When you think of doilies, do you think of your lovely grandmama? Well, with this simple DIY project, we turn this geriatric staple into romantic, shabby chic home or Christmas tree decor! Materials A string of clear Christmas lights with white wire (LED is preferred because they don’t give off too much heat) Paper doilies [...]
Photos are wonderful things. They remind us of days, people and events that evoke a range of emotions. However, as we transition into a digital lifestyle, many of us are converting film photos to digital scans. While we’re given more enduring versions of our memories, we also end up with a lot of photos that [...]
Image via canada.myletsadopt.com If you are a cat owner, you know that cats just love climbing and scratching anything. And, as you may have already found out during your first Christmas together, they also love making a mess out of your Christmas tree. Whether an artificial tree or a real one, cats won’t care! As [...]
If your child loves drawing on every conceivable surface, if they just love to create arts and crafts, if your kids show a strong penchant for the creative arts…then maybe it’s time to put their artwork somewhere other than the fridge or on your Christmas tree! What better way to exhibit your child’s masterpiece than on [...]
Let’s set aside all talk of artificial trees and real Christmas trees today and make room for the übercuteness that is rainbow reindeer cookies! An easy sugar cookie recipe, these babies are so cute, you can even give them out as gifts. Imagine them all sitting pretty in a clear box, tied with ribbon, and [...]
In the flurry of activities that lead up to Christmas dinner, it’s easy to forget small details. It can be so stressful to find that even if you’ve gotten your artificial Christmas tree so beautifully decorated and your Christmas dinner so sumptuously cooked, you’re lacking that one special thing that makes your dinner table even [...]
We haven’t posted a recipe in a while! To remedy this, let’s take a break from our world of gorgeous artificial trees and Christmas accessories with a great recipe for the weekend. Here is a recipe for Christmas ham that we made for our AT Christmas party…tender, juicy, golden brown and slightly sweet and salty…yum! [...]
Though not widely practiced, the tradition of the Yuletide log hearkens back to the ancient pagan cultures, a time way before candy canes and artificial Christmas trees! Meant to start the great fires that would see tribes through the winter solstice, a Yule log was cut in summer and stored until the winter months. Come [...]
Here’s a unique and novel way to dress up your artificial Christmas tree this year! Why not make a Christmas angel out of coffee filters? You can get creative and help Mother Earth at the same time… What You’ll Need: Scissors Glue gun Gold colored pipe cleaner White colored pipe cleaner Gold/silver ribbon Cotton balls [...]
Let it never be said that there isn’t an exact science to placing lights and ornaments on a tree. It’s not necessarily about throwing tinsel and hoping for the best, but if that suits you it’s quiet fine. However if you want that polished and professional look, here are some tips to get you started: 1. [...]
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