Posts in Christmas
My Plans for 2022

Greetings again, dear reader! When I last posted, I had no idea that it would be such a long time until I wrote again! I had some rather severe chronic health flare-ups over the past six weeks. I honestly feel that I am a month or more behind schedule. But I am trying so hard to go with the flow, realizing that life is not in my control…

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Christmas Gift Ideas

Do you struggle to come up with great gift ideas? I certainly do. I always want to make sure that the gift is exactly what the recipient will enjoy and appreciate—which can be hard sometimes! Over the past few weeks, I have been thinking about gifts that I would like to give or receive. Pretty much anything practical, which adds beauty or knowledge or utility, but not clutter, to my life is a win-win.

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How to Make a Braided-Rug-Style Christmas Tree Skirt by Upcycling Worn Bedsheets (DIY Tutorial)

In this blog post, I will teach you how to make a braided tree skirt using old sheets. Note: this tree skirt will fit over the base of an artificial tree BEFORE the tree is assembled! If you need to put a skirt around a tree on which you cannot slide this small circle opening, then please reach out to me for guidance on adapting the pattern.

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