Top 6 Christmas Sign Picks

I love wooden signs anytime of the year, but I especially love them for Christmas. They add the perfect touch of holiday festivity to a space. There are so many wooden signs out there, I've gathered a few of my favorites. 

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All of these signs are from Etsy. I know I've mentioned it before, but I love to buy from Etsy and support small businesses. There are so many talented creators out there. These signs are all so unique and knowing that I'm supporting a small business makes them even better!

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Christmas Entertaining Essentials

With Christmas right around the corner you may be thinking about holiday entertaining. Hosting friends and family is one of my favorite things to do. I love getting festive plates, cups, and bowls. I've rounded up some of my favorites from Target. 

I love all of these different glasses. Stemless wine, mugs, or moscow mule shot glasses, all of these are perfect for a holiday party. 

This Christmas tree platter is a favorite. It's simple but festive. It's not too busy and is perfect for serving cookies on. I also love these gold dessert plates. I would use them as appetizer plates as well. They go perfectly with the gold mugs above. 

I have an obsession with target's dip bowls. I have quite a few that I use year round but these Christmas ones are a must have. The designs are simple and classic and would go well with any of the other items I've listed. I love these bowls.  

You can't have a holiday party without desserts right? These dessert trays are the best. I love the tiered tray with the simple garland design. It's classic Christmas. And this covered dessert plate is a great find. I love the car with the Christmas tree on top. The cover is perfect for keeping a cake or cookies fresh. 

Lastly I found some linens. I love table runners and these two are no exception. This kitchen towel is a must have as well. I love the simple design and holiday colors. It would bring Christmas to any kitchen. 

I hope this gave you some inspiration for your next holiday party. All of these items are from Target and they would all go very nicely together. They are perfect for a festive holiday party. 

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Friday Favorites

Happy Friday! I can't believe it's December already! Where did November go? I'm not complaining though, this is my favorite time of year. It gets cold outside and cozy inside with hot chocolate and Christmas movies. What's not to love?

It's time for another Friday Favorites and I'm excited to share you with some of my favorite things. Enjoy!

1. I am loving buffalo check. I think I am drawn to it because it's so Christmassy. It's rustic but simple, it's perfect for this time of year. I have it on a pillow and I also have it on the rim of a wooden "Merry Christmas" sign. I love adding touches of this pattern around the house. 

2. I got The Magnolia Story for my birthday the other day. I haven't started it yet but I know I am going to love it! I read the back and the inside sleeve and I can't wait to dive into it. Chip and Joanna Gaines are such great role models. They are all about family and the small things in life and I love that. I can't wait to read about there journey and how they got to where they are today. 

3. Lastly, I feel the need to talk about Rae Dunn. I know I have mentioned this in past Favorites, but I think it deserves another discussion. I have become obsessed. I'm not ashamed to say I am a Rae Dunn hoarder! There are so many cute things out there, more than just mugs! I love the creamer I found at Home Goods and my "yummy" dish I found at TJMaxx. Of course I can't forget about the mugs! I love all the Christmas mugs and they are perfect to display on a hot chocolate bar. Hunting them down is half the fun. They can be hard to find so when you do find something you buy it! It's fun collecting them and switching them out for each season. I love that they are so simple and timeless. They will never go out of style. 

I hope you enjoyed reading about some of my favorite things. I would love to hear some of the things you are loving lately or if you too are a Rae Dunn addict :) Leave me a comment below :) 

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Christmas Decor Under $20

It's that time again! It's time to start decorating for Christmas! I love this time of year and bringing Christmas into our home. We just got our tree last night. We decided to get a real one this year and we are so happy we did! It smells amazing! I have started putting up other Christmas decorations and I am having so much fun with it. We are in the middle of redoing our kitchen, so our house is a little chaotic right now. I have most of the decorations up but as soon as the kitchen is done I am putting the finishing touches on it all. 

We got a lot of new decor this year because we didn't have a lot from our apartment. I loved picking out new things and coming up with a design. Christmas decor can be pricey, especially if you get almost all new things like we did, so I decided to come up with a guide of festive but affordable Christmas decor. 

These items are perfect for a white and gold Christmas theme. The first three are from Hobby Lobby. The glass tree is $7.00, the wood framed sign is $12.00 , and the "Merry Christmas" is $14.00.

These next three are from Target. The star banner is $10.39, the white tree is $12.00, and the pillow is$15.99. I love all of these items and they really tie together for a beautiful white and gold themed Christmas. 

These next items would be perfect for a rustic Christmas theme. I love this "Merry Christmas" sign and it is only $10.00 from Target. This first plaid pillow is also from Target and is $15.99 and the other two plaid pillows are from Kohls for $17.99 each. The banner is from Pier One for $19.96. 

I love both of these Christmas decor themes. It's fun to switch it up and do a different theme each year. Be on the lookout for sales too. I know Hobby Lobby has all Christmas decor 50% off right now. 

I hope you got some inspiration for your Christmas decorating. It doesn't have to break the bank to get the holiday look you want and there are so many options out there. If you would like help deciding how to tie your look together check out my e-design services. I have a sale going on right now on storyboards. 

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Thanksgiving Essentials

I can't believe it's almost Thanksgiving! It snowed here in Ohio for the first time Saturday and I'm so excited! I love this time of year. It's getting colder and cozier and I know I am in the minority when I say I love snow, but I do! This time of year is so fun with the holidays and spending time with family. What's not to love?

With Thanksgiving a few days away, I want to share some of my tips for hosting a beautiful holiday gathering.

I love a simple white plate set. It goes with everything and can be used for any occasion. With your plate as a blank canvas, you can add festivity through other parts of the table setting. I also love this other plate with an autumn leaf design. The colors are perfect for fall and Thanksgiving, but it is still simple. Either of these plates would look beautiful at the dinner table. 

I love table runners and how they add a layer of texture to the table. I prefer runners over tablecloths because you can see that layer of the runner over the table. This adds interest and design. The runner you choose depends on which plates you have. If you have solid colored plates, like the white one I have above, then you can go with a runner that has more of a pattern. If your plates already have a pattern to them, I would go with a solid colored runner. You don't want too many patterns going on and fighting with each other. The middle runner goes with the patterned plate above. In this case having them both be patterned would work. They go together and are both very simple. 

I love adding little details and you can get really creative with them. For a dinner party you can add placecards for where people will be sitting. I love the idea of using leaves and writing people's names on them. You can place one at each place set if you want to have the seating pre planned. For a more casual dinner, an alternative to placecards would be to have something similar to this second picture. A place for people to write what they're thankful for is perfect for a Thanksgiving dinner. It's personalized but more laid back than having pre planned seating. The details are where I have the most fun. 

Finally, the centerpiece. This is where you can really get creative. You can use flowers or pumpkins or even candles. The possibilities are endless. My one tip would be not to make the centerpiece too big. If it's too big people won't be able to see across the table. I love the use of fresh fruit, like the oranges in the first picture. Adding in some greenery is a nice way to bring some of the outdoors inside. Both pictures also are using candlesticks at different heights which I love. Pumpkins are great to use for this time of year, and don't think you have to only use orange pumpkins. White ones are beautiful too. You could get even more creative and paint them gold or silver for a more elegant feel. Play around with this part. It's a lot of fun to come up with different combinations and designs. 

I hope these tips helped you gain some Thanksgiving inspiration!

It's a lot fun playing with the design of your table and making it look festive, but don't forget to enjoy sharing the holiday with friends and family. That's what this time of year is all about! 

Thanks for reading and have a Happy Thanksgiving!