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Christmas Decor 2012

December 13, 2012

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around my parts!

I’m loving my colorful Christmas Tree. All of the ornaments are handmade (swirled paint inside clear glass ornaments)!

I decided to use solid color wrapping paper for my gifts and use contrasting colored ribbons and a cluster of small ornaments and jingle bells as embellishments. Each family member has their own color of wrapping paper so no gift tags are needed.

I created a framed chalkboard to hang on one wall near the tree.

I couldn’t resist these faux fur wine bags from Restoration Hardware and decided to use them as stockings for the hubby and I.

My sheet music wreath hangs on a mirror in the dining room.

A festive bow and greenery hangs on a half wall.

I add a little cheer to a brass birdcage that sits on top of an armoire.

I decided to keep a colorful theme with my dining table decor. The striped velvet runner I purchased from Crate and Barrel several years ago. The silver chargers are from Target.

I painted small metal trays I found at a flea market in chalkboard paint and added a festive message at place setting.

I placed a handmade ornament at in a glass and added a gift tag that I made using Scotch Expressions Tape. Love this stuff!

My metal cones a filled with ornaments and hang from near the stair rail.

I decided to add a little Christmas decor to the bedroom as well by hanging a wreath on the headboard. I also changed out my yellow and grey pillows for red and hunter green one for Christmas.

A mini tree sits in a mercury glass bowl on the nightstand.

And, my dress form even got in on the Christmas mix!

To see my Christmas decor from 2011 head here!

Room(s) of the Week: No Holiday Mantle

December 7, 2012

Hanging Christmas stockings is a tradition for most but what happens when you don’t have a fireplace mantle to hang them from? You get creative and look for other stylish ways to hang the stockings!

Here are just a few ideas to inspire you.

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The foyer is a great place to hang those Christmas stockings. Using the knobs on a piece of furniture as hooks, hang the stockings and decorate the top of the chest as if it were a mantle.

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I love this look with stocking hung from the family piano. The stockings add just the right touch of holiday cheer to a natural gathering place during the holidays.

Use Command Hooks to hang the stockings without damaging the furniture.

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If your decor is a bit more rustic, try hanging the stockings from an old ladder. This is a great space-saving idea since the ladder can be tucking into any corner of your home.

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For the crafty type, creating a hanging branch to hang the stockings from is a pretty clever idea. I love how this look also serves as a wall decor statement as well.

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And finally, for the family that spends lots of time gathered around the dining table…Hanging the stockings from the backs of the dining chairs adds the extra holiday punch to the dining area!

The beauty of Christmas decor is that anything goes and Santa will come even if the stockings are hung by the chimney!

I’m finishing up my holiday decor this weekend and will share pics next week. Until then, have a fab weekend!

Thanksgiving Decor–5 Last Minute Ideas

November 20, 2012

I ventured into the grocery store yesterday and was quickly reminded that shopping within days of a major holiday is not such a good idea. Along with me, there were lots of last-minute shoppers trying to get the job done. That whole process got me thinking that there are probably lots of people out there who have put off pulling together their Thanksgiving decor as well! If you happen to fall into that group, don’t fret because there are lots of quick and easy looks you can pull together in time for Thanksgiving. To give you a little inspiration, I’ve rounded up five of my favorite Thanksgiving DIY projects.

Fresh flowers are a must for the dining table but this look will jazz up your table more than a vase of flowers ever could. Purchase several bunches of fall flowers, snip the flowers heads off and glue them to the outside of pumpkins. You’ll want to create this centerpiece an hour or two before your dinner so the flower heads will stay fresh.

It’s easy to pull together a Thanksgiving look for your mantel just by adding a few fall pieces to the decor that you already have.

Let nature do the work when it comes to creating a fun table centerpiece. I love how the leaves add layers and dimension on top of a simple fall tablecloth.

This is a great project to get the kids involved with. Cut leaf shapes from different colors and patterns of paper and felt, and use double-sided tape to attach them to the edges of a plain white tablecloth that’s been accented with a band of ribbon. Crafty chic for sure!

And finally, gather some pinecones from the yard, add eye ring screws and create a garland for the mantle!

Here’s to being Thankful for so many creative ideas!

Scenes from the Weekend

November 19, 2012

Good Morning! I hope today finds you all in great spirits and ready to conquer the world!

Me, I’m taking it a bit easy today after a very jammed packed weekend.

Friday I worked on a client project and the hubs and I spent a good part of the day running around doing research for my gift wrapping challenge which is coming up at the end of the month. I’m not going to tell you what the items I’ll be wrapping in New York are, but I will tell you my research led me to a music store, an extreme hobby store and this on-line store for inspiration. Any guesses?

I also spent some time on Friday getting ready for two design workshops I presented at Smiths, a local retailer in North Atlanta. It was such fun to share my workshops entitled “The Best Gifts Under the Tree” and “Holiday Decorating from A to Z” with the group of ladies and gents. Smith’s was packed all day and it was obvious that the holiday shopping season has kicked in.

