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Sometimes a treat really is the best Christmas gift. Go above and beyond and package up some yum with this Christmas Lava Cake Printable. Back when I was in college, my roommates and I survived on cold cereal and microwave burritos. Occasionally we pulled our funds together for a pizza (we would have LOVED getting one of these) and about… Read More
Wrapping up the holidays? Don’t forget thank you notes! Download this cute gnome-themed holiday thank you card. I know. By now you’ve probably already sent cute photos/videos of your kids opening their presents to grandma, grandpa, godparents, aunts, uncles and everyone in between. An immediate text or a tag on social media is a thoughtful gesture that will undoubtably bring a… Read More
Last-minute Christmas shopping? Check out this simple Twix Christmas holiday gift idea and printable gift tag. It’s perfect for the office or your teenager’s friends. My countdown to Christmas starts long before I pull out the Christmas advent and it’s not just because I share holiday ideas on my blog…My Mom taught me to shop early (and I taught myself… Read More
Looking for a simple gift for neighbors or coworkers this year? Don’t miss this adorable penguin Christmas holiday printable gift tag – everyone loves a good pun! ?
Delight your friends and neighbors with this fun fleece blanket Christmas gift idea. The accompanying printable gift tag will bring a smile to everyone’s face. ?
Celebrate the holidays with this amazing eggnog bread recipe and printable North Pole Baking Co. gift tag. ?
Looking for a simple gift to take into the office or over to your neighbor? Don’t miss this Christmas Holiday Hot Chocolate Printable Gift Tag. I love gifting. Giving the perfect gift is how I show my love to others – my love language. While I’d love to shop for and pick out an individualized gift for every single person… Read More
This soft, modern Christmas holiday printable art will bring a graphic touch to any home this holiday season. Prints are free and available for immediate download. I have a friend who loves to decorate with soft pink during the holidays. It goes perfectly with her bright, neutral farmhouse-style home. Since most of the artwork on the market this time of… Read More
Love taking a peek at other people’s home decor? Don’t miss this Christmas holiday home tour featuring whimsical Christmas gnomes. Welcome to my Christmas holiday home tour! I am so glad to be sharing my home as a part of Krista’s Seasonal Simplicity Holiday Home Tour. The tour features over 45 homes – a handful each day. I am grateful to… Read More
Christmas is coming are you ready? Countdown the days with this easy-to-create 30 minute Christmas advent calendar. I’ve been prepping for Christmas since early November. The house is decorated, most of the gifts have been purchased. It’s time to enjoy the season. I’ve created a simple Christmas advent to help guide our holiday fun and I am so excited with… Read More
Looking for a quick gift that’s perfect for a teen or college student? Be sure to check out this very punny Pizza Christmas Printable Gift Idea. Several of my college roommates have freshman away at college this year…I don’t feel old enough to have a child that age (young at heart, young at heart), but “away” just happens to be… Read More
Looking for a fun Christmas gift idea for teen girls or your own girl gang? This Rudolph the Red Toes Reindeer Christmas Nail Polish Printable Gift Tag is perfect for your girl gang. It’s such a busy time of year and I’ve no doubt that your calendar is jam-packed with tasks and events just like mine. Often the answer to… Read More
Looking for a fun DIY to incorporate into your holiday decor? Don’t miss this fun Sleigh Ride Christmas Sign. It’s a simple project when made with the accompanying cut file stencil that’s available for download. I get asked all of the time if I purchase all new holiday decor every year. While I love a fresh theme, the answer is… Read More
Looking for Christmas decor ideas? Be sure to check out this red and white Christmas mantel, decorated with wood trees and little gnomes. You guys. I am going to be honest. I have been feeling a little bit down and generally not quite good enough the last week or so. Just yesterday, I realized I was telling myself that the… Read More
Whether you call them nisse, tomte or gnomes, these sweet little guys are simply adorable. Follow these instructions to make your own DIY Christmas gnome ornament. I am having so much fun participating in the Happy Housie’s Seasonal Simplicity series. Last week I shared this fun Kringle Cookie Co. Christmas kitchen sign and this week Krista has pulled together over… Read More
Deck the halls with this cute Kringle’s Cookie Co. Cut File and DIY Christmas Kitchen Sign. This easy, inexpensive project will be all the decor you need in the kitchen this holiday season! This post contains affiliate links. I hate to admit it, we’re one week out from Halloween and I am 100% ready to move on to Christmas. I… Read More
Gift a loaf of something delicious to a neighbor or friend with one of two bread loaf printable gift tags. This post contains affiliate links. Banana bread is one of the very first baked goods I learned to make well. Through the years, I’ve tried dozens and dozens of recipes, but like everyone else I have my very favorite. I… Read More
Looking for a fun bag for the winter? Check out this DIY felt clutch featuring a fun girly quote. I don’t know what it is about this time of year, but I am driven to organize every last thing in my house. I’ve been working through my holiday decor the last few weeks, but I took a break to focus… Read More
Looking for a quick last-minute gift for someone on your list? Don’t miss this easy-to-create DIY Kindle cover. This post contains affiliate links. I have to admit to being a “liar” right out of the gate on this post…I don’t actually own a Kindle anymore. After my years old Kindle (like the original) finally died, I grabbed the iPad and… Read More
