Dirt Road Adventures: Christmas Tour Preparation, Birthday Week, & More

Happy Sunday, and welcome to Dirt Road Adventures! This is where we review all the exciting events behind the scenes, on the website, and the sources of inspiration I discovered online during the past week. This weekly recap ensures you don’t miss any of our adventures.

Hey Friends,

Happy mid-November! I can’t believe Thanksgiving is almost here, and Christmas is less than six weeks away. I’ve been busy getting the farmhouse ready for our annual Blogger’s Best Christmas Home Tours that begin tomorrow. My house looks completely different from last year, and I can’t wait for you to see it.

You may have seen a few hints from the projects I shared this past week, but wait until you see them all put together. I hope you like it.

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In addition to all the projects and decorating, I’ve been celebrating my birthday. Do you make a big deal out of your birthdays? I don’t usually, but I’ve actually celebrated three nights in a row, and I can tell you I’m too old to be going out that many nights in one week. LOL

First, we went to a Wine Expo and had dinner afterward. It was so much fun, and I was able to purchase the wine for our annual Christmas party at a discount, making it a win-win night.

Then, on Thursday (my actual birthday), the shop had an open house, so I was greeted with lots of birthday wishes as everyone shopped. Afterward, Brad and I had a late dinner downtown.

Finally, my daughter and son-in-law treated us to a fun evening in Seagrove at a quaint wine bar, the General. It’s a fun spot in a renovated old general store. Whew! I’m exhausted! LOL

But I didn’t want you to miss out on all the projects from last week and some of the inspiration I found from other bloggers.

In Case You Missed It

Adventures Off The Dirt Road

Why Didn’t I Think of That?

There are so many wonderful blog posts each week, and I’m sharing some of my favorites with you today.

There are so many creative ideas, and I’m always asking myself, “Why didn’t I think of that”? LOL

• My talented friend Michelle upcycled this Christmas village into the cutest Gingerbread Village. You have to see it.
• And DIY queen Cindy made these adorable Christmas medallion ornaments.
• Don’t miss Jennifer’s amazing DIY Snowflake Wreath
• I also loved the simplicity of Cindy’s Repurposed Christmas Wreath.
• Are you still trying to decide how you want to decorate this year? Check out Stacy’s 5 Decorating Trends for 2024.
• What about some last-minute Thanksgiving Ideas? Take a look at these 15 Inspired Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas.
• Also, don’t miss Kim’s Classic Thanksgiving table ideas.

What’s In My Cart

I’ve not only been decorating like a mad women, but I’ve been getting prepared for holiday guests. So I’ve been sprucing up my guest house and bedrooms. Here are few of my favorite items so far.

• New Bed Pillows
• Mattress Cover
• Pillow Cover Protectors
• This Sheet Set
• These replacement light bulbs

I also love how effective this Fresh Wave Odor Removing Gel is. Just open and let it do its work.

I’m also sprucing up my porches with these new rugs

• Black and Creme Outdoor Rug
• Navy / Creme Porch Rug

These garlands and greenery pieces look so authentic.

• Banister Cedar Garland
• Norfolk Pine natural-looking branches
• Norfolk Pine Mantel Garland

Check out all these crafts, gift wrap, decorating, and Christmas Supplies.

Coming Soon

Don’t miss this week’s Best Blogger’s Home Tours – Monday – Thursday! In addition, Thrifting With The Gals is on Thursday, and I can’t wait to share my Architectural Salvage ideas. Stay tuned all week for more project ideas to make your Christmas extra special.

Have the best week. I appreciate you for following along.