Artfully Arranged 

If you have been out Christmas shopping in the last few weeks, you may have come by a decoration that made you stop and scratch you head. A pickle? It may seem odd and not quite in theme with the traditional holiday decor such as Santa, snowflakes and trees; but this ornament is an old german tradition that is making a comeback. The pickle is traditionally the very last ornament to be hung on the tree, often on Christmas morning. In my family it is kept in plain sight until

The leaves are beginning to change, I have switched out my summer wardrobe for leggings, boots and sweaters (which will finally be put to good use this weekend as temps drop into the fifties) and Halloween is just around the corner! This is my favorite time of year; the short few weeks between sweltering humid heat and freezing cold snow. I am going to take advantage of this perfect sweater weather and go do all those amazing fall bucket list items that people Instagram about

Things you will need: drill hammer level painter’s tape drywall screws and anchors picture wire Hanging a gallery wall can turn an ordinary boring space into a glamorous feature wall that highlights your family and their interests. With everyone headed over for the holidays here is your chance to show people what you and your family have been up to this year. Ditch the multiple page holiday letters and really show off all the cool things you and your family have accomplished