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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Table of contents
- Adventures at the End of the Dirt Road
- In Case You Missed It
- Embrace the Charm of a Vintage Christmas: A Curated Home Tour
- Easy DIY Hobnail Milk Glass Ornaments With Dollar Tree Supplies
- 10 Amazing Vintage Milk Glass Christmas Decorating Ideas
- Adorable DIY Mushroom Christmas Ornaments: Easy Acorn Craft
- Easy Vintage Inspired DIY Christmas Bells With Old Book Pages
- How To Turn Dollar Tree Vases Into Stunning High-End Glass Candle Holders
- Adventures Off The Dirt Road
Adventures at the End of the Dirt Road
This is a look back at all my adventures this past week.
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
Embrace the Charm of a Vintage Christmas: A Curated Home Tour
Welcome to our Curated Home Tour, filled with Vintage Farmhouse Christmas Charm. You are in the right place if you strive for a unique, curated home decorating style. Although our farmhouse is a new build, we have tirelessly aimed to create a warm, time-worn feel with antiques and vintage items collected over our lifetime. Today’s tour will inspire you to look beyond the decorating trends and create a home that is uniquely you and clarifies the meaning of curated.
Easy DIY Hobnail Milk Glass Ornaments With Dollar Tree Supplies
Are you a fan of the popular vintage hobnail milk glass? If you want a unique and affordable way to add a touch of vintage to your home this Christmas, check out these DIY Hobnail Milk Glass Ornaments. With just a few Dollar Tree supplies, you can create beautiful and unique ornaments that add a vintage vibe to your holiday décor.
10 Amazing Vintage Milk Glass Christmas Decorating Ideas
It’s Rachel with The Ponds Farmhouse, and today, I’m sharing some amazing creative vintage milk glass Christmas decorating ideas. Are you looking for ways to create an elegant look with your thrifted antique milk glass collections? Then you are in luck because I’m sharing 10 ways to decorate your home with milk glass for Christmas. Whether you are decking the halls of a traditional home, cottage or modern farmhouse, we have Christmas decor ideas for everyone.
Adorable DIY Mushroom Christmas Ornaments: Easy Acorn Craft
Looking for a nature-inspired Christmas craft? You are going to love this adorable craft idea. Acorns are falling, and I was inspired to create an easy acorn craft for Christmas decorating. As I picked up a large acorn cap, I immediately thought of a mushroom. So here is a fun mushroom Christmas Ornament tutorial that the whole family will enjoy.
Easy Vintage Inspired DIY Christmas Bells With Old Book Pages
Looking for unique holiday decorations for your home this year? Learn how to create stunning, vintage-inspired Christmas bells with this easy DIY! Upcycle old book pages and inexpensive Dollar Tree bells to make beautiful, handcrafted ornaments that will add a touch of nostalgia to your holiday decor.
How To Turn Dollar Tree Vases Into Stunning High-End Glass Candle Holders
Are you tired of spending a fortune on expensive home decor? I wanted a set of stunning gold glass pillar candle holders for my mantel this year, but when the expensive ones were out of my budget, I started looking for an alternative. Can you believe I found these Dollar Tree Glass Vases in the size I needed? Let me show you how to transform inexpensive Dollar Tree vases into high-end glass candle holders.
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.
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
These garlands and greenery pieces look so authentic.
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.
