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My Classic Christmas Tablescape | 2019

December 19, 2019

I love creating tablescapes, especially at the holidays. There is just something special about gathering family around a beautifully set table and celebrating Christmas.

This year my table decor is classic and traditional and includes a fun mix of dinnerware. Let’s gather around the table and celebrate the season!

CLASSIC CHRISTMAS TABLESCAPE

One of my favorite details at the table are the small evergreen wreaths that hang on the back of each chair. The vibrant green wreath paired with a red satin ribbon really pops.

Because I have a lot of blue and white ceramic decor in my living room, I decided to use a mix of red and blue on the table. I draped the table in a blue and white tablecloth and added a red runner down the center.

Then I created the centerpiece.

Since my place settings have a traditional vibe, I wanted the centerpiece to be a bit more whimsical. I placed a grouping of glass and ceramic Christmas trees down the center of the table and tucked greenery and berry sprigs at the base.

A few red ornaments and mini white ceramic trees add more visual interest.

ENTERTAINING TIP: Scented candles can interfere with the flavors of the food being served. Instead of candles, mix fresh evergreen sprigs in with faux stems to add a festive scent to the table.

Glass and Ceramic Christmas Tree from HomeGoods

I used faux evergreen placemats as the base of each place and mixed different dinnerware pieces for an eclectic look. The red tartan plaid melamine plates look great with my formal white, red and blue willow plates.

At top of each place setting I folded red napkins in the shape of a bow with my thrifted green beaded napkin rings as the center.

Placemats from Pier (no longer available) // Plaid Dinner Plates

TABLESCAPE TIP: Layers help to create a table that is appealing from every angle. Consider each layer, from the tablecloth up to the top of the centerpiece. Use items with different textures and finishes to make the tablescape come to life.

Gold Flatware–vintage (similar here)

My sideboard and tiered bar table got a festive touch with greenery and red ornaments.

CHRISTMAS AROUND THE TABLE

Now that I have the table all set, I’m working on my dinner and dessert menu. Wish me luck as I tackle Costco and the grocery store tomorrow.

Cheers!

For more tablescape inspiration check out these posts:

2018 Christmas Tablescape

2017 Christmas Tablescape

Oh Christmas Tree | Holiday Home Tour 2019

December 18, 2019

Hi there friends! In case you’ve been wondering, I’m still alive. This year has been all kinds of crazy at our house so my blog posts have been sporadic at best. However, I’m determined to end the year on a high note and am finally sharing my holiday decor with you.

To kick things off, today I’m sharing my Christmas tree decor and tomorrow I’ll be back to share my Christmas tablescape. The holiday season is my favorite time of the year so I’m thrilled I was able to pull things together and get my home decorated. Yea for taking life one day at a time and getting things done!

If you’ve followed me during the last few holiday seasons, you know that I typically host a holiday blog hop called The Merry & Bright Holiday Home Tour. The tour has been going strong for 5 years but given all the shenanigans life has thrown my way, I decided not to host the tour this year. Don’t fret, I’m planning to host the tour again in 2020 to bring you lost of holiday decor and magic.

So…with only 7 days until Santa arrives, I’m here to share my holiday home! Enjoy & Merry Christmas!

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It’s Going To Be A Red Christmas–My 2019 Holiday Theme

October 29, 2019

Happy Tuesday friends! Every year I look forward to unveiling my Christmas theme and this year I’m extra excited.

Last December I started thinking about my decor theme for 2019 and had a general idea of the colors I wanted to use. I like flushing out my theme early so that I can take advantage of after-Christmas sales if I need too.

My planning starts by finding one decor piece or a photo that inspires the entire theme. This one element serves as the jumping off point for all my holiday decor and this year it was this gift wrap photo I spotted on Pinterest. Since red is my favorite color and I often use red + pink as my signature colors, I was really drawn to this palette. Red + pink with the addition of burgundy creates a really rich and elegant color palette.

The Color Palette

Once I had the inspiration for my decor, I started outlining my holiday decor plan. Here’s a look at what I have planned for Christmas 2019. I can’t wait to start decorating.

