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these Christmas Days 2014!

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">We made it a December to remember.I hope all of you would have made it:)-<br />In between the bouts of cough and cold and the season of flu and the mighty fog that lingered around we bravely put up our Christmas trees and lights and the precious hand made ornaments we  treasured through the years!<br /><br />loved these lines:)-<br />Christmas is forever,not just one day for loving sharing and giving,<br />are not to put away like bells and lights and tinsel,in some box upon a shelf.<br />The good you do for others is good you do for yourself!<br /><br />I sincerely hope all your days  to be bright and merry and happy ..my dear readers!<br />Let us enjoy the images of Christmas and December in camera some instagram shots too:)-<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ydELMs4-vBxUypyd_QwFwM1wQKX59cMZIpvLyupErXqGn-HYHshuUCw22kNoage0BTRCurB0qjIkUNueC8LyO9LJm5iqX4qh1oX6J3DKai4s0cH2zbv8EJz44-fl8IIdgwJkDrWkOLM/s1600/IMG_7314.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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these Christmas Days 2014!

We made it a December to remember.I hope all of you would have made it:)- In between the bouts of cough and cold and the season of flu and t...

12:07 AM

DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Each year I decorate a few select client homes for the holidays.<br><br />I managed to snap a few photos this year -<br><br />so I'm posting one last time for Christmas<br><br /><br><br />a few festive photos...</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiAj1C5He7e_kImeeWlKQNw5cSwoCE6ScfNZXlEHiZEDpgu7L0gu__PRGCwLozJ5_uqcozK2A0ZcM6MsbwJcc1Igd6rU3mwnKC9VWLjY9XojiaAgHZc6lhNQlZMt47M0PlXdd6W_DdQF6t/s1600/PAT1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiAj1C5He7e_kImeeWlKQNw5cSwoCE6ScfNZXlEHiZEDpgu7L0gu__PRGCwLozJ5_uqcozK2A0ZcM6MsbwJcc1Igd6rU3mwnKC9VWLjY9XojiaAgHZc6lhNQlZMt47M0PlXdd6W_DdQF6t/s640/PAT1.JPG" width="480"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/12/designing-for-christmas.html#more">Read more »</a>

DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS

Each year I decorate a few select client homes for the holidays. I managed to snap a few photos this year - so I'm posting one last time...

1:06 AM

COLORS OF CHRISTMAS: GOLDEN GLOW

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />USING GOLD at Christmas</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />will add a warm glow to your decor...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiipg7hPWtm7AF0xSlot8oDfqQspBj7e43Ql29v1v8s6jFkb6YbLRHkMUhYmqfjNkD4faMCcywrJOCHmVX9n_XKYTu1Pkkj9yvzLp55qhIxBAdMN5JPhjgTeKlab3igqotepgIqwPk6y1AH/s1600/-living-room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiipg7hPWtm7AF0xSlot8oDfqQspBj7e43Ql29v1v8s6jFkb6YbLRHkMUhYmqfjNkD4faMCcywrJOCHmVX9n_XKYTu1Pkkj9yvzLp55qhIxBAdMN5JPhjgTeKlab3igqotepgIqwPk6y1AH/s320/-living-room.jpg" width="426"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/12/colors-of-christmas-golden-glow.html#more">Read more »</a>

COLORS OF CHRISTMAS: GOLDEN GLOW

USING GOLD at Christmas will add a warm glow to your decor... Read more »

1:57 PM

COLORS OF CHRISTMAS: SHADES OF PALE

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Christmas brings visions of color.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />However, red, green and vibrant color are not for everyone.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />If you like a calmer, more neutral home - even for the holidays -</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKFrV9nLcQ4auPaXuYwwXXGVB7iakIxku66-5EQ11dc48jhUdgkOf2NH5DzLaWRjd1s_JwtXSjpRUAEj61NZMpIUl841KKmXY1_0DzythTy0KDIG5c7FJ_6lKwj-Vz6AVneLBw8bGCbjzz/s1600/1196337370592351_saCef8tY_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKFrV9nLcQ4auPaXuYwwXXGVB7iakIxku66-5EQ11dc48jhUdgkOf2NH5DzLaWRjd1s_JwtXSjpRUAEj61NZMpIUl841KKmXY1_0DzythTy0KDIG5c7FJ_6lKwj-Vz6AVneLBw8bGCbjzz/s640/1196337370592351_saCef8tY_c.jpg" width="336"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pinterest</td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br />say hello to the beautiful shades of a pale Christmas<br><br /><br><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/12/colors-of-christmas-shades-of-pale.html#more">Read more »</a>

COLORS OF CHRISTMAS: SHADES OF PALE

Christmas brings visions of color. However, red, green and vibrant color are not for everyone. If you like a calmer, more neutral home - eve...

