How To Be A Great Host For The Holidays
Parties and dinner are so common this time of year that it can make the month of December fly by. In fact, the month can be made even busier if you happen to be the host for Christmas! Between the prep work and actually hosting the event, there is a lot to remember. This includes being a great host, which is easy to forget when you are trying to get everything done. So before you host your next event, check out this list to learn how to be a great host for the holidays: Prepare In Advance When you’re hosting Christmas dinner, it can sometimes feel stressful and overwhelming. However,…
How To Display Christmas Cards
This time of year brings lots of incoming mail and usually a few Christmas cards and well wishes. These cards are perfect for displaying around the home and when they are creatively arranged they double as Christmas decorations for the season. All of these ideas you can make in your home and it can be a great project for the whole family. Keep reading to find out how to display Christmas cards: DIY Holiday Display If you want to display a unique Christmas tree this holiday season and create a new way for you to display your Christmas cards this is the perfect idea for you. You will need to…
5 Christmas Tree Theme Ideas
Now is the time when most people are considering putting up the tree or perhaps going out to cut one down. Either way, the next step will be to decorate the Christmas tree, once it’s settled in the home. When it comes to decorating, there are so many options for color schemes and themed ideas, it can be hard to decide on just one. To help with that, we’ve narrowed it down to the 5 most eye-catching Christmas tree theme ideas below: Farmhouse Style We see the trend of farmhouse decor regularly in the home design world, so why not apply this beautiful trend to Christmas? By bringing in touches of…
4 Ways To Decorate Your Fireplace For Christmas
The holiday season has officially arrived and that means it’s time to break out the Christmas decorations and light the fire for a memorable day of decorating. One of the best places to decorate for Christmas is around the fireplace, as together the fireplace and the decorations create a cozy, comfortable feeling that lasts all holiday season. Now, when decorating keep in mind you will want to keep decor away from the heat of the fireplace and decorations near or in front of the fireplace should always be moved prior to turning on the fire. If you ready to start Christmas decorating, keep reading for 4 ways to decorate your fireplace:…
Valor Fireplaces & Lifestyle Blog: Fall Review
As the month of November draws to a close, now is the perfect time to review the beautiful Fall season. Here on the blog, we covered everything from home decor to the do’s and don’ts of decorating with white, and so much more. If you happen to have missed any of our posts, now is the perfect time to get caught up before we head into the Winter season. Click a picture to see a post.
How To Decorate For Winter
The arrival of the winter season is just around the corner, so why not celebrate by decorating your home for the upcoming season! Winter decorations can give off a cozy and warm feeling which can make for an extra inviting space and can make your guests feel extra comfortable. Keep reading to learn more about how to decorate for winter: Snowflake Decor For a simple, yet fun winter decor idea, hang snowflakes from the ceiling in a hallway or room in your home. Everyone in the family can get involved and make their own custom snowflake to hang down for the winter season. Set up an afternoon where everyone can spend…
How To Prepare For The Holidays
The holiday season is quickly approaching as we head for the month of December and wait patiently for the arrival of Christmas. That’s why right now is the perfect time to prepare yourself and your home for Christmas, before the holiday rush hits and the days get busier. Even if you can tackle a few of these tasks, you’ll save yourself time and you relax more instead of working hard. Keep reading to learn how you can prepare your home and yourself for the holiday season: Deep Clean While this might already be apart of your holiday routine, it’s a great time to give the entire home a deep clean…
5 Ways To Prep Your Backyard For Winter
While we would love to ignore the fact that Winter is on the way, it’s a great time to start preparing our outdoor space for the colder season. Fall yard work can actually be pretty enjoyable with the cool but comfortable temperature and the tasks aren’t too labour intensive. Check out the list below for 5 ways to prep your backyard for Winter: Rake & Clean: While the leaves are beautiful as they change colour and fall from the trees they, unfortunately, need to be dealt with before Winter. So, take the time to rake the backyard from one side to the other and remove any tree debris or weeds. This will…
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Loaf
Baking season has arrived alongside Fall and it’s the best time to whip up some delicious treats to share with friends and family. This fluffy, yet moist pumpkin spice loaf is easy to make, calls for a few simple ingredients and it can be frozen if you decide to make multiple batches. Make sure to try this loaf with a side of cream cheese or butter to give it a little extra flavour. Ingredients: 1 1/2 Of Flour (White or Whole Wheat) 1 Cup Of White Sugar 1/4 Cup Of Brown Sugar 1/2 Teaspoon Of Baking Powder 1 Teaspoon Of Baking Soda 1 Teaspoon Of Cinnamon, Ground Cloves & Nutmeg 1/4 Teaspoon Of…
3 Autumn Inspired DIY Projects
The Autumn season is a great time of year to tackle renovations or home DIY projects before the temperature drops outside and the Winter season arrives. If you find yourself wanting to tackle multiple DIY projects at once, take time to write up a list and plan out the projects. This will help keep you organized and you’ll be able to gather the materials needed for all of the DIY projects. Check out these 3 Autumn inspired DIY projects below for some inspiration: DIY Twig Candleholders This simple yet stunning DIY project couldn’t be any easier to throw together in a short amount of time. You’ll need to spend some…
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