When Sarah from Room For Tuesday asked me to participate in her Holiday Cookie Recipe Swap Blog Hop, I knew I had to dig out my Great Aunt Idella’s buttery spritz cookies recipe. It’s a classic holiday butter cookie recipe that blows all others away. So grab your stretchy pants, put on some holiday music, and let’s g[...]
Okay friend, grab your hot cocoa because we're about to dive into something that's bringing me so much joy this holiday season—the "Tacky Christmas tree" trend. As someone who's always been a bit weary of showing off her Christmas tree in recent years, I mean, who would be interested in my chaos tree? I never thought I'd be writing thi[...]
Since Wayfair opened its store in Wilmette, I’ve been finding so many hidden gems I previously missed online. Last week, Wayfair asked me to round up my home’s best sellers for its Sneak Peek early drop deals. Now that all the Black Friday deals are live, I’m sharing more home decor, organizers, kitchen gadgets, holiday prep, and m[...]
Yes, I know it’s a little early for holiday mantle decor, but Christmas trees and gingerbread houses are beginning to pop up on social media. That means December and the holiday season is closer than you think. So let’s get a jump start on planning out some affordable Christmas mantel decor before the good stuff sells out — es[...]
Sometimes, the most unique gift isn't practical. So what are the useful gifts? I'm so glad you asked! I'd love to answer! Today, I want to share perfect gift ideas that all your family members will love and won't even consider returning. BTDubs, these practical gifts work for any special occasion, so bookmark this gift guide for future b[...]
When shopping for the best gifts for women, it's not always how much you spend but the thought that goes into the gift. And if that unique lady in your life is anything like me, buying her the perfect gift might seem impossible. Fret not! I've searched the interwebs high and low for unique, thoughtful gift ideas for her that go beyond th[...]
Ever attended a Favorite Things party? The concept is similar to a white elephant gift exchange or a Dirty Santa party, but guests only bring their affordable favorite things as gifts to share. Today, I'm bringing you an updated 2023 gift guide filled with unique favorite things gift ideas under $25 that are not only my favorit[...]
A few weeks back, JCPenney challenged me to create a tablescape for Easter that was not overly bunny-themed. I shared it on Instagram, and people went bananas for the bunny napkin folding tutorial. Don't worry; I uploaded the full video to my home decor YouTube channel and embedded it below in this post. By using my everyday dinnerware a[...]
Christmas is right around the corner, and that means it's time to start thinking about how you'll be decorating your home. Let's get into the holiday spirit and make our homes warm and cozy with the best Christmas mantel decor. I'm excited to start decorating this year because it will be my first time styling the newly remodeled brick fi[...]