The Holiday Guide by Emily Henderson


The guide of all holiday guides has been released! 238 pages of gift giving ideas, entertainment tips, downloadables, giveaways, and behind the scenes look at HGTV Design Star Winner and Host of Secrets from a Stylist, Emily Henderson and some of your favorite bloggers. (If reading this in your email…I think you’ll have to click over to my blog to view the embedded holiday guide.) 
I was decorating for Christmas back in August and some of the pictures of our dining room have been included. (I have since taken Christmas down in order to decorate for fall and welcome guests and I can’t believe it’s time to put it all back up again…maybe something a little different this time!) The Holiday Guide is packed full of so many great ideas. I especially love Emily’s behind the scenes holiday decorating and the helpful gift guides!

There are a bunch of hidden giveaways in the holiday guide – anywhere you see an owl icon, click on it and you get the chance to win it.  
I‘ll share more of my pictures and DIY with you when the…
begins November 25th – I’m looking forward to seeing your holiday related posts! Here’s a little of my dining room to get you started…
Thank you so much to Emily and everyone for all of the hard work that went into putting together 
an amazing free Holiday Guide 
and for the shout out at Style by Emily Henderson – sweet!

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Merry Christmas from the DIY Show Off!

It’s finally here!  I hope you have a wonderful, special, memorable Christmas.  Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the extra hugs this week.  You’ve been a huge factor in helping us keep our Christmas spirit.

Here are a few things from some dear blog friends…

A beautiful warm Christmas at Mod Vintage Life
Argyle Yarn Wreath from Sarah at Comfort & Joy
Pretty blue Chanukah decor at Cape on the Corner

Cinnamon Starburst wreath and centerpiece from Sarah at Modern Country Style

This story of hope and blessing at The Little Red Shop warms my heart…

Catch up on the 12 days of catmas at Life in Rehab

A heart-touching Christmas story at Grass Stains

Thank you for sharing ladies!  Thank YOU all for sharing your DIY, creativity, hard work, transformations, before and after makeovers and craft projects all year long!  You’re so awesome!


I’d also like to give a special thanks to Sharon at Keen Inspirations for the special gift.  Sharon, thank you. Your gift is so heart warming…I’m 1/2 way through the box already!  lol  Did I mention I drink TONS of tea?  Pumpkin Spice Chai and Winter Spice are my new favorites.  Addiction!


Thank you to Tricia from Three Petunias for the beautiful Christmas card – her girls are so sweet.  It runs in the family.  😉  

Next week, I’m going to host party to share and show off your 2010 DIY Recap…easy to grab from your existing posts and highlight your DIY year.  Looking forward to joining you for a celebration of accomplishments.  

Merry Christmas, friends!

Love,
Roeshel & Russ
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Last Minute Christmas

Here are a few last minute DIY Christmas projects to show off!  It’s almost here! Are you ready?! I‘m extending the DIY Show Off Holiday Highlights party for those last minute posts.  🙂

From Cindy at Keep it Simple (a new blog dedicated to simple and inexpensive Home Decorating and DIY projects!). 

DIY Christmas Trees (more to see!)



Bubble Magnet Tutorial – these cute bubble magnets are a great stocking stuffer or just a fun winter break DIY project with the kids…






I love this idea for hanging stockings from Ellie at Beauty 4 Ashes.  Perfect alternative to hanging from the mantel if you don’t have a fireplace…




Another pretty and easy decorative project for any time of the year.  
Design Lovin’ Mom
‘s pearl ball…


A lot of fun Christmas projects over at 

DIY Club



Or if you haven’t seen the DIY Holiday e-zine, click below to check out TONS of holiday inspiration and traditions. 

Click to launch the full edition in a new window

Check all of the holiday celebration in the posts below for MORE DIY Christmas decorating, ideas and inspiration!  Or click the search button on my side bar to find something specific!



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