I took a few days away from holiday decorating and blogging to bake cookies (a lovely recipe from Bake at 350) and spend time with my family watching Buddy the Elf and other holiday favorites. There’s so much creativity online right now that I wanted to share a handful of inspiring finds from around the web and from Tumblr.
Creative Home Project:
Painting stencils on burlap curtains — a simple way to add pattern and texture to a room, featured on Tracey Interiors.
Gift Giving:
Five gifts for $5 or less — ideas and free printables to make thoughtful, budget-friendly presents, from Living Locurto.
Adorable and easy neighbor or friend gift ideas at 30 Handmade Days — perfect for quick, personal gestures during the season.
via Hooked on Houses
Enjoying the Holidays:
The art of making paper snowflakes — a nostalgic, hands-on activity to decorate windows and inspire kids and adults alike.
Christmas wassail without alcohol — a warm, spiced beverage that’s family-friendly and festive.
A sweet cup of no expectations — a reflective, seasonal post about enjoying small moments.
How to host a progressive dinner and luminaries — tips for staging a neighborhood-style dinner and creating inviting outdoor lighting, from Reluctant Entertainer.
Festive napkin ring ideas — quick craft inspiration to elevate your holiday table at The Lettered Cottage.
Recent Parties and Tours:
Holiday house tours hosted by Hooked on Houses — a fun way to gather inspiration from many different decorating styles. Many bloggers host regular smaller tours, which is a great way to discover new ideas.
Christmas front porch party — charming ways to welcome guests and decorate entryways, from The Stories of A to Z.
Coming up: Nester’s Christmas Tour of Homes is scheduled for Monday — a popular annual event that showcases a variety of home styles and decorating approaches.
Last but not least, I wrote a guest post for Tip Junkie highlighting a few of my recent simple, no-stress holiday decorating projects. I’ve truly enjoyed creating items that are easy, affordable and fun to make. I’ll be sharing one more small project soon, along with photos of my Christmas mantel.
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