Archives for December 2010

Holiday Decorating Tip: Including the Kitchen Sink

Christmas with Southern Living 2009Another winner... this easy-to-do garland of little packages across your kitchen window!  I think this would be just as cute across a powder room mirror or the headboard on your guest room bed.  Here's how:  small boxes wrapped in scraps of your gift wrap (maybe even a few decorative gift bags) and attached to twine or heavy ribbon. Use each package's ribbon to attach or hot … [Read more...]

Friday’s Favorite Product: Herald Angel

Because who doesn't need a beautiful angel as part of their holiday decor?  I must confess, I keep mine out all year long, because she is too lovely to pack away-- nobody puts Baby in a corner!  She goes from my foyer table, to my sideboard when I've set up a buffet dinner, to the mantle in the family room, to my kitchen island.  She's a beauty and with her neutral color palette she makes a wonderful gift -- mother, sister, … [Read more...]

Holiday Decorating Tip: Advent Garland

Christmas with Southern Living 2007I can't resist this wonderful idea, so even though we are three days into Advent, I had to share!   Get your kids to help you snip scraps of giftwrap or holiday cards from last year and glue onto little gift bags.  I always save little bags throughout the year (you never know!), but you can purchase them inexpensively in bulk from your craft or discount store.  Each bag will be numbered … [Read more...]

Say Goodbye to these WH Products Soon!

Brilliant Glass Ornaments, set of 6Sad to say, these products will be discontinued as of December 31, 2010.  Click HERE to view them individually on my website.  You can place your order there as well...don't forget you will get a free cookbook from me with every online order.The one that makes me saddest is the set of Brilliant Glass Ornaments. They are true beauties!Item # Item Description 40936 Brilliant Glass Ornaments 41061 … [Read more...]

Gorgeous Giveaway…

My blogging friend Karena over at Art By Karena is hosting a fantastic giveaway-- just in time for the holidays!!  She's featuring Fifi Flowers, an incredibly talented artist whose whimsical works just make me smile!  Click HERE to visit Karena's blog and enter her giveaway worth $200 and check out more of Fifi's wonderful works HERE. Frameable prints, notecards, calendars, plus I love that she does pieces on commission, too-- how about … [Read more...]

Holiday Decor Tip: Packages on the Porch

2009 Christmas with Southern LivingYour front porch is the gateway to your home, so during the holidays don't neglect to decorate it, too!  I love the idea of stacks of wrapped packages on a covered porch.  Choose empty boxes in a few different sizes and wrap with coordinating or complementary papers and large ribbon.  Notice here that only the top package has a big bow.  Use them as pedestals for smaller lanterns … [Read more...]