<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Sugar Design Co. — Making Holiday Decorating Easy</title><description>Christmas decorating made simple. Real tips, honest product picks and step-by-step DIYs from Ciera Easterday, so your holidays feel beautiful instead of stressful.</description><link>https://sugardesignco.com/</link><language>en-us</language><item><title>Faux Garland That Doesn&apos;t Look Faux: What I&apos;d Buy Again</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/best-faux-christmas-garland/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/best-faux-christmas-garland/</guid><description>The best faux Christmas garland hides three tells: uniform needles, shiny wire and one flat shade of green. 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Here&apos;s how I build a little village on my console, and how to fix those ugly plastic bases.</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>DIY Decor</category><category>bottle brush trees</category><category>console table</category><category>shelf decor</category><category>fairy lights</category><category>budget christmas decor</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>6 Ways to Display Christmas Cards (Without Taping Them to a Door)</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/christmas-card-display-ideas/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/christmas-card-display-ideas/</guid><description>I taped our Christmas cards to a door frame for three years and finally pulled the paint off. 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Strung on jute twine with cinnamon sticks.</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>DIY Decor</category><category>dried orange garland</category><category>diy garland</category><category>dried oranges</category><category>natural christmas decor</category><category>christmas diy</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>A Front Porch That Looks Done in One Afternoon</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/front-porch-done-in-one-afternoon/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/front-porch-done-in-one-afternoon/</guid><description>Front porch christmas decorating ideas that take one afternoon: two lanterns, two pots you build yourself with cheap faux cedar, and a doormat. 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Here&apos;s how to decorate around a TV for Christmas so the wall looks festive and nobody has to move a candle to watch a movie.</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Tips</category><category>no fireplace</category><category>tv wall</category><category>console styling</category><category>stockings</category><category>flameless candles</category><category>renter friendly</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>How to Fluff a Fake Tree So It Stops Looking Fake</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/how-to-fluff-a-fake-tree/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/how-to-fluff-a-fake-tree/</guid><description>Fluffing a fake Christmas tree takes about two hours nobody warns you about. 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Here&apos;s the measuring trick, the tying spot, and the supplies that finally made it stay put.</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Tips</category><category>garland</category><category>stairs</category><category>tips</category><category>toddler safe</category><category>christmas decorating</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>How to Keep a Real Tree Alive Past the First Week</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/how-to-keep-a-real-tree-alive-past-the-first-week/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/how-to-keep-a-real-tree-alive-past-the-first-week/</guid><description>My first real tree dropped half its needles in eight days. Here&apos;s how to keep a Christmas tree from drying out, from the fresh cut to where not to put it.</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Tips</category><category>real christmas tree</category><category>tips</category><category>tree care</category><category>christmas tree stand</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>How to Make Your House Smell Like Christmas All December</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/how-to-make-your-house-smell-like-christmas/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/how-to-make-your-house-smell-like-christmas/</guid><description>My Christmas simmer pot recipe with orange, cinnamon, cloves, and cranberries, plus the candles and warmers I rotate and the one scent I had to quit.</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>DIY Decor</category><category>simmer pot</category><category>christmas scents</category><category>candles</category><category>diy</category><category>christmas decor</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>Take-Down Day: Packing It All Up in One Afternoon</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/how-to-pack-up-christmas-decorations/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/how-to-pack-up-christmas-decorations/</guid><description>My order of operations for take-down day: pack by room instead of by type, photograph every bin before the lid goes on, and never untangle lights again.</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Subscriber Monthly</category><category>christmas storage</category><category>how to pack up christmas decorations</category><category>organization</category><category>after christmas</category><category>take down day</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>Half My Pre-Lit Tree Went Out. Here&apos;s What Actually Fixed It</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/pre-lit-tree-half-not-working/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/pre-lit-tree-half-not-working/</guid><description>Half my pre-lit tree went dark and I almost dragged the whole thing to the curb. 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Four ingredients and a tiny hand.