Keeping it Real

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Deck the Halls: A Basic Guide to Easy and Inexpensive Holidays Decor

Hello, and welcome! I almost never change our home decor from season to season other than maybe using a few printables here. The only time of the year I really make an effort to decorate for is Christmas. 


Deck the Halls: A Basic Guide to Easy and Inexpensive Holidays Decor

And even then, although holiday season is a magical time and some people feel that nothing sets the festive mood quite like beautiful decorations, I rarely go all out. 

But even without going over the top and wasting a lot of money on stuff that you are going to use only for a few days a year, there are many ways to create an enchanting holiday display that reflects your unique style.


Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Peppermint Color Palette

Hello, and welcome! Here's a new color palette, perfect inspiration for the upcoming holidays season:


Peppermint Color Palette


Monday, November 10, 2025

Upcycled: pretty gift tags from cosmetic packaging boxes

Hello, and welcome! Today I'm popping here quickly to show you some pretty amazing gift tags I made using a perfume package box. This kind of boxes are usually colorful and full of embellishments and therefore perfect for these little projects.




Welcome to The Really Crafty Link Party #486!

Hello, and welcome! I hope you've had a lovely weekend and I'm glad you could join is for a new link party this week.

If you can, please try to visit at least a couple of other posts and/or leave a nice comment on other people's creations, and help spread the word on social media - the more, the merrier!


The really crafty link party, keeping it real, craft blog



As usual, the party will be open until Thursday and I will post the features on Friday, November 14th.
 
Please note that there's a 50 entries limit, so make sure you link up early!

Missed last week's features? Click the image below to check them out:




And now, let's party!

Friday, November 7, 2025

The Really Crafty Link Party #485 featured posts!

Hello and welcome! It's Friday again, so it's time to share the features of this week's link party!


The Really Crafty Link Party #485 featured posts!


Thank you all for joining the party and sharing with us. It's always a pleasure and an inspiration to go through all your wonderful posts!

Scroll down to check out this week's lovely features:

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Tips for a Budget-Friendly Holiday Season

The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and connection, but it can also be a financial burden. With a little planning and some smart strategies, you can enjoy all the festivities without breaking the bank. 


Tips for a Budget-Friendly Holiday Season


So here are a few tips to save money during the holiday season:

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Green beans with smoked ham and pine nuts {recipe}

Hello, and welcome! Today I'm sharing here one our favorite side dishes, that is very easy and quick to make:


Green beans with smoked ham and pine nuts {recipe}