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How I Develop My Christmas Theme {and my theme for 2017}

November 2, 2017

I suspect that I am not the average person when it comes to decorating for Christmas. There are people who decorate the same way year after year because of tradition or they have their look down pat. And then there are people like me who like to change their decor every year which requires some thoughtful planning.

Before I tell you about my process for planning my Christmas decor, let me share one thing. Changing my decor every year doesn’t mean that I go out and buy all new stuff. It means that I decorate with items I already own but use them in a different way.

For instance, last year I combined solid colored ornaments with ribbons to create a simple and colorful Christmas tree. The only new item I purchased for the tree was the ribbon.

plaid ribbon // red & green ribbon from Costco

In 2015 I used only my red ornaments, some handmade garland and framed photos to decorate the tree. The only new items on this tree were some monogrammed ornaments I purchased at an after-Christmas sale.

harlequin ribbon // black and white ribbon

Planning my Christmas theme starts early every year. It actually helps to flush out ideas for the coming year when I take down my decorations and store them away after Christmas.

Here are a few things I think about when developing my Christmas theme:

What will my color statement be? I love traditional Christmas colors but I’m also a fan of non-traditional holiday decor. It’s fun to mix classic colors like red and green with modern colors like royal blue or pink.
What items do I already own? I take stock of what I already own and use that to guide my decor plan and create a shopping list for of any new items I want to purchase. Every year I buy a few new things like ornaments, ribbon or tabletop items like plates or linens. When I’m purchasing ornaments, I like to buy solid colors because they give me the most flexibility year after year.
What areas of my home will I be decorating? I like to have a touch of Christmas in every room so I think about each space and how I can add Christmas decor to make it festive.
What impact statements do I want to make? In addition to my tree, I want a few spots around the house to stand out. It could be the fireplace, stairs or a special touch in the kitchen. Identifying these statement areas helps me create my overall decorating plan.
What will my gift wrapping look like? I love wrapping gifts and always coordinate my gift wrap with my Christmas decor. In some cases a special wrapping paper might even inspire my theme like it did last year.
And finally, I think about how my decorating theme will work with the other decor in my house. I want my Christmas decor to reflect the same style and spirit as my everyday decor.

Now that you know my process for developing my Christmas theme, here’s what I have planned for 2017.

Christmas 2017 is going to be bright and bold!

This year I’m using three of my favorite colors as the theme for my Christmas decor–red, hot pink and bright emerald green. The tree will be decorated with red and hot pink ornaments plus a few white and light pink pieces thrown into the mix.

I have some fun embellishments planned for the garland that will be draped along the stairs and fireplace.

And I’m keeping my gift wrap pretty simple this year with solid colored paper, satin ribbons and fun package toppers and tags.

And of course I’ll be creating a pretty holiday tablescape to share with you!

As we count down to Christmas, I have lots of holiday posts to share with you, including my first gift guide next week.

And don’t forget to mark your calendars for the 2017 Merry & Bright Holiday Home Tour. Like last year, all of the participating bloggers will be sharing their holiday home tours over a 3 week period starting November 29th.

For more holiday decor inspiration, check out these holiday decor posts:

Merry & Bright Holiday Home–2016

Merry & Bright Holiday Home-2015

Seven Last Minute Christmas Decor Ideas

Christmas Decor 2012

Merry & Bright Holiday Home Tour, Part 2–‘Tis The Season

December 7, 2016

I’m back with part 2 of the Merry & Bright Holiday Home Tour and today I’m sharing more of my holiday decor with you. If you’re coming over from Debbie’s blog Refresh ReStyle, welcome. And if this is your first time here at ConfettiStyle, I hope you’ll come back often.

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ConfettiStyle Christmas Decor Theme–2016

October 31, 2016

Every year I develop a design plan for my Christmas decor and share it with you here on the blog. I create an inspiration board that gives a visual overview of the colors, patterns and tree decor that will make up my holiday decor. Today’s the day that I’m sharing my 2016 Christmas decor theme with you before the elves (me) get to work decorating.

I also wanted to let you know that I am again hosting the Merry & Bright Holiday Home Tour blog hop with Kellie from Design Asylum. This is the 2nd year for the blog tour and it’s exciting because we have even more fabulous bloggers participating and two great brand sponsors for 2016.

