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Blue and Silver Shimmery Christmas

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Today’s blog post is part of the Very Merry Christmas Tour hosted by Carrie from Lovely Etc… along with several other bloggers. I will list all of their inspiring Christmas ideas at the end of this post for you to enjoy.

As part of this Christmas Tour I want to share my Blue and Silver Shimmery Christmas decorating ideas.

*This blog post was updated October 2025

Using my creative juices and trying to use what I already have, it has been a challenge for me. Not only to come up with something fresh and new, but to go out of my comfort zone of muted soft colors.

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Christmas Decorating with Family Traditions

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I am happy to have you here today and show you my Christmas Decorating with Family Traditions.

This is part of the Very Merry Christmas Home Tour hosted by Carrie of Lovely Etc. It’s been an inspiring week browsing through the home tours and seeing all the beautiful and creative ideas.

If you are visiting from DIY Beautify, WELCOME. It’s a pleasure to have you here.

After moving into a new (to me) apartment this year, decorating for Christmas was going to be a new challenge. Do I use what I already have? Do I add to my Christmas collection? Where do I even place the Christmas tree?

*This post was update October 2025.

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Thrifted Straw Hat Boho Style Makeover

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While visiting my local thrift shop, I spotted a straw hat. It wasn’t the prettiest. But I knew it had potential. Today I am going to share how I designed my own Thrifted Straw Hat Boho Style Makeover.

With just a few components and a little time, you can have a stylish, fun and one of a kind hat for just a few bucks!

I just love hats. Baseball caps, visors, straw hats, knitted hats, you name it, hats are a great way to accessorize your wardrobe for any season.

*This post was updated December 2025.

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DIY Boho Style Drop Cloth Wreath

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It’s always fun to make something fresh and inviting for your home. Whether it’s for your front door, to hang in your garden or your bedroom. It’s been awhile since I have made something to welcome guests. I took some time for myself and designed a DIY Boho Style Drop Cloth Wreath.

Once I was finished I knew that you would want the tutorial, too. It’s easy and only took me about an hour and a half.

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