There is a right order to decorate a Christmas tree, and it matters more than most people think. Decorate out of sequence and the details you worked hardest on end up buried. I’ve been decorating Christmas trees for years, and this is the order I follow every time. Setting up the Christmas tree Set the…
I wanted a Mini Stool / Solid Wood Accent Table to display some plants on my front porch but I didn’t want to buy one. Have you seen the prices on these mini stools? My goodness they are pricey! Instead I gathered some scrap wood I had laying around, pulled out my tools and got…
Dried orange slices make some of the prettiest natural ornaments — thinly sliced and dehydrated, they turn translucent and glow on the tree or the mantel. They also make beautiful garlands. All it takes is slicing oranges thin and drying them in your oven or a dehydrator. Most methods I’ve found require running the oven…
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads. Looking for a way to display your decor pieces with more height — or a useful charcuterie board? In this post, I’ll show you how to make these simple wooden risers. Wooden risers are useful, versatile decor pieces. They come in…
Valentine’s Day Edition What is a Cheese Board aka Charcuterie Board? Charcuterie (pronounced [shar-koo-tuh–ree] , a French term for any processed meat product. The term has evolved to include a variety of foods. Charcuterie boards are a wonderful display of pretty much finger foods or an appetizer board. The board can consist of an assortment of cured…