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Vintage Style Christmas Decorating

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Today, I am participating in the DIY Deck the Home Blog Tour I am sharing a few of my ideas for Vintage Style Christmas Decorating.

It’s all part of the 5 week series I have been doing with 20+ other bloggers. Every Sunday evening we have been sharing some of our favorite and best Christmas DIY projects and ideas.

 

Tonight’s post is about some of my Vintage Style Christmas Decorating tips and ideas.

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Simple Cottage Style Christmas

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I am very happy to be here as part of the Very Merry Christmas Home Tour that Carrie from Lovely Etc… hosts each year. If you are arriving from Little House of Four, welcome!

Since we live in a tiny condo, I like to decorate with a Simple Cottage Style Christmas.

As you walk in our front door you will enter the living room. This time of year, it is filled with Simple Cottage Style Christmas ideas.

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Sweet and Spicy Popcorn Recipe

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This Sweet and Spicy Popcorn Recipe will be your next “go to” snack or party food. With only 4 ingredients and just minutes to make, it is delicious and a crowd pleaser.

My Sweet and Spicy Popcorn Recipe has sweetness from brown sugar and spicy goodness from Sriracha chili sauce.
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Children’s Service Christmas Gift

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I am busy this cold day making crafts and finishing off with the decorating of our cottage in the desert. When we were raising our kids, we always wanted them to know how to serve others. Not, just at Christmastime, but all year long. Today, I am going to share my version of a Children’s Service Christmas Gift.

It is easy and fun for kids to create their own gifts. This Children’s Service Christmas Gift can easily be made by a child-with adult supervision.

I also wanted to remind you…
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DIY Cardboard Chalkboard Christmas Gift

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Welcome back to my blog! I have been quite busy preparing for Christmas. Creating new Christmas decorations has been top on my list. Along with making Christmas gifts for family and friends. To day I am excited to share a DIY Cardboard Chalkboard Christmas Gift.

It is always fun to have new, fresh Christmas decorations, isn’t it? I like to create timeless pieces that can be used for years to come. Like my DIY Cardboard Chalkboard Christmas Gift.

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DIY Christmas Gift For Tea Lovers

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I have been a little busy around our cottage in the desert. Not only is it Thanksgiving week, but I am in gift making mode. Today I created a DIY Christmas Gift For Tea Lovers.

The components are simple and it is super easy to make.

I thought you might want to see how I made my own DIY Christmas Gift For Tea Lovers.

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DIY Cotton Ball Rustic Wreath

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I have been working on a few fresh Christmas ideas for our home. This past week, I made a DIY Cotton Ball Rustic Wreath that was super easy.

I thought you might enjoy making one of your own, too. I have a full tutorial below. BUT, first…

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12 Days of Christmas with 50 PLUS Bloggers

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Wow, you guys! When you are invited to join 12 Days of Christmas with 50 PLUS Bloggers, you jump at the chance, right! We will be sharing crafts, wreaths, festive recipes, Christmas tree decorating, kid’s crafts and so much more!

Did I mention that you will see these amazing ideas 3 times a week from now until mid-December?  Seriously, so many ideas and SO much inspiration.

We are kicking off the 4th Annual 12 Days of Christmas event with a collection of most popular DIY Christmas Ideas from 50 plus bloggers!

Most Popular DIY Christmas Ideas you can use this year! DIY Christmas Decor and Games Ideas #12daysofChristmas #DIYChristmas

We have teamed up with 50 plus talented bloggers to bring you hundreds of new ideas for the holiday season!

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Barnwood Box Christmas Ideas

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As the temps are cooling down and the sun is setting earlier, it is inevitable that I need to start on my Christmas gifts and decorating. Today, I am going to share one of my Barnwood Box Christmas Ideas.

I was lucky enough to do the wedding flowers for a good friend of mine. Her reception was a rustic style with barnwood, fresh flowers, burlap and mason jars. It was lovely.  You can see a few of the pictures here.
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