</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>DIY Decor</category><category>salt dough ornaments</category><category>handprint ornaments</category><category>diy ornaments</category><category>kids christmas craft</category><category>keepsake ornaments</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>Toddler-Proofing the Tree Without Making It Look Sad</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/toddler-proof-christmas-tree/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/toddler-proof-christmas-tree/</guid><description>The December my daughter was almost two, she pulled my tree halfway over. Here are the seven compromises I made that actually worked.</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Tips</category><category>toddlers</category><category>christmas tree</category><category>kids</category><category>tree safety</category><category>shatterproof ornaments</category><category>tips</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>Tree Collar or Tree Skirt? What I Switched To and Why</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/tree-collar-vs-tree-skirt/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/tree-collar-vs-tree-skirt/</guid><description>A skirt looks prettier under a pile of gifts. A collar survives a toddler and a dog. Here&apos;s how I picked, and how to measure your stand before you buy.</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Tips</category><category>tree collar</category><category>tree skirt</category><category>christmas tree</category><category>toddlers</category><category>pets</category><category>tips</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>What I Leave Up in January (and What Goes Straight Down)</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/what-i-leave-up-in-january/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/what-i-leave-up-in-january/</guid><description>The wreath stays, the pinecones stay, the throws stay. Here&apos;s exactly what I leave up for winter decor after Christmas, and what goes down the same day.</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Subscriber Monthly</category><category>winter decor after christmas</category><category>january decorating</category><category>after christmas</category><category>neutral decor</category><category>taking down christmas decorations</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>When Christmas Decor Actually Goes on Sale (Save This)</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/when-christmas-decor-goes-on-sale/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/when-christmas-decor-goes-on-sale/</guid><description>The markdown calendar I follow all year — when Hobby Lobby starts cutting, when Michaels finally gives in, and what&apos;s always still there at 80% off.</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Subscriber Monthly</category><category>christmas sales</category><category>after christmas clearance</category><category>hobby lobby</category><category>michaels</category><category>budget decorating</category><category>christmas storage</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>When to Start Decorating: My 6-Week Christmas Timeline</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/when-to-start-decorating-christmas-timeline/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/when-to-start-decorating-christmas-timeline/</guid><description>The 6-week Christmas timeline I work backward from tree day, so personalized gifts arrive on time and outdoor lights go up while it&apos;s still mild.</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Subscriber Monthly</category><category>christmas timeline</category><category>when to start decorating</category><category>holiday planning</category><category>christmas organization</category><category>stress-free christmas</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>A Very Arendelle Christmas</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/a-very-arendelle-christmas/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/a-very-arendelle-christmas/</guid><description>How I&apos;m turning my daughter&apos;s room into Arendelle for Christmas, with tree candles, straw ornaments, Norwegian treats and a Saint Lucia crown.</description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>DIY Decor</category><category>frozen</category><category>disney christmas</category><category>kids room decor</category><category>scandinavian christmas</category><category>themed decor</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>Tiered Tray Looks For the Whole Year!</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/tiered-tray-looks-for-the-whole-year/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/tiered-tray-looks-for-the-whole-year/</guid><description>I loved my Christmas tiered tray too much to pack it away, so here&apos;s how I&apos;m restyling it for Valentine&apos;s Day, spring, summer and fall.</description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Subscriber Monthly</category><category>tiered tray</category><category>seasonal decor</category><category>valentine&apos;s day</category><category>target dollar spot</category><category>home decor</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>Christmas Decor Storage Picks</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/christmas-decor-storage-picks/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/christmas-decor-storage-picks/</guid><description>Taking my Christmas decor down is my least favorite part, so here are the storage bags and bins I use to keep everything safe until next year.</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Subscriber Monthly</category><category>christmas storage</category><category>ornament storage</category><category>wreath 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Here are 4 ways to make any Christmas tree look full — no trip back to the store.