DIY Christmas Wreath

November 3, 2020 Jennifer Davenport Leave a Comment

Jennifer's DIY Christmas Wreath

I am so excited to share with you a super simple DIY Christmas Wreath! So many of you ask me where I get my wreaths and florals so I am thrilled to share with you that we have my favorite wreath in a bundle package you can purchase! Everything you need to put this gorgeous wreath together is available here in our online store!

Dripping Cedar Wreath

Let’s get started! First of all- I am really picky about choosing my greenery! I like for my wreaths to look real. This wreath is called a Dripping Cedar Wreath– it is extremely full and you cannot tell it is not real!

DIY Christmas Wreath | Bells

This wreath design is super simple and the wreath itself is so beautiful we really do not need to add a lot to it!

I have chosen three little bells with a little bit of cedar on it. So what we will do next is simply attach them to the wreath with wire!

How to Make a Bow

The ribbon that will come with your DIY Christmas Wreath is some of my favorite! So next we are going to make a bow to go on your wreath. It may seem like it’s hard but I promise making a bow is not too difficult at all!

You can click the video below to see step by step how I made and attached this bow!

Youtube Christmas Wreath

I absolutely love this DIY Christmas Wreath! It is super easy and all of your guests will think it’s real!

Remember in the bundle you will receive the wreath, the ribbon, and the sprig with the little white bells. You can click here to purchase the bundle package for your own home!

Youtube Christmas DIYS

If you are looking for more Christmas DIYS or wreath ideas, check out my videos below! Have a wonderful day!

Top Amazon Favorites

September 9, 2020 Jennifer Davenport Leave a Comment

Top Amazon Favorites

In this post, I am going to share with you some of my Top Amazon Favorites! I have a few Amazon must-haves, Amazon home decor items, as well as a really cool inexpensive way to transform your kitchen or bathroom. I am also sharing with you a few beauty products that I use and love! Take a look below!

Home Decor Items | Top Amazon Favorites

First, I want to show you a few home decor items to warm up any space! I added a textured soft throw to the chair. Next, I added a really cute pillow. I like to have texture in a design so this pillow is perfect!

Next, my little table needed some work so I added another one of my favorite books and then added some greenery on top. Love these items! You can shop these items below!

Peel and Stick Tile

This is one of my favorite budget friendly DIY projects! I actually first found it when touring a luxury home. I noticed the beautiful subway tile in the mudroom and it was not until I touched it that I realized it was Peel and Stick! We used it in Kayla’s kitchen and it turned out amazing!

Simple Easy Way to Style a Tray

Here’s a simple, easy way to style a tray for your coffee table or your kitchen! All you need is a book that is one of your favorites, this one is mine, a simple wood bead tassel to lay on top, and of course add some greenery!

Laundry "Life Changing" Detergent!

This is one of my absolute Top Amazon Favorites! I first found this laundry detergent when I was at a client’s house. We entered her bedroom and I could immediately smell this divine smell! I asked her what it was and she said it was her laundry soap that she washes her towels and blankets with! I immediately purchased and absolutely love it! The scent not only lasts but is beautiful and fills an entire room. It is at the top of my list!

Easy Flower Arrangement

For my next Top Amazon Favorite– I found this beautiful mercury glass vase. I love to use mercury glass in a lot of designs because not only does it add a little bit of bling, but it is also a reflective item and lights up a room!

I love these Cherry Blossoms! They come in a pack of four and are just beautiful. I clipped them, spread the branches out a little bit and then placed them inside the mercury glass vase. This is a gorgeous arrangement that would be perfect for a dining room, kitchen, or a guest bedroom!

Holiday Candles | Top Amazon Favorites

One of the most important things in creating a cozy home is how it smells! The holidays are right around the corner and I want to share with you my top two favorite candles! We sell these in our store and we keep them burning all season long!

The first one I want to share is called Simmered Cider. It has a gorgeous, warm, soothing smell. Fills an entire room with a lovely scent.

My second very favorite is called Frasier Fir. I have a lot of greenery in my house that looks very real, it’s not, but when I burn the pine candle and have guests over, they wonder if my pine is real! It smells AMAZING!

These two holiday candles are two of my favorite Top Amazon Favorites!

My Favorite Beauty Products

My next Top Amazon Favorites are my beauty products! I get a lot of questions about my eyelashes, lipstick, and lip liner.

