Let There Be Light | Week 5: One Room Challenge

October 31, 2019

Whew! Week 5 of the One Room Challenge has been a doozy.

One thing I’ve learned during this One Room Challenge process is to expect the unexpected. As I’ve followed many of the designers and bloggers doing the ORC, I’ve noticed the majority have had issues crop up as they’ve decorated their space. Some issues have been small and other bigs but there have been issues none the less. Unfortunately I can count myself amongst those facing issues.

We had a few design hiccups leading up to Week 5 but nothing that’s impacted the design plan or risked completing the room. This week we hit our biggest snag of the challenge and I questioned whether we’d be able to get the room finished. One snag was so big that we had to call in the professionals.

Here’s are the issues we ran into...

1. Last Saturday, Mr. Confetti and I were kicking butt with the wallpaper installation until I realized we didn’t have enough paper (insert sad face). How could that be? I measured and re-measured and thought for sure I had ordered enough paper. Obviously not! I didn’t anticipate how much paper was going to be wasted matching the pattern around the windows.

Once I realized I needed to order more wallpaper, panic set in AGAIN. The wallpaper I’m installing is from Spoonflower and they custom print all of their orders which take 5 days. That 5-day processing time meant I wouldn’t receive the paper until sometime during Week 6…Reveal Week!

So what’s a designer to do? I reached out to the company and pleaded my case and asked if they could expedited production and shipping. I told them that I was participating in the ORC (name dropping) and how great the paper was looking in my space. Without hesitation, Spoonflower agreed to rush the order and the wallpaper shipped yesterday. I should receive it Thursday so Mr. Confetti and I can finish wallpapering on Saturday. Yay for great customer service!

As a reminder here are the two wallpaper patterns I was considering. You’ll get to see my pick next week.

2. The second issue we ran into had to do with the chandelier. Last week I shared this photo of the light and ceiling medallion Mr. Confetti installed. Everything was working fine until Monday when I flipped the wall switch and saw sparks flew form the electrical box in the ceiling. That’s not a good sign!

We immediately turned the power off to the room and tried to diagnose the problem with no luck. We couldn’t get the light to come back on and were pretty sure we have blown the wires in the ceiling.

So what’s a designer to do? I called the electrician and scheduled an appointment for the Tuesday morning. The electrician came out and was able to quickly diagnose and solve the problem so we have light again in the room. Since we had to take the chandelier down to get the wires repaired, I took the opportunity to change out the ceiling medallion to a larger one and I like it so much better.

Here’s a sneak peek for the new medallion and chandelier all lit up…

Design tip: A ceiling medallion should be smaller OR larger than the diameter of your light fixture. The difference in size will create a visual pyramid and provide a more balanced look.

So now that our wallpaper and light issues are resolved, I can now move on to some fun stuff like accessorizing.

I’ve picked up a few accessories while I’ve been out and about and have also shopped my vintage stash. My goal is to decorate the room with a mix of vintage, new and modern elements. Mixing design styles is such a great way to personalize your decor and make it unique and distinctive. Here’s an inspiration board I created to give you a general idea of some of the elements and styles I’ll be adding to our bedroom.

With just a few more days left in the challenge, I have lots of little things to check off the to-do list. I’m aiming to have the room finished and styled by Sunday so I can take photos and write the reveal post early next week. My final to-do list is short but intense…

It’s been so much fun participating in the ORC and I’ve already begun dreaming up plan for the April challenge. A big shoutout goes to Linda at Calling It Home, for creating this challenge where professional and novice can showcase their talent and ideas. And kudos to Better Homes & Gardens for being the media partner supporting this great event.

Be sure to stop by next week for the FINAL REVEAL of our master bedroom. It’s going to be gorgeous! Until then, follow me on Insta and Facebook for updates and progress photos.

