Winter Decorations

How I used natural elements from Scandinavian and Modern Farmhouse design concepts to decorate for Christmas this year for a simple decor theme

Around here we've been having holiday open houses since the day after Halloween. I don't know how you feel about the early start, but I just don't do anything in my home until Thanksgiving is over. While I'm pulling my ideas together, I thought I'd share some holiday posts from last year. If you'd like to see the post you must be on the actual website. To see the full post, just click on the highlighted word here or on the image or caption and you'll be taken to the original blog post. My…

Well my Fall sphere asked to be changed out for Christmas and I obliged. If you missed that post go here. Fall arrangement in my sphere First step was to strip her down to her burlap skirt. I wanted to create a base with evergreen cuttings, magnolia leaves. and a mound of orbs. Initially I purchased these over-sized orbs. I thought they were so nice with the marbleizing. But, when I looked at them again they looked like bowling balls. Yuck. My Bowling Ball Sphere Time to grab some metallic…

Learn how to make winter garden planters and remind yourself of the bond we have with nature. Easy winter planter recipes, tips and tricks.

745 Likes, 8 Comments - Monrovia (@monroviaplants) on Instagram: “Have you forgotten about your windowboxes? Get them in holiday shape with some evergreen TLC (link…”

Here in New England, the chilly north winds have arrived, blowing our last lingering red and yellow leaves off the trees. I have loved this gorgeous autumn, but a change of season is always filled with anticipation for good things to come. (Yes, good things like cute white vintage cars with wreaths on their hoods and

Learn the secret for drying hydrangeas that will last for a long time. They will look great in wreaths, and vignettes all over your home.

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8,778 Likes, 207 Comments - Garden Answer (@gardenanswer) on Instagram: “I love these urns SO much! Even more now that they’re all filled up and ready for Christmas! ❤️🎄❤️…”