A well lit junky Christmas kitchen

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I am the proud new owner of a well lit junky Christmas kitchen! I will admit, the kitchen is the hardest in the world to photograph. The renos aren’t all that old. But the lighting has always been on the poor side. Even with a few windows added, it still felt dark. I thought that’s just […]

12 – firewood end cut Christmas trees

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Michael’s blog Inspired by Charm is very well named. These firewood end cut Christmas trees were a direct result of his project yesterday on 12 Days of Christmas. Michael’s Colorful DIY Forest had me yearning for a rustic version of these trees. “I can do that!” is what my brain told me. Until I read […]

Day 11 – Make a winter tree from tree branches

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Today’s project to make a winter tree from tree branches was a little unexpected. The big pie in the sky plan was to go pick up a Christmas tree on Saturday. Had it all planned! They would have a bonfire, serve hot chocolate, and by golly we’d cut down our own tree for the first […]

Funky Junk’s Christmas Home Tour 2013

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Welcome to Funky Junk’s Christmas Home Tour 2013! And a big hello to those that just came from the amazing  A Thoughtful Place! Did you see that tour? Do not miss! Christmas Tour of Homes is hosted by Just A Girl, consisting of 25 blogs showing you through their beautifully decorated homes. Thanks for having […]

Day 10 – illuminated old windows Christmas mantel

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Nothing spells progress quite like when your mantel is decorated for Christmas!  And this year, my illuminated old windows Christmas mantel comes with a little heartwarming memory story attached. Create an old world rock fireplace without destruction – tutorial HERE The fireplace mantel is glowy, snowy, with plenty of greens and a grapevine / pinecone […]