So, without further a-due, here’s a look at my Merry & Bright Holiday Home Design Plan for 2016…

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The inspiration for my theme started when I spotted this Poinsettia wrapping paper from Paper Mart. I fell in love with the design and bold but classic color combination.

Then I spotted Cassie’s Christmas tree on Pinterest which was decorated in all of the colors used in the wrapping paper design. From there my plan really came together.

My Christmas tree will bold and bright and will include a mix of classic colors and pops of pink and gold. And I’ll be throwing some black and white into the mix as well.

I’m planning to pair the poinsettia wrap with other patterns like stripes and dots and will be using a variety of ribbons to tie the colors together.

Another fun element I’ll be using are touches of boxwood. I’ll be hanging a boxwood wreath from Silk Plants Direct and I’m also planning to use boxwood elements in my gift wrap and in my holiday tablescape.

I’ve ordered some pretty tags and stickers from Zazzle and have my eyes on a couple of new Christmas pillows like this one and this one.

Christmas is definitely my favorite time of the year and I can’t wait to share my decor with you. I also have some great gift guides, entertaining posts and easy DIY projects planned.

Mark your calendars for the 2016 Merry & Bright Holiday Home Tour. Like last year, all of the participating bloggers will be sharing their holiday home tours over a 3 week period starting November 30th.

Merry & Bright image via Dribble

Best of Etsy: Shop Nancy Nikko Design

August 8, 2016

I recently came across an amazing paper goods shop on Etsy and was smitten with everything they make. Nancy Nikko Design specializes in personalized stationery, labels and bookplates, all with beautifully illustrated images, graphics and typography. I am especially drawn to the chinoiserie designs and home decor illustrations and love her collection of business cards.

There are over 800 items in Nancy’s shop, perfect for your personal stationery suite or for gift giving. You’ll also find a collection of party decor, kids stationery and art prints and most of the custom wine labels, personalized stationery and invitations can accommodate color changes, and additional text upon request.

FYI– Nancy will have her Christmas and holiday designs available in late September.

Picking my favorites items was a hard task but I did manage to round-up a few of them for you below. To view the entire Nancy Nikko Design shop, head here.

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Nancy Nikko Design

Chinoiserie Memory Card Game (I think these would also look great as a framed collection)

Shop Bookplates (the perfect gift for anyone that still loves coffee table books)

Shop Stationery (personalized stationery is such a thoughtful gift)

Shop Business Cards (every savvy business owner needs a card that makes a statement)

Shop Thank You Cards (you can never have too many of these, especially if they are cute)

Shop Place Cards (a fun way to personalize your party table)

Shop Custom Wine Bottle Labels (such a great design touch for a special event, holiday or gift)

Limoncello Label Tags (you’re going to have a hard time picking a favorite from these designs)

Shop Art Prints (great prices on chinoiserie inspired designs)

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Nancy Nikko Design is one of the most beautiful hand-crafted paper goods line I’ve come across in a long time.

Enjoy shopping and let me know which items are your favorite.

all images via Nancy Nikko Design

What To Do Now To Prepare For Christmas

November 9, 2015

Hello friends! Where is the time going? Today I’m tapping into my inner girl scout and sharing a post about being prepared. And while this is a post about getting ready for Christmas, it’s not meant to take the focus off of Thanksgiving and what that holiday means. Instead my goal is to help you get a jump of Christmas so that once Thanksgiving has passed you can usher in the Christmas season with less stress and anxiety and enjoy it to the fullest.

By nature I’m a preparer and organizer. I don’t function well without order in my life, a daily to-do list, and a cup of tea in the morning. So, these tips are just as much for you as they are for me. With only 7 weeks before Christmas, nows the time to start making that list and checking it twice!

#1 Pull out your holiday decor and assess what you have. Stores have been stocked with Christmas decor for weeks (and in some cases months) and items are selling fast. Now is the time to take inventory of what Christmas decor you have and what items you need to purchase. This is especially key when it comes to Christmas lights because there never seem to be enough white Christmas lights to go around.

