Thanksgiving deserves its own mantel, don’t you think? Halloween gets plenty of mantel focus, and Christmas certainly inspires and dazzles with mantel ideas. But in November, the crazy month transitioning from Halloween to Christmas, sometimes Thanksgiving gets a teensy bit overlooked. So let’s give Thanksgiving a mantel it deserves. I found the this…
Thanksgiving Decorating
A Festive Fall on the Front Porch
A Festive Fall on the Front Porch came about when I was taking down the front yard Halloween decorations. Since I am hosting Thanksgiving, I wanted something on the front porch to greet my guests as they arrived. I already had the wreath up, but I was looking for a way to display my “Harvest…
A Simple Fall Vignette – 5 Ways
It’s a foggy Saturday morning in late October. Thick clouds and haze surround the neighborhood; I can barely see the hill half-a-mile away from us. It’s fall all right, it’s my favorite time of the year, and I can’t seem to get enough. I can’t seem to get enough of pumpkins and leaves, pine cones…
How to Decorate using 5 Classic Design Elements
How to decorate using 5 classic design elements was an idea that came to me when I realized that all 5 of these elements have been around for many, many years, and I find myself using them over and over, all year round. I wanted to share how I incorporate these timeless and classic items, on an everyday basis. They…
Thanksgiving Table Tutorial
If you are looking for ideas or inspiration for setting your Thanksgiving table, here is a little fuel to spark your imagination. This post will walk you through the steps I take to create a festive, inviting Thanksgiving table. The process is very easy and flexible. I will offer different ideas and options to consider…