December is flying by faster than Santa’s sleigh! In just a couple short weeks our holiday guests will be ringing the bell to for a fun filled stay. That means it is time to dust of our hostess hats and our homes for a family invasion. I take being a hostess very seriously and am always looking to make my guests feel welcomed, comfortable and relaxed when they come to visit.
hades of green, from holly to lime, or perhaps you think of red holly berries and candy cane crimson. However, there are so many more colors you can bring to your home during the holidays and Christmas 2021 is all about bringing in more beautiful hues! Of course, at the shop, we go all in on our palettes but that doesn’t mean you can’t mix and match in the comfort of your own space.
The turkey leftovers are in the fridge, we’ve sent the family on their way home, and our bellies and hearts are full – that means it’s time to start panicking about Christmas presents! Only kidding (kind of), but it is time to start thinking about all the wonderful people in our lives and what we could possibly gift them. I have a few go-to favorite items that have proven to be favorites of my loved ones throughout the years. These are gifts are long lasting goodies that bring warmth to their homes long past the winter season!
The holidays are a time of celebration and glamour, the time of year when we bring out our finest dinnerware and crystal to celebrate with family and friends alike. If there was ever a season to be “extra”, I would say it has arrived! As I was deciding on our holiday displays for the year, I couldn’t help but feeling that something was missing from the mix. Knowing that I wanted to keep a thread of nostalgia coming through in all of our holiday looks, I finally found what I didn’t yet know I was looking for. Going back through old photos (vintage is just a style waiting to be new again!) I saw the most glamorous trends of the 50s – tinsel and the fabulous aluminum tree. The sparkle, the fun, the sharp pointy edges! In all seriousness, I love the metallic shine that this style brings to the holidays and knew I needed to transform my favorite part of them into our 2021 holiday displays.
One of the many wonderful things about Christmas décor is that there are so many different looks with which to express yourself. Whether you love the traditional punchy vibrancy of a kitschy cute look or are looking for something a bit more refined, there is always a holiday collection perfect for building your dream collection.
After such a strange couple of years (what an understatement), I have been craving a holiday that feels like things are finally back to normal. There has been a huge demand for the holiday colors and décor of yesteryear whether that be our 30-year-old homeowners looking for a 90’s resurgence or vintage inspired goodies that take us further back in time. I was thrilled to find just the right pieces to create looks that encompass both memories from my childhood and speak to the magic of the season from the years that came before.
I can’t tell you how happy I am that it is finally feeling like fall! I have been craving these cool evenings and the sight of changing leaves for quite some time now and am thrilled that the weather has finally taken note. However, all good things come with a loophole. In this case, it is me having a hard time leaving my warm bed in the morning! Luckily our designers have been creating beautiful custom bedding to keep us all cozy and comfortable during these cold months ahead!
When it comes to decorating for the holiday season, I like to start off with stems. A great display is built up in layers and levels, each as important as the next. Beginning with greenery allows a strong base canvas to display all of your holiday splendor. You can’t very well add ornaments until you get the tree up first!
Lighting is an important part of any home and can make or break a well-designed room in the flip of a switch. I realized the other week after receiving an email from a reader that I have not touched on this important (and sometimes tricky) topic in quite a while. She was wondering, as I am sure many are, on how to pick chandeliers for the dining room, kitchen, bedroom and family room. What are the styles available? What size is required? How do we hang them?! While hanging them isn’t my specialty (thank goodness for electricians!), I do have some tips for selecting the ideal light for your rooms.
Just like in fashion, decor trends are always changing and evolving. After years filled with gray and white, homeowners are embracing their dark sides and searching for moody and deep colors to enhance their homes. Ladies and gents, black is now the new neutral and I am so excited about it!
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