We created this simple and affordable holiday mantel with a few things that we picked up from Target and Michaels.

Layer different materials like garland, miniature trees and ceramic houses to create depth.  Try to incorporate like materials in odd numbers.

We found our white ceramic trees and houses at our local Target Bullseye’s Playground (the couple of aisles at the front of Target that used to be called the dollar spot) for $3 each. …

This weekend we ventured out to Leesburg, VA to the Lucketts Holiday Open House and Holiday Design House.  The Design House is decked out from head to toe in garland, ornaments, decorative vases, candles, furniture and more.  Each room in this vintage home was decorated a little different.  Some featured darker plaid themes and handmade wool ornaments while others displayed crystal white garland with gold accented ornaments. …

If y’all are anything like our family, you have more artwork than you have space on your fridge. We recently added these clipboards to our playroom wall to display all of the kids’ works of art… well a fraction of it at least.  😉 This is an easy and affordable way to display your kids’ artwork.…