Home Stories A to Z

Creating beauty out of chaos and sharing my home decor stories

1 Corinthians 13 Christmasified

If I decorate my house perfectly with starfish, strands of twinkling lights and mercury glass balls, but do not show love to my family, I am just another decorator.If I slave away in the kitchen, … [Read more...]

Christmas Front Porch

It is freeeeeezing right now in Central PA, but I braved the cold today to take some pictures of my porch for you.  My words are going to be short and my pictures many! … [Read more...]

Ballard Designs Inspired Christmas Tree

I have always done a traditional red and gold tree, but this year I was inspired by this soothing Ballard's photo to go au natural. I wanted to create a Christmas tree that paid homage to all the … [Read more...]

Look Alike Capiz Shell Christmas Garland

Mini chalkboards, birds' nests, feathery birds, mercury glass, pinecones, chandelier crystals, twine, burlap, starfish, sand dollars, capiz shells, book-page-wrapped balls, and ribbon.  That is … [Read more...]

Ballards Pinecone Ornament Knock-offs

My mother-in-law gave Z some fake snow as part of his recent birthday gift.  He has been begging me to make it for him, so today I broke down and followed the directions on the package. … [Read more...]

Mercury Glass Christmas Mantel

I am repainting our entire level and wasn't going to do a mantel this year.  Gasp!  What???  Me?  No mantel?  I couldn't handle it.  So approximately 1 1/2 hrs ago I … [Read more...]

Christmas Family Pictures

The picture above is of my parents' home which is nestled on the Chesapeake Bay.  We all adore it.  This year was the first Thanksgiving we celebrated since my dad's death last February, and … [Read more...]

How to Make a Christmas Swag

My mom has some fantastic landscaping around her home, so while I was visiting over Thanksgiving I made sure to admire it!  Yes...that is me...admiring :). This holly tree caught a little of my … [Read more...]

Chalkboard & Silver Pinecone Ornaments

How to Make Chalkboard & Silver Pinecone Ornaments Making your own chalkboard ornaments is simple! Use old ball ornaments and chalkboard paint to create your own on-the-cheap. How to Make … [Read more...]

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