</description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Tips</category><category>christmas tree</category><category>artificial tree</category><category>floral picks</category><category>fiber fill</category><category>ornaments</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>A Better Way to Hang Ornaments</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/a-better-way-to-hang-ornaments/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/a-better-way-to-hang-ornaments/</guid><description>Tired of tangled hooks and heavy ornaments that won&apos;t stay put? Here&apos;s how I hang ornaments with floral wire so they sit right on the branch and stay there.</description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Tips</category><category>ornaments</category><category>floral wire</category><category>christmas tree</category><category>toddler proof</category><category>decorating tips</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>DIY Ribbon Designs for Your Tree</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/diy-ribbon-designs-for-your-tree/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/diy-ribbon-designs-for-your-tree/</guid><description>Two simple ribbon designs for your Christmas tree that look professional, plus two ways to finish the ends so they aren&apos;t just left hanging at the bottom.</description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>DIY Decor</category><category>christmas ribbon</category><category>tree ribbon</category><category>christmas tree decorating</category><category>ribbon designs</category><category>wired ribbon</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>Get the Flocked Look Without Ruining Your Tree</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/get-the-flocked-look-without-ruining-your-tree/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/get-the-flocked-look-without-ruining-your-tree/</guid><description>How I got the flocked look on my Christmas tree using flocked picks instead of flocking spray, so I didn&apos;t risk ruining a tree I paid good money for.</description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>DIY Decor</category><category>flocked tree</category><category>christmas tree decorating</category><category>flocked picks</category><category>no commitment diy</category><category>hobby lobby</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>How to Add Fresh Greenery to Your Decor</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/how-to-add-fresh-greenery-to-your-decor/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/how-to-add-fresh-greenery-to-your-decor/</guid><description>Skipping the real tree? Here are 5 easy ways to add fresh greenery to your Christmas decor — and every one of them stays out of reach of pets and kids.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Tips</category><category>fresh greenery</category><category>cedar</category><category>garland</category><category>tablescape</category><category>pet friendly</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>How to Choose the Perfect Christmas Tree</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/how-to-choose-the-perfect-christmas-tree/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/how-to-choose-the-perfect-christmas-tree/</guid><description>Real, PVC, molded branch, pre-lit, flocked or pink? I did the research on all seven Christmas tree types so you can pick the perfect one for your home.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Tips</category><category>christmas tree</category><category>artificial tree</category><category>flocked tree</category><category>pre-lit tree</category><category>buying guide</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>Where to Find Fresh Greenery</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/where-to-find-fresh-greenery/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/where-to-find-fresh-greenery/</guid><description>Where to find fresh greenery for your holiday decor — six places I&apos;ve actually shopped, from Amazon and Lowes to tree farms that deliver to your door.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Tips</category><category>fresh greenery</category><category>cedar</category><category>balsam fir</category><category>wreaths</category><category>shopping guide</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>DIY Double Sided Poinsettia Wreath</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/diy-double-sided-poinsettia-wreath/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/diy-double-sided-poinsettia-wreath/</guid><description>I could never hang a wreath in a window because I&apos;d miss out on seeing it. Here&apos;s how I made a double sided poinsettia wreath that looks pretty from both sides.</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>DIY Decor</category><category>wreaths</category><category>poinsettia</category><category>window decor</category><category>christmas diy</category><category>fresh greenery</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>6 Ways to Hang Stockings (No Fireplace Required!)</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/6-ways-to-hang-stockings-no-fireplace-required/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/6-ways-to-hang-stockings-no-fireplace-required/</guid><description>No mantle? Same. Here are 6 ways to hang stockings without a fireplace, and some of them only need things you already have in your home.</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Tips</category><category>stockings</category><category>no fireplace</category><category>mantle alternatives</category><category>christmas decor</category><category>renter friendly</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>DIY Stocking Birchwood Log</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/diy-stocking-birchwood-log/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/diy-stocking-birchwood-log/</guid><description>In five years of marriage we&apos;ve never had a mantle. Here&apos;s the DIY stocking birchwood log I made to hang our stockings on the wall — and keep up year round.