During the holiday season, Abilene transforms into a Hallmark movie set. Small businesses decorate their storefronts, local coffee shops have festive flavors, and the whole city comes together for the City Sidewalks Christmas parade. Despite Abilene’s large population, this city functions as a small town. Neighbors know each other by name and small businesses thrive. The … [Read more...]
How to Build a Garland
A beautifully decorated tree and garland can add a special sparkle to your holiday season. Here’s wishing you and yours a Christmas filled with peace, good health and joy! Step 1: Measure Before you purchase your garland base, put your measuring tape to work. Remember that your garland should hang off each side of the mantle or piece of furniture by at least 12 … [Read more...]
Christmas Tree Tips & Ideas
We have two Christmas trees at our house. My favorite is the “Family” tree decorated with our girls’ homemade ornaments, decorations my husband and I have had since childhood, and ornaments we’ve collected during our travels. This tree is not trimmed to perfection, it does not match the color palette of our living room… but it is the BEST! I love the smiles it brings to our … [Read more...]
Real Life Mr. and Mrs. Claus
Combine hand-made wooden toys with the true spirit of giving and you’ve got Christmas. What child doesn’t love the look and feel of a wooden toy on Christmas morning - even if it wasn’t on the letter to Santa? It just wouldn’t be Christmas morning without at least one wooden toy that perhaps will last a lifetime and even be passed down to future generations. A couple of … [Read more...]
Make It Merry: Nutcracker Themed Christmas Décor
Is there anything better than a gathering that brings together your favorite people and delicious food in a beautiful setting? Make things extra merry this Christmas by inviting friends and family to a party kicking off the holiday season. Pick a Palette There is no rule that says you must use a red and green color palette when decorating for Christmas parties. Have some … [Read more...]