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As soon as the calendar clicks to November 1st, I begin holiday prep for the upcoming holidays. Today I’m sharing how to grow paperwhite bulbs in time for Christmas. Annually I love to force paperwhite bulbs so that they bloom in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Paperwhites, also called narcissus, are the quickest and easiest…
Easily create Olive Branch Place Cards for your next tablescape. Recently I shared how to make olive topiaries just like the ones at Ballard Designs. The best part is that I created them for a fraction of the cost. I had some leftover olive leaves and didn’t want to toss them. They were all used…
My dear grandpa taught me how to make pimento cheese when I was a teenager. I was blown away that he knew how to make it and that he took the time to show me how to do it! Here is grandpa’s famous pimento cheese. Okay, so it may not be world famous, but it…
As I’m working on my fall decor, let me show you how I made an Olive Topiary Ballard’s Dupe – Thrifty Style Team Welcome to our October installment from our Thrifty Style Team! This is the place where we get together with our talented and creative blogger friends the second Friday of every month. We…
Technically, this is supposedly a Jordan Marsh recipe. I received the recipe by a totally different source. Brunch with Babs blueberry muffins are super moist and delicious! Do y’all know who Barbara Costello is? She is a Chicago native and social media sensation, known affectionately as Brunch with Babs, quickly amassed a huge following during…
Whole pecans are great to use in home projects. In fact, let me share fall dough bowl decor using pecans. I am a firm believer in using what you have on-hand in home decor ideas. Free decor is always best. This idea of making a fall dough bowl decor using pecans was born from nostalgia….
My mantel is typically the first thing I decorate at the first hint of a new season. Here is a Blue White and Orange Fall Mantel Did you notice anything new? Last week I shared a mantel decor update. I added sconce lights that don’t need electrical wiring, as well as a vintage inspired mirror….
You can easily create a candle with your favorite scent and custom container. Here is how to make a candle in a coffee mug. I love candles that are in unusual containers – Dough bowls, teacups, brass bowl and more. This is the best project for singular mugs that have no mates. I pulled this…
Have you ever wanted a light fixture added to your home, but there were no outlets or electrical power available? This might be an option for you. How to Install a Wall Sconce Without Electrical Wiring. Ever since Honey Bee and I purchased our home, I have wanted wall sconces above the fireplace mantel. They…
GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED AND WINNER IS SANDRA SMITH We are so excited to offer you a Fall Pillow Giveaway – Thrifty Style Team! Welcome to our September installment from our Thrifty Style Team! This is the place where we get together with our talented and creative blogger friends the second Friday of every month. We…
Ease into the new season with a pretty fall sunflower centerpiece. Can you believe that it is September already? Time is definitely flying by for me! Last week my friend Terri and I spent the day shopping. As I have previously mentioned, I live in the country. The closest stores are an hour and a…
Here is a simple and easy way to transform cheap plastic pumpkins and gourds. Create a faux stoneware pumpkin finish with just a few items. My sweet friend Angie, of Postcards from the Ridge, is super talented. in our last Thrifty Style Team post, she created the most beautiful vase. She transformed a simple glass…