</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>DIY Decor</category><category>stockings</category><category>birchwood log</category><category>no fireplace</category><category>fairy lights</category><category>christmas diy</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>Guide to Useful Christmas Decor</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/guide-to-useful-christmas-decor/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/guide-to-useful-christmas-decor/</guid><description>Christmas decor starts to feel like clutter fast. Here are 8 useful Christmas decor ideas that look beautiful and actually earn their spot all season long.</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Tips</category><category>useful decor</category><category>small space</category><category>advent calendar</category><category>card display</category><category>christmas kitchen</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>DIY Mid Century Modern Christmas Wreath</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/diy-mid-century-modern-christmas-wreath/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/diy-mid-century-modern-christmas-wreath/</guid><description>Mid century modern Christmas decor is one of my favorite styles, and this tinsel wreath gets you that vintage look without paying vintage prices. Only 5 steps!</description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>DIY Decor</category><category>wreaths</category><category>mid century modern</category><category>vintage christmas</category><category>tinsel</category><category>christmas diy</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>How to Keep Pets Away From Your Tree</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/how-to-keep-pets-away-from-your-tree/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/how-to-keep-pets-away-from-your-tree/</guid><description>I have two cats who didn&apos;t care how many times they got sick from chewing my tree. Here&apos;s the one spray that finally kept my pets away from it.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Tips</category><category>pets</category><category>christmas tree</category><category>cats</category><category>pet safety</category><category>tips</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>DIY Jingle Bell Garland</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/diy-jingle-bell-garland/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/diy-jingle-bell-garland/</guid><description>A rustic jingle bell garland made with two things: bells and jute twine. Here&apos;s how I strung mine, plus all the ways I&apos;m using it around the house.</description><pubDate>Sat, 12 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>DIY Decor</category><category>diy garland</category><category>jingle bells</category><category>rustic christmas</category><category>christmas diy</category><category>jute twine</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>DIY Fresh Greenery Holiday Arrangement</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/diy-fresh-greenery-holiday-arrangement/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/diy-fresh-greenery-holiday-arrangement/</guid><description>A fresh greenery arrangement for your table that only takes a few things and a few minutes. Here&apos;s how I wove holly berries and pinecones into mine.</description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>DIY Decor</category><category>fresh greenery</category><category>centerpiece</category><category>christmas diy</category><category>tablescape</category><category>holly berries</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>How to Keep Your Greenery Fresh</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/how-to-keep-your-greenery-fresh/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/how-to-keep-your-greenery-fresh/</guid><description>Fresh greenery smells amazing, but it won&apos;t last like artificial does. Six things I do to keep Christmas greenery fresh all the way through the season.</description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Tips</category><category>fresh greenery</category><category>christmas decor</category><category>tips</category><category>wreaths</category><category>garland</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>DIY Advent Calendar</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/diy-advent-calendar/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/diy-advent-calendar/</guid><description>A DIY advent calendar made from a big hanging metal letter, cut-out scrapbook numbers, and fresh cedar. Only a few steps, and the letter stays up after Christmas.</description><pubDate>Sat, 05 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>DIY Decor</category><category>advent calendar</category><category>christmas diy</category><category>christmas countdown</category><category>fresh greenery</category><category>wall decor</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>DIY Hot Cocoa Bar</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/diy-hot-cocoa-bar/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/diy-hot-cocoa-bar/</guid><description>A hot cocoa bar that doubles as decor! Here&apos;s every piece I used on my tiered tray, and where I found the tray without spending over $75.</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>DIY Decor</category><category>hot cocoa bar</category><category>tiered tray</category><category>kitchen decor</category><category>hobby lobby</category><category>fresh greenery</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>Everything You Need for a Glam Christmas</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/everything-you-need-for-a-glam-christmas/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/everything-you-need-for-a-glam-christmas/</guid><description>Love a little extra sparkle? Here are the six things I&apos;d start with for a glam Christmas: a flocked tree, mixed metallics, faux fur and lots of glitter.