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My Christmas Wish List

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My Christmas Wish List

Today I wanted to share my Christmas wish list! I know how hard it can be to shop for family and friends, so this year I thought I’d share what I actually have (and want) on my list! Hopefully you’ll find something that catches your eye, or something you maybe even add to your own […]

Today I wanted to share my Christmas wish list! I know how hard it can be to shop for family and friends, so this year I thought I’d share what I actually have (and want) on my list! Hopefully you’ll find something that catches your eye, or something you maybe even add to your own […]

Our Christmas Tree by The Wood Grain Cottage

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2016 Christmas Tree

I’ve been so excited to decorate our Christmas tree this year. I find that it always sets the tone for our home, and starts me on my path for decorating the rest of the house. This year, I had the opportunity to decorate our Christmas tree with the help of Gordmans! I shopped in store […]

I’ve been so excited to decorate our Christmas tree this year. I find that it always sets the tone for our home, and starts me on my path for decorating the rest of the house. This year, I had the opportunity to decorate our Christmas tree with the help of Gordmans! I shopped in store […]

Our Christmas Table by The Wood Grain Cottage

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Our Christmas Table

I think it’s safe to say that our home is officially decorated for Christmas… and I’m still not done. We’ve been making a few fun changes in the house and I’ve honestly had so much fun doing things a little bit different this year. I enjoy changing up our home, and we’ve been doing just […]

I think it’s safe to say that our home is officially decorated for Christmas… and I’m still not done. We’ve been making a few fun changes in the house and I’ve honestly had so much fun doing things a little bit different this year. I enjoy changing up our home, and we’ve been doing just […]

Gold Sleigh Makeover by The Wood Grain Cottage

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Gold Sleigh Makeover

Happy December 1st! Today’s project is a simple one… a gold sleigh makeover! The past few years I’ve had this cute little sleigh stashed away in our basement. It’s sat on the shelf because I knew I wanted to give it a little refresh. This year, as I was pulling out all 200 totes filled […]

Happy December 1st! Today’s project is a simple one… a gold sleigh makeover! The past few years I’ve had this cute little sleigh stashed away in our basement. It’s sat on the shelf because I knew I wanted to give it a little refresh. This year, as I was pulling out all 200 totes filled […]

Christmas Tree Night Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

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Christmas Tree Night Tour

Merry almost Christmas! It’s so fun, and a little bit crazy, that Christmas is this week! I am so excited to celebrate the special day with my family. They are my most beloved, cherished, and sought after gift. They make me happy, and I couldn’t imagine a more perfect day, than to be spending it […]

Merry almost Christmas! It’s so fun, and a little bit crazy, that Christmas is this week! I am so excited to celebrate the special day with my family. They are my most beloved, cherished, and sought after gift. They make me happy, and I couldn’t imagine a more perfect day, than to be spending it […]

Christmas Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

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2015 Christmas Home Tour: Part Two

Today I’m sharing our Christmas home tour: Part two. Last week I shared the first part of our home tour, and today I’m back to share the final part.  I have had so much fun decorating our home this year. I’ve kind of just let it happen. I had a tiny plan, but other than […]

Today I’m sharing our Christmas home tour: Part two. Last week I shared the first part of our home tour, and today I’m back to share the final part.  I have had so much fun decorating our home this year. I’ve kind of just let it happen. I had a tiny plan, but other than […]

How To Make a Real Garland by The Wood Grain Cottage

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How To Make A Real Garland

Christmas is in full swing at our house. I’ve finally finished decorating everything, and am enjoying the cozy nights next to our Christmas tree. Today, I wanted to share about another element of our front porch, how to make a real garland.  On Monday, I showed how I made the garland that frames our front […]

Christmas is in full swing at our house. I’ve finally finished decorating everything, and am enjoying the cozy nights next to our Christmas tree. Today, I wanted to share about another element of our front porch, how to make a real garland.  On Monday, I showed how I made the garland that frames our front […]

Front Porch Decorating by The Wood Grain Cottage

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How To Make A Garland Frame Your Front Door

I absolutely love to decorate our front porch for the different seasons. It’s a great way to greet guests, but it also brings in the perfect amount of seasonal cheer! This year, I wanted to try my hand at a pretty garland framing our front door. It’s as lovely as ever…. I just love it! It creates […]

