The Willow Bay Christmas Cottage: A Cozy Holiday Story
A cozy Christmas short story set in Willow Bay, where snow falls softly outside a charming cottage and family traditions bring warmth, comfort, and hope.
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Holiday French 75 with Cranberry Simple Syrup
This Holiday French 75 with cranberry simple syrup is the perfect Christmas sip—simple, elegant, and made for cozy moments, twinkling lights, and holiday traditions.
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Budget Home Decor Makeovers: Before & After Ideas
In this post, I’m sharing my favorite budget home decor makeovers from the year — including creative thrift store transformations, Marketplace finds, and simple DIY updates that bring classic charm to your home.
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Christmas Decorating Must-Haves
Fabulous list of must-have items that you want for decorating your home for Christmas! Have the items ready to go for decorating! This post has been updated for 2025! I’ve been homemaking for 35 years now! That just totally made me feel old. LOL! Today I’m sharing my experience with a few Christmas decorating must-haves…
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How to Hang Stockings on a Mantel (Without Nails!)
Discover how to hang stockings on a mantel without nails. Easy, classic ideas to display Christmas stockings and style a festive holiday mantel.
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Inviting Fall Entrance with POLYWOOD
Fall in the South is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors! I refreshed our porch with beautiful, durable pieces from POLYWOOD — including the Estate Rockers and Traditional Garden Glider — for a timeless, low-maintenance look that’s built to last.
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How to Revamp a Vintage Facebook Marketplace Lamp
A Marketplace find becomes a study showstopper—rewire in under an hour and refresh brass. Get the kit list, steps, and shade advice. Shop the look at the bottom of the post! Latest from OSH Thrift Store Makeover Day Use the slider below to see the before photos! Browsing Facebook Marketplace has become one of my…
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5 Simple Elements to Decorate a Cozy Fall Mantel
Decorate a cozy fall mantel with 5 simple elements—chinoiserie, pumpkins, hydrangeas, books, and candlelight for timeless seasonal style. Latest from OSH Be sure to visit our fabulous host, Cindy, from County Road 407. She organizes our monthly Pinterest Challenges! What is the Pinterest Challenge? Each month, we are given either a topic or a photo for…
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How to Refinish a Vintage Thrift Store Mirror
Turn a $9.99 Goodwill mirror into a timeless treasure—strip, tone down orange oak with a custom Minwax mix, and seal in a soft matte finish. Latest from OSH Thrift Store Makeover Day Use the slider below to see the before and after! It’s amazing what reclaiming the original wood of a piece can be! While…
