Hometown for the Holidays

Greetings!

It is hard to believe Christmas will be here in less than one week! I have spent much of my time after Thanksgiving decorating my home, both inside and out. It's an evolving process! This year I wanted to channel my inner Martha Stewart and display holiday decorations with vintage charm and handmade feel. My front porch is one of my absolute favorite spaces in my home and I wanted to create a space that utilized more than just lights and retail decorations. Here is what I came up with, I hope it inspires you to get crafty, enjoy!

Vintage Sled. To dress it up a bit, I added some fresh cut pine boughs and a bright red bow. Adorable!

Here is the vintage sled, my absolute favorite revamped red rocking chair, and my Charlie Brown Christmas tree. (Please excuse the extension cord in the background!)

Tis' the Season!

Christmas is of course one of my favorite times of the year! I love transforming my home (inside and out!) into a bright and festive array of both handmade and store bought decorations. This year, I fell in love with bulbs! Plastic, glass, you name it, I have placed them everywhere. Not only are they beautiful and available in a wide variety of colors, they are also extremely affordable!

Try placing them in a basket or glass dish to add a pop of color and some shimmer to otherwise ordinary spaces.  Or, hang them from light fixtures and curtain rods with fishing line to create instant whimsy. 

Instant Christmas! I filled an over-sized lantern with bulbs of various colors and textures.

Filling everyday baskets with colorful bulbs adds instant sparkle to a dark corner.

Hang bulbs in varying heights with fishing line from light fixtures and chandeliers. These pink and green bulbs added magic to an ordinary light fixture.

Welcome Back

And I'm back!

I have been in heavy duty decorating mode since I took a break from my Master's Program in Counseling  two months ago. I have done many do-it-yourself projects and with the holidays quickly approaching, I plan to continue! I have even pulled out all of my projects and supplies from my Interior Design bachelor's program, which has really got my brain moving in the creative direction.

This is a lighting project that was designed in an earth friendly home. It was one of my favorites, and I just thought I would share!

Stay tuned for some of my favorite holiday decorating tips and ideas. They don't have to cost a lot of money and many can be done with supplies you probably already have in your home.

Until next time...