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.  

 Some thrift store finds are nothing less than iconic. Not everyone is lucky enough to find one. But I did, and I'm thankful to the thrifting gods for helping me score a real treasure -- a vintage Hudson's Bay wool point blanket.  

Hudson's Bay blankets have a long, storied history dating all the way back to 1779. It's amazing that they've been around that long. And they've been on my thrift store bucket list for years.  

Welcome to Thrifted vs. Styled # 154 where I share my latest estate sale find -- a French country cottage gel fuel fireplace! Being a fireplace junkie, I immediately fell in love. And while I love all fireplaces, the prettier the fireplace -- the better. Luckily this one is a beauty, painted with a cottage style floral pattern unique to any fireplace I've ever seen. 

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Welcome to the third installment of The Mindful Christmas Home! Today's focus: getting back to basics and pure joy during the holidays - a nostalgic Little Debbie Christmas Tree Trifle Dessert recipe. 

This Christmas trifle is great to make for yourself, as well as gifts for friends and family! 

Welcome to another installment in my Mindful Christmas Home series featuring DIY red gtartan plaid Christmas candles. Ralph Lauren Christmas decor is having a resurgence these days, and my candles fit the bill perfectly.This decor feature is not new to me -- I created some similar seasonal LED candles in the past. But I was amazed when I came across some overpriced red tartan plaid Christmas candles online.

Check out their price and how I created a work-around below! Simple to create and beautiful to behold.

Welcome to the first installment of The Mindful Christmas Home! Today's focus: the Holy Family at Christmas.

I've always been a fan of the Christmas creche. I even have the vintage creche my parents displayed every year at Christmas, which holds a truly special place in my heart. But this year I felt the need to simplify things and cut right to the chase: my own simple version of a Nativity scene -- Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus in a glass cloche.

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