spots in the Purple Palace during Christmas is our garland hanging on the fireplace mantel.

Decorating a mantel for Christmas can be somewhat of a tricky thing.

You see it took us 3 Christmases to finally get the garland on the mantel right.

So today I’d like to share the steps we take to make sure the garland on the mantel looks perfect…or at least perfect to us.

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Lean Green Bean Casserole

Good Morning!

With Thanksgiving quickly approaching you may be looking for a new recipe to try this year.

Perhaps something a little more lean…so you can have that extra piece of pecan pie 🙂

{It’s all about moderation, right!?}

Well…in today’s recipe segment Danielle has created a “lean” spin on a Thanksgiving casserole favorite!

Lean Green Bean Casserole

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Rustic Wood Initial Place Cards

Hello!

Are you excited that Thanksgiving is next week!?

I can’t wait!!!

Maybe I’m so excited because I like to eat…spend time with my family…or because I don’t have to cook 🙂

Since I’m not cooking I volunteered to help make some rustic inspired place cards this year.

Head on over to My Crafty Spot to see the full tutorial today!

Rustic Wood Initial Place Cards

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One Room Challenge Faves

Hello!

It’s only been a week since the One Room Challenge Finale…and I’m starting to go through bathroom remodeling withdrawals.

Ok…that is a complete lie! Sooo glad to have that thing done 🙂

In case you have already forgotten about my Sister’s fab new bathroom here it is:

Bathroom Reveal

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Ah memories!

Today I wanted to take some time and share my top 10 fave ORC makeovers.

Sit back, enjoy and prepare to be inspired!!

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