…assle. Shutters are always a favorite choice to add a casual elegance to a holiday nook. No matter what problems you encounter en route to this seasonal showdown, it’s best to take care of them extra early so you’ll have as much time as possible to spend with your visitors. Making these simple adjustments may be the key to making the most of your time off. New blinds or shades will not only enhance your home’s aesthetic, but they can also provide…
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…is no exception. As the decorative lights shine brightly and the familiar holiday music surrounds us, these are some of the creative holiday looks we are loving this year. Ornament Swags Traditional swags made of natural greenery are classic and beautiful hung from a balcony or down the handrail of a staircase. To jazz up this customary decoration, add bright and sparkly ornaments or just make the whole swag out of ornaments! We cannot get enough…
…won’t wake you up every night as he creaks towards the cookies and your parents won’t have to point out that there are gingerbread houses in better shape than your own home. Looks like holiday wishes do come true! Now you have the tools to make your home feel brand new and you can take a hiatus from humbuggery. Happy holidays!…
…ments are overloading my senses. To give you a break from the pressures of holiday baking, gift shopping and wrapping and decorating, I have put together a short history about “green blinds” that might take your mind off the holiday stress. Many of our handcrafted, natural blinds and shades have a long and storied history and have evolved from many organic materials, dating back to the Egyptians. Energy efficient and sustainable products are not a…
Holiday decorations have long since strayed from the typical red and green. Every year I always look forward to bringing the spirit of the season inside. While there are certain ornaments that have a special place in my heart, I challenge myself to include these pieces into a new look each year. It’s so lovely to bring a in a fresh perspective while including sentimental ornaments because, after all, what are the holidays without family tradition…
…h romantic Christmas display. The piney smell and instant evocation of the holidays with greenery is a classic holiday detail. Wreaths have an ancient history and were used during the Greek and Roman times as a sign of great victory which might be the origin of hanging wreaths today to announce good tidings and cheer. The shape of the circle represents the unending cycle of life and the traditional holiday wreath made from evergreen further accent…
…instant holiday tree decks the entrance to our office. I used the color palette of green and gold to complement our BG colors, but use any color combo that sets the mood for your holiday home. Add some garland, merry white lights and candles and your truly original holiday tree will be a knockout this season!…
…tableware ahead of time, so that night before you can magically design the holiday tablescape, beautifully and seamlessly. Ignore all of those Pottery Barn exquisitely decorated tables that are made for a tempting layout to entice you to buy a bunch of new things. I love to mix ‘n match as a crowd always gathers and there never seems enough of “matching everything” to go around. I do, however, believe there are some hard and fast rules to follow t…