Exterior Holiday Decorating

Tis the time to decorate! If you have already decorated the exterior of your home then three cheers to you!! (You can just scroll through the pictures below and enjoy knowing your work is all done!) Now if you have not here are some looks you could go for and I have all links to similar decor below:

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(DYI) Wreath | Ribbon | Garland  

You could go all organic on us and just go green:

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Wreath | Green garland 

Here is a fake exterior but I still dig the idea of having hanging planets/floral arrangements from exterior sconces. 

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Tear drop | Wreath | white wreaths 

Christmas perfection:

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Wreath | Ribbon | Garland  | Candle Lanterns | Deer figurine 

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Wreath | Ribbon | Window Planters decor

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Planters | Garland

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Wreath | garland 

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Wreath | Door Mat | Garland 

No snow but holiday decor still a go! Haha:) but seriously..I love this little charming cottage. 

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square wreath | round wreath | garland 

Holiday Hosting!

I LOVE me some good holiday parties, if you are hosting here are some fun ideas from some lovely bloggers that I have rounded up for you!

Cookie swap party + hot cocoa bar from Merrick's Art:

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See how to make these fun stars HERE

Add a unique treat:

Love this idea from Just-Between-Friends 

Caramel PEARS so unique to Christmas and it looks pretty:)

Recipe HERE

Decor, you don't have to go way over board (unless you want to of course) here are some simple  ways to add a little flair to your party: 

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I love the rustic simplicity of this decor, add greenery, frames (with just hand written parts to a christmas song), and labels to food simple yet perfect!

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Cloth napkins made pretty! Cinnamon stick, pine, and twine! Beautiful. 

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Great idea for center pieces: Holly, glass container, and tea lights! 

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Get Some Christmas Aroma in the AIR!

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
• 3 tangerines, halved
• 3 whole cinnamon sticks
  
  
• 2 star anise (optional) gives a strong black licorice smell.
• 1 teaspoon whole cloves
• 1 inch piece fresh ginger
• 1 vanilla bean + 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 small branch fresh pine
• 1 cup apple cider, pomegranate or cranberry juice
• water


Instructions

Combine all the ingredients in a medium size sauce pot. Fill the pot with water until it reaches 3/4 the way full. Place the pot on the stove and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, adding more water as needed. I let mine simmer for close to 4 hours and then let it cool over night and simmer again the next day. Just be sure to keep adding more water.

For more wonderful recipes check out: Half Baked Harvest