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4 Ways To Celebrate New Years Eve At Home
New Year’s Eve is on the way, but this year couldn’t be more different, so we have to get a little creative in ringing in the new year. The best part about being home for this joyous holiday is that you’ll have all the comforts of home while you celebrate the arrival of the new year with the family within your home. Create A Home Party: Just because you’re not going…
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Merry Christmas From Valor Fireplaces
Even if celebrating seems. a little different this holiday season, we hope you are having a great holiday creating new memories and staying safe! If you are tuning into the blog, have you seen our past posts? We have had some great topics from fireplace safety to home design and even some great recipes for those chilly winter days. Check out some of our past posts for inspiration, find information…
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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…
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How To Make Holiday Gingerbread Cake
When you think of Christmas baking, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For most, it’s easy to think of cookies, pies, bars, bite-sized treats or even homemade chocolate. But one of the most popular items on a Christmas baking list would be gingerbread and usually in the classic form of gingerbread man cookies or perhaps a house! Now, to put a fun and exciting twist on the…
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How To Create A Cozy Home For Christmas
Christmas is just around the corner, and now is the time to prepare and get your home ready for the holiday celebrations. One way to do that is to get your home feeling cozy and warm so comfort is never an issue and so you have a great space to enjoy the holidays in! With a few simple changes and addition, you can create an inviting and warm atmosphere that…
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How To Bring The Outside In For Christmas
There is something beautiful about December and how our outside surroundings look when the cold sets in and the holiday decorations start to go up. Because of that, it’s easy to take that outside inspiration and bring it into our homes to add a unique decorating touch for the holiday season! It’s not as hard as it sounds, and with a few small touches, you can bring that beautiful look…
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Decorating For Christmas With Apothecary Jars
Christmas is right around the corner with less than a month to go, and decorations are starting to pop up everywhere you go! So if you haven’t already, it’s time to pull out the Christmas decorations and start getting into a festive mood. One great yet modern way to decorate for the holidays is to use items that you wouldn’t traditionally associate with Christmas or the holidays. One item that…
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Five Alternative Christmas Tree Ideas
Christmas trees have been the same for many years, whether you purchase a real tree or an artificial tree for the holiday season. However, some homeowners are looking for new creative ways to display their Christmas spirit without going the traditional route, which allows for some amazing, creative ideas. We have gathered five new, alternatives for Christmas trees that may look perfect in your space and grab the attention of your…
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How To Prepare Your Home For The Holidays
The holidays are slowly sneaking around the corner, and once they arrive, everyone becomes extra busy as they celebrate the season. So, before the chaos begins, why not get your home prepped and ready, so you have less to do when the fun starts! This means tackling a few key areas in your home, prepping the most used areas and giving your house an overall look to make sure everything…
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How To Make Guests Feel Welcome In Your Home
This time of year, we can all expect a few guests to come to visit us for the holiday season or even just pop in for a quick coffee. Because of this, it’s important to be at the ready for guests as much as you can and make them feel as welcome as possible whether their stay is for an hour or for a few days. This is easy enough…