THE VISION

TREE: The tree will be decorated with an assortment of with red, burgundy and pink ornaments. Luckily I already own different shades of pink ornaments and I scored some burgundy ornaments on clearance last year. I always use ribbon on my tree but haven’t decided what color I’m going with. I might use something with a pattern to add a fun and unexpected pop.

GIFT WRAP: One of my favorite parts of decorating for Christmas is gift wrapping. I have an absolute obsession for pretty paper and ribbon. This year the majority of my gift wrap will be solid red paper with beautiful satin and velvet ribbon.

FIREPLACE: I’m planning to drape the fireplace with lush green garland, pretty ribbon and twinkle lights. I haven’t decided whether I’ll use any ornaments on the garland. I think I might keep the fireplace simple and classic this year.

TABLESCAPE: The other thing I love to do at Christmas is create a beautiful holiday tablescape. Red will be the dominant color in my tablescape and I’ll infuse a some burgundy and a little blue & white into the place settings. All of these colors are represented in my everyday decor so there will be thread that connects all the decor together.

I’ll also be adding holiday touches to our master bedroom, my office and will be decking out the front door.

There are only 57 days until Christmas and even thought it’s somewhat controversial to decorate before Thanksgiving, I have to do it. My schedule gets really busy with client work starting Nov. 1st so I’m actually going to start decorating next weekend.

I hope you love seeing my Christmas plans each year and are inspired to make your home magical at Christmastime!

A LOOK BACK

If you want to see how I’ve decorated the past few years, here’s a photo gallery of my decor. Click on the photos and links to read the full post and see more images. If you want to learn more about how I develop my Christmas theme each year, you can read the post I wrote about my process here.

Blue & White Chinoiserie Christmas | 2018

2018 Blue & White Gift Wrap Theme

Pink & Red Christmas | 2017

2017 Christmas Tablescape

Bright & Bold Christmas | 2016

My Essentials For Christmas Decorating

Mood Board & Indecision | Week 2 One Room Challenge-Fal 2019

October 10, 2019

Hello and Happy Thursday! I hope you’re having a fantastic week!

I have been all over the board this week, working on a design project, creating ribbon craft projects for a client and trying to make ~~final~~ decisions for the One Room Challenge (ORC). And in case you missed it, last week I shared before photos of our master bedroom and my vision for the space. You can catch up with Week 1 of the ORC here.

Now that we are in week 2 of the challenge, I’m excited because today I’m sharing the inspiration board for my space. But, before I do that here’s another look at my vision for the makeover.

With my vision outlined, I created my mood board and was ready to start ordering the final pieces I need for the room. Then I hit a hurdle with the wallpaper.

I’ve had two different wallpaper samples hanging up on the wall for weeks and thought I had made a decision on which one I was going with.

My initial choice was this pretty floral design in pink, grey and gold. I love the bold pattern, soft colors and how well the pattern works with the bed, brass finishes and accents of black. Mr. Confetti really likes this wallpaper too which had me convinced.

Here’s my initial mood board design which I’m calling Pretty In Pink…

MOOD BOARD #1

Then I began to give the other wallpaper design a little more consideration and found myself gravitating towards it.

This design is still soft and pretty but with a little more whimsy and pops of color. I love the looseness of the pattern and the dark background which will add more depth to the room. And there are gold/tan accents in the design so the brass elements work with this pattern too.

One of the reasons I find myself gravitating towards this design a bit more is because I think it relates better to the other rooms in my house.

Here’s the second mood board I created which I’m calling Whimsical Vines…

MOOD BOARD #2

Design Tip:Not every room in your home needs to have the same design aesthetic. But there should be some common threads that runs throughout your decor that makes it relate–design style, finishes or accent colors.

Most of the elements on each mood board are the same with the exception of the wallpaper, curtains and maybe the bedding. The room will incorporate brass accents, different shades of grey and my favorite animal print. I think both concepts check all the boxes for the vision I have for the space.

Decisions, decisions!

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WHAT’S YOUR PICK?

So friends, I need your help picking the wallpaper design. I’d really appreciate it if you’d leave a comment here or on Instagram and let me know what design you like best. I’m hoping to make a final decision by Monday. Here’s a snapshot of the wallpaper patterns, colors and elements from each mood board to help you pick a winner.

