Saturday Sharing from the She-Shed Volume 39

It’s the weekend and time for a bit of a rewind. I love to write my Saturday posts and share a bit about my week and what has been happening at WM Design House.

I have been knee-deep in getting my Christmas Decorations up, and I am just about finished in time to get ready for Thanksgiving. I’m grateful I had a few helpers this year.

Are you hosting this year? We will be having 16 people for dinner.

Have you noticed the trend in gingerbread decor for Christmas?

Well, It is quite the rage, so I decided to create a gift for you.

I have been working on a prototype of a 3D gingerbread house.

You will be able to print them out and make your own ornaments, or houses to decorate your home with. They are so darn cute and easy to put together.

Weekday Adventures

Amid Christmas Tree decorating, I had to have some emergency oral surgery that was not fun, but I am feeling much better and back to my normal self.

Later in the week, I managed to get out and get some exercise. I find that I feel so much better if I take the time to get a good walk-in or a few games of Pickleball. It just makes the rest of the day so much better.

What’s Happening at WM Design House

The house painting is coming along and it looks like we have settled on a color. It is quite a change from the existing color and I am anxious to see it on the entire house. It is a deep blue called Blue Note by Benjamin Moore with a very grey base.The trim will be all white.

What Happened This Past Week

I prepared my decorations for Thanksgiving.

Two of the four Christmas trees are up and decorated.

I have been drying oranges to create some Christmas decorations.

What’s Happening Next Week

I will share 13 ways to make Christmas ornaments using the dried oranges I made this week.

And the best baked apples for your Thanksgiving dessert.

Fabulous Finds for November

Now, I have a special treat for you.

Four of my blogging friends and I are getting together and sharing our hand-picked favorite finds just for you! You will see this post on the third Saturday of every month. We will each be sharing a few of the items we are currently loving, and we think you will like them too.

You can check the links below for our faves and be sure to pop over to visit their blogs. Each of these ladies has a beautiful blog with so much to share. I’m sure you will enjoy reading their posts.

‘Tis the season for decking the halls with boughs of holly and hustling to complete our shopping lists. I’ve recently completed my decorating spree and am eager to share some of my cherished discoveries with you.

• I put two King of Christmas Nobel Fir Faux trees up in my family room this year and decorated them with a woodland theme full of darling critters from the forest. These trees are my absolute favorite. They look so natural and have over 600 lights on them.
• Next, I added these wood jingle bells; they are amazing! And they come in large and small.
• If you love the natural look for Christmas, you will love all of these great choices to make your holiday extra special.

Lynn @livinglargeinasmallhouse

I was busy all week turning my house into a White Christmas. Which is my theme for this year. I’m pretty happy with how it has turned out.

• I love the tree that I got from King of Christmas. It’s the 7′ King Noble Flocked Pre-Lit Christmas Tree. It definitely is giving me the White Christmas Look that is my theme this year.
• The White Snowflakes that I bought years ago are always on my trees.
• You just can’t beat Target’s prices for Twinkle Lights. They are less than $2 for a 100-light string.
• I use Colonial Candle Taper Candles during the holidays. It’s such a steal to buy them by the box.

Cindy@reinventeddelaware

• Have you decided what to wear for Thanksgiving dinner? I’m hosting so I like to have something I can quickly throw on before the meal. A green corduroy dress and camel boots are perfect! Or I might pick a beautiful blue sweater and jeans with my favorite slip on leather shoes! We’ll see what I pick on Thursday! haha!
• I’ve also started thinking about what to wear for Christmas morning. We often have a houseful with our kids, their spouses and now our grandkids for breakfast. Joyspun pj’s from Walmart will be perfect! I’ll be comfy in a gorgeous red velour lounge set or an adorable plaid top and bottom while still feeling ‘dressed.’
• We are getting a small whole turkey and a turkey breast this year. My non-stick roasting pan will hold both perfectly! I’ll be using Pyrex storage containers for the leftovers. An 18-piece set will hold a ton of leftovers. And a 10-piece set will keep individual servings in my freezer. The Pyrex dishes are also great to send leftovers for your guests.
• Confession – I’ve put up some of my Christmas decorations! I haven’t pulled down the Christmas bins from the attic yet, but my bedroom has been fully decorated with just one new item this year! Our King Noble Fir 4-piece set includes a wreath, garland and two small trees. The Red Berry Collection set is gorgeous too! I love that I have the option to use battery power or plug each piece into the wall separately!

Diane @southhousedesigns

Are you expecting house guests over the holidays?

I love having house guests, even with just a two-bedroom home, we make it work. Starting with the bed. Every guest appreciates a comfy bed, even when you can’t offer a full bedroom.

• Have you seen these beds in a wheeled case? Just unzip the case, plug it in and these beds self-inflate and the frames unfold. Amazing! Add this pillow-top mattress pad cover and your guests will feel spoiled and well-rested. (our guests have all approved!)
• Since no one wants to dig through their bag on the floor, a folding luggage rack is a must. Make sure it’s handsome and sturdy with good reviews, like this one.
• A well-curated nightstand is always appreciated. Start with a simple water carafe and glass set, and a small dish to corral jewelry and such like this one is a thoughtful touch.
• Motion-activated nightlights are also appreciated as well as simple robes, especially if they don’t have an ensuite.

Other Inspiring Posts this Week

So many wonderful posts this week with lots of Christmas Inspiration.

Rachel @thepondsfarmhouse made the cutest Hobb Knob Ornaments from Dollar Tree supplies.

And Donna @anorganizedseason made these cute pinecone ornaments.

Jen @midwestlifeandstyle has a beautiful table to share with you, you will love the hurricane lamps she made.

And Elizabeth shares all kinds of great ideas for Advent Calendars.

That wraps it up for me this week, I want to wish you all a beautiful Thanksgiving with your friends and family!