Looking for Christmas plate decorating ideas? Why not add a few napkins for a unique way to create your own DIY display dishes for the holidays. It's an easy craft with stunning results. And it won't break the bank. Hello friends. So it may be a bit early, but I have to confess that my Christmas decorating is done. I went with a simple theme (again) this year, so it didn't take long to complete the task and now I get to move on to the fun stuff... Christmas crafting !! It's my favorite.

Decorate old mason jars or bottles with your own stickers and make a custom home decor accessory or party favor in no time. It's the perfect way to dress up a table for any holiday or occasion. Come see. Every now and then I get the purging bug. I go through my craft closet or a kitchen cabinet, see items I haven't used or have been meaning to use...for years...and donate them. Well, last week when I was looking for some supplies to make my placemat apron , I found a few old jars and thought, well, it's now or never. And you guessed it. I finally chose now.

I have never been one to blindly follow trends or take public opinion into account when decorating. I think if you took a peek around my house, that would be evident. I live in a very old and very small 1920's cottage, I have laminate countertops in my kitchen that I adore and not a stitch of grey paint in any room. I'm a super hard sell, you're never going to talk me into buying something I don't love, so  your opinion, Mr. or Mrs. Salesperson is falling on deaf ears . I'm a New Yorker and a Sicilian one at that.

Whip up a darling patchwork apron for the holidays with this simple DIY. Sew or no sew that's up to you. Come check out the tutorial! Several Christmases ago, my sister arrived at my home with four of the prettiest Pottery Barn placemats for me. The holiday hostess!! I instantly fell in love.