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St. Patrick’s Day Mantel Decor Ideas

February 5, 2023 by Dagmar Bleasdale 12 Comments

Are you looking for some St. Patrick’s Day mantel decor ideas? Here are several!

Saint Patrick’s Day is coming up soon, on March 17.

I don’t move furniture around often, but changing the mantel decor is a quick update that gives our cottage a new look all the time.

If you don’t have a mantel, you can obviously decorate your table or a windowsill or a different spot in your home like this.

St. Patrick’s Day Mantel Decor Ideas

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I love having a mantel to decorate since we moved into the Blue Cottage, and I take advantage of it a lot by changing the decor for every season and holiday. [Read more…]

St. Patrick’s Day Banner & Shamrock Decor

January 27, 2023 by Dagmar Bleasdale 15 Comments

The Blue Cottage is decorated for St. Patrick’s Day! I made this super easy DIY St. Patrick’s Day banner — here is the tutorial.

DIY St. Patrick’s Day Banner & Shamrock Decor

You know me, I don’t pay much for decorations – I usually find inexpensive ones at thrift stores, craft stores, or tag sales.

I always have the next holiday in mind and my eye out for decorations for that holiday when I shop.

St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17 every year, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick (c. AD 385–461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland.

I always love all of the green in my living room when I decorate for this holiday — it means spring is near, finally.

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The Cutest Valentine For Kids and Their Classmates

January 16, 2023 by Dagmar Bleasdale 5 Comments

One of the things I saw at the craft store the last time I went were blue, scalloped note cards.

I knew exactly what to make with them: the cutest Valentine for kids that I mentioned in the post about my 5 favorite Valentine’s Day ideas from Pinterest.

I’m not a fan of Valentine’s Day cards for kids that say “I’ve got my eyes on you!” or “I’m wild about you!” — I think that’s kind of creepy.

That’s why I love this idea so much. It’s so darling and clever, and who doesn’t like a bit of candy?

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