One of the main reasons why I decorate at Christmas is for the beautiful ambiance it provides for my family and friends during the evenings. I love to go a little overboard and add twinkle lights anywhere I can. You will find them on my trees, wrapped in my garland both outside and inside, on the stairs, the front porch, on the mantel.. and yes, even in potted plants on my dining table and inside bowls full of ornaments.

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Fun headshot at Lamps Plus HQ…

Exciting news with Lamps Plus.. You may remember that a few weeks back, I was in Los Angeles visiting the Lamps Plus headquarters. It was a fun-filled day with 4 other influencers/bloggers (French Country Cottage, Orlando Soria, Roxy Sowlaty, and Lori Dennis)  and many Lamps Plus management and employees. Even Emma was able to come, which was wonderful.

I was extended an invitation because I was asked to be one of the Lamps Plus Brand Ambassadors for 2018-2019!

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Happy Friday evening everyone,

I can’t believe we are just two weeks away from Thanksgiving! Because we are headed to China during the Thanksgiving holiday, I have been trying to get everything done ahead of time. Even decorating for Christmas. While most bloggers decorate early, I️ have always stuck to my guns and kept with our family tradition of decorating the day ‘after’ Thanksgiving.
While I️ love and appreciate celebrating each holiday separately, I have to say that the pay off is worth it for me this year.

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via ~ This Old House
Through my home renovation process I’ve discovered easy front door lighting tips and rules to follow when choosing outdoor lighting. Outdoor lighting is one of the simplest of ways to update and provide more character to a home. With so many styles and price ranges available it’s a feature many can tackle without having to go overboard. Did you know that size really does matter when it comes to choosing your outdoor lights?

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