I absolutely love to decorate our front porch for the different seasons. It’s a great way to greet guests, but it also brings in the perfect amount of seasonal cheer! This year, I wanted to try my hand at a pretty garland framing our front door. It’s as lovely as ever…. I just love it! It creates […]

Christmas Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

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2015 Christmas Home Tour: Part One

See part one of our 2015 Christmas home tour! I’m sharing how I decorated our kitchen and breakfast nook for the holiday season! Yes, it’s officially Christmas time! Bring on the wonderful home tours, decorating ideas, and the joy of the Holiday season! Today I’m sharing our Christmas home tour: part one. It does seem […]

See part one of our 2015 Christmas home tour! I’m sharing how I decorated our kitchen and breakfast nook for the holiday season! Yes, it’s officially Christmas time! Bring on the wonderful home tours, decorating ideas, and the joy of the Holiday season! Today I’m sharing our Christmas home tour: part one. It does seem […]

DIY Wood Stocking By The Wood Grain Cottage

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DIY Wood Stocking

This unique DIY wood stocking is a great way to add some serious charm to your Christmas decorating this year. It’s easy to make, needs minimal materials, and can be customized to fit your style! Christmas is right around the corner. Before we know it, we’ll all be decorating for the holiday, shopping for gifts, […]

This unique DIY wood stocking is a great way to add some serious charm to your Christmas decorating this year. It’s easy to make, needs minimal materials, and can be customized to fit your style! Christmas is right around the corner. Before we know it, we’ll all be decorating for the holiday, shopping for gifts, […]

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Creative Way to Give a Gift Card

The Holiday shopping scene can be a bit overwhelming… This is coming from someone who hasn’t even bought one. single. gift. yet. Yikes, I should probably get on that. Like, this week. 😀 But can I share a secret with you? I really love getting gift cards. Like, really. I know to some they seem […]

The Holiday shopping scene can be a bit overwhelming… This is coming from someone who hasn’t even bought one. single. gift. yet. Yikes, I should probably get on that. Like, this week. 😀 But can I share a secret with you? I really love getting gift cards. Like, really. I know to some they seem […]

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2014 Christmas Home Tour (Part 2)

Isn’t Christmas one of the best times of the year? And no, not because of the gifts. I love when the house feels warm, cozy and inviting. It absolutely makes me want to stop what I’m doing and just sit. Still. It’s about the real reason for the season. And that’s why I decorate our […]

Isn’t Christmas one of the best times of the year? And no, not because of the gifts. I love when the house feels warm, cozy and inviting. It absolutely makes me want to stop what I’m doing and just sit. Still. It’s about the real reason for the season. And that’s why I decorate our […]

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2014 Christmas Home Tour

Hello! I’m so happy to be here today sharing the first part of our Christmas home tour! A big THANK YOU to Jen at Migonis Home for organizing an amazing group of ladies and lots of Christmas home tours to oogle at. I had originally planned on sharing all of our tour today, but after […]

Hello! I’m so happy to be here today sharing the first part of our Christmas home tour! A big THANK YOU to Jen at Migonis Home for organizing an amazing group of ladies and lots of Christmas home tours to oogle at. I had originally planned on sharing all of our tour today, but after […]

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How To Make Ribbon From Fabric

Learn how to make ribbon from fabric in this easy tutorial! I’m sharing my step by step instructions, plus some of my favorite fabric options! Today I wanted to share one of my best decorating tricks with you… turning fabric into ribbon! It’s so simple to do and I love the creative freedom it allows. […]

Learn how to make ribbon from fabric in this easy tutorial! I’m sharing my step by step instructions, plus some of my favorite fabric options! Today I wanted to share one of my best decorating tricks with you… turning fabric into ribbon! It’s so simple to do and I love the creative freedom it allows. […]

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100 Christmas Projects

Hi there! I hope you all had an amazing Thanksgiving! As you may have noticed, I took a small break from the blog to spend time enjoying Thanksgiving with family. It was wonderful, but I’m excited to be back and am gearing up to share several new projects, updates on The Vintage Whites Market, and […]

Hi there! I hope you all had an amazing Thanksgiving! As you may have noticed, I took a small break from the blog to spend time enjoying Thanksgiving with family. It was wonderful, but I’m excited to be back and am gearing up to share several new projects, updates on The Vintage Whites Market, and […]

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