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The 25th of December will soon be here and Santa needs to get his/her sleigh ready.  Shopping for gifts during the holidays is a lot of pressure especially when you haven't even started yet.  If you or someone on your list is a home decor lover you will find this post very useful  It is all about home decor gifts ranging from frugal to extravagant.  Take a look below:                                                  Source:  Neiman Marcus                                                  Retro Temperature Kettle approx $200 A retro-style electric kettle a splurge but well worth it for someone with discerning taste.                         ...

      "The home is the empire.  There is no peace more delightful than one's own fireplace"                                                                                                             Marcus Cicero The fireplace is an important focal point when decorating for the Christmas season.  A grand piece of real estate that you should not ignore.  It might be a little challenging but worth the time and effort. If you are lucky enough to have a fireplace mantel in your home it would be worth your while to utilize it and show it off.  Below are a few steps you can use to successfully decorate your mantel for Christmas. Steps To Decorate Your Fireplace Mantel: Place an anch...

Minimalist Christmas decor and Scandinavian inspired decor go hand in hand.  Minimalism is basically when you pare down your decorating style to include just a few functional objects that provide a big impact. The same principle is used when decorating your home for Christmas. Keep things simple making sure to achieve a curated distinct look and feel. If you are thinking of ditching the traditional Christmas decor this season and replacing it with a more minimalist look see the examples below: Minimalist Christmas Decor Style                                                                      Source:  Pinterest                                        This living room says Christmas without being ...

"O Christmas tree, o Christmas tree How lovely are thy branches"                                                     A snippet from the song O Christmas Tree Yes, believe it or not, the Christmas season is here.  We have to say goodbye to the autumn season, however, I look forward to all the merriment of Christmas. One of the central elements of celebrating Christmas is having and decorating a Christmas tree. The history of the Christmas tree dates back to the 16th century when German Christians brought decorated evergreen trees into their homes mostly adorned with candles. Decorating a Christmas tree brings so much joy and happiness one can't deny the pleasure of having one.  Whether you decide to go all out with the decorations or just a simple tree and lights the same outcome will emerge pure joy.  If you are looking f...

"Sitting on your front porch is like sitting at the boundary of heaven and earth"                                                                                                   John Sarris Your front porch is an essential place for displaying fall/Thanksgiving decor as it is the first place that your visitors see when approaching your home. It sets the tone of how the interior of your home will look like. Styling your front porch can seem overwhelming but with a little imagination and the ideas below you will soon be on your way to creating a fabulous entryway for your guests to drool over.  Keep in mind that you can take some of these ideas and incorporate them using fall decor that you already have on hand.  No need to blow y...

“The heart that gives thanks is a happy one, for we cannot feel thankful and unhappy at the same time.”          Douglas Wood In a couple of weeks, Thanksgiving will be upon us.  Have you thought about the big day and how you will decorate your dining room table to wow your family and guests?  If not, read on to find out how you can set an opulent table effortlessly with a few inspirational photos from Good Housekeeping. In order to create an opulent table setting first decide what kind of theme you are going for and how many people will be seated at the dinner table.  This is to ensure that the theme displayed on your table matches the overall theme of your already decorated home.  Everything must flow together including the place settings and centerpieces.  If your home is decorated in the popular farmhouse style stick with that theme on the dinner table.  For a unique look, you can also incorporate another decor style with t...

“Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree.” ― Emily Bronte Falling leaves, golden hues and pumpkins everywhere describe the beauty of the fall season. As summer ends and cooler temperatures are upon us we feel the need to stay inside and enjoy the coziness of our homes.  Styling your home for the autumn season takes a little bit of creativity and a lot of inspiration/motivation. My go-to for fall inspiration is Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube videos.  Everything is curated in one spot so you can choose your favorites to initiate the decorating process. Firstly,  a set aside a specific day  of the week to go through your choices and see if they go with the style of your home in order to attain a cohesive look. Choose which rooms you want to display your curations, decide on a budget and  now you can start the fun part decorating. Keep in mind that it might take several tries before you get that perfect look just keep try...