Well finally, my kitchen window DIY is done and now I can move on to cleanup and Holiday decorating.... So I thought I'd share what I have been doing today before the big reveal in my kitchen. I am going to give you a look at my finished kitchen windows tho....and I can't wait for you to see them! But first, the start of what I did to my living room window....I hung 2 rattan glitzy stars and a few icicles to start....I used simple white cotton string so it wouldn't compete with anything else. Then I added my 3 trees which I already added a ton of twinkling lights....Tomorrow, I will add the ornaments...Sticks, feathers and woodsy creatures. All similar to what I did last year in the dining room, but this year, I am taking it up a notch....or two! If you want to see last years décor you can go here   or  here I used 2 crab pots for stands for the tree and a wicker suitcase that I picked up for 3 bucks at a Church Bazaar. I also added 2 lante...
What does a blonde do when she isn't doing Thanksgiving at her house this year?  When there is no menu to plan? Food to shop for? Tablescapes for 8 or more to do? She sneaks in a little Christmas decor. ...
source I thought you might want some outdoor light inspiration....I have been searching for some outdoor holiday lighting and have come up with a few tips along the way. So what kind of friend would I be if I didn't share them with you... source source Tip #1: No electric company in the world will give coupons for December...but they have been known to send a thank you card to a favorite customer...so don't be afraid to keep it simple to keep costs down. Even the simplest of lighting plans can be elegant and creative source   source Tip #2: Have a theme in mind....or at least a color scheme...If there is no symmetry or plan....it's going to look like you threw lights up in 20 seconds and ran back inside  You don't want to end up on Huffington Posts "Most Tackiest Christmas Lights list"....like our friend below... Source Sorry dude....but looking at it, it kind of tells me what NOT to do. I would definite...
I'm going to turn a hectic & tiring day to a good one by doing a thanksgiving tablescape even though we will be eating at my sister's this year. ...
Here is some Christmas inspiration for ya.... These are some of the vignettes and tables I did last year...Do you know what you are doing this year? I am already planning, and lighting some new trees...because, get ready for this. I am not doing one tree in my living room....I am doing at least 3! (maybe 4...I haven't decided yet) All in a rustic, woodland theme again...but this time I am going to use some store bought items and some naturals from my garden on all 3 trees grouped in a huge living room vignette. I have rusty crab pots, metal baskets, large icicle branches and 3 beautiful skinny woodland trees. Cross your fingers for me, because if it fails...I'll be scrambling! and since my sister Janine is doing her very first hosting of Thanksgiving at HER house...(chorus of angels) I don't have to cook! I am looking forward to a year off....      I can't wait to show you all the wonderful things I have picked up...