Hello! The response from my Christmas Kitchen tour was overwhelming! You all are the sweetest and most kind readers. Thank you! I think it is safe to say, the teacup wreath was most adored so I thought I would link up the suppli…
Today, I am joining some sweet friends on a short Christmas Tips Tour. If you are coming from Decor Gold , welcome! Jen is so very talented and has some of the best ideas, doesn't she? Are you tired of spending $$$ on bows that …
Today, I am joining some sweet friends on a short Christmas Tips Tour. If you are coming from Decor Gold, welcome! Jen is so very talented and has some of the best ideas, doesn't she?
Are you tired of spending $$$ on bows that just aren't exactly what you are looking for?
I have the easiest tutorial for you!
Grab a spool of ribbon and follow along!
Gather your supplies
I use THIS RIBBON (similar; mine is now discontinued). Each spool makes approximately two bows with long tails.
I do not precut my ribbon. Just start in and begin shaping your bow...
I use THIS RIBBON (similar; mine is now discontinued). Each spool makes approximately two bows with long tails.
I do not precut my ribbon. Just start in and begin shaping your bow...
1. Make a loop
2. Make a second loop on the opposite side
2. Cross over and continue making loops (I make three for each side of my wreath bows)
3. Cut the ribbon once you have made all of your loops
4. Flip the bow over (cut side on bottom)
This is the front of your bow
5. Cut one piece of ribbon long enough for both tails
6. Place the middle of the "tails" on the backside of the bow
7. Now, cut a piece about 8" long
8. Place that shorter piece flat against the front of your bow
9. Tie it in a knot
10. I take the small tails and make them into a loop, securing with a couple staples
(this is what I use to secure them to my wreaths... poke a branch up through the loop and twist it with another branch)
11. Now hold your ribbon and start fluffing it
12. Voila! It's done!
You can get creative and use all sorts of ribbon for this project! Be sure and tag me on your social media so I can see your beautiful creations!!
I'm kind of in love with THIS RIBBON too!
Now... on to hanging the wreath
Buy THESE HOOKS!!
I have tried suction, smaller hooks, bigger hooks, ribbon at the top of the window... only to have my wreath fall down or get twisted up in the wind.
I've been using THESE HOOKS for four years now and the only wreath that fell down is because I didn't wait to let the hook "set" before I hung the wreath. You must follow the directions for the hook to work properly. Also, if it is a cold day, I would use a hairdryer to warm the window a tiny bit before applying the adhesive.
1. Figure out where you want your wreath to hang and place your adhesive bracket according to the directions
2. After your adhesive has had time to "set," affix the hook
3. Hang your wreaths
The wreaths I purchased are, of course, no longer available... story of my life. I found THESE that are extremely similar and a great price!
Topiaries were purchased HERE and still look great with no watering after four years! ;)
Planters HERE
Blue and White Pots HERE
Front Door Trees are featured in my post HERE
Now it's time to head over to
Randi Garrett Design
for another Christmas Decorating Tip!! Isn't her living room GORGEOUS??
You will want to continue through all of these blogs... they are some of my favs!
Decor Gold Designs
Eleven Gables
Randi Garrett Design
Maison de Pax
Designthusiam
The Leslie Style
Citrine Living
CC + Mike
So Much Better with Age
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Randi Garrett Design
for another Christmas Decorating Tip!! Isn't her living room GORGEOUS??
You will want to continue through all of these blogs... they are some of my favs!
Decor Gold Designs
Eleven Gables
Randi Garrett Design
Maison de Pax
Designthusiam
The Leslie Style
Citrine Living
CC + Mike
So Much Better with Age
Merry Christmas, darlings!
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Welcome to Eleven Gables' Home for the Holidays, Tree Classics Christmas Housewalk. This post is sponsored by Tree Classics , but every opinion is my own. Tree Classics sent me this GORGEOUS Deluxe Noble Fir Pre-lit Snap Tree and…
Welcome to Eleven Gables' Home for the Holidays, Tree Classics Christmas Housewalk. This post is sponsored by Tree Classics, but every opinion is my own. Tree Classics sent me this GORGEOUS Deluxe Noble Fir Pre-lit Snap Tree and I am in love! This was the easiest tree to put together and fluff. For a wonderful video on assembly by my friend at Maison Decor, go here.
