Dirt Road Adventures – Holiday Preparation

Happy Sunday, friends! Are you in the throes of Holiday preparation?

If so, which holiday are you preparing for? Thanksgiving or Christmas? Today I’m sharing some ideas for both to help you prepare.

Plus, looking back at all the Christmas Inspiration and some new ideas I shared and found on the web.

Although I’m looking forward to Thanksgiving at our beach cottage, the farmhouse looks much more like Christmas than Thanksgiving.

As a blogger, I’m actually feeling behind in my decorating. I have a tree up and most of the inside decorated. However, I still have the porch and greenhouse to work on.

Plus…. I have all the projects I want to make.

10 Days of Christmas Decorating Ideas

Did you see our 10 Days of Christmas Decorating Series? This group of ladies is so talented, and I got so many great ideas. I want to start today by recognizing all the creative bloggers who participated in the 10 Days of Christmas.

• Stacy Ling at Bricks N Blooms
• Anne & AnnMarie at Simply 2 Moms
• KariAnne at Thistlewood Farms
• Kim at Cottage in the Mitten
• Robyn at Robyn’s French Nest
• Kelly at The Tattered Pew
• Jennifer at Cottage on Bunker Hill
• Brendt at She Gave It A Go

You will want to follow along as they share more creative ideas in the coming weeks.

If you missed any of the 10 Days, here’s a recap! Just click on the highlighted title to link.

1. 9 DIY Christmas Decorations and More
2. Best Entryways & Porches Decorated for Christmas
3. 9 Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas & DIY Ideas
4. 9 Inspired Christmas Table Ideas for the Holidays
5. 9 Delicious Christmas Treats for the Holidays
6. 9 Unique Christmas Decorations & Ideas for a Memorable 2022.
7. The Best Tips for Christmas Decorating
8. The Best Gift Wrapping Ideas for Christmas
9. Creative Front Door Wreaths and Christmas Decor Ideas
10. Eco-Friendly Fresh Christmas Greenery Ideas

We had such a great time pulling these ideas together, and I hope you enjoyed all the inspiration.

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This is a look back at all my adventures this past week.

Believe it or not, I still managed to add some more new posts this past week and I don’t want you to miss them.

Charcuterie Boards for Christmas – Holiday Preparation

I joined another talented group of friends to share some Charcuterie Board Inspiration. I love how this Christmas Tree Shaped appetizer turned out and you can see the step-by-step tutorials here.

If you like a video tutorial, check out this video.

How To Overwinter Your Plants

In preparation for freezing temperatures, I started trimming and preparing all my plants to be stored and saved until next Spring.

I’ve done this for the past several years, and even if you don’t have a greenhouse, these tips will help you to save your plants, also.

Easy Napkin Decoupage Christmas Ornaments

I love using red birds on my screened porch for Christmas. Therefore, when I found these great Cardinal Napkins, I made these cute ornaments. I love how they turned out.

See Video Tutorial Here

Adventures off the Dirt Road

Why Didn’t I Think of That?

Each week, there are so many wonderful blog posts, 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

Some Thanksgiving Holiday Preparation

My friend Molly is preparing to host her family for Thanksgiving and shared these tips for holiday preparation.

Mary at Life at Bella Terra shared her menu, recipes, and table holiday preparations.

This Pumpkin Pie In A Cup looks so yummy.

Autumn at Highclere Castle Home of Downton Abbey

Are you a fan of Downton Abbey? I’ve watched it twice and could watch it again right now. Therefore, I’ve been obsessed with Laura’s fantastic tour.

This and That

It’s not too late for Fall Gardening tips; you will love all this inspiration.

I want to try these cake-pop Christmas ornaments.

What about these cute mushroom Christmas ornaments?

Don’t miss these 11 Simple Ideas to start your Christmas Decorating.

I loved this simple vintage Christmas tree decor.

And these Christmas Buffet Table ideas are so helpful.

Y’all know I love using Thrift Store Finds so check out this Thrifted Thanksgiving Table.

You have to see this beautiful French Country Christmas Tree.

I also loved these pointers for setting a Holiday coastal table.

Featured:

Last week I was excited to see my wooden heart sway featured by Home BNC.

Sale – Sale – Sale LAST DAY

Today is the last day for buy 2 get ONE free with Antique Candle Company. Be sure to hop over and pick up several candles for Christmas Gift Giving and for decorating your home this year.

What’s In My Cart

I found these adorable salad plates and had to have these reversible napkins.

Then I saw they had a reversible placemat also.