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    READ THIS POST BEFORE You Buy Any Gifts (Or Start Decorating For Christmas:))

    November 23, 2023 - By 

    Since a lot of us are prepping for Thanksgiving, we thought we’d write an easy post that’s here to help once the leftovers are securely in the refrigerator. If you use Black Friday weekend to buy all of your holiday gifts but still need some suggestions on what those gifts should be, just below are all of the gift guides we’ve posted so far. Easy peasy. We truly work so hard on them and the recommendations are wholeheartedly endorsed. HOWEVER, we also wanted to give you a little Christmas decorating inspo since we know that decorating will be starting big…

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    DIY Christmas Village | Centsational Style

    November 22, 2023 - By 

    Do you all recall the Halloween village I made back in September? Well…. surprise, I’ve reinvented it as a Christmas village. I hinted at the end of that post that this would be a great idea and sure enough, it was! This DIY Christmas village is easy to make and adds seasonal touch to any mantel or shelf. It’s made with wood houses, bristle brush trees, and a few additional supplies listed below. You can use any color trees you find to coordinate with your home’s seasonal color palette. I chose cheerful pink, turquoise, and green trees for my little…

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    The Best Artificial Christmas Trees

    November 12, 2023 - By 

    Sharing fifteen of the most realistic artificial Christmas trees trending this season. The holiday season is a time for joy, family gatherings, and the centerpiece of it all: the Christmas tree. Whether you have a tight budget or are willing to splurge on a showstopper, there’s an artificial Christmas tree that suits your needs. First I am going to share tips for what type of tree to look for. How to choose the perfect size for your space. And exactly how to fluff the branches to make any artificial tree look more realistic. What type of artificial Christmas tree looks…

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    Neutral Christmas Decor Shopping Guide 2023

    November 12, 2023 - By 

    Sharing this season’s best neutral Christmas decor. The holiday season is upon us and I have spent hours rounding up the best neutral Christmas decor! This detailed decor guide is your one-stop shop for the best of this season’s Christmas decor. I hope that it not only inspires you but also makes the holiday season just a little less stressful. I have combed through the websites of some of the best and budget-friendly places to get Christmas decor so that you don’t have to! This guide is organized by the store for your convenience, just scroll through to find your…

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    How to Decorate a Christmas Tree

    November 11, 2023 - By 

    Wondering where to start when it comes to decorating your Christmas tree? We have you covered with ten simple steps for how to decorate a Christmas tree. We have entered the most magical season of the year. Whether you go all out with Christmas decor or keep it simple, the Christmas tree is always the centerpiece. If you are feeling overwhelmed with exactly how to get started, this Christmas tree decorating how-to is made just for you. Tree decorating is a skill and if you are not the creative type you may be feeling lost. In this post, I am…

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    My Favorite Christmas Decorating Books

    November 1, 2023 - By 

    Pin on Pinterest Share on Facebook Flip on Flipboard Every year, around the end of October I start to see the first signs that the holidays are approaching. I am sure you are beginning to see them also – like seeing Hobby Lobby and HomeGoods filled with holiday decor and television ads for Christmas gifts from Walmart and other retailers. Or when I see signs hanging from the light poles in my town with the date of an upcoming annual holiday event. When I see the stores filled with holiday items and these signs, I begin to get a hankering…