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    Walmart 2024 Christmas Decor

    This year, Walmart had some Christmas decor I really like. This year, I am more selective of what holiday decor I purchase. This decision was spurred by multiple decisions, one of them is due to inflation. Even though I’m selective…

    By essieofwho December 9, 2024
  • Blog,  Blogmas,  Blogmas 2023,  christmas,  Holidays,  Home,  Home Decor

    Trail of the Painted Horses Christmas Past Ornament Review

    Many years ago, I fell in love with the Trail of the Painted Horses figurine collection. If you never heard about it, it is a figurine collection of horses. There are different designs released every year. Some are more commemorative…

    By essieofwho December 24, 2023
  • Blog,  Blogmas,  Blogmas 2023,  christmas,  Holidays,  Home,  Home Decor,  Shopping

    My Favorite Chain, Big Box, and Department Stores to Shop for Christmas Decor

    Over the years, I have collected a large amount of Christmas decor. Even though I have a lot, my decor collection isn’t as large as others! In my eyes, I have a large collection. Especially ornaments. Even though my Christmas…

    By essieofwho December 12, 2023
  • Blog,  Blogmas,  Blogmas 2023,  christmas,  Holidays,  Home,  Home Decor

    5 Tips on Shabby Chic Christmas Decor

    For the past few years, possibly more, it has become trendy to decorate for Christmas in a shabby chic style. I always loved shabby chic home decor. When I found this trend, I began to wonder how to buy this…

    By essieofwho December 4, 2023
  • Blog,  Blogmas,  Blogmas 2022,  christmas,  DIY,  Holidays,  Home,  Home Decor,  Lifestyle

    DIY Crafts I Want to Make for Next Year’s Christmas

    As I write this, I don’t think I have as much free time to work on my sewing, crafting, and general DIY list. I used crafting and sewing as a way to relieve stress. Yet, right now I’m not able…

    By essieofwho December 17, 2022
  • Blog,  Blogmas,  Blogmas 2022,  christmas,  Holidays,  Home,  Home Decor

    Searching, and Finding, a Replacement of One of the First Self-Purchased Christmas Tree Ornaments

    When I was about 18 to 19 years old, I decided to buy myself really nice, high end ornaments. I didn’t think I would use them right away, but I assumed that it would be one of my only chances…

    By essieofwho December 9, 2022
  • Blog,  Blogmas,  Blogmas 2021,  christmas,  Holidays,  Home,  Home Decor

    5 Tips to Decide if You’ll Enjoy Trendy Christmas Décor 5 Or More Years Later

    There are many trends stores and brands like to promote. One of these trends are for Christmas decorations. The influence is everywhere. It’s on social media, in grocery stores, and in the decorations used by shopping areas, cities and towns,…

    By essieofwho December 4, 2021
  • Blog,  Blogmas,  Blogmas 2021,  christmas,  Holidays,  Home,  Home Decor

    5 Tips for Buying Christmas Décor You’ll Enjoy for Years

    Christmas décor is fun to shop for, but when it comes to purchasing them, it’s hard to justify the high prices for objects that will be used once a year. I struggled with this as a teenager and into my…

    By essieofwho December 3, 2021
  • Blog,  christmas,  Holidays,  Shopping

    Bath and Body Works Semi Annual Sale 2020 Haul

    I know the 2020 Bath and Body Works Semi Annual Sale ended last month, but I still wanted to write a post about everything I purchased at the sale. I didn’t go to the sale until a few days after…

    By essieofwho February 23, 2021
  • Bedding,  Blog,  Blogmas,  Blogmas 2020,  christmas,  Get to Know Me,  Holidays,  Home,  Home Decor

    5 More Holiday Things I Want to Do In My Future New Home

    After writing my first post about five holiday things I want to do in my future new home, I realized I can make another post with five more things I want to do. As you may have noticed, I’m very…

    By essieofwho December 14, 2020
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