Upcycling is a practice that is becoming increasingly popular among environmentally conscious groups and individuals. While recycling, on the one hand, is good, it involves breaking down something into articles of lesser quality—a process that consumes precious energy and resources. On the other hand, upcycling is about transforming a used or disposable item into a [...]

It’s truly a sight to behold when your Christmas tree, ornaments and lights just naturally come together. It does take a bit of work to make it look great, but it’s definitely worth it in the end!   For now, let’s focus on your light color choices (still an ongoing decorating debate!) – White versus [...]

Dealing with holiday decorations can seem pretty daunting at first. Don’t fret! The key to holiday decorating success is this: Divide and Conquer.  Tackle holiday decorations one room at a time and soon your home will undergo a beautiful transformation! Here are some tips to help you start: Decide on a Theme: Decide on the [...]

Although your artificial Christmas trees won’t wither away if you don’t take care of them, they’ll still look better without that layer of dust! Maintaining an artificial Christmas tree just takes a little time and proper care.   At Balsam Hill, we have tips on how to care for your tree properly so it’ll remain [...]