Simply making your house your home
During a recent cold snap I made an interesting discovery about the efficiency of our window coverings. Here’s what I found. In the winter, I keep the window blinds closed in rooms we are not using to add an extra layer between the warm inside and the cold outside. This… Read more“Efficiency of window coverings”
A hum of anticipation filled the theatre at Carrefour de l’Isle-Saint-Jean in Charlottetown a crowd of people started to arrive 45 minutes early for a Christmas decorating workshop. “Tonight, I’m hoping to get some new ideas. I’m a fan of Christmas. I love decorating. And I’m looking to tonight to… Read more“Christmas decorating trends of 2021”
Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today. Now that the weather has turned, you’re likely spending more time inside your home. Maybe you’re looking around and noticing it needs some freshening up. Maybe that sofa you bought on sale a couple years ago is sagging. Maybe those mustard yellow walls have to… Read more“Decorating on a budget”
A major part of Christmas is the decorations. I have been collecting my decorations for several years, and almost every item has a story or a special meaning. That is why I take care when storing my Christmas decorations at the end of season. Here are my tips for keeping… Read more“Storing Christmas Decorations”
A wreath is a symbol of everlasting life and eternal love. With no beginning and no end, it is timeless. I love a classic Christmas wreath made from evergreen boughs adorned with a simple red bow. They are so easy to make, and you can use the boughs you trim… Read more“Classic Christmas Wreath”
With Christmas just around the corner Santa isn’t the only one making a list! We all need to make a list of things to do and things we want to do and cross them off as they are completed. We all have traditions that are important for our families. These are… Read more“Christmas To Do List”
A lovely part of a handmade Christmas. These cinnamon ornaments can be hung on a tree, strung into garland, or used as gift embellishments. INGREDIENTS: * The nutmeg and cloves are optional, but add to the scent. Nutmeg is quite a bit more expensive than cinnamon and cloves. If you omit either,… Read more“Cinnamon Ornaments Perfected”
The memory tree and vintage tree, the manger scene and village are just a few of the displays we create at Christmas. Decorating is a part of the traditions we look forward to year after year. When the stores start stocking their shelves with the latest Christmas decorating trends it… Read more“Traditional Christmas Decorating”
