Christmas Traditions Around the World

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We as Americans have our own Christmas traditions, and some of us are adding to that list making new ones with our family each year.

I thought it would be fun to take a peek at how some other Countries celebrate the holiday in their own special way. You might be surprised on what day the holiday is celebrated, or the interesting food that is eaten.
You might even want to incorporate some of these special traditions into your own home this year!

Painted Fox: Rustic Moxie Clip Chain

Every square inch of my home is covered in "Christmas" and I wouldn't have it any other way. Christmas is my most very favorite time of the year!
Let's face it, I wait twelve long months for it to make it's way back around again, I might as well do it up right!

At Home for the Holidays with Glade

There's something sentimental about the last couple months of the year. Yes, they are hurried with holiday shopping, menu planning and setting out holiday decor, but they are also a time to reflect on your family and friends and special memories you have made throughout the years.

I'm a candle lover by nature and always look forward to filling each room in my home with the new scents of the season. I love how each scent in the Glade®Limited Edition Winter Collection instantly reminds me of Christmas, hanging ornaments on the tree and spreading sentiments of peace and love.

DIY: Bird Seed Ornaments

Michigan winters can be rough, especially for my feathered friends who like to hang out in the trees in my backyard. I'm a bird lover by nature. I hang several of my mason jar bird feeders throughout my yard all year round. Afterall, their hunger doesn't stop for the birds just because it's cold outside.

I have been making these DIY Bird Seed Ornaments for years, They pull double duty. They help keep the birds fed through the cold winter months, and look super cute hanging from my mini Christmas tree next to my deck.

These DIY bird seed ornaments would really make thoughtful Christmas gifts for bird lovers on your holiday list. Just wrap each one in kraft butcher paper, and set inside a burlap bag or small box wrapped in twine.

Blogger Holiday Home Tour 2015!

Happy Wednesday!

My super sweet friend Sandra from the Rustic Life Blog asked myself, and nine other bloggers to participate in a blogger holiday home tour back in October. We have been planning this for weeks, and I'm so excited this day is finally here! I'm so honored to join in with this amazingly talented group of women that I'm happy to call my friends.

Holiday Goodie Bags with Hefty

Raise your hand if you are in "full Christmas mode" like me! Now that Thanksgiving has passed, it definitely puts the holiday pressure on. Most of these days I find myself looking at the clock at 9:00 pm wondering where the entire day went.

Festive Holiday Hot Cocoa Station

Turkey Day was a success and now we are in full on Christmas! This is such a magical time of the year. There are festive and pretty decor items abound, warm hearts and warm mugs of hot cocoa.
Nothing says "welcome to my home" more than a sweet and functional little hot cocoa station for your holiday guests.

Painted Fox Black Friday Sale: Farmhouse Plate Rack

I have to admit, a few years ago I ventured out shopping on Black Friday. Mostly because I had never done it before and wanted to see what all the "hoopla" was  about. Let's just say if getting shoved in crowds and standing in long lines is your boogie, then Black Friday shopping at the mall is for you. Me? not so much!
I'd much rather shop online in the comfort of my own home in my jammies holding a cup of hot chocolate.

I'm so excited to introduce you to yet another new item available in the Painted Fox store. Not only is this Farmhouse Plate Rack a new product to Painted Fox, but it's also included in the Painted Fox Black Friday sale. Talk about farmhouse swag!

This rustic Farmhouse Plate Rack is perfect for all decor styles and is a great addition to your existing farmhouse kitchen pieces. I love the chicken wire detail wrapped around all four sides at the bottom of the rack. Such a cute added extra touch!

I used this beautiful piece on Thanksgiving for small bowls, plates and mugs. It was perfect to bring to the table at dessert time for assorted trail mixes, mini desserts, my peppermint bark pretzels and mugs for hot chocolate and coffee.

There's so much more holiday to celebrate friends! Head on over to Painted Fox to add this functional (and gorgeous) piece to your kitchen collection at a discount of 40%! There's no code to enter at checkout and you can purchase it for $25 and some change!

Free Christmas Printable

Printables for me are a fun and easy way to “fill in” some areas of my home by printing them out and displaying in frames. Most frames can be purchased at craft stores from $5.00-$10.00 depending on the style you choose.

Holidays with Hallmark: Peppermint Bark Pretzels

Nothing says the holidays are here more than Hallmark! We already know that Hallmark carries such a great variety of Christmas Cards, Gifts, Ornaments and Decorations, but did you know that they also carry specialty teas, soaps and holiday candy?

Painted Fox Design Series: Rustic Farmhouse Baskets

Happy Thursday friends!

Some girls have an addiction to shoes or handbags, mine falls more under the category of baskets.
Big ones, small ones, wicker, metal, rustic, farmhouse........if "basket" is in the product title, I'm more than likely to snatch it up and bring it home.

Baskets are so much fun......they can be used in such a wide array of ways, from displaying holiday decor, stacking dishes for serving, even using them in your outdoor garden spaces.

Christmas With At Home Stores

Christmas is most definitely the most wonderful time of the year!
I have been blessed to work with some amazing companies this past year and At Home Stores is definitely at the top of that list!

Sparklefly Holiday Candles!

Happy November friends!

I don't know about you, but these cooler fall days have me getting into hibernation mode. You know what I mean......snuggling by a fire at night under a warm throw, lighting some of your favorite scented candles and heading to bed earlier. In honor of my candle addiction, I'm officially declaring this week "National Candle Week"!

Candles not only smell amazing, they feel like a warm hug on a cool night. They set the tone for a cozy welcoming room. This time of year I literally go "candle crazy" and pretty much have a candle lit in every room of my home. 

Painted Fox At Home Design Series: The Franklin Tray (and a Surprise!)

Hi Friends!!

Welcome back to another fun week of my At Home With Collette Osuna Design Series.I wanted to say "thank you" so much for your amazing comments, texts and emails about this great adventure I am on with Painted Fox!
I appreciate your support and I'm so happy you guys are loving this design series!
If you watched my Periscope video last week, you learned that starting this week, and from here on out, the items I feature each week will be brand new items to Painted Fox. Yes, you read that right.......fun, unique, one of  kind items you have never been able to purchase from the Painted Fox store before. Talk about exciting!

~Blogger Link Love~

Welcome to the new week friends!

I wanted to talk a little bit about blogging today. I know some of you have your own blog, others may not, but if you do, you may agree with me......the connection to blogging isn't as strong as it was a few years ago.

Should we attribute this to the the addiction of other social media channels such as Instagram and Facebook? Everyone is short on time these days. Let's face it, if you have a pulse? you're probably short on time.

Painted Fox At Home Design Series: FOUND Vintage Tulip Crate

Since we're all friends here, I feel very comfortable telling you "if loving this Found Vintage Tulip Crate is wrong, then I don't want to be right". (<--------admit it, you just sang the tune in your head when your read that)

Holy tulip crate! I'm not even kidding.....you should have seen how big my eyes grew when my daughter carried in the humongous box from the front porch. So I may or may not always look at product dimensions and sometimes it's a problem, but not today. This crate is HUGE and I love it!

At Home Design Series: Mortenson Tray

Welcome to Fall friends!

I don't know about you, but I am super excited that Fall has finally arrived! Even if you live in a warmer climate, you have to agree with me...... there's just something special about decorating your home this time of year. For me, it's the official kickoff to the upcoming Holiday season and that just puts a big ole smile on my face.
I'm crazy for textures, I love the mix of vibrant and neutral colors, and of course, the pumpkins! Who doesn't love pumpkins? Big one, little ones....I want them all.