We have always done a family tree with treasured ornaments in the entryway, but this year I decided to put the family tree in the keeping room and have a "fancy" tree here in the entry.
For the decor I made over 100 hand painted blue and white chinoiserie ornaments and tied them with white satin ribbon. Double bows tied to the top of the tree with cascading ribbons down the length add simple elegance. A few miniature ginger jar ornaments are sprinkled throughout the handmade ornaments. Below each photo are shopping links to where you can find like items and a tutorial for the chinoiserie ornaments is at the end of this post.
If you have been a friend of my blog for some time, you know that I always have a little Christmas Carol so you can sing along while you read (or rather look at) my tour...
You can see Christmas 2014 (my very first year blogging)
and Christmas 2015
But first, I was asked how I would describe my ideal Christmas.
My ideal Christmas is being surrounded by my family. Waking up early to watch the boys come downstairs and shriek because Santa paid them a visit! Gathering together on the sofa and reading the Christmas Story together before diving into our gifts. We read THIS precious story every Christmas morning. It really gets to the heart of Christmas and is my boys' favorite because they can participate.
After presents, we eat a big brunch. Then, we gather with loved ones for Christmas dinner, gingerbread house decorating, and games. Family is so precious to us. Being with them as much as we can, I pray, passes on the legacy of tradition to our children.
And now, are you ready for your annual Christmas Carol?? :)
We Need A Little Christmas
by Jerry Herman
Haul out the holly
Put up the tree before my spirit falls again
Fill up the stocking
I may be rushing things, but deck the halls again now
Put up the tree before my spirit falls again
Fill up the stocking
I may be rushing things, but deck the halls again now
For we need a little Christmas
Right this very minute
Candles in the window
Carols at the spinet
Right this very minute
Candles in the window
Carols at the spinet
Yes, we need a little Christmas
Right this very minute
It hasn't snowed a single flurry
But Santa, dear, we're in a hurry
So climb down the chimney
Turn on the brightest string of light I've ever seen
Slice up the fruitcake
It's time we hung some tinsel on that evergreen bough
Turn on the brightest string of light I've ever seen
Slice up the fruitcake
It's time we hung some tinsel on that evergreen bough
For I've grown a little leaner
Grown a little colder
Grown a little sadder
Grown a little older
Grown a little colder
Grown a little sadder
Grown a little older
And I need a little angel
Sitting on my shoulder
I need a little Christmas now
Sitting on my shoulder
I need a little Christmas now
We need a little Christmas now!
We need a little Christmas now!!
We need a little Christmas now!!
Be sure and visit everyone on the Christmas Housewalk Tour and Come Back Monday to see more of my home dressed up for Christmas!!
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xox,
Emily
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xox,
Emily
*Under the photos are links to products you may be interested in purchasing. I make a tiny commission off your purchase, but it does not increase the price for you. I encourage you to purchase through your favorite blogger's links. This is how we earn an income so that we can continue to provide you with beautiful, quality posts. Thank you!
Quick and Easy Valentine Decor This Valentine's Day, I gathered several garland and ribbons to layer on my mantles. I've been collecting garlands and making them for the past couple years. Here …
This Valentine's Day, I gathered several garland and ribbons to layer on my mantles. I've been collecting garlands and making them for the past couple years. Here is a tutorial to the felt garland I made: HEART GARLAND BUNTING
Throughout this post I am including some links to darling, similar garlands and accessories I've seen on the web.
Drape a colorful bunting over a mirror
Hang tiny hearts from lampshades
Set a simple table using colorful florals, Valentine candies, and Pink carnations
Use what you have, don't spend a lot, make what you can...
Let your home be a reflection of you!
Happy Valentine's Day!
xox,
Emily
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