#2 Determine your holiday decor theme. Once you’ve looked through your Christmas decor, determine what your decorating theme will be this year. You may have a traditional look that you want to continue with or you may want to change things up a bit. Whatever look you want, now is the time to get a picture in your head so when you start to decorate you’ll know exactly the look you want.

# 3 Schedule time to buy, set-up and decorate the tree. Decorating a Christmas tree is a task so block out time on your calendar for decorating so you don’t feel rushed. If you buy a live tree, plan the date when you’ll go purchase the tree and then make sure the area where it will go is clear and free for when you bring it home.

# 4 Plan your gift list. All of the major retailers and online stores have begun to promote their holiday gift guides. Gift guides show you the hottest items of the season so take note because they can be a great starting point in helping you create your own gift list. If you’ve got electronics and toys on your list, it’s also a great time to start price shopping to find the best deals.

# 5 Buy (or make) your Christmas cards. I was in Target the other day and they have the cutest Christmas cards. Just like gift wrap and Christmas lights, the weeks before Thanksgiving is when Christmas cards start flying off the shelf. Head to the store in the next week to get your cards so you don’t miss out on the best designs. Or you can be totally insane like me and try to fit handmade cards onto the to-do list!

# 6 Create a giftwrap station (or at least pull together your holiday wrapping materials). I love to wrap gifts so creating a gift wrap stations is something I love to do. Fill a basket with holiday wrapping essentials so everyone in the family can easily access the items. Here’s what items should be included in your giftwrap station: assorted size boxes, tissue paper, wrapping paper, ribbon, tape, tags, embellishments, scissors

**my favorite sources for holiday wrap this year: Giftwrap Wonderland, Sugar Paper LA and Paper Source

#7 Ready the guest room. There’s always lots to do to prepare for the holidays and it’s the little things that often get overlooked. If you have guests coming for Christmas, spend a couple of hours getting the guest room prepared. Check out my guest room ready post to help you welcome your guests in style.

# 8 Set the table. I know this won’t work if you use your dining table everyday but I know for many folks the dinning room only gets used on special occasions. If you fall into that category, plan ahead and get the table ready for your holiday dinner. Iron the linens, pull out the china and create your place settings. A few days before Christmas, create the centerpiece and you’ll be all set.

# 9 Plan you menu & buy cooking staples. Cooking is not one of my favorite things to do and I get really cranky when I decide to cook and find I’m missing a staple like baking soda or spices. Now is the time to loosely plan your holiday menu and purchase all of the staples you’ll need so you have them on hand.

and with all that preparation you be able to…

# 10 Enjoy the season! Taking time to prepare for the busy holiday season will pay off in big ways because you’ll be able to relax, enjoy a hot toddy and watch your favorite Christmas movies without stress.

Product + Inspiration: Butcher Paper

July 30, 2015

I have had lots of fun sharing these Product + Inspiration post with you and I hope they’ve inspired you to look at products in a new way.
Today I’m sharing one of the most versatile products you can buy and decorate with. It doesn’t involve going to Goodwill or shopping at Ikea, but can be found in the paint aisle at your local hardware store or online from any craft supply shop.

Today I’m sharing decorating inspiration using butcher paper.

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Sun, Sand and Crafting

January 21, 2014

Hello there! Today I wanted to share my trip last week to the CHA show in Los Angeles. I had an awesome time and it was the perfect new adventure to start the year off. The Craft and Hobby Association show is like the super bowl of crafting. All of the industries leading product manufacturers, designers and craft talents come together for a 4 day show that’s all about the creative and crafting industry. Major companies like Plaid, Fiskars, Cricut and Scotch are there with new product introductions and demonstrations on all the crafting items they sell. In addition to the these heavy hitters, there are paper companies, scrapbook companies, rubber stamp companies, jewelry supply manufacturers and anything else related to the craft industry.

I had the great pleasure of being asked by Craffiti, a leading rubber stamp and embossing plate manufacturer here in Georgia to attend the show as their creative artist. I’ve created projects for Craffiti for a few months and was thrilled when they extended the invitation.

Once we landed in Los Angeles, Sheila, Christy, Amanda and I headed to our hotel. We stayed at the Anabella, a cute boutique hotel which is located right next door to the convention center and across the street from Disneyland. It was the perfect location and the surrounding area was so pretty.

