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TGI-Friday: Decorating For Christmas & More

Happy Friday! These past few mornings we’ve woken up to snow on the ground, making things feel a lot more like Christmas, and less like fall. The cold has definitely arrived, and I’ve been enjoying watching the snow blow around and shine in the sunlight.  I’m really excited about decorating for Christmas this year. Last […]

Happy Friday! These past few mornings we’ve woken up to snow on the ground, making things feel a lot more like Christmas, and less like fall. The cold has definitely arrived, and I’ve been enjoying watching the snow blow around and shine in the sunlight.  I’m really excited about decorating for Christmas this year. Last […]

Christmas Night Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

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2017 Christmas Home Night Tour

One of the best things about Christmas, is watching the glow of the lights in the evenings. There’s nothing more soothing or captivating, and I love the way the happy glow makes the house feel. Today, I’m so excited to be joining several blogging friends to share my Christmas home night tour. Rachel from Maison […]

One of the best things about Christmas, is watching the glow of the lights in the evenings. There’s nothing more soothing or captivating, and I love the way the happy glow makes the house feel. Today, I’m so excited to be joining several blogging friends to share my Christmas home night tour. Rachel from Maison […]

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2017 Christmas Home Tour

In the past, I’ve gone all out in the house decorating for Christmas. Every little space had something that indicated it was the Christmas season… and while there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that, it all adds up to make me feel a little claustrophobic at the end of the day. It also makes me want […]

In the past, I’ve gone all out in the house decorating for Christmas. Every little space had something that indicated it was the Christmas season… and while there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that, it all adds up to make me feel a little claustrophobic at the end of the day. It also makes me want […]

Flocked Christmas Tree by The Wood Grain Cottage

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Flocked Christmas Tree

See how I decorated this beautiful flocked Christmas tree! It’s one of my favorite Christmas trees to date and I love how all the different layers combined together. I’m sharing all my sources below. For the past few years, my go to Christmas tree has always been a real, live beautiful tree. But I won’t […]

See how I decorated this beautiful flocked Christmas tree! It’s one of my favorite Christmas trees to date and I love how all the different layers combined together. I’m sharing all my sources below. For the past few years, my go to Christmas tree has always been a real, live beautiful tree. But I won’t […]

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Christmas In The Dining Room

This post is sponsored by Gordmans.  Christmas in the dining room… does it get much better? I’m not sure. As far as decorating goes, this room is always fun to tackle… but it’s also a little bit of a challenge. The wall to wall shelves make such a huge impact in the room, but they […]

This post is sponsored by Gordmans.  Christmas in the dining room… does it get much better? I’m not sure. As far as decorating goes, this room is always fun to tackle… but it’s also a little bit of a challenge. The wall to wall shelves make such a huge impact in the room, but they […]

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Christmas Table Setting In The Dining Room

Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or intimidated by setting a holiday table. If you’re raising your hand, know that I’ve been right there with you. I can remember a time when it felt like a really hard task… but honestly, setting the table for a holiday really doesn’t need to be all […]

Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or intimidated by setting a holiday table. If you’re raising your hand, know that I’ve been right there with you. I can remember a time when it felt like a really hard task… but honestly, setting the table for a holiday really doesn’t need to be all […]

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Christmas Table Setting In The Breakfast Nook

Are you ready for a bunch of Christmas posts? I hope so, because these next few weeks are going to be jam packed full of decorating ideas, home tours and all other things Christmas! Bring it on!  Today, I’m joining a group of blogging friends to bring you ideas on decorating your table for the […]

Are you ready for a bunch of Christmas posts? I hope so, because these next few weeks are going to be jam packed full of decorating ideas, home tours and all other things Christmas! Bring it on!  Today, I’m joining a group of blogging friends to bring you ideas on decorating your table for the […]

Christmas Home Night Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

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2016 Christmas Home Night Tour

Happy almost Christmas & Christmas Eve! I wanted to share a fun post with you today, our Christmas home night tour! Rachel from Maison de Pax creates this wonderful tour spotlighting one of the most wonderful elements of Christmas… all the gorgeous lights and lighting. Those Christmas trees dazzle right now, and in my mind […]

Happy almost Christmas & Christmas Eve! I wanted to share a fun post with you today, our Christmas home night tour! Rachel from Maison de Pax creates this wonderful tour spotlighting one of the most wonderful elements of Christmas… all the gorgeous lights and lighting. Those Christmas trees dazzle right now, and in my mind […]

Christmas Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

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2016 Christmas Home Tour

Today I’m finally getting around to sharing our Christmas home tour! Better late than never, right? 🙂 I’ve loved making our home cozy this year. For decorating, I decided on a very fresh take with plenty of pops of red, lots of fresh greenery and garland, and a simple, but classic twist. I love Christmas, […]

Today I’m finally getting around to sharing our Christmas home tour! Better late than never, right? 🙂 I’ve loved making our home cozy this year. For decorating, I decided on a very fresh take with plenty of pops of red, lots of fresh greenery and garland, and a simple, but classic twist. I love Christmas, […]

Christmas Front Porch by The Wood Grain Cottage

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2016 Christmas Front Porch

I’m finally getting around to sharing our Christmas front porch today! This year Anthony and I actually made time to hang up exterior lights, which seems to enhance all the Christmas spirit around our home. It’s been several years, like maybe 6 or so, since we’ve hung exterior Christmas lights and I forgot how much fun and magic […]

I’m finally getting around to sharing our Christmas front porch today! This year Anthony and I actually made time to hang up exterior lights, which seems to enhance all the Christmas spirit around our home. It’s been several years, like maybe 6 or so, since we’ve hung exterior Christmas lights and I forgot how much fun and magic […]

Decorating Our Breakfast Nook Table For Christmas by The Wood Grain Cottage

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Decorating Our Breakfast Nook Table For Christmas

Oh boy. Our breakfast nook has underwent several new, exciting and happy changes as of late… and I’m not done yet! We have more up our sleeve and I can’t wait to give you the ‘official’ tour. Today though, it’s all about decorating our breakfast nook table for Christmas. It seemed like I couldn’t love […]

Oh boy. Our breakfast nook has underwent several new, exciting and happy changes as of late… and I’m not done yet! We have more up our sleeve and I can’t wait to give you the ‘official’ tour. Today though, it’s all about decorating our breakfast nook table for Christmas. It seemed like I couldn’t love […]

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 […]

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 […]

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