Fresh Christmas decorating ideas

FREE IMAGES There are still 2 more weekends before Christmas to get your decorations up.  Here are a few ideas to keep you seasonal decor looking inspired.

Love the outdoor lanterns used on the porch.

The orange here really adds an unexpected freshness.
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Favorite childhood ornaments hang from the stair spindles - adorable...

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I love the sweeping effect of the banister garland.

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The crispness of the white decorations is so pretty.
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I would have LOVED these as a kid, and they are super cute.
Learn how to make them at Pink Pistachio.

Thanksgiving decorating ideas that you haven't seen a million times

FREE IMAGES It's quite a challenge to find unique decorating ideas for the holidays.  Especially with so many people entertaining over Thanksgiving, you want some decor that makes your home a little more memorable.  Here are some ideas that I hope are new to you!

Choose an appropriate but non-traditional color palette.  Orange and brown is a classic for Thanksgiving, but how about white and brown.  It definitely lends your home a fresher look.  Click here to get these free Thanksgiving printables!

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I love this handmade garland with a palette straight from nature. A little metallic paint and you can create a custom message. Learn how here

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The pastel color palette on this table definitely makes it memorable.
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And yet another example of how unexpected color freshens up Thanksgiving decor.  I love the addition of the pink mums!  Without them it would be a pretty, but rather ho-hum porch.

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Holiday Kitchen Inspiration

FREE IMAGES With most homes these days catering to the open floor plan, decorating for the holiday's might not always stop by the Christmas Tree or dinning room! Here are a few ideas for bringing some holiday fun to the kitchen:

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