The street in front of the hotel was lined with beautiful palm trees and at night you could see the Ferris Wheel at Disneyland all lit up.

The booth set-up was next on our agenda.

The display included this giant board featuring examples of the stamp and embossing products Craffiti makes and some cards and gifts tags I created using their embossing plates.

The pink tutu table skirt was a big hit at the show!

Once the booth was set up we had a few hours on our hands and decided to head to the beach for some lunch and a walk in the sand. One of the things I was hoping to do this trip was to walk in the sand and put my feet in the ocean. After living on the west coast for so many years, I miss the beauty of the Pacific Ocean. Huntington Beach, the 80 degree weather and the SUN was heavenly!

{oh, I forgot how cold the water was on the west coast}

The CHA show started on Saturday and boy was it a crafting fest.

Scotch had all of their Expressions washi tapes, masking tapes and packing tapes on display. So many cute designs to choose from.

My favorite ribbon company May Arts was there and I got to check out their entire ribbon line. Such goodness!

There were so many creative craft projects on display. This wreath, using Jillibean Soup Wood Sprinkles was one of my favorites.

Just one of the many beautiful paper collage art pieces I saw. So inspiring!

One of my favorite crafting companies, Me and My Big Ideas had a new line of Mambistick stickers that are awesome. I can’t wait to use them in a project. I’m envisioning a fun gallery wall something like this.

How cute is this wreath using decorative paper cards?

There were hundreds of booths at the CHA show and some of them really stood out to me. I loved this space set up like a crafting room.

Spellbinders had one of the most amazing booths at the show. It was decorated like a vintage parlour with stunning displays featuring Gilded Life jewelry products.

This banner has me thinking about a burlap and bling Christmas theme for 2014 🙂

A Gilded Life necklace. We were able to make a similar one for free during the show.

In addition to seeing so many great craft projects and ideas, I also loved checking out new crafting machines and tools. This Ad Tech glue gun is on my shopping list. It’s a dual function glue gun that operates both with batteries and electric and it has a built-in stand that allows the gun to stand upright.

And then there was the Fiskars AdvantEdge Punch System. After seeing this machine in person I’m in love. It uses decorative cartridges to create a continuous border punch. I’m using this machine for my next gift wrap inspiration post that will be coming up later this week on the blog.

And if crystals are your thing, CHA had them on display in full force. A company called Crystal Ninja turns everyday items in to works of art using their crystals. You have to check out their website to see more of the amazing things they create.

So can you see what I mean by crafting super bowl? The CHA show was such an awesome experience, representing Craffiti, being creativity energized and connecting with new people. I look forward to attending the show next year but until then I’ll be using many of the new items I saw at the show in my crafting post throughout the year. I’m ready to get crafty, how about you?

Inspiration for the Holidays

December 7, 2013

Hi there and Happy Saturday

I haven’t had any time this week to pull together links for my Weekend Reads post because I’ve been busy holiday decorating for clients. So instead I thought I share with you a few images of what me and my elves have been up to.

You may have seen this Thanksgiving centerpiece that I created for a client on instagram. For Thanksgiving we were going for lots of layers, texture and depth….

After their big Thanksgiving dinner, I went back and simplified the centerpiece for a more intimate Christmas party they are having.

I used a lot of the same floral stems and added ornaments, berry clusters and sparkly copper ribbon pieces. The silver tray will hold a grouping of copper candles.

I’m participating in the Oh, hello friend Holiday Advent Swap and created these festive gift bags to hold the items I’m sending my swap partner Taylor. The decorative pennant papers you see on the outside of each bag is actually a gift tag I incorporated into the design. Taylor can pull these tags off and use them in the future for gift giving.

This is a part of a staircase garland I created for a client. I love the look of the mixed greens and the oversized bow and ornament cluster.

This beautiful mantle garland mixes faux greens with magnolia leave and wide plaid ribbon. My client is hosting 4 holiday parties so I’ll be changing out the magnolia leaves often to keep the look fresh.

Here’s a look at another home I decorated. The color scheme is a mix of gold, copper, bronze and wine. And of course a little animal print thrown into the mix.