How To Flock A Christmas Tree

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How To Flock A Christmas Tree

November 21, 2019   

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Well, I've been saying that I was going to do it for years now...and guess what! I finally did it! I flocked my Christmas tree!!! We bought our 10 footer about 7 years ago, and I have loved everything about it besides the fact that it wasn't flocked... That's a big thing to hate! ha! Over the years I figured out how to make it look lighter using lots of frosted garland and sticks full of flocking. I decided that last year was going to be the last year of doing that, and I really needed to just flock the thing. The way I saw it, we had our good times and well, it was just about time to get a new one. So, why not try to revive it one last time? I would rather spend a fraction of what it cost to buy a flocked 10 foot tree than by the actual tree.

So, the flocking happened. And it was totally worth it and so so easy!! Here's the final result:

 The two flanking trees came from the store flocked, so you can see what an awesome job it did!

Here's the before:

I did this whole tree in about 30 minutes. Here's all I used:
This flock from Amazon (link) I used a 5 pound bag on my tree and had about 1/5 left over for touch ups. 
Mesh strainer
Spray bottle full of water
Mask
And socks...definitely socks you can throw away :)

The flocking has some really good instructions, so be sure to use that as a guide. But, here's how I did mine...and I have a video below that shows my technique...with my head chopped off :) Sorry, compliments of my 6 year old taking the video.

video link: https://youtu.be/z0E_d4431t8

So, here's how I did it. I filled the strainer almost full with the flocking. I misted the tree around the area I was ready to flock. I then shook the strainer and started spraying what was coming out of it towards the tree with the spray bottle. This looked good, but I wanted more. I wanted lots and lots of flocking. So....I kind of shook the strainer harder and noticed nice big poofs were going onto the tree  in just a beautiful thick layer. So I started spraying all the stuff that was going over the rim of the strainer instead. Pic below also compliments of my 6 year old:

 I swore I wore the mask through 75% of doing this, just not in the pics or video :)

My tree comes in three pieces, so to make this easier on me and not have to stand on a teetering ladder, I placed the pieces in their own stands. 

 Here's a good look at before the flocking and after.

 and all flocked up! Ha! I loving saying that. I totally found a shirt on amazon a couple of years ago that said "let's get flocked up" and had a Christmas tree on it. I am so so sad I did not buy it. I can't find one now! I need to just start making them :)

Couple of words of advice. Don't wear shoes, they will get ruined. Also, don't go barefoot...you will literally be scraping the flocking off the bottom of your feet. So, wear socks you can throw away...or I guess shoes you don't care about and can probably throw away. Don't flock your dog. I did...on accident. He was just super curious and got in the way at the right time :) This stuff is apparently completely safe and natural so I didn't worry too much about getting him. It might also be smart to not wear things you care too much about. I didn't really get much on me, but that's not to say it can't happen. And lastly, wait to bring it inside. Make sure all the flocking has set. Spray it down again if you need to.

Now for my review. I loved this stuff. Worked waaaay better than the aerosol kind I attempted to use last year. That being said...make sure you take your time and wet it down enough in between coats so it can completely adhere. I had spots that were super loose because of my over-kill clumping. This stuff doesn't stay on as well as actual flocked trees you will buy at the store, but it also didn't cost as much! So, there's that. I just put new lights on my tree once I got it in my house, and I was pleasantly surprised at how little flocking fell off when I put them on. I ended up just having a slight dusting on the floor. I'll definitely be saving the left over flocking for touch ups next year once it gets back out of the box! But all in all, it was totally worth it. Super easy and quick and gave me the look I wanted for years! 

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How To Scent Your Home Without Wax, Flame, or Cords (Giveaway Closed)

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How To Scent Your Home Without Wax, Flame, or Cords (Giveaway Closed)

September 17, 2019   

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What if I told you there was a way to scent your home without the use of flame, hot wax, or harmful chemicals and air fresheners? I know. You would think I lost it. Or maybe that I'm doing essential oils now, but guess what?! Not that either! 

