Take a whimsical detour from traditional holiday decor this year and try a new, whimsical approach! My whimsical Christmas mantel is brimming with fun DIY details to inspire you. I am so, so excited about how our Christmas mantel turned out! Most of my Christmas decor is the traditional red, green and gold,…
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Soul-Feeding Sundays: Mixed Tapes
When I was a little girl, my parents walked into the living room one quiet winter afternoon to find my 3-year-old self seated in the chair in front of the family stereo, the headphones filling my little ears with the sound of George Winston’s December as tears streamed down my face. When they asked me…
Saturday Seven Party {No. 4}
New to Positively Splendid? Each Saturday marks my Saturday Seven Party, a time when I open up the PS floor for YOU to share your projects! A few rules before we get started… Please link back to Positively Splendid, either using a text link (Positively Splendid) or by using the button below: Feel free to link…
Saturday Seven Spotlight
Thank you so much to all of you who have been stopping by to link up your phenomenal creations each week, and also to those of you who simply like to come by and admire the lovely projects! It really is the most inspiring part of my week to sit down and sift through all…
Nest of Posies Scallop Posies
Y’all might have heard of Nest of Posies. Without a doubt this is my. favorite. handmade shop. Kellie, the creative force behind Nest of Posies, has truly impeccable taste, especially when it comes to conceiving of stylish items that will literally cause complete strangers to stop you in the street (or the airport, or the…
Our New Stockings + Stocking Hanging Tips
If you are a long-time PS reader, you might remember my Whimsical Christmas Stocking tutorial from last year. I made that particular set for my parents, so I was eager to put together a set for our family this year. Suffice it to say that making six stockings was quite a labor of love! I…
Advent Cookie Tree
You might have noticed that I’ve been sticking to a tree theme so far this week, and today’s project continues in that vein. For the last few years I have made an Advent cookie tree for my kiddos to enjoy. The concept is simple: bake delicious cookies, and then number them from one to 25…
By the Dozen: Topiary Christmas Trees
If there is one thing trending in the blogging world right now, it is certainly tree decorations made from styrofoam cones. I shared a tutorial yesterday for my take on the craze, Rolled Crepe Paper Rosette Trees. Today I thought I would share a cool dozen of the other ideas for topiary trees that have…
Rolled Rosette Christmas Tree Tutorial
Impart an unexpected feminine feel to your Christmas decorations this year with this rolled rosette Christmas tree craft. Once the technique for crafting the flowers is perfected, this project really is as easy as can be. And an added bonus: this tree transitions perfectly into Valentine’s Day decor, as well!
Saturday Seven Party {No. 3}
Happy Saturday, and welcome to the party! I’m so glad you’re here! New to Positively Splendid? Each Saturday marks my Saturday Seven, a place where I share my seven favorite finds from the previous week’s party lineup and then open up the floor for YOU to share your projects! You never know: you might see…