For my eyelashes, I use Rodan + Fields Lash Boost! It is expensive, however, it lasts a long time! I have had mine for about 7 months and still have plenty. It is a liquid you apply along your lash line and I can honestly say I have noticed tremendous growth and thickness in my lashes!

Next, I want to share my lipstick routine!

First, I start with my lipliner- Maybelline Sensational Lip Liner- Gone Griege.

Then, I use CoverGirl Fawn. This is a matte lipstick that stays on very well and the color is just beautiful!

Lastly, I put on Mac Lip Glass- Cultured – this is not your typical lipgloss! It stays on for a very long time- I absolutely love this stuff!

Top Amazon Favorites

I hope you love these Amazon finds as much as I do! If you are looking for more accessorizing ideas, check out my post here or come follow me on Instagram!

To see more Top Amazon Favorites, simply click the video below. Take care and have a wonderful day!

How to Wrap a Present

December 4, 2015 Jennifer Davenport Leave a Comment

I have some great ideas on how to wrap a present, and give them a designer look. If you would rather watch a video on how to wrap presents, you can scroll down to the bottom of this post.

How to Make a Bow with Yarn

I’m sure you knitters out there recognize this yarn! This yarn made a beautiful bow! And talk about a bargain! I purchased this yarn at half off, and it could make a hundred bows. Maybe not quite a hundred.

Here is a special present for my dad. I wrapped it in plaid paper, and topped it with a satin bow. I love using satin ribbon, because the ribbon looks the same on both sides. It makes a beautiful bow. You can hot glue greenery under the bow. A matching gift tag finishes the look.

For the bow, I pulled the ribbon around the package and tied it into a bow. Next, I turned the present and ran the ribbon under the first bow, and tied another bow. I chose shatter-proof ornaments, different colored greenery, and a pretty silver gift tag. The Christmas tree lights bounce off this gift.

You can find little grapevine leaves in a package of six. Wrap your present in brown paper, wrap red burlap around the package, then hot glue the grapevine wreath onto the burlap ribbon. Next, hot glue greenery, and a few berries, and you have an adorably wrapped gift.

One easy way to make a bow is with mesh ribbon. I repeat the same process as the present above. Pull the mesh around the present, tie in a bow. Turn the present and repeat. Trim your tails, fluff the loops, and you are finished!

How to Wrap a Present That is Beyond Elegant

Here, I used a light gray tulle ribbon, and a light gray satin ribbon. Pearl and silver berries were hot glued under the bow, along with a two silver leaves. I’m going to get major brownie points for this present.

Pretty Presents Under a Pretty Tree

Here is the video with more details on how to wrap a present your friends and family will drool over!

https://youtu.be/jaiAFaA1TjM

Country Christmas Decorating Ideas

November 7, 2015 Jennifer Davenport Leave a Comment

I have a client that owns a vacation cabin out in the country. I have been decorating it for the holidays for several years. This year, I updated the ribbon on all the trees, and added a few extra sparkly decorations. There is a video at the bottom of this post, if you would like to see even more of the cabin. I hope you enjoy.

I have lived in several states, and Tennessee is by far, my favorite. This cabin sits on top of a hill overlooking several acres of beautiful land. I always enjoy coming out here to decorate. It is so peaceful and quiet.

Living Room Christmas Tree

This is the main living room tree. It stands 9 ft. tall. There are two exterior doors flanking the fireplace, so placing the tree in front of a door worked out great.

I used a muted blue and chocolate brown as my main colors for this tree. I found ornaments in the same color blue and brown, added poinsettias, small pine cone ornaments, and all kinds of sprigs.

I found this really cool paper rolled ribbon that looks like birch bark. It is so beautiful.

A large bow tops the tree. I added a few extra glitter twigs to the top of the bow for added drama.

I found these glittery white deer at Wal-Mart. This tray sits out on their living room coffee table all year long. I added faux snow, ornaments, greenery, and a pretty pine cone. This decoration is simple but elegant.

Decorating a Fireplace I used the same ribbon from the main tree on the fireplace decorations. Check out the red and brown Christmas ornaments. They are a garland I found at Wal-Mart! They were so easy to add to the greenery!

Not only are theses ornaments beautiful paired with the muted blue ribbon, but they are shatterproof!

