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It's the final countdown to Christmas! Only 7 days left before Santa comes to visit! Most of us are busy finishing up last minute shopping, preparing some Holiday goodies, wrapping up those piles of gifts, or maybe even getting the house ready for relatives or guests who will be crashing over. As for myself, I am busy pulling out all the stops to bring you some do-it-yourself project ideas to give you a hand with all your last-minute preparations.
I hate winter. I have no problem admitting to it. But good news for winter. I love thee for one reason, and one reason only: Christmas! Can't have Christmas any other way than white! And I admit, I get a little depressed during the month of December if there is no white carpet on the ground. I need my snow for Christmas, what can I say! So I was ecstatic last week when we had our first snow fall. Alright it was merely a couple of inches with half that melted less than 24 hours later due to rain but hey, it's white outside and that's all that matters! So because Christmas is not far away and I am getting really excited, let's make snow globes together!
I love cooking during the winter season. I also love cooking during the Holiday season. Seems like the meals and dishes we cook for and during this time of year hold a truly special intoxicating smell that just warms up your soul and brings a great deal of comfort. I hold so many fantastic memories from my childhood when my mom used to spend her days in the kitchen, cooking up a storm for us during the Holidays. It was special, it was magical! Perhaps my passion for cooking was born from those days... All I know is that there is no better time to cook than during those cold, snowy and gloomy days.
There are the garlands, the lights, the wreaths, the santa clauses, the reindeers and snowmen, without forgetting about the infamous, traditional and majestic Christmas tree. But we cannot celebrate the holidays without a table centrepiece! They add that "je ne sais quoi" to a house's whole ambiance. A centrepiece such as this one can dress up your table on an everyday basis, or can wow the guests during a dinner party.
Christmas is looming. Everyone is getting excited. We are now less than 30 days away and as we enter December, the official countdown will then begin. There is no better way to count the days leading to Christmas than with an advent calendar. In our family, it represents a true Holidays tradition. Believe it or not, but my mom still buys me a calendar every year! A week or so ago, I was visiting my friend and, much to my surprise, she had made her own calendar! And it was super fantastic too! I thought the idea was so original, I had to borrow it off of her to share it with you guys!
When it comes to arts and crafts, I like to challenge myself with ideas that are different and yet somewhat complicated. But sometimes I also enjoy the simpleness. Being able to throw together a neat creation in no time is so rewarding and fun! These Holidays snowflakes are the perfect example of an easy yet super charming craft. They will bring some holiday magic into your home anytime of day and will turn your ambiance into a real winter wonderland!
This holiday season, I am so house proud! We have such wonderful Christmas items, some handmade, some bought, that we are displaying proudly throughout our home. I am the type who has a particular love for vintage Christmas decorations. Most holidays accents are quite cute but I have a soft spot for the non-commercial, deeply traditional ornaments. To me, they hold the true beauty and essence of Christmas and everything we know of it.
I couldn't help myself, I just had to start sharing Christmas crafts. Well, I must say, as soon as October 31st was behind us, the Christmas decorations were already invading my house... a little! I must warn you right now, I am a Christmas freak. I turn into a kid all over again when the holidays show up. So, with all this said and done, being already in the festive holiday spirit, I figured might as well introduce some Christmas arts and crafts! It's so pleasureful to slowly welcome Christmas with some fun activities the whole family can enjoy!
