How To Paint Pinecones To Look Like They Are Covered In Snow

We are making snow covered pinecones with some of the pinecones we found on our summer hikes up in Maine. My family thought it was hilarious that i would bring bags with me specifically to pick up pinecones along the way.…

Vintage Tabletop Ceramic Christmas Trees

Like holiday traditions, there are a few holiday decorations that withstand the test of time. My childhood Christmas memories always include my grandmother’s illuminated green ceramic Christmas tree.  In the 60s and 70s these ceramic trees became extremely popular. Most of the trees, like my grandmother’s from that time were actually hand painted. …

Snag These Five Christmas Items On Your Next Trip To The Dollar Tree

We stopped by the dollar store the other day and found a few holiday items that we loved. From holiday decor to hostess or neighbor gifts, you should snag these dollar store Christmas items before they’re sold out… and they will sell out. …

How To Make Pinecone Gnome Christmas Ornaments

While hiking on our recent trip to Acadia National Park we found these beautiful pinecones all over the ground around the trails.  We filled our pockets and brought some back to the RV to craft with over the next few days.  With only a few different craft supplies, we made these super easy Christmas pinecone gnome ornaments.…

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. …