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.
Happy November Friends!
Now that it’s November and daylight savings time is over, it’s time to get serious about Christmas decorating. I spent last week putting some of my plans together, and this week, I’ll be taking inventory of all the Christmas storage boxes. I’ll probably make a few donations because I’m working on so many new projects and have lots of new plans for this year’s farmhouse decorations. I can’t wait to share all my ideas with you.
I couldn’t help but notice that even nature is ready for Christmas decorating. Look at this adorable cedar tree that Mother Nature decorated with bits of falling leaves.
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Table of contents
- Adventures at the End of the Dirt Road
- In Case You Missed It
- Easy DIY Kissing Ball With Fresh Herbs, Cedar, and Dried Oranges
- Upcycled Christmas Wreath: DIY Oyster Shell Decor
- Recycle Wine Cork Christmas Tree Tutorial
- How To Use Fresh Greenery for Christmas DIY Projects: Best Tips
- Easy DIY Decoupage Candlestick Holders For Christmas and Beyond
- Easy DIY Sherpa Christmas Tree Pillow Cover Tutorial
- 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.
I’m in full Christmas mode right now. I’m splattered with paint, glue, and glitter. I’m gathering foraged materials, looking for inspiration in nature. My head is full of so many ideas, and I hope I have time to share them all with you. Here are a few things from last week.
In Case You Missed It
Easy DIY Kissing Ball With Fresh Herbs, Cedar, and Dried Oranges
Don’t you just love kissing balls for the holidays? Want to learn how to make a Kissing Ball for Christmas using fresh herbs, cedar, and dried oranges? It is easy, looks great, and smells even better.
Upcycled Christmas Wreath: DIY Oyster Shell Decor
Looking for a unique and eco-friendly way to decorate your home with coastal flair? How about adding some upcycled oyster shell decor? This oyster shell wreath is a budget-friendly and easy Christmas DIY project. Let me show you how to upcycle those beautiful shells into a stunning holiday decoration easily.
Recycle Wine Cork Christmas Tree Tutorial
Looking for a creative and sustainable way to decorate for Christmas? This recycle wine cork Christmas tree tutorial is perfect for you! Made from upcycled wine corks, this tree is a unique and eco-friendly wine cork Christmas craft that will enhance your holiday decor.
How To Use Fresh Greenery for Christmas DIY Projects: Best Tips
Are you ready for some more sustainable and eco-friendly DIY projects? I’m sharing how to use fresh greenery for Christmas DIY projects, such as Christmas boxwood mini wreaths, cedar ornaments for packages, and tree decorations.
Easy DIY Decoupage Candlestick Holders For Christmas and Beyond
Looking for a creative way to update old candlestick holders? Check out this easy, budget-friendly, DIY candlestick holder craft with decoupage Christmas paper napkins. You may remember when I found these outdated candlestick holders at a flea market for only $1.00. I’ve decided to update them with green and cream napkins for Christmas. Do you remember when I used these same napkins on a thrifted decorative tray a few weeks ago?
Easy DIY Sherpa Christmas Tree Pillow Cover Tutorial
Have you seen the cozy Sherpa Christmas Tree Pillows at Pottery Barn? They are adorable and inspired me to create my own Christmas pillow cover for holiday decorating. This easy Sherpa fabric Christmas tree pillow tutorial uses inexpensive chenille pillow covers, sherpa fabric, and a few other supplies to create a similar style for a fraction of the cost. Let me show how easy it is to make.
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
- I’m so excited to decorate for Christmas, and I love DIY projects. Here are a few I found this week. Check out my talented friend Wendy’s easy Merry Christmas Banner.
- Maybe you are stressing about the holidays. Check out Heidi’s Stress-Free Holiday Decorating Ideas.
- Can you believe I haven’t used fabric dye since I tie-dyed a t-shirt as a teenager? KariAnne’s article How To Dye Fabric for Beginners, takes all the scary mystery out of it and now I feel confident I can do it. She even gives you a list of the best colors.
- Stacy has the best houseplant tips, and here is her Houseplants Lighting Guide.
- If you are looking for a delicious Thanksgiving dessert recipe, you need to check out Michele’s Buttermilk Pumpkin Pie Recipe. YUM!
Holiday Open House
My friend and I attended Spade and Broom’s Holiday Open House in Trinity, NC. We walked around admiring all the beautiful displays. It was so crowded that I didn’t get any good photos of the shop, but here is what I brought home. If you are in the area, they will be open again next week. You can check their schedule by clicking on the highlighted link above.
I purchased several pieces of greenery, like these dripping cedar candle rings. I couldn’t resist the cute lambs and the Norfolk pine candle ring. My favorite items were these vintage shiny brite ornaments and these adorable white holly leaf dishes. I failed to include a vintage silver cake slicer, but it’s lovely.
What’s In My Cart
This past week I did a deep dive into the Pottery Barn Christmas Look Book and found some great Amazon Look Alikes. Click on the images below to shop and compare.
Here are the similar items from Pottery Barn if you want to compare.