So, let me back up. I was touring the Parade of Homes last year and kept going into houses that smelled absolutely amazing. Like, yeah-I'm-just-going-to-plop-on-this-bed-for-awhile-and-I-don't-even-care-that-it's-corded-off-and-has-a-do-not-touch-sign-on-it type of amazing.  The scents were pleasant and not over powering. I was looking through the rooms and couldn't figure out how they got these smells in there. I was seriously thinking it was some weird new way through the vents. I didn't see any candles, wax melters, or diffusers. I found out that the amazing fragrances were coming out of this little device here:

It's called the AirMoji. So, how the heck do they do it? Right? It's through a little fan in the bottom! I was sold. No flame....no fear of burning my house down. No wax...no fear of my kids dumping hot wax all over themselves or the carpet (again)...or let's be real, me dumping it all over my blankets over and over lol. No cord...Yep. No cord! This thing is chargeable and portable. I can seriously stick my figure in the middle, which you know any kid is going to do, and nothing happens! (don't believe me, watch the video at the end of the post!). I shook this thing and it's been bumped off my dresser more than once and still works and keeps going! And best yet, it didn't leave a big oil stain either. 

So, I bought one, because obviously I had to. I've had mine for a year and my house has never smelled better. The scents in here are LONG LASTING! When I say that, I mean it. I run mine about 10-12 hours a day, and the scent fills my entire great room for about 2 weeks (I tend to lean toward the stronger scents). I then move them into a smaller space, like my bedroom or front room and they push about another week. It's amazing. The scents are hypoallergenic, cruelty free, paraben free, soy free, gluten free, phthalate free and non-toxic. They come in these little pods which are pressed wood discs saturated in the fragrance oil or essential oil: 

My fave part about it? Well, besides the obvious from above. It's immediate fragrance. Like, I turn it on, and boom! You can smell that! It's the best for parties. I have a knack for forgetting to turn on my wax warmer the needed half hour before people were going to show...you know, cuz you have to wait for it heat up and then wait for the wax to melt... For this? I don't have to worry, I can turn it on when the first person walks through the door. Better yet....why not just program it to turn on? Yep. Heard me right. It's programmable to turn on and off via bluetooth. You decide when it happens with a free app! 

Okay. So, why am I sharing this all with you? You can obviously tell that I love this little device. I've used it literally every day for the past year. I feel like there are multiple layers to an inviting home. First is to have it beautiful, well decorated, and clean! Second is for it to smell oh so amazing. Your nose smells before you eyes see! Have you ever went up to someone's door and they open it and the best smell comes pouring through? It's like heaven! And opposite ...the smell comes pouring through like cat pee or vomit and makes you go running for the hills? That house can be so pretty, but if it stinks...it stanks. 

So, let's talk about the deets and then you can join the giveaway to get one for yourself along with my favorite scent, Serendipity! 

AirMoji's are environmentally friendly. The pods are made from biodegradable materials. These wood fiber cores are filled with 100% essentials oils (yes, they can be diffused by air!) or the MojiLife fragrance of your choice, with over 40 to pick from. The oils are manufactured in Europe using stricter standards than the United States. And as I mentioned above, they are hypoallergenic (the best for my family and their crazy allergies!), non-toxic, gluten-free and soy-free. 

How many square feet does the AirMoji cover? 
For me, it's about 800 square feet. That's my dining room, living room, and kitchen. The taller the ceilings, the less space. This also depends on the strength of the scent you choose. You can easily use just one AirMoji in a small single room space, or if you have a larger space, use two to get more scent going. 

So, how much are these amazing things?
The actual AirMoji device is $49.95, and it comes in either black or white. The fragrance pods are $6.50 each, and the essential oils/blends start at $10.75. 

What about the scents? 
There are over 40 fragrances to choose from. I have about 15 favorites, but my absolute best three are: 

Serendipity- it's like pouring almond extract all over your home. Might sound weird, but I'm not going to lie, I've thought about doing it.
Lotus Petals and Bamboo -this is not your grandma's floral. It has a great citrus note to it at the beginning and is just a great fresh scent. 
Tahitian Sunset -this one will take you back to vacation with all the tropical fruits! 

Other popular ones: 
Sweet Lemon-think about drinking sweet lemon tea out on your porch during those hot summer nights.
Pastry Shop -it will literally smell like you are baking vanilla cupcakes.
Spring Breeze -make people believe that you are actually caught up on laundry! 
Sweet Pea -this just brings me back to the high school hallway. 

Seasonal Scents:
Sugared Pumpkin -pretend you just baked some pumpkin pie!
Rustic Spice -my fall fave, smells like walking into a craft store with all their spiced pine cones during the holidays.