Hop over to the Smith’s website and learn a little more about this local store and what they have to offer. While you’re there, be sure to check out their Gourmet blog which has some fabulous recipes you might want to try.

Dennis and Tim, the owners of Smith’s were so gracious in giving me this beautiful holiday art piece that was personalized by the artist, Linda Vachon. To see more of Linda’s work check out her Facebook page or check out images you can buy through Smith’s or Linda’s Etsy shop.. Her pieces were definitely one of my Top 10 Gift Items!

fyi…Geno is the nickname I call my hubby!

After my workshop presentations on Saturday, I spent the rest of the evening making jewelry. Having one of my necklaces appear in Country Living has been a blessing and has kept me busy!

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Sunday morning I woke up early and spent a little time flipping though the holiday issue of Sweet Paul magazine. You’ll definitely want to add this to your reading list this week. Be sure to check out the Blue Christmas inspiration on pg. 66 and the Holiday Dinner recipes on pg. 100!

Sunday I spent the day shopping with a client for furniture and accessories. We didn’t get everything checked off the list but we did find some great pieces at Z Gallerie, Home Decorators and Crate and Barrel! While at Home Decorators, I saw this wall hanging which was a great reminder of what really matters in life!

And, I ended the weekend by seeing the movie Flight with Denzel Washington. So, so good!

I hope you weekend was filled with Blessings!

Room of the Week: Winter Hybernation

November 9, 2012

Last week I wrote a post entitled Why Dark Walls Work! As I mentioned in the post, I’m a fan of dark walls, especially if the end result is a room that looks like this!

So much to love! I just want to curl up in this room and stay there until the end of time. I love the mix of neutrals with black and shades of grey, and all the texture just adds to the ambience of this space.

This room should be the poster child for great design!

Why do dark rooms work?….

Coziness

Elegance

Drama

Sophistication

High Style

Depth & Dimension

Utter Beauty!

Have a fab weekend. I’m off to Scott Antique market, spending time creating and spending lots of time at my desk!

If you’d like help creating a home you absolutely love, CONTACT ME about my design services!

Room of The Week–In Pictures and Words

November 2, 2012

“Be faithful to your own taste because nothing you really like is ever out of style.” – Billy Baldwin

Decorating with things you love is one of the most important things you can do in your home. While red walls in the living room might not be for everyone, if the color gives you a sense of warmth and comfort, do it.

If the most comfortable chair in your home is a bit worn and tattered around the edges but otherwise functions well, keep it.

If you love old stuff versus new and trendy stuff, collect it.

If MORE is better in your book than LESS, add more.

Whatever it is, surround yourself with this things that bring you joy and make your home a haven!

Enjoy the weekend!

5 Reasons Why Dark Walls Work

November 1, 2012

While the trend has been to lighten up spaces with neutral or white walls, there are some good reasons to consider dark walls for your decor.

1. Dark walls provide a great contrast against lighter furniture and accessories, giving a space more depth!

2. Dark walls allow bright colors to pop. Brighter tones take on more energy and become more vibrant.

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3. Dark walls can make a space feel cozier and more intimate. Darker shades are perfect for a dining rooms.

4. Dark walls in adjacent spaces actually make the room or space recede and appear larger!

5. Dark walls, especially with a high gloss finish are ideal for rooms where lots of metallic and shiny finishes are used. The entire space takes on a heightened sense of elegance!

I’m a fan of dark walls, how about you?

Trick or Treat….Adult Style

October 30, 2012

Greetings!

I’m wishing everyone on the east coast safe shelters and well-being!

Just dropping in today to share the sights from the annual Halloween party we attend at my friend Suenette’s house. This is an adults only party with the only requirement being that you have to wear a Halloween hat and you must have fun. The fun part is easy while the hat part is a challenge as we try to do wear a different hat each year. Time got the best of us this year so we went back to a couple of old staples we had in the closet! The hubs wore his police hat and I sported a cute witch hat with veil.

Next year I’ll make it a point to take photos of all the hats. Some of them are truly amazing! Until then, enjoy a few images from this years Spook Fest!

A gathering of scarecrows meet you outside the house!

And here’s the front porch all dressed up for the party! That skeleton moves when you walk by it and his eyes light up.

There are amazing little vignettes all throughout the house.

And just about every table surface and mirror is ready for Halloween!

Suenette has an amazing collection of witches…all shapes, sizes, colors and styles!

The attention to detail is amazing! Don’t you just love this life-size witch and the spooky vignette!

The Halloween tree is stunning and it rotates which makes it even more magical!

This is one part of the set-up on the dining table.

There is a life-size pumpkin ghost and baby floating in the dining room corner. You can also see a peek of another ornament tree which sits on the dining room console.

Another vignette, this time with all paper mache’ figures!

And a collection of characters on the kitchen table.

The party was lots of fun and the fire feature was a big hit this year since the temps dropped into the 40’s as we all sat outside eating chili and treats!

I wish you all could be here in person to experience Suenette’s decor but since you can’t I hope you enjoyed the photo tour.

Next up, Suenette’s Christmas Open House which is another visual delight!

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