Is it Pretty In Pink?

Or Whimsical Vines?

While the decision is being made, I’m going to continue to chip away at my project list. So far I’ve got the rug in place, bench to upholsterer, scheduled the TV installation and finished painting. Week 3, I’m ready for you!

FYI–I’ll be sharing all of the sources for the items I’m using in the room during the Week 6 reveal.

Be sure to tune into the blog every Thursday to see how my design plans are evolving. And hop over to the ORC website to check out the 20 featured designers and hundreds of other guest participants.

The Fall One Room Challenge™ Guest Posting Schedule

Week 1 – October 3rd

Week 2 – October 10th

Week 3 – October 17th

Week 4 – October 24th

Week 5 – October 31st

Week 6 – November 7th – 10th THE FINAL REVEAL

You can also follow me on Instagram, Facebook and my ORC Pinterest board.

Follow our hashtags on Instagram…

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DIY Spring Picture Frame Wreath

March 26, 2019

Hooray for Spring! I’m so happy to usher in a new season that brings with it sunny skis and warmer temps.

To celebrate springs arrival, I decided to make a beautiful wreath to hang on my front door. This wreath is my latest project as part of the design team for The Ribbon Roll ribbon company. You can shop all their amazing ribbon here and find more ribbon projects on their blog.

Ok, let’s get this project underway. Just like I did for my Christmas wreath, I used a non-traditional base for this wreath–a rectangular picture frame. And here’s my supply list…

Supply List:

Rectangular Picture Frame–I bought my frame at Hobby Lobby on clearance for $4.00.
Burlap Colored Wired Edge (item # CBBCM-BBB-AJF)
Pink and Orange Plaid Wired Edge Ribbon (item # BEGE-JW-HEE-JIK)
Fuchsia Dot Delight Wired Edge (item #BEGDHW-BBB-JIK)
Faux Flowers—you’ll need one or two bunches with 4 to 6 flowers on each.
Faux Greenery—one bunch of leaves works great for this project. Pick a leaf variety that works with your flowers.
Wood Welcome Sign
Hot Glue Gun and Glue
Scissors or Garden Clippers
Burlap Twine
Craft paint or wood stain (optional)

Before I started assembling the wreath, I prepared all of the components that I will be adding to the frame.

Prep The Supplies:

Pull the flower heads off the bundle so there was just a tiny stub at the base of each flower.
Pull the leaf bunch apart creating a handful of small leaf clusters.
Cut a length of burlap ribbon 20” long and use twine to pinch it together every 5 inches. The pinched sections are where the ribbon will be glued to the frame.
Cut (10) 6″ pieces of each patterned ribbon. You’ll loop these and add to your wreath.
Stain or paint the WELCOME sign.

Once you have all of your components ready, it will take you about 30 minutes to make the wreath.

Step 1: Attach the burlap ribbon to the frame in a random, zig zag pattern. Glue the pinched points to the frame using the hot glue gun and then pull the ribbon up to create peaks. You can cover your entire frame with ribbon or just two corners like I did.

Step 2: Glue a couple of leaf pieces at each pinch point and then add a flower on top of the leaves.

tip: make sure to position your leaves and flowers going different directions along the frame so it has a natural feel.

Step 3: Once the ribbon, leaves and flowers are attached, glue the Welcome sign in the center of the frame. My sign fit perfectly from edge to edge on my frame.

And that’s it! Now all you have to do is hang the wreath on your door and enjoy the season.

More of my favorite ribbon projects:

Ribbon Tie Gift Boxes

Easy Monogrammed Ribbon

Fringe Napkin Rings

Weekend Wrap-Up: Inspiring Style-Vol. 28

February 17, 2019

Happy Sunday friends! I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. I spent yesterday in my office working on a variety of projects and didn’t get out to enjoy the sunshine. And unfortunately there’s no sun in the forecast today–only rain. I picked the wrong day to spend behind my computer. Anyway, before the rain starts, the hubs and I are headed out to run a few errands and take a quick walk. Then I’m planning on spending the rest of the day working on some new projects for The Ribbon Roll blog. When you get a little down time this weekend, sit back and enjoy my weekend links.

