Dirt Road Adventures – Two Magazine Features

Wow, what a busy week! It was filled with lots of Christmas Decorating Inspiration and some thrilling mailbox surprises!

Although I shared many great ideas for the 10 Days of Christmas Decorating series, I also found some great inspiration around the web. I can’t wait for you to see it all.

Two Magazine Features – An Exciting Week

Opening my mailbox has never been so fun because I received two advance copies of upcoming holiday magazines.

I was so honored to receive not one, but two magazine features this week.

Both magazines featured previous DIY projects I’ve shared with you.

The first feature was the Real Cedar and Orange Topiaries I made for my dining room table. Country Sampler Farmhouse Style Christmas is also the magazine that photographed and featured our entire home decorated for Christmas in 2019.

I have shared the Shiplap Christmas Tree Tutorial several times, including last week on the 10 Days of Christmas Decorating Ideas. Still, seeing the three-page article in American Farmhouse Style Magazine this week was an honor.

Actually, my husband gets credit for this DIY project. He made the tree from reclaimed shiplap boards for our first Christmas in the farmhouse. I love decorating it for all seasons.

Look for both magazines on newsstands!

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

I began the week with some ideas for getting ready for Christmas Decorating. Then I joined some of my favorite bloggers to share our best ideas for Christmas Decorating in our series – 10 Days Of Christmas Decorating Ideas.

In Case You Missed It!

• How To Prepare for Christmas Decorating Now
• 9 DIY Christmas Decorations and More
• Best Entryways & Porches Decorated for Christmas
• 9 Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas & DIY Ideas
• 9 Inspired Christmas Table Ideas for the Holidays
• 9 Delicious Christmas Treats for the Holidays

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

I thought this centerpiece by Courtney at French Country Cottage was lovely and so unique.

And oh my gosh, look at this clever bottle brush tree DIY

Renae’s Pumpkin Roll Recipe looks delicious.

This Merry Christmas Banner is so clever.

Take the pressure off Christmas Decorating with this mood board idea.

Have you ever considered Split Rail Fencing? You will after you see Ann’s new fence.

Ways to boost your mood.

What’s In My Cart

Early Christmas Sale

Don’t miss this great sale at Antique Candle Co. The deal is – buy 2 and get one FREE on any 16 oz. and Brass candles.

These make such great gifts, so stock up now. The sale ends on 11/13/2022.