Making Christmas ornaments is kind of a tradition in our house. And honestly, it’s one of my favorite ways to decorate for the holidays. The simplicity of crafting something by hand—especially with the kids—just makes everything feel more special. Plus, these clay ornaments look super fancy when you’re done, but they’re ridiculously easy to make.... 

If you’re lucky enough to have a garden with evergreens, you probably know the fall routine: it’s pruning season. Every autumn, I end up with piles of branches from all kinds of trees—juniper, spruce, pine, you name it. And honestly, I’ve found that these clippings are pure gold for holiday decorations. I mean, why let...