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Design Inspiration

Looking through Maine House Interiors design portfolio was pure joy. So much blue & white goodness!

I’m really loving this floor to ceiling photo wall. This is an easy and budget-friendly way to fill a wall and create a focal point in a room. (image source unknown)

p.s. These and these are my favorite frames for this type of wallscape.

My friend Erika shared some great advice for Decorating With Your Spouse.

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Home Decor Finds

Have you seen the new MoDRN collection from Wal-Mart? It’s pretty amazing. The collection is a mix of modern and retro designs that are classic enough to work with any style of decor. This white end table is one of my favorite pieces in the collection.

I’ve been sourcing mirrors for a client and came across this brass notched mirror. This is perfect to hang over a powder room vanity or smaller accent table. The the price is great too–on sale for just $128.

Solid pillows with lots of texture are one of the easiest ways to add dimension to your decor. I love the criss-cross weave on this velvet pillow. It’s under $80 and available in navy, ivory and grey.

I love the soft colors and bold design of this floral artwork (it also has a coordinating mate). Just imagine how great this would look in bedroom decorated in neutral colors.

This velvet quilt and sham collection from Grandin Road is just gorgeous and it comes in so many beautiful colors.

p.s. Grandin Road has a 20% off site-wide sale going on right now.

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Fashion Finds

I love the shape and texture of these drop earrings. They are only $2.00 and are available in red, black, yellow and gold.

Loft has become one of my favorite stores to shop for fashionable and budget-friendly clothing. I just purchased this mixed media sweater–it’s a great piece to transition between winter and spring.

p.s. Loft is having a great sale–40% off sale full-price styles and an extra 50% off sale styles.

I just read about this coat called the Amazon Coat, and apparently it’s getting rave reviews. Under $140 and comes in 5 colors.

Interesting Reads

Do you know the meaning behind different flower varieties?

I’ve been reading lots of blog post lately on the state of blogging and how it has changed over the years. If you’re a blogger or thinking about starting a blog, here are some interesting facts on blogging today.

Six Ways To Find Your Passion

Decor Trends for 2019–my recap from the Atlanta Market

What your favorite color says about your personality.

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas (and gift wrap inspiration)

February 5, 2019

Valentine’s Day is a special day to celebrate and treat those you love. Every year I give gifts to the special people in my life to remind them how much they mean to me. This year I’ve been shopping for unique gifts and rounded up my top picks for my Valentine’s Day Gift Guide. From budget-friendly to a little something extra, the gift guide is here to inspire and help you find something special for the ones you love. At the end of this post I’m sharing some fun and easy Valentine’s gift wrap inspiration too.

Enjoy! XOXO

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♥ Textured Cosmetic Bag–$12.00~ Not only is this bag a great price, but the pink and orange color combo is so chic and festive. One for them, one for you!

♥ Carolyne Roehm: Design & Style–$46.00~I recently added this book to my collection and can’t get enough of all the beautiful images. Anyone that loves design, fashion and entertaining will cherish this book.

♥ Sachi Bow Drop Earring–$38.00~Such a fun and feminine take on a statement earring.

♥ Floral Mosaic Scarf–$34.50~The colors in this scarf make it the perfect fashion accessory to transition between winter and spring.

♥ Blue and White Porcelain Flower Vase–$65.99~I love the beautiful lattice design on this vase. Just imagine it filled with pink tulips as part of a coffee table vignette.

♥ Nest Dahlia & Vine Parfum Rollerball–$27.00~Not only is the packaging gorgeous but the fragrance is simply divine.

♥ Personalized Serving Platter–$38.00~I’ve never met a monogrammed tray I didn’t like and this one is fabulous. The price is right and it comes is a ton of colors to fit anyone’s decor.

♥ Beaded Rope Bracelet–$58.00~I love the chunky but elegant look of this beaded bracelet.

♥ Luanne Tea Kettle–$38.00~This just might be the prettiest tea kettle I’ve seen in a long time. The wood handles are a fun and unexpected detail.