</description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Tips</category><category>glam christmas</category><category>flocked tree</category><category>faux fur</category><category>ornaments</category><category>throw pillows</category><category>style guide</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>Everything You Need for a Mid Century Modern Christmas</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/everything-you-need-for-a-mid-century-modern-christmas/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/everything-you-need-for-a-mid-century-modern-christmas/</guid><description>A silver aluminum tree, a sputnik topper, vintage style ornaments and lots of tinsel: the eight essentials for a mid century modern Christmas.</description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Tips</category><category>mid century modern</category><category>aluminum tree</category><category>vintage ornaments</category><category>tinsel</category><category>bottle brush trees</category><category>style guide</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>The Easiest DIY Faux Fur Tree Skirt</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/the-easiest-diy-faux-fur-tree-skirt/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/the-easiest-diy-faux-fur-tree-skirt/</guid><description>Probably the easiest DIY you&apos;ll ever do! Two yards of faux fur and something to fluff underneath, and your tree stand disappears in a few minutes.</description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>DIY Decor</category><category>tree skirt</category><category>faux fur</category><category>glam christmas</category><category>christmas tree</category><category>easy diy</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>DIY Scandinavian Style Ornaments</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/diy-scandinavian-style-ornaments/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/diy-scandinavian-style-ornaments/</guid><description>These DIY Scandinavian ornaments take four steps: a clear glass ball, a sprig of fresh rosemary, and you&apos;ve got natural, cozy decor for your tree.</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>DIY Decor</category><category>diy ornaments</category><category>scandinavian christmas</category><category>rosemary</category><category>glass ball ornaments</category><category>minimalist decor</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>Everything You Need for a Classic Christmas</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/everything-you-need-for-a-classic-christmas/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/everything-you-need-for-a-classic-christmas/</guid><description>Classic Christmas decor is red and green, velvet ribbon and poinsettias. Here are the six things I&apos;d start with for that homey, nostalgic look.</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Tips</category><category>classic christmas</category><category>traditional decor</category><category>poinsettias</category><category>velvet ribbon</category><category>advent calendar</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>Everything You Need for a Farmhouse Christmas</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/everything-you-need-for-a-farmhouse-christmas/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/everything-you-need-for-a-farmhouse-christmas/</guid><description>If you love Chip and Joanna, farmhouse Christmas decor is for you! Here are the six basics I&apos;d start with, from a flocked tree to buffalo check stockings.</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Tips</category><category>farmhouse christmas</category><category>flocked tree</category><category>buffalo check</category><category>vintage truck decor</category><category>advent calendar</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>Everything You Need for a Scandinavian Christmas</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/everything-you-need-for-a-scandinavian-christmas/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/everything-you-need-for-a-scandinavian-christmas/</guid><description>Scandinavian Christmas decor is one of the easiest styles to pull off. Here are my six essentials, from a bare tree to gnomes to wool garland.</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Tips</category><category>scandinavian christmas</category><category>minimalist decor</category><category>gnomes</category><category>wooden ornaments</category><category>bare christmas tree</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>Tobacco Basket Christmas Wreath</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/tobacco-basket-christmas-wreath/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/tobacco-basket-christmas-wreath/</guid><description>One of the easiest DIYs I&apos;ve ever done! A tobacco basket, a frosted lambs ear wreath, holly berries and a little sign, and it works year round.</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>DIY Decor</category><category>tobacco basket</category><category>wreath</category><category>farmhouse christmas</category><category>holly berries</category><category>easy diy</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>DIY Hoop Wreaths</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/diy-hoop-wreaths/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/diy-hoop-wreaths/</guid><description>Embroidery hoops plus greenery make the easiest DIY wreath I&apos;ve done, and you can swap the cedar out each season to use them all year long.</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>DIY Decor</category><category>diy wreath</category><category>embroidery hoop</category><category>cedar greenery</category><category>christmas wreath</category><category>easy diy</category><author>Ciera Easterday</author></item><item><title>Send Beautiful Holiday Cards, No Post Office Trip Required!</title><link>https://sugardesignco.com/send-beautiful-holiday-cards-no-post-office-trip-required/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sugardesignco.com/send-beautiful-holiday-cards-no-post-office-trip-required/</guid><description>I once forgot a whole stack of Christmas cards I&apos;d handwritten in November. 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