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One Room Challenge: Hiccups & Accomplishments

October 24, 2019

I’m back today with another installment of the Fall 2019 One Room Challenge. Today marks Week 4 of the challenge which means there are only two more weeks until reveal time. If you need to catch up on the previous posts in the series, you can find them here…

If you want the background on the One Room Challenge, you can learn about it here.

THE HICCUPS

Unlike last week when everything was moving along smoothly, there have been a couple of hiccups this week.

First…all of the curtain rods I ordered have not shipped. When I placed the order everything was in stock. I was told the rods would ship on/before 10/15. So far I’ve received notice that one rod shipped but the other rods are MIA. I called the company on Monday and was told the outstanding rods are in stock but are pending shipping. When pressed for an estimated ship date, I was given a vague answer. Needless to say I’m a little skeptical as to whether I’ll receive them so I’ve already begun shopping for back-up rods.

The next hiccup I’ve run into is with my bedding. I ordered a quilt set but after getting it, I don’t like the pattern (see below). This pattern is a little too pronounced and I want something with a more subtle pattern or texture. Back to the drawing board. I’m attending preview event for another new HomeGoods that’s opening near me on Friday and I’m hoping I can find a quilt there. #gofinding

FYI– If you’re looking for a quilt set with a feminine feel, I would recommend my original selection. The price is amazing and the color choices are all good.

The final challenge I ran into last week has to do with the artwork I planned around the TV. After getting the TV hung, I don’t think I’m going to be able to hang the frames like I wanted. I still want to hang something decorative on the TV wall but am now relooking my options.

THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Hiccups aside, there were a few of things I did accomplish last week.

We took the ceiling fan down, installed the ceiling accent and hung the chandelier. Shortly after moving into our townhouse I knew I wanted to replace the ceiling fan in the bedroom. Two years later I finally convinced Mr. Confetti and we now have a beautiful chandelier hanging over our bed. Here’s a sneak peek…

I can also check a vintage chair off the shopping list. I popped into a small thrift store and spotted this lovely cane chair. It is really sturdy, the cane is in good condition and it was only $12. #thriftscore

Since there is already a lot of stained wood in the bedroom, I’m planning to give the chair a little facelift with paint and maybe a decorative cushion or pillow. This isn’t a chair we are planning to sit on so it is really a decorative accent in the room.

There’s still quite a bit to be done before I can call the One Room Challenge complete but I’m hoping to get a lot of things done this weekend. I’m planning to hang the wallpaper (I love the pattern I picked), paint the chair and fingers crossed…hang the curtain rod and curtains. Here’s my updated shopping and project list:

As a reminder, here’s a look at the design boards I created for the room with the two wallpaper designs I considered.

Be sure to tune into the blog next Thursday, Oct. 31st for the Week 5 One Room Challenge update.

Mark your calendar for the FINAL REVEAL: Week 6 – November 7th – 10th

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One Room Challenge: Week 3 | Progress and Pretty Details

October 17, 2019

Well, we made it to Week 3 of the One Room Challenge( ORC) and I’m happy to say that things are moving along…slowly but moving. In case you missed it, during Week 1, I shared before photos of our bedroom and my goals for the space.

Last week I shared the mood boards and solicited your help in picking a wallpaper design. Many of you cast your vote and it was kind of a toss up between the two choices. I”m excited to share which pattern I picked but you’ll have to wait for the final reveal to find out.

Heading into Week 3, I wanted to get a few things checked off the to-do list and Mr. Confetti and I were able to do just that.

The first thing we did was clear out the room to put the area rug down. After a few attempts to get it to lay flat, I ended up buying this carpet-to-carpet rug pad and it solved all of the creeping issues.

The rug I’m using in the room has a grey background with an off-white grid design. I love the graphic pattern and how good it works with the wallpaper and furniture I have in the room. This rug is definitely one of the best budget-friendly purchases I’ve made for our home. It’s from Home Depot and the 8′ x 10′ is under $200.

