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It’s that Amazing Christmas Time of Year again.
Twinkle lights, greenery, and vintage treasures are finding their way into every corner of my home again. This is the time for collected pieces, handmade decor, and a cozy cottage look that brings back the nostalgia of Christmas past.
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A Simple Vintage Valentine Craft Using Printed Cards
There is something very sweet about vintage Valentine cards, from a time when romance felt more thoughtful, and life felt simpler. I did some searching for old Valentines to use for this stand up Valentine craft and found these adorable animal ones. They reminded me of the Valentines I had as a child. If the…
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23 No Bake Valentine Treats
If you are looking for Valentine treats that feel festive but do not take all day, you are in the right place. This roundup is full of sweet little desserts and treats you can make for family nights, parties, and small gifts. Most of these are quick, easy, and extra cute on a Valentine dessert…
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Paper Bag Rose Wreath for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s is coming, and I usually celebrate it by crafting something sweet without spending much. It’s still winter here, which means I’m bundled up indoors and enjoying the chance to be creative. I’ve wanted to make a paper bag rose wreath for years, but I could never quite figure out the twisting steps in a…
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How to Make a Large Romantic Fabric Bow
Valentine’s Day and winter always seem to go hand in hand for me. It is the season for snuggling, thinking about pretty things, and quietly dreaming of spring, all while staying indoors. Around here, all it takes is stepping outside to remember exactly why we have been hibernating. The cold sends you right back inside,…
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Vintage Christmas Tray Centerpiece for Small Kitchens
This year, I wanted to blend my vintage Christmas style with the everyday rhythm of our smaller country kitchen. I needed a Christmas centerpiece that was practical, easy to lift off the table, and, as always, inexpensive to put together. Instead of buying something new, I decided to freshen up an old galvanized tray. It…
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How to Make Vintage Style Bottle Brush Christmas Trees from Old Spindles
Bringing Vintage Christmas to My Kitchen I am continuing in my quest to give this boring bungalow a little vintage personality. This Christmas I am putting extra effort into creating a pretty vintage Christmas kitchen. The cabinets are finally finished. I have been hawk eyed hunting for ironstone, which is rare up here, and I…
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Large Wooden Christmas Angel DIY
If you love soft, neutral, handmade Christmas décor, this DIY wooden Christmas angel is a beautiful project to add to your holiday decorating. I actually started her last year, but set her aside because I could not decide how to make her stand out from the simple rustic angels you see at every craft fair….
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Vintage Mason Jar Christmas Centerpiece
It’s funny how inspiration strikes. Sometimes it’s a beautiful thrift store find, something sitting on a shelf that makes you smile, or maybe just that quiet need to create something special when the tree and snack trays already take center stage. This little project started out that way for me — with dried oranges on…
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How to Dry Orange Slices in a Dehydrator
There is something so vintage and nostalgic about dried orange slices. They are perfect for cottage core Christmas, rustic Christmas, farmhouse Christmas, vintage Christmas, and natural Christmas decor themes. They are also very inexpensive to make. This simple method for drying orange slices in a dehydrator keeps their color bright and their edges smooth without…
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