For All Seasons, Reasons & Budgets
From kids crafts to exquisite decorations for your home, we have all the how-to’s for you right here.
Several years ago I was invited to my friend Kelly’s party. (And if you’ve hung around here with us long enough, you may recognize her name by now.😉) You see, not only is Kelly an amazing baker, but she’s a real hoot! For this was not just any party, but her “The Best Day Ever!” party. Are you asking what made it “the best day ever?” The intentional choice to make a day that started awry the best. EVER. To
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It’s the decades old debate: When is it appropriate to start celebrating all things Christmas? Some are ready the first day after Halloween while others insist Thanksgiving has its right of passage first! Regardless of when you decide to embrace the “all things” part, Halloween itself is a perfectly acceptable time to let your Christmas-loving side safely out of the closet! 😂 As a result, we’re sharing a step-by-step guide on how to make our unique Christmas Countdown Advent Calendar
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“Teas” the season to give and we’ve got some quali-TEA gifting ideas we think you’ll love! So why don’t you grab a cup of your favorite tea and brew over these fun ideas with us?!
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Before I begin, I must make a confession ..This post is a hijacking! I stole it from Lori. It was she after all who, inspired by our wildly popular Carrot Shaped Fiesta Cheese Spread recipe, was excited to share yet another amazing CHEESE BALL recipe from Bronner’s Flavorful Favorites cookbooks with you, here. But it was upon dreaming up this grand DIY Greenhouse garden charcuterie board that I begged her to let me write it! Together we worked to bring
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Who would think building your own greenhouse can be so easy?! Granted, our DIY greenhouse is decorative, but we grow more in love with it with each passing day. We first created this decorative greenhouse as a centerpiece for our garden charcuterie board. But, without a doubt, it’s also a natural choice and excellent accent piece for vignettes in your home décor! Made from merely 3 items with some wood glue and then painted, this simple DIY will show you
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Without a doubt, we were not prepared for the enthusiastic reception the little gnome mushroom house on Bronner’s catalog cover received in 2021. In view of this, we’ve asked the creator, Chelle, to show you how you, too, can DIY your very own Gnome house! Moreover, we’re sharing an insider’s look behind the scenes at the creative process of Bronner’s design team when they create these iconic catalog covers.
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Irish eyes will be smiling when you make our Irish gnome craft this St. Patrick’s Day! Gnomes, diminutive beings with their roots in medieval and European folklore, have made their way from embellishing our gardens to decorating our homes. Although similar in appearance to Santa and his elves, these sprites do not limit their appearance to the Christmas season. Indeed, they also decorate our homes for other holidays, like St. Patrick’s Day, and the seasons. And gnomes are popular in
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What’s one of the greatest benefits of being Santa Claus? Why, getting to enjoy all of the different Christmas customs as you travel the world in just ONE night, of course! Catch Santa on November 26 on Bronner’s Facebook LIVE, where he, Mrs. Claus and Autumn the Elf share their memories of a few Christmas traditions from around the world. Highlighted among them are the wonderful candlelit Swedish Christmas traditions like Advent and St. Lucia Day! You just may want
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Bring on traditional Halloween fun with Mickey’s and Minnie’s Pumpkintown Houses from Department 56! No doubt, these delightfully designed, lighted orbs will bring Disney charm to your Halloween decor. After all, Mickey and Minnie are right at home in their Pumpkintown houses created by Department 56. They’ve certainly welcomed the Halloween festivities, donning costumes and decorating with pumpkins and candy corn. Indeed, from young whippersnappers to old bats – everyone is welcome! Mickey’s and Minnie’s Pumpkintown Houses Display Supplies side
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Teas the season! ☕ The holidays usher in many special events, like ladies’ Christmas teas, for example. I’m sharing tips and ideas from my Christmas tea experiences for both the novice and the experienced hostess!
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