Can you believe it? There's not a single Nutcracker in the ridiculous amount of Christmas decorations I own. Not one. Oh, I've been tempted many times, but I have this idea that unless I own THREE of something, it's not a collection... and if I'm going to have one nutcracker, I'd like a collection. See the problem? And so, several years ago, I was a good little girl and decided I would not start another collection. May I just tell you that I think nutcrackers are really amazing? They're colorful, and stoic, and handsome... and they stand (stately, of course) in such wonderful contrast to cutesy elves and snowmen. With nutcrackers, you just add a little greenery and a variety of ... Keep Reading...
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Christmas Wedding: A Christmas Theme
If you're wondering why Christmas Wedding is a theme, then I guess you've never had a Christmastime wedding at your house! We've had two in our family, and I guarantee you that when a December wedding is on the calendar, the theme is most definitely "wedding!" Some of you are sitting there wide-eyed and nodding your heads "yes," aren't you? Several couples I know had December weddings. In fact, two of them are celebrating anniversaries today. Happy Anniversary! Since I'm always looking for an excuse to plan a wedding, it seemed like a good time to put together a few quick Christmas Wedding inspiration boards. You read that right: a few. Proof that I'm a bit compulsive sometimes when it's ... Keep Reading...
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Cardinal Song: A Christmas Theme
If you like the traditional colors of Christmas AND you like songbirds, AND you like music, then why not have yourself a merry little Cardinal Song Christmas? I supposed you could call it a Cardinal Carols Christmas as well. Consider including these elements in your decor: Cardinals (of course!) Berries Fruit Pinecones Twig-like picks Textured, seed-like ornaments Musical instruments Sheet music (Christmas carols, please) I always love seeing cardinals outside my windows, especially when the brilliant red of the males is contrasted against a bright white snow. Apparently they catch the attention of this little girl, too... DECEMBER by Amanda, age ... Keep Reading...
