Style Scouting: Vol. 271

Greetings from a very rainy South Carolina. The sun hasn’t shined since Monday. It sounds deary, but honestly, I haven’t minded it one bit since I have been as the saying goes “under the weather” with a cold and laryngitis. I have spent the week nestled at home with my cozy fur throws, holiday music and movie watching.

I finally got out and about on Friday morning to get a few errands done. When I got home I went right back into cozy mode. I am feeling better today and my voice is coming back. I even felt good enough to make a new Christmas decoration for my kitchen. I will share that this week.

For now… here are the inspiring links I have found for you this week.

Posts You May Have Missed This Week:

• My Christmas Decor Filled With Memories (open in same tab)
• 23 Christmas Decorating Ideas with Thrift Store Finds (open in same tab)
• How to Make a Christmas Ornament Into a Lamp Finial (open in same tab)

Decorating

One Christmas mantel styled 15 different ways over the years. (open in same tab)

Inside a colorful Alabama home decorated for Christmas. (open in same tab)

A house with a rare combination of historic beauty and modern luxury. (open in same tab)

Have you seen the Pantone color of 2026? I think it is a smart choice, but many just don’t understand it. (open in same tab)

Take a step inside this Vancouver home decked out for Christmas. (open in same tab)

DIY

What a clever way to repurpose an old crocheted tablecloth. (open in same tab)

This cute gift wrap idea. (open in same tab)

This brings me back to Christmas crafting when I was a kid, but these are so much more elegant. (open in same tab)

Home Improvement

Don’t make these winter thermostat mistakes. (open in same tab)

I am all for this trend in kitchen design. (open in same tab)

Food

If you have a bread machine, did you know you can make breads like this for the holidays? YUM. (open in same tab)

This Christmas cake not only looks delish… it is also stunning. (open in same tab)

How you cut garlic matters!  (open in same tab)

Out & About

I have to do this. How to get TSA PreCheck, Global Entry and Clear for free or reduced cost. (open in same tab)

As a past retail retail visual merchandiser, I always enjoy seeing a glimpse into creative Christmas store merchandise displays. (open in same tab)

Fashion & Beauty

What real confidence looks like. (open in same tab)

I love the ease and elegance of this style of outerwear when going out somewhere nice. (open in same tab)

For everyday outerwear, I just bought this jacket in the color, Navy for only $24. Now Ed and I will coordinate when we are out and about. (open in same tab)

Fun & Interesting

Good things Ai can do – Loved this. (open in same tab)

If you use Spotify, have you gotten your yearly listening age via the app? It’s fun to do and has nothing to do with your real age, but how old the music you like is on a scale from 16-100. Mine is 83! (open in same tab). To find yours, just go the the app on your phone and go to Spotify Wrapped. (open in same tab)

If you enjoy sending and receiving Christmas cards, here is a bit of history about the tradition. (open in same tab)

Something to Think About

For all the moms out there. This is kind of funny, but SO TRUE! Thank you to all moms for keeping their family’s traditions and magic going. (open in same tab)

“Christmas is a box of tree ornaments that have become part of the family” – Charles M. Schulz

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