I know many of you have probably had challenges placing an area rug over wall-to-wall carpet so next week I’ll be sharing a Design Guide with tips and resources that will help resolve the common issues.

Next on the to-do list was getting the TV hung on the wall. I have someone coming out this afternoon to do that so I’ll be able to officially check that off the list.

I’m planning to create a gallery wall grouping to surround the TV and have been shopping for the perfect art pieces. The goal is to take the focus off the TV and add more personality into the room. Here’s a look at the design board I created for the wall.

So far all of the artwork I’m looking at is from Etsy and most of the pieces have a modern/contemporary vibe. While many of the elements in the room lean traditional, I think using modern art in the room will be a nice style mix. Once I decide on the final frame layout and images I’ll share the Etsy shops with you.

The final thing I checked off the list was probably the most exciting. My upholsterer delivered my bench. Isn’t it a beauty?

I’ve coveted this Jamil Leopard print fabric for years and was lucky to score several yards from a friend that was moving out of state. The bolt has been sitting in my office for over a year and I’m so excited to finally have a piece upholstered in this fabric.

That’s a wrap for Week 3 of the One Room Challenge. So far I’m loving how the room is coming along but there is still lots to do.

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Be sure to check the blog each week for room updates and for more of my design tips.

The Fall One Room Challenge™ Guest Posting Schedule

~~October 3rd–Before Photos~~

~~October 10th–Mood Board~~

~~October 17th–Pretty Details~~

Week 4 – October 24th

Week 5 – October 31st

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

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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.

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One Room Challenge: Week 1 | No Personality At All

October 3, 2019

Hi Friends! Today is an BIG day. Not only am I starting back blogging after taking a hiatus this summer, but my first post is about an exciting room makeover I’m doing. It’s not just any room makeover, it’s a makeover I’m doing as a guest participant in the Fall 2019 One Room Challenge (ORC). I’m so excited!

I have been following the One Room Challenge since it started several years ago and have come so close to joining before but never have. Well, now is the time!

If you’re not familiar with The One Room Challenge, here’s a brief rundown of how it works. The challenge was started by design blogger Linda Weinstein of Calling It Home blog. Linda had the idea of pulling together a group of bloggers to decorate a room over a six-week period. Each blogger shared the progress of their room design and on the final week of the challenge the completed spaces were revealed. Over the years, the ORC audience and participation grew and gained the attention of the design industry. Today, the event takes places every Spring and Fall and has become one of the most highly anticipated events for designers, bloggers and the design community.

Along with 20 featured designers, there are hundreds of guest participants (including yours truly) from all over the globe who will be making over rooms in their home or a client’s home and sharing weekly on their blogs and to social media. As the media partner, Better Homes and Gardens will also be covering the event and featuring some of the finishing spaces.

So now that you know one of the projects know I’ll be focusing on in the coming weeks, let me share a little about the room I’m going to be designing.

When I decided to join the ORC, I kept waffling back and forth between making over our guest bedroom or our master bathroom. Like many interior designers, I give so much attention to my design clients that my own home falls last on the list. The guest bedroom was a great option but the space has a tricky angled ceiling that I just did not want to tackle at this time. Plus, the room is already somewhat pulled together and really only needs a few finishing details.

The master bedroom on the other hand is screaming for design attention. I have basically ignored the room for two years and there is absolutely no personality in the space! I’m cringing at the thought of showing you before pictures but here goes nothing…

The Before

When we moved into our townhome 2 years ago, I had every inch of the interior painted. We also installed new carpeting and hardwoods. I am not planning to repaint the room or change the carpet but will be adding elements to both areas.

Given the layout of the room, there is only one way the bed can be positioned without blocking the large windows. I am not a fan of placing a bed in front of a window and definitely don’t like the foot of the bed facing the door (Feng Shui No No)! The bed sits on the left wall between two windows and will stay in the spot.