♥ Woven Crossbody Box Bag–$49.90~There aren’t enough words to describe how adorable this handbag is. The woven texture and bamboo handle are a match made in heaven.

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♥ Valentino Uomo Intense Parfum–$84-$104~You’ll definitely love the way this smells (and so will he). Mr. Confetti loves this fragrance.

♥ Faux Leather Duffel Bag–$84.95~This classic duffel bag is perfect of weekend trips or to use as a carry on. You might want to buy two so you have a his and her set.

♥ Polo Signature Baseball Cap–$39.50~My hubby wears baseball caps all the time and the Ralph Lauren Polo cap is his favorite. It’s classic and fits great.

♥ Jord Wood & Leather Apple Watch Band–$95.00~This wood and leather watch band will definitely give his Apple Watch a more stylish look. If you missed my review of Jord watches last week, you can read it here.

♥ Winston Shaving Kit–$25.00~After trying Harry’s for the first time a couple of years ago, their shave kits are Mr. Confetti’s go-to products.

♥ Fit Men Cook Cookbook–$18.63~I follow Kevin Curry on IG and was thrilled to learn about his new cookbook. If you have a foodie and fitness buff on your gift list, you’ll want to get them this book.

♥ Ninja Air Fryer–$99.99~Air fryers are all-the-rage right now and this one has great reviews. Perfect for the guy that loves to cook.

♥ Wood Watch Box–$120.00~A beautiful display and storage box for all his watches.

♥ Wireless Phone Charger–$14.99~This charger is sleek and compact and eliminates unsightly charging cords.

♥ Nordic Slippers–$21.90~These slippers will keep him warm and cozy around the house. Available in four colors and the price can’t be beat.

Once you’ve purchased your gift you’ll want to wrap them to make them extra special. This year I’m sticking to traditional colors–red & white and keeping my wrap fun and impactful. Here are two Valentine’s Day gift wrap ideas that you can pull together in a flash.

Similar chipboard letters here

The foundation of my wrap is a tone-on-tone white striped paper. I wanted the paper to have a little dimension and this fit the bill perfectly. After I wrapped the boxes, I added a few embellishments.

I wrapped the first box with red & white twine and laced the ends through a paper heart with holes punched in the center. I made the heart from decorative scrapbook paper using a template I downloaded here. The plaid heart gives this gift a slightly more masculine feel and I love the pattern mixing that all the elements create.

tip: look in the wedding section of big box stores for beautiful and elegant white wrapping paper.

For the second gift, I wrapped striped ribbon around the center of the box and tied a bow along one edge. Next I decorated the top of the box with large chipboard spelling out XOXO. I painted the letters with red acrylic paint before attaching them to the box with double-sided tape.

I just love how my Valentine’s gift wrap turned out. I hope these ideas will encourage you to put a little heart & love into making your gifts extra special for the ones you love!

DIY High Tea Mason Jar Gift Set – Gift Unders $20

December 15, 2018

The last few years I’ve shared some fun DIY mason jar gift ideas with you. The first was the Mason Jar Matches that make a great gift paired with a candle. Next I shared a DIY Gift Tag Mason Jar that would make a unique hostess gift. And then there was the Spiced Tea Recipe that looks great packaged in a pretty mason jar. Today I’m back with another simple DIY mason jar gift idea for anyone that loves tea.

To make this fun tea gift set, you’ll need the following items:

Mason Jar
Tea Bags
Honey Spoons
Chocolate Bites
Tea Bag Squeezer
Small Spoon
Ribbon

Once you’ve filled the mason jar with all the goodies, tie the spoon onto the jar using your ribbon.

tip: look for vintage spoons or baby spoons at antique stores. I found this set of silver-plated holiday themed spoons at a flea market.

mason jar // tea sampler pack // honey spoons // tea bag squeezer (mine is vintage–similar here) // holiday spoons

This Mason Jar Gift Set is a budget-friendly gift and cost less than $12 to make. I think this gift would be perfect for a hostess gift, a gift for a teacher or a gift for a neighbor!

Do you know someone who this gift would be perfect for?