Your Guide For Stylish Living
Hello there! Who else besides me is wishing for a snow day?
I could really use a day with no commitments, sitting in front of the Christmas Tree, reading my ever-growing stack of magazines.
Speaking of relaxing, many of us will have family coming to hang out and relax at our homes for Christmas.
One of the ways I help holiday guest feel comfortable in my home is by making them a Holiday Welcome Basket. I fill the basket with items that will make their stay comfortable and enjoyable.
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Even though I haven’t finished decorating for Christmas, I’ve been burning one of my favorite pine scented Christmas candles for a couple of weeks now.
The Balsam & Cedar candle from Yankee Candle may smell great but it misses the mark when it comes to fitting in with my holiday decor.
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Hello there! I’m back from my trip to DC and getting back in the swing of work and blogging. My trip was absolutely amazing and I can’t wait to share the photos with you. While I’m sorting through photos and doing laundry, I thought I’d bring you a few quick and easy Easter décor ideas since the big day is this Sunday.
I don’t do much decorating for Easter but I do like to have a touch of the holiday on my dining table. Ideas like these are super easy and quick to pull together and will definitely welcome Easter morning in style.
Paint, stickers or a little decoupage work and you can create a fun assortment of designer Easter eggs. I love the idea of creating a mix that matches your décor and not a traditional mix of pastels.
If you’re hosting Easter breakfast or dinner, this is an easy way to decorate the table. Use your paper shredder to create a bundle of paper that can be formed into the shape of a nest and then add a letter sticker to the outside of a plastic Easter egg. Cute and simple.
Looking for an Easter centerpiece idea? How about combining glass candlesticks, paper flowers and plastic eggs to create these cute Easter egg flowers.
Tip: If you don’t already own clear glass candlesticks, head to Dollar General where you’ll find different styles and sizes.
I started collecting mis-matched egg cups and thing this would be a really great way to put them to use. Use decorative craft scissors to scallop the edge of cupcake liners to get the look of flower petals.
Flowers are a must for Easter and the simple addition of plastic eggs to line the vase or container will turn your stems into a pretty Easter arrangement. What’s also great about this is that come Monday all you have to do is remove the eggs and enjoy the flowers for the rest of the week.
And since I love cloches so much, this décor idea is right up my alley.
Tip: If you can’t find nest at this late date, create a nest with twig branches you pick from the yard or buy at the craft store.
When it comes to last-minute holiday decorating, I love ideas that are quick, easy and yield beautiful results.
I’ll be back tomorrow to share the highlights of my DC trip and to show you my Easter tablescape.
If there was a reference manual listing the top 10 decorating challenges homeowners face, decorating coffee tables would be on the list along with decorating bookcases, selecting area rugs, choosing a paint color and space planning. I’ve talked about it before, but with the new year upon us and many of us making changes to our decor, I thought it would be a good time to revisit the ins and outs of coffee table decor.
Why is decorating your coffee table such a hard task? Maybe it’s because beyond looking good, the coffee table has to work for other uses as well. Or, maybe it’s because the coffee table is below our natural sight line and our perspective is thrown off when selecting accessories. Or, maybe it’s because finding the balance between too much stuff
and too little stuff is a real road block.
What ever the obstacles might be when it comes to decorating a coffee table, there are a few rules of thumb I follow that help me to pull together the right look every time.
Not only do the items on the table need to relate to each other in size and scale, but they also need to relate to what is happening in the rest of the room.
The large flower arrangement is balanced by the tall silver candlesticks. And, all the items on the coffee table as a collection, create a mass that balances the size of the table and the large wall art. Nothing feels too big and nothing feels too small.
When you have an oversized coffee table, it’s always best to use one or two larger decorative elements for balance. The blue urn is the perfect centerpiece to balance all the other pieces in the room.
Remember, when creating balance and proportion a group of items can work just as effectively as a single item. The grouping of glass jars creates balance on the left against the oversized floor lamp on the right.
It’s never good to have items that are all the same height on your coffee table. The arrangement will feel static. Instead create a wave from left to right or front to back using items of varying heights.
Low boxes flow into the taller vase which flows down to the rattan ball and then over the bowl on the books. Visually the arrangement has interest and keeps the eye moving.
Varying heights left to right and front to back.
Because coffee tables are viewed from all corners of a room, make sure there is something nice to look at on all sides.
What really brings coffee table decor to life are the items you use to decorate. Keep your decor interesting and give it some personality by using a variety of items.
The simple addition of gold bracelets adds personality to this coffee table decor.
A variety of boxes in different finishes and patterns keep this table lively.
Whether through flowers or pottery, a pop of color can serve as the focal point of your coffee table decor.
Books are the easiest way to personalize your coffee table decor. Decorate with books that showcase your love for design, fashion, art etc. and let them tell the story of your life.
I think a coffee table feels more inviting if there is space open to place other things on it like a drink, food or even a game. Don’t fill every inch of the surface…allow space for everyday activities.
Think of decorative trays as a frame that surrounds and shows off the decor your place on your coffee table. Trays can tie together unrelated objects and provide structure and impact.
When ottomans are used in place of a coffee table, a tray is always a good idea. The books, magazines and flower vase on this ottoman would have much more impact and presence if it all sat on a decorative tray.
For an eclectic style, I love the idea of multiple trays!
Love this black tray on this black ottoman. The tray adds interest without taking away from the beauty of the ottoman.
And here are a few other design principles I like to keep in mind when decorating coffee tables…
I never use picture frames on coffee tables because it’s not pretty from all sides
I almost always place a candle on the coffee table and always in a beautiful container
Flowers and something shiny are my go-to elements for color and pop
I tend to always leave the book jackets on the books when I decorate coffee tables…it adds more visual interest
A decorative box is a necessity to hold remotes, matches and coasters
I always include a round object on a square coffee table and a square object on a round coffee table to create contrast
So you see, decorating coffee tables does not have to be that challenging. Use what you love, make an impact and above all it must feel good to you.
If you’d like help creating a home you absolutely love, CONTACT ME about my design services!
The Atlanta Gift Show recently ended and I must say there are lots of great new products that will be hitting consumer shelves over the next few months. Later this week, I’ll have several post showcasing some of the hot new items coming your way.
Until then, I wanted to let you all in one of my favorite product lines that was showcased at the show. Mangiacotti is a line of luxury personal care, homekeeping and home fragrance products that are simply magnificent.
I carried Mangiacotti in my store, and feel in love with everything they have to offer. Not only is the product superb, but the packaging is fun and stylish. This darling image of the Mangiacotti Girl adorns each and every product.
My dear friend, Michele Mangiacotti established her company in 1998 and has developed it into one of the best home and personal care product lines in the industry. And to top it off, all of her products are earth friendly, made of essentials oils, plant derived and MADE IN THE USA.
My favorite scent in the line had been Lemon Verbena, until I smelled the newest scent, Ginger Lime. Wow is the fragrance incredible!
Here is a sampling of the products available from Mangiacotti, all on my favorites list.
Ginger Lime Shea Butter Lotion–$19.95
A wonderful hand or body lotion.
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