Windows Need Love

We purchased the bed and nightstand several years ago and love the shape so it will be staying. The bench at the foot of the bed will be getting a beautiful makeover!

A black dresser and armoire sit on the other walls. My plan as of now is to keep these pieces but give them a refresh. The Armoire actually serves as our linen closet since there is not one built into the bathroom. I’m going to Marie Kondo the armoire and will be sharing my organizing tips and favorite products with you.

The foundation is great so my plan is to give the space personality, design detail and visual interest. Here’s my summary of the challenges within the room as well as the features we love.

What Works & What Doesn’t

And here’s my vision for the space…

What’s To Come

Next week I’ll be sharing the inspiration board I created for the room along with my project and shopping list. I had hoped to start working on the room last weekend but our air conditioner unit for the top floor is acting up and the room is currently registering 90 degrees 🙁 If the heating and air company doesn’t get it fixed within the next day or so I may be showing you how I’ve turned our living room into a posh air mattress bedroom!

Be sure to tune into the blog each week to see how my design plan evolves. I’ve have great things planned and will be sharing design tips throughout the series.

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. And be sure to follow our hashtags on Instagram…

#BHGORC

#OneRoomChallenge

#ConfettiStyleInspired

Thanks for stopping by the blog today. Come back next Thursday to see my plans for the space and what I’ve been able to accomplish.

Merry & Bright Holiday Home Tour–Part 2

December 6, 2017

Welcome friends to Part 2 of the Merry & Bright Holiday Home Tour. I’m excited to share more of my holiday home with you. If you missed the Part 1 of the tour and the unveiling of my Christmas tree, you can find it here.

For those of you coming over from Positively Southern, welcome. Tamyra’s decor is so lovely and exudes southern elegance and beauty.

Today I’m sharing my dining room, holiday bar cart and the fun accent I added along our stair rail. First up is the dining room.

Come gather at our Christmas table…

The main level of our townhouse is an open concept so the dining space flows into the living room. I continued the colors on my tree (red & hot pink) into the dining room decor and on to my holiday tablescape.

When it comes to entertaining, I love an overly layered table. I chose not to use a tablecloth and instead let the placemats and table runner serve as the first layer of my table decor. The table, runner which you get a glimpse of below, has a modern pattern which mixes well with the other elements on the table. Don’t worry, you’ll get to see more the runner in just a bit.

I pulled out this vintage swan to use as the centerpiece and absolutely love the whimsy it adds to the table. Pink roses and a few evergreen and eucalyptus sprigs created a really lush and glamorous arrangement.

Flanking the swan are red mercury glass vases with red silk peonies. And since every tablescape needs candles, I added white taper candles in crystal candle holders.

I kept the place settings simple and made sure to incorporated both pink and red to coordinate with the rest of my decor. The glass charger plates and white china with a silver rim add a little bling to the table. The chargers have a beaded bottom which also adds a lot of sparkle.

Hot pink dinner napkins sit on top of the salad plates and on top of it sits a red & gold holiday appetizer plate.

tablescape tip: don’t be afraid to mix silver and gold in your table settings.

Here’s a closer look at the reversible table runner from SmithHonig. It so beautiful and I couldn’t be happier with how it looks with table decor. The top of the runner features the Ashes Of Roses fabric and the bottom is red velvet.

SmithHönig is a line of textiles, art, furniture & furnishings from award-winning designer Kellie Smith & visual artist & travel blogger Melanie Hönig. Their product line includes pillows, linens, fabric-by-the-yard and wallpaper. If you’re looking for unique decor and fabrics for your home, you’ll definitely want to check out SmithHonig.

All is merry, all is bright…

One of my favorite elements on the table are the Mario Luca Giusti Dolce Vita Acrylic Wine Glasses. These beauties are from the UK-based decor and gift company Amara. The green is such a rich and vibrant color and I love the fact that they are lightweight and unbreakable. Wine glasses are just one item in Amara’s acrylic tabletop collection which includes pitchers, tumblers, champagne glasses and more.

