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  • Fun, Easy DIY Holiday Gifts

    With Christmas less than a month away, it is officially time to begin the joy of Christmas present shopping (if you haven’t already)! But if you’re looking to avoid the dreaded trip to the mall, consider adding your personal touch and making DIY holiday gifts for friends and family! Not only will you save a …

    Ten Holiday Housekeeping Hacks

    A messy home, impromptu guests and a daunting to do list of chores can kill the holiday spirit faster than a sold out sign on Black Friday.  Keep your sanity and housework in check this holiday season with our list of ten smart solution housekeeping hacks.  Swap your cleaning gloves for a pair of mittens …

    12 Easy Holiday Baking Ideas

    They’re here!  The holidays, that is… are you ready?  I always try to have a few treats baked up for drop-in visitors, hostess gifts, or to simply feed my crowd.  But let’s face it:  time is precious these days and I’m not one to spend an entire day in the kitchen.  Today I’m sharing 12 easy …

    Avoid the Headache When Hosting Guests For The Holidays

    The holidays are coming, and with them a flood of friends and family visiting from all over the country. Preparing your mind and your home for all of that activity and stress can be overwhelming, so here are some quick tips to keep you sane while hosting guests this season.   Don’t get overwhelmed with …

    Save Your Rugs from Holiday Stains

    Whether you hosted a holiday get-together with your whole neighborhood, or simply prepared Christmas Dinner for your family, one thing is for sure… inevitably, things get messy.  While accidents are a reality of hosting, the aftermath of Uncle Ralph’s fourth glass of red wine or the ‘artwork’ from your child’s chocolate pudding fingers on your …

    Five Ways to Prepare Your Home for the Holidays

    They are upon us, aren’t they?  We’ve all been running around shopping, baking, entertaining and decking our halls!  Are you ready?  Or more importantly, is your home ready?   Every year I seem to think my home is ready, and then I find myself with house guests or in the midst of celebrating and discover that …

    Tips for a Luxe Holiday Home

    It’s the time of year when friends and family gather, laugh and make memories: the perfect time to fluff up your home and make it feel extra special. Ready to step up your holiday decorating game and give your home the luxe treatment? Try these tricks to make your house feel warm and luxurious this …

    DIY Handmade Gifts for the Holidays

    ‘Tis the season, friends!  Your budget and gift inspiration might be running low about now, so I’m here to share some amazing DIY handmade gifts to help you finish off your list.  The blogosphere and Pinterest are loaded with creative ideas for gifts you can put together, many of them for only a few dollars.  …

    Rustic Pine Holiday Table

    Rustic is one of my many styles, and this Rustic Pine dining room setting has the perfect amount of class and rustic charm all rolled into one.     Would you like to recreate this look for your own dining space? It all starts with the table! Weathered and distressed, this gorgeous table is perfect for …

    Heirloom Willow Holiday Tablescape

    The holidays are my favorite time of the year! Having the whole family together and the beautiful decorations are things I look forward to all year long; so of course I want to set the best holiday table possible. And, I have to admit, I try to out do myself each year. Pinterest has lots of …

    Need a last minute holiday gift? Make it!

    This is absolutely one of my favorite times of the year!  I love that my little neighborhood is jolly with twinkling lights.  I love the empty boxes beckoning from my office corner to become brightly decorated gifts.  I even love the holiday music playing non-stop since Thanksgiving.  Yes, I’m a Christmas-aholic! Sometimes, rather than plow …

    Thanksgiving Kids’ Table Ideas

    Once Halloween is over, Thanksgiving is here in a blink of an eye! If you’re preparing to host family and friends with little ones this holiday, why not try a few new kid-friendly traditions? A child’s excitement makes everything extra special for everyone! 1. Create a centerpiece together! I love how a “thankful tree” helps …

    DIY Halloween Wreaths

    I have always loved Halloween!  It literally baffled me last year when my husband (who does not share my enthusiasm for the spooktacular soiree) asked me what day Halloween was.  “October 31st!” I shockingly declared.  Ever since early elementary school, I’ve counted down the days each October until the mysteriously magical night of All Hallows …

    Fall Porch Décor Ideas

    When it comes to favorite seasons, I’m a diehard autumn fan. From the pumpkin spice everything to the gorgeous colors of fall, the crunchy leaves beneath my feet and NOT being the one that has to rake them from my yard. Plus crisp, fresh air, Sunday afternoon football, pumpkin patch activities and apple picking, and …

    Mudroom Makeover

    Life in a three-bedroom apartment with my husband, three kids, and a rambunctious puppy means I get a lot of house envy. As in, I’m basically really jealous of your house right now. While I enjoy so many aspects of my #apartmentliving, with my little herb garden balcony my current pride and joy, there are …

    Teen Boy Bedroom Makeover

    Hello friends!  I am Cassie Bustamante and I am so excited to be here today on Mohawk’s Homescapes blog. I have been a fan of Mohawk rugs for quite some time and have had them in my nursery here in my new home as well as our living room, dining room, and my son’s bedroom in our old home.  I have always been …

    Top 10 Staycation Ideas

    We spent this past weekend – lists in hand – walking up and down the aisles at Target shopping for school supplies. With books to cover, pencil cases to fill, and after-school activities to finalize, we are actively getting ready to start a new school year. My kids are finishing up their horseback riding and …

    Fourth of July Patio Decor

    When we moved from a crowded suburban neighborhood to our farm back in May of 2016, we initially spent most of our down time on our screened in porch taking in the fresh air and open spaces.  In fact, it was my husband’s favorite “room” in our house, overlooking the property and perfectly positioned to …

    Easy Valentine’s Day Card Craft for Kids

    Valentine’s Day is my absolute favorite holiday! The candy hearts, over-the-top romantic gestures, pink and red glitter hearts, and lots of chocolate all make for the perfect holiday in my book. Every year, my daughters and I have the best time deciding what homemade Valentine’s Day cards or goodies we’re going to create for their …

    DIY Tulle Valentine’s Day Wreath

    Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and that means it’s time to start decorating for the holiday that celebrates love! Put away your winter blues and greens and get out your valentine’s day reds and pinks because love is in the air! One of my favorite decorations for all seasons and holiday’s is a …