growing your own holiday cheer

paper whites & clementines are two of my favorite parts of december. today i will be potting up a handful of paper white bulbs in odd pots & vases, and if i can bring myself to do it, will eventually part with a few this season. 

as you may know they are the easiest things to grow; happy in soil, sand or water in rocks. they take off so quickly after being planted, it's easy to become convinced that one has a green thumb. 

home for the holidays

whether you are hosting or traveling this holiday season, your home deserves a little holiday magic. a display of cards, a strand of lights....

a few fresh trimmings, ornaments in vases & dishes,

or a few fresh treasures strung up on your door; don't be afraid to do it up a bit. make something, use what you have, what you find outdoors, or pop into a thrift store for a touch of homespun decor.

{images via livet hemma & design sponge}