If you saw my Christmas tree last week, you’ll remember that I used tissue paper honeycomb balls to decorate it. Well, look what I found in my stash of entertaining goodies? These cute honeycomb ball hors d’oeuvre picks. They couldn’t be more perfect with my Christmas theme.

The dining room chandelier that was in the house when we bought it is not my style. I plan to replace it next year so for Christmas I used holly leaf and berry garland to camouflage it a bit.

The side board is decorated with a grouping of red mercury glass trees, greenery sprigs and round ornaments in pink and red.

’tis the season to be jolly…

I placed my bar station on the far side of the living room, next to the door that leads to the deck. Instead of a traditional bar cart, I used this three-tier table that I scored it at a flea market for $30. It’s perfect for holding bottles, glassware & bar accessories.

preserved boxwood wreath // 1 1/2″ wide red satin ribbon

The mini Christmas tree is sitting in my DIY blue and white ice bucket. You can read all about how I made it here.

DIY Monogram Drink Stirrer // vintage monkey (similar here)

And finally, here’s a look at our stair banister all dressed up for Christmas.

I swagged garland along the banister and hung iron bells and ornaments at different intervals. The metal bells are from one of my favorite stores in Norcross called The Shops Of Antique Traditions.

red ribbon // hot pink ribbon

Well, that’s it for this week. I’ll be back next Wednesday, 12/13 for the finale of the Merry & Bright Holiday Home Tour to share the rest of my holiday decor.

Now it’s time to hop over to Chic On A Shoestring Decorating to see more of Kate’s holiday home. Last week she shared her Christmas tree and it was stunning. I know you’re going to love what she has to share this week.

And be sure to stop by the other Merry & Bright blog participants to see their holiday homes!

Merry & Bright Holiday Home Tour

Green With Decor

Rover At Home

Love Your Abode

Positively Southern

ConfettiStyle

Chic On A Shoestring Decorating

M. Jones Style

Thanks for stopping by!

Disclosure: Some of the products featured in this blog post were provided by Amara and SmithHönig as part of the Merry & Bright Holiday Home Tour. All opinions, images and holiday cheer are 100% mine.

Free Printable Merry & Bright Gift Tags

November 27, 2017

Happy Holidays friends! Did you have a great Thanksgiving and first official weekend of the Christmas season? We sure did.

I know many of you were out and about this weekend, taking advantage of the Black Friday deals. I was right there with you and I’m happy to say I now have most of my gift list checked off. Now it is time to start thinking about gift wrapping. . . one of my favorite things!

If you have wrapping gifts on your to-do list, I’ve got a special gift just for you. I created a fun gift tag collection that I’m calling Merry & Bright for you to download and print for FREE. The set of tags includes classic and bright colors in a variety of designs to work with just about any holiday decor theme. These can be printed onto a white card stock and trimmed. Add narrow ribbon or twine to the holes and use that to tie them onto my gifts. Click here to download FREE Printable Merry & Bright Christmas Gift Tags. Enjoy!

Click here to download FREE Printable Merry & Bright Christmas Gift Tags

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For those of you living in the Atlanta area and needing some gift wrap inspiration, be sure to join me this Saturday, Dec. 2nd from 10:00-11:00 am at Steve McKenzie’s for my holiday gift wrap workshop. It’s going to be a fun morning and there will be giveaways too! All workshop attendees are invited to bring 1 small boxed gift to wrap in a creative way. Paper and wrapping supplies will be provided.

Click the Eventbrite link to register and reserve your spot today. I hope to see you there.

Be sure to stop by tomorrow for another holiday gift guide. This weeks gift guide includes some really awesome items for the men in your life. Shopping for men’s gifts can be challenging but my gift guide will make it a little easier this year. You can view my previous gift guides here:

Gift Guide: For The Fashionista

Gift Guide: Hostess Gifts

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