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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

TWO Easy DIY Christmas Ornaments

December 1, 2015

When I haven’t been decorating for clients I’ve been busy getting crafty and decking the halls at my home. This year I made a few handmade ornaments from things I already had stashed away. These ornaments were so simple they should be in the Holiday Decor for Dummies Book.

First up are tinsel filled ornaments. I bought these clear ornaments two years ago I think and had plans to paint them. While unpacking my decor this year I came across them and decided to turn them into tinsel ornaments.

All is took was some tinsel garland (mine purchased at Ikea), scissors and something long to push the tinsel into the ornament. I removed the ornament cap, cut my garland into 4 inch long pieces and used a chop stick to push it into the ornament.

Next I decided to take a stash of holiday coasters I purchased at a Crate and Barrel after Christmas sale and turn them into ornaments. I punched a hole in one corner so the coaster would hang on the diagonal and easy peasy, I had ornaments.

Both of these ornaments add something different to my tree–the tinsel ornaments add sparkle and shine and the coaster ornaments layer in a different shape and dimension. I’ll be back tomorrow to share my fully decorated Christmas tree in part one of Merry & Bright Holiday Home Tour.

Have you crafted any of your Christmas decor this year?

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Best of Etsy: Christmas Pillows

December 4, 2014

It’s been a while since I’ve done a Best of Etsy blog post so today I thought I’d share my favorite handmade Christmas pillows available on Etsy.

I’m sure most of your are familiar with Etsy, but in case you’re not, Etsy is an online marketplace that offers handmade and vintage items of all kinds. Etsy is a wonderful place to shop for unique decor pieces, handcrafted jewelry, vintage fashion, vintage tabletop items and gift items of all kinds!

When it comes to Christmas pillows, there are thousands of options to choose from and a style to fit every decor style.

Here are my top picks to decorate your home with or give as gifts!

Idecor Christmas Pillow $21.90 / FestiveHomeDecor Christmas New Years Pillow $24.00 / InkandRags Personalized Christmas Pillow $25.00 & up

InkandRags Set of Three Christmas Pillows $ 69.00 {absolutely love these}

ParisMarketPlace HoHoHo Pillow $ 24.00 / HeyCooper Merry and Bright Christmas Pillow $ 46.00 & up / SamanthaEmma Holly Pillow Cover $14.99

While you’re over on Etsy, be sure to check our the ConfettiStyle Designs Etsy shop!

My UpStyled Christmas Stockings

December 12, 2013

I have an admitted Christmas Stocking addiction. Every year at Christmas (and at after Christmas sales) as I walk the aisles of my favorite stores, the Christmas stockings call my name.

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Christmas DIY: Jingle Bell Ribbon

November 21, 2013

In my world, when I come across an idea my first thought is not where can I buy that. My first thought is usually ‘how can I make that?’

When I started thinking about my Christmas décor and began writing down ideas in my ideas book, I knew I wanted to craft a lot of what I’d be decorating with this year.

While at the Country Living Fair in October I spotted this burlap ribbon with jingle bells and knew I wanted to recreate the look for my tree.

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Bits of Inspiration: Vintage Christmas

November 29, 2011

I am in full Christmas decorating mode for clients this week, and in the evenings I’m working on all kinds of holiday projects around my house.

I mentioned before that my Christmas decor this year will be a mix of burlap, red, mercury glass and music themed elements.

Even with my theme set, I’m finding myself smitten and inspired by all the Vintage Christmas decor I’m seeing in blogland. I love the mix of natural elements, the texture and all the shine and shimmer. I’m so inspired, I’ve decided I’ll be making my version of many of these ideas to incorporate into my decor.