I tend to decorate with neutrals at Christmas (well, at every time of the year for that matter!). This Christmas I decided to use shades of white, green, beige, and gold. Green is my favourite colour and it finds its way into all of my decor. Green is the perfect neutral at Christmas time- just when the outdoor landscape is turning brown and grey, we bring in the freshness of green trees, pine boughs, and wreaths. White and light beige keep the look bright and the gold adds that touch of sparkle ...
DIY Handmade Christmas Heart Ornaments
If you read my Christmas Decor Trends and Predictions post from last week, then you'll know that handmade Christmas ornaments are very popular this year. And it's easy to see why. They're sweet and comforting to look at and crafting is a great way to relieve stress AND save money on decor. These DIY handmade Christmas heart ornaments are easy to make and require only a few items you likely already have at home. These make a great Christmas gift, but there's no shame in making them and keeping ...
Christmas decor trends and predictions
Christmas décor, like all home décor, changes and evolves as time passes. While the changes are often gradual, sudden societal change can influence décor trends more abruptly. In the summer, I was interested in this idea, and I looked into how Christmas décor has been affected during pivotal moments in our history. I found that how we observe Christmas reflects the state of our world. And 2020 certainly was a year of change. I took cues from the past to decipher this year’s Christmas décor ...
The Complete Fall Camping Guide for Families
Last weekend our family celebrated Canadian Thanksgiving with a trip to Algonquin Provincial Park. We are seasoned campers but hadn’t previously ventured out for cool-weather camping together as a family. As a trained geologist, I have had my share of cool-weather expeditions and camping and have learned from those experiences. I have to admit that I hate being cold, so most of my planning revolved around wanting to be cozy and warm during our trip. My complete fall camping guide for families ...
Quick and easy DIY mask hanger
Hello friends! I created this post to solve the problem of where to store your family's stash of clean face masks. This quick and easy DIY mask hanger will get your masks organized and all in one place. You can install this near the door using non-marking adhesive strips, and always be ready to head out the door. No more scrambling to find a mask when you're in a hurry. *This post contains affiliate links. This mask hanger does double duty as a mask drying rack so you can avoid putting ...
Fun and Festive Halloween Tablescape
Happy October friends! Do you like decorating for seasonal holidays? I do, but I don't always like having to constantly change my decor. That's why I designed this fun and festive Halloween tablescape. I wanted decor that could easily transition between Thanksgiving and Halloween without having to tear apart my dining room! Halloween and Thanksgiving fall close on the calendar and this tablescape can transition between the two with just a few tweaks. As a result, you can save money and, most ...
