Olden Oasis

News at Olden Oasis From this Past Week by Gin Lee on December 14, 2024 I took the time to make homemade honey divinity for Christmas this week. If you'd like my recipe you can find it at “Cooking Exceptionally With Gin Lee.” Also, I recently decorated Olden Oasis for the holidays, keeping everything vintage! If you haven't already, check out my Simplified Christmas blog post where I go into more detail about it. My Christmas tree is a special 7-foot artificial tree from the 80s that my dad bought for me. Since he's no longer with us, the tree holds a lot of sentimental value for me. It's truly a cherished piece in my holiday decor. I also have a vintage Santa Claus decoration that originally belonged to my dad. It just feels right to have it displayed next to the tree, by the chimney and hearth. The pairing of these two pieces brings a sense of nostalgia and warmth to my home during the holiday season. The majority of all my tree decorations are also vintage pieces da...

Image by Albertfotofilms Get Ready for a Cozy Country Christmas at Your Homestead Are you ready to bring some holiday cheer to your homestead this Christmas? With a few simple touches, you can create a cozy country Christmas that will make your home feel warm and festive. Here are some ideas to get you started: Decorate with Nature Instead of buying expensive decorations, why not bring the beauty of nature into your home? Gather pine cones, branches, and berries to create simple but beautiful decorations. You can also make your own wreaths and garlands using materials from your own backyard. DIY Ornaments Get creative and make your own ornaments to decorate your Christmas tree. You can use salt dough, cinnamon sticks, or even old mason jar lids to create unique and personalized ornaments that will add a special touch to your tree. Cook Up Some Holiday Treats What's Christmas without some delicious treats? Spend some time in the kitchen baking cookies, pies, and other holiday goodie...