My Holiday Home {The Mantle}

"The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hope that St.Nick soon would be here!"

It only took me a handful of trips to Target to remember the command hooks to hang my stockings and complete the mantle decor. My inspiration this year was based on a black, gold, and green scheme. The mantle was already styled  in black and white so I stuck with the existing decor. I added green balls and the boxwood wreath along with new stockings I scored at Marshalls. 

The green ribbon adds a finishing touch to the gold deer. 

I'm sure you have seen a similar idea on Pinterest.  A few LED stems from Target and faux branches completely transformed this basket. So simple, but high impact! At night the living room is so cozy now with the fireplace and lights from the tree and hearth! This will definitely be the last area to get undecorated after the holidays! 

My Holiday Home {The Entry}

Have you noticed that I'm a little late at posting my holiday home this year? No, that can't be because I have a newborn! 

To be completely honest, I wasn't sure I would even attempt trying to decorate for Christmas, but who am I kidding? I absolutely love the holiday season and my 3 year old is so excited for the Christmas! She had such a blast helping me pull out all the decor and especially hang ornaments on the tree! 

This year things are a bit simple and I used what was on hand instead of trying to totally recreate the wheel! There are a mix of metals and soft colors as well as some natural elements and lots of greenery! 

What I love most is definitely displaying all the cards we receive! It's so exciting to get new cards in the mail and see all the smiling faces of our friends and family! Since my display is small, I'm working on a new way to show them off. The ice however has put a damper on my spray painting. Just 1 more coat of gold and I'll show you the new display! 

Holiday Gift Guide

With Black Friday creeping up on us and Christmas only weeks away it's time to get a jump on your holiday shopping! Here's some items sure to make any lucky lady smile on Christmas morning. 

To shop these items simply go to my holiday guide on Pinterest! Happy Shopping!

An All American Celebration

Retro Snow Cone Machine/ Sparkle Star Lights/ Drink Dispenser/ 

Cherry Snow Cone Syrup/ Napkins/ Melamine Star Plates/ Tiered Star Stand/ 

Food Picks/ Bali Canvas Chairs/ Flag Crackers/ Soda Storage Crate

Do you have all your last minute party goods for the Fourth? It's a perfect day for friends, family, swimming, and a BBQ! I'm ready to relax and enjoy some good food and catch a few rays!

Gift Ideas for Mom

 

There's no one quite like a mom! Moms spend countless hours taking care of everyone, loving endlessly, worrying, and making the world go round! If you are a mom, you definitely deserve your upcoming special day!

Here's a few gift ideas for the important mom in your life!

 

 Gold DV Sandals /Set of Journals / Tory Burch Earrings

Monogrammed Mug / Summer Straw Hat / Watercolor Infinity Scarf

Woodland Decor

Earthy materials make this woodland decor rustic, yet sophisticated. I'm such a sucker for deer too!

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MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE!



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Plaid on The Table?

I've been crazy about plaid this season!! I've purchased plaid shirts from every store imaginable including this one from J Crew during Cyber monday! Now, I'm dying over this table decked out in plaid! 

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The glitter wrapping paper, mercury vase, felt deer, and crystal add even more elegance and sparkle to the ensemble!

I think I've found my table scape inspiration for next year! 

Are you a plaid fan? Would you incorporate the pattern on your table?

My Holiday Mantle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This year our stockings are on display upstairs by the tree instead of on the mantle as in previous years. I wanted a new, fresh look so I spruced things up with a Boxwood wreath. The silver deer is a TJ Maxx find that resembles the Pottery Barn version, but much more reasonable! I also wanted some glitz and glam so I added a few pieces of mercury glass. Plus, one can never go wrong with a few pops of pink!

 



Holiday Dining Room {Part 2}

As promised, here's the rest of my holiday dining room decked out in glitter, ornaments, and trees!

 

 

 

 

The pink flutes are vintage from my late Grandmother. When I walk by and see them I can't help but think of her!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Since I'm hosting Christmas this year we will get to enjoy this space! Now, I can't promise your plate won't be covered in glitter by the end of dinner!

 

 

 



 

 



Holiday Dining Room {Part 1}

 

 

 

This year I put my sweet tree in the dining room to add some color and sparkle. I'm loving the contrast of the white tree against the dark gray/blue walls.   

 

 

 

 

The black and gold Mikasa plates were a Christmas gift last year. I drooled over them forever before receiving them! What's funny is they haven't even been used yet! Maybe I'll actually wash them for dessert on Christmas Day since I'm hosting this year.

 

 

 

 

Come back tomorrow for part 2 of the dining room to see my holiday tablescape and a festive bar cart!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4th of July Wreath

Our front porch was in desperate need of some patriotism, so I whipped up this wreath at the ninth hour. I usually wrap the foam core in yarn, but this time my laziness set in and I used ribbon instead so it wouldn't take as long. I have to say that it saved me several hours by doing so and it came out just as great! 

We also used simple decor such as flags for our flower beds. You can't go wrong with showing your pride for the USA with an American flag. 

Oh look! More cuteness! Baby girl was decked out in her red, white, and blue too! 

To make a similar wreath you will need the following materials:

A foam ring

                                                  Yarn or ribbon (I used grosgrain ribbon)

3 or 4 sheets of decorative paper

Hot glue gun

Scissors

• I started out by wrapping the ribbon around the ring and securing with hot glue. 
• I continued this alternating colors and overlapping a tad bit so it would be tight and smooth. 
• When I finished covering the ring I made paper rosettes using this tutorial. 
• I secured them to the wreath with hot glue as well.
• Hang your wreath with ribbon. 

I'm loving my new ribbon wreath and I  plan on using it for Labor Day, as well as memorial Day. 

Have you made a wreath lately or created something fun for summer? It's always neat to see new projects and ideas!

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

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