Two weeks until Christmas!That means that there isn’t a lot of time around here for writing blog posts.My goal is to do a few posts with a ideas that you might use to save time and/or money during the holidays…

The front of the house here at Sweetwater has five light fixtures.Two on the sides of the door and three across the front of the garage.So nice to have all of that light.Not so nice if I want to decorate…

There is something about birch logs and branches that says “holiday” to me.This cute little holiday decoration is a great hostess gift and so easy to make.How to make a Miniature Birch Log DecorationSupplies:3 birch sections about 6 inches longPaddle…

Nothing says Scandinavian Christmas like a Tomtem, Gnome or Elf!Why not make one of these charming little fellows for a hostess gift?You probably have the supplies on hand.  If not, a trip to the thrift store will get you everything…

Things are pretty much in full holiday mode around here….although since we are having a late Thanksgiving “gather and gobble” on Sunday….Mr. S has requested that I restrain myself a bit and leave a few remnants of fall decor….so the…