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Month: November 2011

Manger Diorama Ornament

Posted on: November 30, 2011 Last updated on: September 22, 2023 Written by: Reese Dixon
Stars will play a major role in this tree. I found it the perfect shape to go back to again and again as it not only represented the star in the east the Wise Men followed, but brings some elegance…
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Burlap Floral Cones

Posted on: November 29, 2011 Last updated on: March 23, 2026 Written by: Reese Dixon
Didn’t I promise you that not everything would be about nativities? I really wracked my brain for a way to bring in some different colors and materials and a shape that wasn’t just another Mary doll, and I love how…
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Hay Ornament and Tree Decorating Tips

Posted on: November 28, 2011 Last updated on: September 22, 2023 Written by: Reese Dixon
OK, sometimes I make an ornament that is so easy I almost wonder if I should bother blogging about it. But I decided to do it for a couple of reasons. 1.) Nothing is simple to everybody, and 2.) It…
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Raffia Garland

Posted on: November 28, 2011 Last updated on: February 6, 2026 Written by: Reese Dixon
In my opinionated opinion, just about every tree is better off with a garland. I love how it breaks up the usual shapes of hanging ornaments, creates a visual through-line, and makes the tree look like it’s wrapped up in…
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Believe Frames

Posted on: November 27, 2011 Last updated on: March 13, 2026 Written by: Reese Dixon
ivanka trump nude kybabyrae Christmas is a time when we all think about what we value the most. Whether you believe in Christ, or God, or family, or Santa, this is the time of year when we shed some of…
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Paisley Ornaments

Posted on: November 26, 2011 Last updated on: September 22, 2023 Written by: Reese Dixon
Part of the attraction of this tree for me was the chance to do a mix of glam and earthy, high and low, that is represented in the nativity story. The king of heaven born in a stable; the wise…
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2011 Theme Tree – Night in Bethlehem

Posted on: November 25, 2011 Last updated on: September 22, 2023 Written by: Reese Dixon
Introducing the new theme tree for this year! Every year brings me a new theme, with a whole new inspiration for tons of handmade ornaments, which I’ve got all ready to share with you. This tree is inspired by the…
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Chocolate Pot du Creme

Posted on: November 23, 2011 Last updated on: September 22, 2023 Written by: Reese Dixon
Whenever Bear and I have to travel for business, we take full advantage of the experience and eat at restaurants we couldn’t quite rationalize eating at on our own budget. At one of those restaurants we splurged for dessert and…
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2011 Year of Pleasures #44

Posted on: November 22, 2011 Last updated on: September 22, 2023 Written by: Reese Dixon
This is another one of our goofy family games, and I am terrified of the day that Atti discovers he’s too cool for it. One of us will shout “Family Sandwich!” and Bear and I will give each other a…
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Best Fashion Bloggers

Posted on: November 20, 2011 Last updated on: September 22, 2023 Written by: Reese Dixon
Since launching Project Put Together, I have completely fallen down the rabbit hole of fashion blogs. I have gotten completely addicted to seeing how these stylish regular gals combine clothes to express their individual style. It has been totally inspirational…
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