Appalachian christmas decorations

Bring nostalgia to your home with these 11 old-fashioned Christmas decorating ideas that are traditional and special!

Merry greetings to you! Our little house is all dressed for Christmas and I must say, I think this is when she looks her best. This is our second year of an “olde fashioned Christmas” where our focus is on natural and simple decorating. I wanted to share some snapshots of our Christmas home and offe

Christmas Trees were much like this one Modern celebrations of the Christmas holiday were late in making their way to those living in the Appalachian Mountains. Many ancient observances from “the old country” were still practiced here in these mountains as late as World War I, and in some pockets probably later. For instance, have you and your friends gone out “serenadin’”? Contrary to what you might think, it has very little to do with carolling. What about building a huge bonfire on a…

Chicken Noodle Casserole

Simple touches like twinkling fairy lights and chunky knit blankets can make all the difference. Let’s create magical moments this season thanks to those