One Colorful Christmas Tree

I have never used teal blue in my own Christmas decorating, but I love how this Christmas tree turned out! The main colors are teal, green, and gold.

A Cool and Inexpensive Tree Skirt

This fuzzy white tree skirt is actually a throw! I found the throw at T.J. Maxx!

Dining Room Christmas Tree

The dining room tree is decorated with a dark maroon red and gold theme. It is simple but yet elegant.These two deer are the centerpiece on the dining room table.

A Pretty Whimsical Tree

I nicknamed this tree the “Grinch”. All of the colors remind me of Dr. Seuss. This is one happy tree!

This ribbon is decorated with red pom-poms. I love it.

A Romantic Master Bedroom

I decorated the master bedroom in white and silver. I wanted this room to be very romantic.

The ribbon is white velvet with silver swirls. I cut sprigs of faux white branches and stuck them throughout the tree. Shiny large silver pine cone ornaments are hanging all around the tree.

I put a Christmas pillow in almost every room.

Guest Room Christmas Tree

I had to choose a narrow Christmas tree to fit into the guest room.

This tree is a very “woodsy” themed tree. Can you see the cotton sprigs? I found those and filled the tree with them.

This galvanized tray with candles stays out all year round. I added faux snow, ornaments, greenery, and cotton sprigs to give it a festive look.

Thank you for stopping by my blog. Below is my video on the cabin with a lot more details. Have a wonderful holiday!

Country Christmas Decorating Ideas Video

Have a Happy Happy Holiday!

White Christmas Decorating Ideas – Make your home glow this year!

December 8, 2014 Jennifer Davenport Leave a Comment

I love white Christmas decorating ideas! There is something so elegant and sophisticated about an all white theme. Even if you are a frugal shopper, learning how to decorate for Christmas on a budget, really isn’t that hard! There are many cheap Christmas decorations that do not look cheap when paired with different items.

I found this little adorable snowman at a discount home decor store. He has such a happy face! He resembles vintage Christmas decorations, which always make me nostalgic. He sits on the corner of my bathtub nestled in fake snow, and small matching ornaments.

Choose Christmas accessories that appeal to you and make you feel joyful. Every time I walk in the room and look at this little guy, he just makes me happy. He was a cheap Christmas decoration that doesn’t look cheap at all!

White Christmas Tree

This is a tree I decorated for a client that owns a beautiful cabin.

What a beautiful bow! I took this photo in a Christmas Parade of Homes.

Here I hung three grapevine wreaths above the bed. I changed the bed linens to all white, and added a silver reindeer on each of the bedside tables. There are many different Christmas wreath ideas you can do to incorporate a white Christmas theme. You could spray paint your grapevine wreaths white, or add white flowers with Christmas greenery.

These decorative wreaths were easy to make. I spray painted the grapevine wreaths silver, and then added silver, white, and pale lavender wreath decorations.

This amazing decorated Christmas tree is from The Bachman’s Holiday Ideas House of 2010, and was showcased on Rachel Le Grand’s blog Nestfullofeggs.blogspot.com.

I love how the packages coordinate with the colors in the tree. You can wrap all your presents in white paper, and use soft colored ribbons and small ornaments to make a beautiful display of packages.

This is such an easy idea, and just goes to show you that white Christmas decorating ideas can be affordable. Whether you use real greenery or artificial sprigs, adding some large ornaments and white pearl picks is all you need to replicate this look.

Artificial snow on the floor wouldn’t work in my home, but another idea would be to lay a white tree skirt down under the pot instead.

A fun Christmas Pillow

A simple white decorative pillow with a Christmas saying is a cheap decorating idea. You can find many different pillows at great prices.

To add a delicate touch of color, light blue mixed in with your white Christmas decorations gives a soft winter look. A pale blue mixed with the silver and white create a mini winter wonderland.

How simple is this idea? Silver painted sticks, placed in a glass vase embellished with silver ornaments. Gorgeous!

I love a white Christmas table setting. It is easy and elegant. Simple white dishes, silver chargers, and glass hurricane candle holders, all put together make this table lovely. A bowl with unique ornaments always creates a stunning centerpiece.

Many of the decorations you purchase can be used throughout the winter season. I hope you enjoyed these ideas, and I hope you have a wonderful holiday season.