We moved into our current house in 2014, and while looking for homes, I would always evaluate each house as to whether or not it would be fun to decorate for Christmas. My then 4-year-old knew me so well…he even called me on it while we were house hunting. He saw me gazing off at…Continue reading Robot Christmas tree is perfect for boys’ playroom
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Winter Woodland themed tree
Themed trees aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. And, for many years, I wasn’t always a fan of themed trees. I preferred to mix and match ornaments and let my ornaments guide the look of the tree more so than a color or a theme. I’ve found, though, that you can have both! Our family room…Continue reading Winter Woodland themed tree
Easy Christmas pillow sham
We decorate everywhere for Christmas. I mean everywhere. Even the bedrooms! A few year back, I had purchased a beautiful Christmas quilt as a treat to myself for my birthday. As beautiful as the quilt was, it only came with the quilt and didn’t have any pillows or pillow sham covers that would match. I…Continue reading Easy Christmas pillow sham
Displaying holiday cards
Tis’ the season for your mailman to begin stuffing your mailbox full of happiness and cheer…all in the form of colorful and bright holiday cards. I know so many people have shared with me… ‘I don’t send cards anymore’ or ‘its such a hassle.’ Bah-humbug! In this day of social media and texting, shouldn’t sending…Continue reading Displaying holiday cards
Coca-cola inspired tree
There is something about Coca-Cola that, to me, screams Americana and nostalgia. Yep, I love to drink it, but as a collector and Christmas fanatic, Coca-Cola has become synonymous with the holidays for me and my family. Christmas Gals already shared with you the Coca-Cola Santa and a little bit about the Coca-Cola tree I…Continue reading Coca-cola inspired tree
Christmas Gals: A look at the upside-down tree
This is now my 13th Christmas season creating my upside-down tree. Although I put up many trees throughout the house, this particular tree has become one of my favorites. I love it just as much today as I did the first year I put it up! I first became enamored by the idea of an…Continue reading Christmas Gals: A look at the upside-down tree
The ultimate bucket list this holiday
The holidays will fly by and The Christmas Gals want to be sure that you and your family are doing all the fun and important things together this Christmas. Here is a (printable) bucket list for you and your family to follow: Build a gingerbread house Gingerbread houses come as easy kits at most retailers.…Continue reading The ultimate bucket list this holiday
Santa mugs comeback
Call them gitchy. Call them nostalgic. Whatever you call them…we just can’t get enough vintage Santa mugs. These 1960’s Christmas favorites have made a big comeback this season with several large retailers featuring the jolly old fella as a retro remake. The original Santa mug was designed by ceramic manufacturer Holt-Howard. The Holt-Howard company hit…Continue reading Santa mugs comeback
FREE Christmas printables
There is really an unlimited number of prints and wall canvases available this time of year to add Christmas charm to your home. Finding the perfect prints can take time and money, though. The Christmas Gals are providing five totally FREE Christmas printables that you can download and print to size. Consider it our little…Continue reading FREE Christmas printables
Christmas decorating with lanterns
The Christmas Gals had a clear goal earlier this year…find the perfect red lanterns! Lanterns are so easy to source these days and many can be found, small or large, any color and for any budget. The beauty of lanterns is that they can be incredibly versatile for your Christmas décor, both indoors and outdoors.…Continue reading Christmas decorating with lanterns