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Peppermints and Cherries is a family lifestyle blog featuring encouraging posts about home and family. Discover new recipes, follow along on family travel adventures, learn how to decorate with cottage charm, and find tips for cleaning, organization, and homeschooling.

How to Make Fall Farmhouse Pumpkin Wreaths with Orange Burlap

Fall Farmhouse Pumpkin Wreaths with Orange Burlap

October 31, 2022

Fall is the perfect time of year to decorate your front porch and hang a pumpkin wreath on the door. And let’s face it, farmhouse is all the rage right now! Learn how to make these quick and easy fall pumpkin wreaths with farmhouse flare for around ten dollars. The orange burlap is super trendy for fall!

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In Cottage Décor Tags DIY, fall home decor, seasonal, farmhouse wreath, farmhouse decor, home décor
Cottage Farmhouse Decor for Spring and Easter with Dough Bowl Tutorial

Cottage Farmhouse Décor for Spring and Easter

March 10, 2021

Spring announces growth and new life, and I enjoy bringing some of that cheeriness inside at this time of year. In this post, I’m sharing Five Ways to Style a Cottage Farmhouse Mantel for Spring and Easter plus a video tutorial for styling a cottage farmhouse dough bowl.

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In Cottage Décor Tags home décor, farmhouse decor, homemaking, seasonal, family lifestyle blogger
12 Ways to Create a Cozy Minimalist Home for Fall

12 Ways to Create a Cozy Minimalist Home for Fall

November 18, 2020

Today I'm sharing my white pumpkins and blush pink fall décor! So many of the ideas in this post apply not only to making a cozy home for fall, but also making a cozy home for Christmas! I hope you can take away a few pointers to create a cozy minimalist home this fall AND winter!

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In Cleaning and Organization, Cottage Décor Tags family lifestyle blogger, home organization for moms, seasonal, fall home decor, homemaking, minimalist home, fall, farmhouse decor, home décor
Best Bed-in-a-Box: Idle Sleep™ Mattress Review of Talalay Latex, Double-sided, Medium Firmness

Best Bed-in-a-Box: Idle Sleep™ Mattress Review of Talalay Latex, Double-sided, Medium Firmness

September 5, 2020

Even though Idle Sleep™ is a bed-in-a-box company, their mattresses are so much more than the typical bed-in-a-box products. They offer an 18-Month Risk-Free Sleep Trial, Free Shipping, White Glove Service Option, and a Lifetime Warranty. In this post I review the Idle Sleep™ Talalay Latex Mattress and the Adjustable Base. (Sponsored Mattress Review)

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In Cottage Décor, Product Reviews Tags idle sleep mattress review, product review, homemaking, family lifestyle blogger, home décor
Distressed Primitive Candlesticks DIY, Kristin’s Peppermints and Cherries

Distressed Primitive Candlesticks DIY

January 14, 2019

Over the last few years primitive and farmhouse styles have replaced many of the traditional styles. I recently distressed my bronze candlesticks to make them primitive - farmhouse style as part of a DIY Upcycle Challenge.

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In Cottage Décor Tags DIY, homemaking, farmhouse decor, home décor
Candy Corn Wooden Blocks peppermintsandcherries.com

Candy Corn Wooden Blocks for Fall Home Décor

September 16, 2018

Candy corn speaks fall and autumn loud and clear, and what’s better than candy corn for home décor? I love fall decorations that are classy and can be used year after year, and these candy corn wooden blocks will find a place in your home season after season! Get your paintbrushes ready to paint this white, orange, and yellow fall craft; then use your candy corn wooden décor as a kitchen table centerpiece or to complement a fall mantle.

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In Cottage Décor Tags DIY, homemaking, family lifestyle blogger, fall home decor, fall, seasonal, home décor
Patriotic Centerpiece with Farmhouse Style and a Touch of Bling, Kristin’s Peppermints and Cherries Blog

Patriotic Centerpiece with Farmhouse Style and a Touch of Bling

June 13, 2018

Sometimes it’s difficult to find the perfect centerpiece for a kitchen table or some other focal point that needs a bit of décor. This red, white, and blue patriotic centerpiece with farmhouse style and a touch of bling will brighten your home for July 4th and all the patriotic holidays!

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In Cottage Décor Tags DIY, homemaking, farmhouse decor, home décor
Red White and Blue Farmhouse Décor A Patriotic Wreath Tutorial Dollar Store Craft Challenge www.peppermintsandcherries.com

Red, White, and Blue Farmhouse Décor—A Patriotic Wreath Tutorial—Dollar Store Craft Challenge

June 11, 2018

Farmhouse style is so trendy and makes a home feel welcoming and inviting, so what’s better than patriotic farmhouse décor to welcome my family as we go to-and-from home during these hot summer months?!! This post features a simple tutorial for red, white, and blue farmhouse mini wreaths.

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In Cottage Décor Tags homemaking, DIY, farmhouse wreath, farmhouse decor, seasonal, home décor
Pretty in Pink Spring Wreath Dollar Store Craft Challenge www.peppermintsandcherries.com

Pretty in Pink Spring Wreath ~ Dollar Store Craft Challenge Blog Hop

March 12, 2018

This pretty in pink spring wreath is an afternoon project that is easy on your purse! I purchased most of the supplies at the dollar store, and this tutorial shows you exactly how to make your own spring wreath in pink or the color of your choice!

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In Cottage Décor Tags homemaking, home décor, farmhouse decor, farmhouse wreath, DIY
DIY Wood Slice Christmas Ornaments

Wood Slice Christmas Ornaments

December 20, 2017

These DIY Wood Slice Christmas Ornaments are the perfect craft for Christmas parties! Attach them to Christmas presents as you decorate your Christmas packages or simply hang them on your Christmas tree! The ornaments are simple to make, and if you are a crafter, you probably have many of the supplies on hand!

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In Cottage Décor Tags homemaking, home décor, DIY, farmhouse decor, Christmas
Seven Ways to Brighten a Home on a Rainy Afternoon

Seven Ways to Brighten a Home on a Rainy Afternoon

July 10, 2017

Set a vase of flowers on the table, diffuse essential oils, open the blinds, turn on the music… These are just a few ways to brighten a home on a rainy afternoon. In this post I share seven ways to brighten your home on a dreary rainy day!

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In Cottage Décor, Motherhood and Family Tags family lifestyle blogger, tips for busy moms, home décor, homemaking
A Simple Christmas Home Tour

A Simple Christmas

December 8, 2015

Christmas is simply all about Jesus! Enjoy my simple Christmas home decor tour as you read about simple Christmas cheer and the true meaning of Christmas!

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In Cottage Décor Tags seasonal, home décor, homemaking, christmas home tour, family lifestyle blogger, Christmas
Closet Makeover for a Nursery or Child's Room

Closet Makeover for a Nursery or Child's Room

September 6, 2015

This closet makeover tutorial explains an inexpensive way for updating sliding closet doors to a simple curtain in a nursery or child’s room.

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In Motherhood and Family, Cottage Décor, Cleaning and Organization Tags homemaking, home organization, home décor, home organization for moms, family lifestyle blogger, new moms
Hi, I’m Kristin! I love trying new recipes, planting pretty flowers, learning new skills, organizing, and minimalist decorating. Join me for bits and pieces of the music of life as I share recipes, tips for mamas, encouragement, and personal stories!

Hi, I’m Kristin! Peppermints and Cherries is a family lifestyle blog featuring encouraging posts about home and family. Discover new recipes, follow along on family travel adventures, learn how to decorate with cottage charm, and find tips for cleaning, organization, and homeschooling.

About Kristin

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