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  • A lantern with a lit candle hangs on a wood beam, decorated with a plaid ribbon, pinecones, and greenery. Beside it is a framed winter painting of people riding in a horse-drawn sleigh through the snow.

    Weekender Newsletter 11-23-25

    Sharing a heartwarming display of gratitude, holiday decor posts PLUS my family’s most impactful Christmas decision.

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  • A red plaid container with green branches, a glass cloche on a stand, and vintage-patterned dishes sit on a marble counter; patterned plates in the background evoke classic Ralph Lauren Christmas ideas.

    How to Create Cozy and Timeless Ralph Lauren-Inspired Christmas Style

    Easy ideas for creating a collected, cozy Ralph Lauren-inspired Christmas style with plaids, vintage pieces, greenery, and warm textures.

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  • A beautifully decorated christmas mantel showcases a round mirror, gold candlesticks, a green garland, and six cream-colored Christmas stockings filled with gifts hanging above the lit fireplace.

    The Best Christmas Mantel Decorating Tips From a Stocking Pro

    Not just stocking tips — a full guide to a cohesive Christmas mantel. Learn how to match décor, greenery and style to the stockings you love.

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  • A group of wooden nutcracker figurines and a twine-wrapped tree stand among green pine branches, creating a festive holiday display.

    Weekender Newsletter 11-15-25

    Meeples! Ideas for gifting to blended families PLUS more!

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  • Framed artwork of a Christmas tree made from layered torn sheet music, topped with a star. In front, a snowy pine branch with pinecones partially covers the bottom left corner of the frame.

    Vintage Sheet Music Meets Wall Art = Results You’ll Love

    Sheet music into wall art! Learn to craft a framed tree from old music pages — an upcycle that hits all the right notes in your home décor.

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  • A close-up of trees with autumn foliage, showing green, yellow, and orange leaves. The textured bark of a large tree trunk is visible on the left, with colorful leaves filling the background.

    Weekender Newsletter 11-8-25

    Sharing some great blog posts, including lessons learned from an epic fail and more!

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  • A felt board nativity scene with Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus in a stable, surrounded by wise men, a donkey, an angel, and other figures, all crafted from colorful felt pieces.

    DIY Felt Nativity Set Expansion: New Patterns and Backdrop

    Expand your DIY felt nativity with new character patterns and a clever felt backdrop for interactive play all season long.

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  • A small white pumpkin, acorns, and glossy red gourds are arranged with dried pink hydrangea flowers and textured foliage in a bright outdoor autumn setting.

    Weekender Newsletter W/ Shopping With Friends 11-1-25

    Sharing my most requested design tip, and the long-awaited expansion figures for our felt nativity set + Shopping With Friends.

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  • A cozy reading nook with wooden floating shelves holding books, a small potted plant, and a modern table lamp with a square wooden base and a light gray shade, softly illuminating the area.

    My Simple Hidden Bookend Hack That Keeps Every Book in Line

    The secret’s out! Learn my hidden bookend hack for flawless shelf styling, upright books, and picture-perfect home decor displays.

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  • A white kitchen towel with a painted design of three green and red pears is hanging in front of a white paneled cabinet or door.

    Weekender Newsletter 10-25-25

    Sharing some great blog posts, including lessons learned from an epic fail and more!

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  • Seven glass wall planters with various green and purple houseplants are mounted on a white wall in a neat grid, creating a vibrant plant gallery wall. Sunlight streams in from the right, illuminating the lush display.

    How To Hang Anything — Frames, Vases, Plates — With Perfect Spacing

    Here’s an easy way to hang wall planters or also create a perfect picture wall — no do-overs, no mistakes. Just flawless spacing every time.

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  • A felt art piece resembling a kids nativity set features a figure in blue lovingly holding a baby, while another in dark attire stands nearby. At the center is a manger filled with straw, flanked by a small sheep. The scene unfolds against a serene two-tone background.

    Make a Fun Kids Felt Nativity Set: Free Printable

    Create a child-friendly felt nativity set that grows with your family. Free printable patterns for an interactive Christmas tradition!

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  • A calm lake reflects trees and houses at sunset, with dramatic clouds and rays of sunlight breaking through the sky above the peaceful neighborhood.

    Weekender Newsletter 10-18-25

    Sharing my huge bittersweet transition, plus two blog posts, a helpful tech tip, an origin story podcast and more

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  • three wine bottles in bags labeled, B, C and D with a glass of red wine next to a bowl of crackers and scorecards and pens

    Throw A Blind Wine Tasting Party: Easy and Ridiculously Fun!

    My complete guide with checklists and tips to help you plan a blind wine tasting party that’s crazy fun, memorable, and easy to host.

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