This DIY winter gnome wreath is the perfect addition to whimsical holiday decor. This post contains affiliate links. I’ve been listening to Christmas music nonstop since Thanksgiving. I’m partial to the classics – they never get old. At some point during my holiday decorating Perry Como’s, “No Place Like Home for the Holidays” turned into there’s no place like gnome… Read More
Looking for a wreath that will work all the way through the winter months? This winter wonderland fur wreath is the perfect accessory for your home. This post contains affiliate links. My crafting tends to ebb and flow. Sometimes I am a flurry of projects churning out one thing after another, while there are other times (particularly when I am… Read More
Candles are the perfect gift for just about anyone, particularly dressed up with a bit of string and a beautiful gift tag. Grab this free print and cut Christmas candle gift tag for the ultimate last-minute gift. The other day I read that a candle is the millennial equivalent of the fruitcake. While I’d like to think candles surpass date… Read More
Pretty poinsettia are the focus of this modern take on a traditional winter welcome wreath. Get the step by step instructions on recreating this project today! It’s winter! It’s winter! It’s winter! At least, I think it’s winter. Honestly if we hadn’t already had our first snowfall here in Utah, I’d be a bit suspicious of the calendar. With temperatures… Read More
Looking for playful holiday decor? These llama-themed pillows created with my fa la llama Christmas cut file are just the ticket! You guys! With Thanksgiving now in the rear-view mirror, I finally feel safe to post about some of the fun holiday stuff that I’ve been working on behind the scenes. Today I am sharing my first holiday post as… Read More
Create a dramatic dessert presentation for guests this fall with this decadent Chocolate Butterscotch Lush recipe, created in partnership with Cost Plus World Market. I absolutely love this time of year. The weather cools off, the leaves crisp up, guests pop in and out, and Christmas baking begins in earnest. From the pumpkin spice that appears in early September to… Read More
Jen is hosting her annual cookie exchange today. Last year’s event was so much fun and I can’t wait to go! And did you see the lovely invite Lara designed for the event? Love it. In honor of the event, I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite cookie exchange party ideas. If you have any time at all, you must click… Read More
Everything’s better when it’s miniature! You’ve got to try these creamy-delicious, Tiny Twice Baked Red Potatoes. With the cold weather that settles in this time of year, I really start to crave rich comfort foods. My favorite go-to is always a cheesy potato dish. From our favorite breakfast hash browns to classic Utah “funeral potatoes,” you simply can’t go wrong! These… Read More
Whether you’re of Danish heritage or not, you’ll love Risalamande (Ris a La Mande). This traditional Christmas Eve dish made out of rice pudding mixed with whipped cream, chopped almonds and topped with a cherry sauce is brought to you by World Market. Last year I found myself on my own for the holidays for the first time in over… Read More
These soft, chewy gingerbread cookies, created in partnership with, have all the flavor of a traditional molasses recipe without all of the hassle. One of my favorite holiday traditions is making gingerbread, specifically gingerbread men, for decorating. In fact, my Easy Gingerbread Cookie recipe is easily the most popular on my site this time of year. One of the reasons my recipe… Read More
This simple-to-make modern holiday wreath is the perfect touch for any front door! My home is a pretty traditional space, but it’s sprinkled with modern touches like a cement mantel, loads of big windows and small pieces of decor. Holiday decor can be so over-done, I really wanted to create a simple, modern holiday wreath this year. The hallmark of a… Read More
This conversation is sponsored by Cost Plus World Market. Retail therapy. It’s a real thing… It helps that we’ve entered into the holiday season when purchases and spending are a teeny tiny bit more easy to justify, because I’ve found myself wandering the isles of my favorite stores a bit too often. I have more gifts than gift wrap sot his past… Read More
I work at home and with the exception of Jersey barking for attention, it can get a little quiet around here. It’s rare for a day to pass where I don’t tap into my iTunes playlist for a little juice. With Christmas right around the corner, I’ve been pumping out holiday tunes. There’s nothing I love more than a traditional… Read More
This post contains affiliate links. Just the other day I was ruminating about blogging’s place in the world and mentioned that a new blog is created every second of every day…The truth of the matter is that some blogs end as quickly as they begin, BUT for those that stay connected? There is influence. Real influence. Every day bloggers are… Read More
There’s nothing better than a giggle with your girlfriends. Nothing. I never would have guessed that I would meet so many amazing friends through blogging and form such deep, long-lasting friendships. I truly count myself among the lucky. Though those are the friendships you most often hear about when I refer to people here on the blog, link to a… Read More
Looking for an inexpensive, easy holiday craft kids and adults can enjoy? Don’t miss these modern cardboard yarn ornaments. Recently, I was given the task to come up with some last minute Christmas decor. It was a little more difficult than anticipated. If I had actually been in a time a crunch, like I usually am, it probably would have… Read More