It's no secret that vintage shopping is one of my absolute favorite past times. And while it's wonderful to discover new vintage shopping venues, it's also lovely to visit some of my old favorites, like Elizabeth's Grand Antique Company in Elizabeth, Illinois. 

Vintage blue and white chinoiserie tableware is a very popular collectable. I should know, I own quite a bit of it! The actual patterns are endless -- from Blue Willow to Yuan to Jingdezhen, the last of which I'm sharing today.  

So grab a cup of your favorite beverage and let's dive into this new-to-me Chinese porcelain and its origins.

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Welcome to the fifth installment of The Mindful Christmas Home! Today's focus: getting back to basics and pure joy during the holidays - like learning about new and different Christmas traditions from around the world.

Having just visited a number of European towns along the Rhine river, I have so much beauty and history to share with you. But in light of the upcoming Christmas holiday, I specifically wanted to talk about the German Pyramid and Swedish Angel Chimes. 

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I swore that I would keep things simple (read: no DIY projects) this Christmas, but my strong DIY instincts kicked in and I had an idea. Why not make a nutcracker garland? 

Christmas garlands can transform any area of your home for the holidays -- and this one was made for mere pennies. Read on to learn just how easy it is to make.

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A few years ago I became enamored of velvet ribbon with frayed edges, and began working it into my Christmas decor. Using velvet ribbon is a simple, yet impactful, way to decorate your home for Christmas.