How do you buy them? 
You can purchase them from my shop page. Don't forget to check out the specials page where you can get a discount on bundles! And don't miss the home decor line! Since these are portable, you can hide them in beautiful vases! 

Want more than that? 
You can join my team! If you think this should kick hot waxes and candles to the curb and offer a healthier and safer way to fill your home with a beautiful scent, you found your place :) You can use your membership for personal use, or to build a team. Totally up to you! Click here to learn more or contact me :)

Check out this video to see all the ins and outs of the AirMoji, plus the unboxing of one of the MojiLife kits! 

ENTER TO WIN YOUR VERY OWN AIRMOJI AND FRAGRANCE POD! 

And now....if you got through reading all of that, you deserve a chance to enter to win my giveaway! I'm giving away 1 white AirMoji plus my fave scent, Serendipity! That's over a $56 value! Enter below! 
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This giveaway is for those who are 18 years or older with a US shipping address. If you win, I will contact you via the method you entered. If I do not here back from you within 72 hours, you forfeit your win, and I will go on to the next winner. The giveaway ends 10/9/19 Midnight MT. Good luck! 

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Farmhouse Christmas Dining Room Decor

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Farmhouse Christmas Dining Room Decor

December 04, 2018   

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One of my favorite rooms to decorate during Christmas is my dining room. I try to do something new in here every year. This year, I teamed up with Hobby Lobby to help change things up a bit. There's no question that I'm a big Hobby Lobby fan, you would know if you read through my posts :) As I was wondering through the aisles (which takes hours by the way), I decided to go with a non-traditional theme. So, I ditched the reds and golds and opted for greenery, wood, and nature...albeit, faux nature in some cases...to bring this look together.

Here's my haul. You should have seen me walking out of there with all the bags! :)

But, it came together perfectly! In the video posted at the bottom, you can see my process in decorating everything. 

TABLESCAPE
I found this amazing lantern on display at my local Hobby Lobby store and fell in love it. I bought it a few weeks ago and had it sitting on my table with too many ideas on what to do with it. 

 I knew I wanted something climbing up it, so when I found these pine tree and pine cone stems I knew they were perfect for my idea.

 I bent the end part of the stems, placed the none decorated part underneath the lantern,  and 'climbed' them up two of the sides. 

When I decorate my tablescape, I like to use the tiered approach by starting high in the middle and gradually getting smaller towards the ends. I accomplished this with these candlesticks, also from Hobby Lobby. They are in two heights, two on each side of the lantern. 

 To add some filler, I used some more faux green stems and pine cones coming from underneath the lantern towards the candlesticks.

I've started to collect bread boards recently, so when I found this one I knew it belonged on the tablescape. 

 I bought a bag of potpourri that was full of these beautiful pine cones, cinnamon sticks, and wood slices. I placed them along the table runner and the bread board.

 For the inside of the lantern, I put already burnt candles. I liked the already burnt look because it showed a little age and rustic-ness.

 PLACE SETTINGS

 I like to keep it pretty simple as far as place settings go. We are a really casual family so they rarely come out if at all. So, when they do, I don't want make a fuss with them. 

 I used my normal chargers, round plates, and alternating bowls for the main pieces. 

 I then placed these cute greyish blue ticking napkins in between the dishes.

 And topped off each bowl with a place card holder. I made the name tags out of frayed ribbon and glued some card stock on the back to give it more stiffness. 

 I love that the napkins match the ticking table runner. It gives it a wonderfully cohesive look.

 Even though I have a lot of greenery in here and it sometimes feels like a botanical garden, I love the look. It's like bringing nature inside and looks super organic.

OTHER DECORATING IDEAS
I like to switch out my pillows for every season, and found these perfect plaid pillow covers at Hobby Lobby also. They are kind of like a soft sweater material. I put one on each chair at the end of the table.

Dried lavender used to hang on my gallery wall behind the table, but since I didn't feel that quite fit the look I was going for, I changed them out for hanging pine cones instead.

 I simple took some jute, knotted it on one end, tied the loose end into a bow and then glued the bow onto the stem of the pine cone. I finished it off with a faux evergreen stem. 

 I'm still loving the faux beams I have in here. I think I love them so much that one day soon I'll be making them a little chunkier and more substantial. 

Below is a video that gives some more ideas and tips on how I decorated my dining room! 

Like these ideas? Be sure to visit Hobby Lobby and don't forget to save with your 40% off coupon! 

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Hobby Lobby. The opinions and text are all mine.