Dec 15, 2025 | read more
Are you ready for holiday guests to arrive? Me neither! But I do have some easy-to-do ideas to welcome them to a festive home. Read on for quick entertaining and decorating tips. Shrub Drink Recipe When your guests arrive, the first thing you want to do — after taking their coat and bags — is […]
Dec 08, 2025 | read more
I’m seeing both beloved and unique holiday trends and decorating themes this year. Let’s explore! Nutcrackercore Holiday classic ballet The Nutcracker with whimsical, fairy-tale-like elements that makes children’s dreams of the Sugar Plum Fairy come true. Music boxes featuring this theme are popular this year. Colors: Red, white, blue, gold Materials: Wood, velvet, silver, feathers […]
Dec 19, 2022 | read more
First, declutter and clean your home before decorating. Create a system to deal with incoming and outgoing packages and gifts. Next, prepare a welcoming guest bedroom and bathroom with a gift box or stocking full of helpful personal care goodies. Use holiday storage boxes for everyday items such as towels. Plan the drinks and food […]
Nov 21, 2022 | read more
Don’t just go for the same old brown/orange/yellow Thanksgiving color scheme this year! This cluster of painted pumpkins is delightful, paired with striped napkins and grey-blue plates. White, black, and gold-rimmed place settings create an elevated dining experience, along with gold-painted pumpkins as décor. A colorful, edible centerpiece makes for easy clean-up! Swap in LED […]
Feb 21, 2022 | read more
According to the annual Houzz Trends Report, people have been relying on their homes to provide new avenues of activity and entertainment since the beginning of the pandemic and it shows in emerging search trends for art studios (up nearly 10x), home bars and wine cellars (up nearly 4x) and home theaters, home gyms and […]
Dec 13, 2021 | read more
Are you anticipating this year’s winter holiday season? Looking for ways to take your décor up a notch, even without in-person guests and parties? Here are some ideas on a theme I love: Monochrome holiday decorating! Monochrome should be softened with a touch of color. Here greenery creates a welcoming indoor/outdoor feel. I adore the […]
