Vintage blue and white chinoiserie tableware is a very popular collectable. I should know, I own quite a bit of it! The actual patterns are endless -- from Blue Willow to Yuan to Jingdezhen, the last of which I'm sharing today.  

So grab a cup of your favorite beverage and let's dive into this new-to-me Chinese porcelain and its origins.

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Welcome to the fifth installment of The Mindful Christmas Home! Today's focus: getting back to basics and pure joy during the holidays - like learning about new and different Christmas traditions from around the world.

Having just visited a number of European towns along the Rhine river, I have so much beauty and history to share with you. But in light of the upcoming Christmas holiday, I specifically wanted to talk about the German Pyramid and Swedish Angel Chimes. 

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I swore that I would keep things simple (read: no DIY projects) this Christmas, but my strong DIY instincts kicked in and I had an idea. Why not make a nutcracker garland? 

Christmas garlands can transform any area of your home for the holidays -- and this one was made for mere pennies. Read on to learn just how easy it is to make.

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A few years ago I became enamored of velvet ribbon with frayed edges, and began working it into my Christmas decor. Using velvet ribbon is a simple, yet impactful, way to decorate your home for Christmas.  

 Some thrift store finds are nothing less than iconic. Not everyone is lucky enough to find one. But I did, and I'm thankful to the thrifting gods for helping me score a real treasure -- a vintage Hudson's Bay wool point blanket.  

Hudson's Bay blankets have a long, storied history dating all the way back to 1779. It's amazing that they've been around that long. And they've been on my thrift store bucket list for years.  

Welcome to Thrifted vs. Styled # 154 where I share my latest estate sale find -- a French country cottage gel fuel fireplace! Being a fireplace junkie, I immediately fell in love. And while I love all fireplaces, the prettier the fireplace -- the better. Luckily this one is a beauty, painted with a cottage style floral pattern unique to any fireplace I've ever seen. 

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Welcome to the third installment of The Mindful Christmas Home! Today's focus: getting back to basics and pure joy during the holidays - a nostalgic Little Debbie Christmas Tree Trifle Dessert recipe. 

This Christmas trifle is great to make for yourself, as well as gifts for friends and family!