Author: Margarita

Counting down the days to Christmas is pure magic, isn’t it? There’s just something about watching the days slip by, inching closer to cozy family dinners, gift exchanges, and that warm glow of the holidays. This year, I wanted to make a distressed wooden Christmas countdown that not only fits our home’s style but also... 

Hey friends! Today, I’m sharing two super simple ways to create your own Christmas ornaments. These are perfect for a cozy evening with the kids, where a little creative chaos adds to the holiday fun. Now, I’ll be honest—store-bought ornaments? They’re fine. But the ones you make yourself? They’ve got heart. There’s just something magical... 

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... 

There’s something about the holiday season that just makes you want to look back on all the good stuff from the year, you know? For me, one of those highlights was a trip to the mountains. And being the sentimental type, I brought home a little stone from that trip—flat, smooth, perfect. It sat on...