A neatly organized white bookshelf displays various white pottery and a small potted christmas tree, with a stack of books and a vintage camera on a wooden table in the foreground.

Random thoughts on a cold December morning:

1. I love a good Advent calendar. I have one that my husband gave me on December 1, which has a different “scent” for every day leading up to December 25.

December has never smelled so good.

2. Has anyone seen “The Housemaid” the movie yet? I love Frieda McFadden, but I’m worried it’s too scary.

3. It was an amazing week on the blog. We talked about:

4. Remember the chin mask that we all loved so much?

There’s a brand new version out that’s even better (and there’s a coupon right now).

You can see it here.

5. We are having another favorite things party this year. Have you been to one of those parties before? It’s so much fun and a great way to celebrate the holidays.

I wrote a post about it last year.

6. I’m so excited about football today. Baylor isn’t doing that well, but Texas is making a comeback.

And now?

Let’s see what I found to share this week.

Two ornate Christmas ornaments with gold decorative tops rest together. One ornament has a green velvet ribbon looped through its gold cap, while the other is without a ribbon. The background is dark and softly blurred.

These DIY ornaments stopped my scroll on Instagram.

The top is made with molds.

You can see the how-to here.

A festive cookie topped with white frosting and decorative candies, enclosed in a clear dome, sits on a white cake stand. Additional similar cookies and holiday decorations are visible in the background.

This is the cutest cookie idea.

Each cookie is a miniature snow globe.

You can see the recipe here.

A garland made of green pine branches and brown pinecones is draped over a white stair railing, creating a festive, natural holiday decoration.

I just ordered faux cedar garland for my staircase.

And then I saw this idea.

Isn’t it perfect for the holidays?

You can see the DIY here.

A close-up of a rustic, festive wreath made of intertwined branches, adorned with green leaves and clusters of red berries. It hangs on a distressed wooden window frame with a small pinecone decoration nearby.

This DIY wreath could decorate from now through winter.

It’s so easy to make.

You can see the step-by-step for the wreath here.

 

And in random news this week:

These mini moss wreaths

The cutest idea for your windows

This peppermint sugar scrub

These DIY Swedish decor ideas

37 mini Christmas tree ideas

This is a clever idea

This sweet Christmas house tour

These cordless lamps are under $10 for the pair (perfect gift for mahjong player)

This clever idea to upcycle tiny houses

Log OutThese free printables (there’s an entire library)

This clean and classic Christmas decor

How to keep your Christmas wreath fresh

These parts of the USA will have a white Christmas

And this

I love keeping up with Magnolia Market for each season

Here are this year’s winter displays

An assortment of pink and gold Nutcracker-themed holiday party supplies, including gift tags, ribbon, favor boxes, plates shaped like ornaments, striped napkins, a gift bag, wrapping paper, and Nutcracker figurines.

These nutcracker-themed gift wrap ideas.

You can see them here.

A collage of Christmas-themed wrapping supplies including decorative gift bags, assorted ribbons, patterned gift wrap, and festive gift tags featuring ornaments, holly, Christmas trees, and holiday patterns.

These gift wrap ideas are so fun with a twist on a classic.

You can see them here.

A wicker basket filled with festive holiday cushions and decorations, including a red stool and a silver star, placed by a sunlit window, ready for Christmas card recycling.

And one more for the road

If you are looking for ideas for your old Christmas cards?

Here are some fun Christmas card upcycling ideas.

Happy random Saturday to you

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Posted On: December 6, 2025

Written By: KariAnne Wood

Comments

  1. Image for Jodena Beale Jodena Beale

    OMG those ornaments are gorgeous. I have to read how to create them. And your garland is spectacular also. Hope you have a great Saturday. Stay warm. We can't in Ohio. Brrrr

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  2. Image for Debrah Debrah

    Hi Karianne, I made a Gingerbread House giftbag last evening! You inspired me. So cute!! I thought your gifts to the women friends of your mom were so adorable!! I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas. You are just amazing!

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  3. Image for Sara Hassler Sara Hassler

    I cant wait to learn what was given at favorite things! You must read Theo of Golden. A-MA-ZING! Simply no words for how good it is.

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  4. Image for Michele M. Michele M.

    Excellent thistles, KA. I love Courtney's real cedar and pine cone garland. Always love home tours. Funny, my entire childhood we always repurposed mom's Christmas cards and cut them up to make gift tags. I only do on very specifically perfect cards for that now as an adult. There are so many cute other options now than back then being so frugal. Always get such great ideas on your blog. Thank you. And Ohio State ranked #1 and playing #2 ranked Indiana tonight for the Championship game. I am so excited I can hardly stand it. GO BUCKS!!!!

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  9. Image for Teresa Gonzales Teresa Gonzales

    It just took me a day and a half to make it through your weekly wrap up🤣. So many ideas and links to more ideas….. the house tours, the diy… everything is amazing! ♥️🙏

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  10. Image for Kim Waldorf Kim Waldorf

    I'm a BIG Frieda McFadden fan, too. I just finished The Tenant but haven't seen The Housemaid, yet! So many good shares, as always. Have the best week KariAnne!

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