4:39 PM

CHRISTMAS - THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKI8z3dL457luwhP63pVohcvgvfos20Hw0QhjLgFiNv8kUFTQD2_9Y4nMf0oCDImQSUvrSozsvybsipUEhj0gXVV-o9NGUxNHGoUTtZpsCE1jrQtWhxm3pQnwHwGYAoEEAFCfTIAzl7iZw/s1600/034a27af8697391ce987fb71555bf7e1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKI8z3dL457luwhP63pVohcvgvfos20Hw0QhjLgFiNv8kUFTQD2_9Y4nMf0oCDImQSUvrSozsvybsipUEhj0gXVV-o9NGUxNHGoUTtZpsCE1jrQtWhxm3pQnwHwGYAoEEAFCfTIAzl7iZw/s640/034a27af8697391ce987fb71555bf7e1.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/"><i>Pottery Barn</i></a></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Christmas has its trends...</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM4l5qHs7pA1asiGRzI3xWPclJpwxJMRbVN2TCm4jQdud6YuRKAi6U5bu_HZSzhznIoYeFoBqAGIoKWfMYrb9AvGMDqruHPfNDaZHBxHDJhsav7Pq9ByAao_SUdejT0JBJSbG_j1zeMsYC/s1600/pb+mantel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM4l5qHs7pA1asiGRzI3xWPclJpwxJMRbVN2TCm4jQdud6YuRKAi6U5bu_HZSzhznIoYeFoBqAGIoKWfMYrb9AvGMDqruHPfNDaZHBxHDJhsav7Pq9ByAao_SUdejT0JBJSbG_j1zeMsYC/s640/pb+mantel.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/"><i>Pottery Barn</i></a></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />this year I'm seeing some I am particularly happy about...<br><br /></div></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/11/christmas-as-i-see-it.html#more">Read more »</a>

CHRISTMAS - THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!

Pottery Barn Christmas has its trends... Pottery Barn this year I'm seeing some I am particularly happy about... Read more »

4:41 AM

My Christmas Wish for You!

<p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-YDeDWq7MExE/TvXZYVBTMMI/AAAAAAAAHYw/yRL8pMrLQs8/s1600-h/Holiday%252520chris%252520everad.jpg6%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Holiday chris everad.jpg6" border="0" height="671" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JVwfD9f9RU4/TvXZY0ZirII/AAAAAAAAHY4/fPtqfesX6bA/Holiday%252520chris%252520everad.jpg6_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="Holiday chris everad.jpg6" width="504" /></a></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">To all my readers, those who celebrate Christmas and those who may not, I want to share with you my personal Christmas wish for all of us. A wish for peace and peacefulness.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-SWlf9n_5hVk/TvXZZKdMrRI/AAAAAAAAHZA/7uitXRlbq7k/s1600-h/Rose-Mapendo-photo1%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Rose-Mapendo-photo1" border="0" height="504" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-txKlZdF7Od4/TvXZZQRlN6I/AAAAAAAAHZI/7lVmzgyMp6k/Rose-Mapendo-photo1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="Rose-Mapendo-photo1" width="504" /></a></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Every few weeks I receive a very uplifting story from my friends, Joan, Katie and Meb of </span><a href="http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=3f48eaac6535c47dfc9f508a9&id=ec1124b8d6&eo=f33c7c9610"><span style="font-size:130%;">The Miracle Chase</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">. I was so inspired reading their story of Rose Mapendo, recipient of the UN Humanitarian of Year Award, that I had to share it with you. Rose’s story brought tears to my eyes and her personal journey for peace filled my heart. Please take a moment and read Rose’s story </span><a href="http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=3f48eaac6535c47dfc9f508a9&id=ec1124b8d6&eo=f33c7c9610"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#0000ff;">HERE</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000000;">.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wA2L9b7itGQ/TvXZZt9h5MI/AAAAAAAAHZQ/gMNNy66Ruko/s1600-h/Dove%252520wreath%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Dove wreath" border="0" height="504" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-b3i2uk9oyI0/TvXZaJSaw4I/AAAAAAAAHZY/Snjf4i6ByFk/Dove%252520wreath_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="Dove wreath" width="504" /></a></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Over the next year my Christmas wish is that we all get better at achieving an inner peace so that we can all become more open, loving and accepting of others. Finding time to enjoy the simple pleasures of life and slowing down to appreciate both beauty we bring to others and the beauty they bring to us.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-IDcG0kR5aZo/TvXZadGqinI/AAAAAAAAHZg/TQRklv33v8A/s1600-h/indiesistas%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="indiesistas" border="0" height="504" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-eArWVe5bXq0/TvXZagJCy2I/AAAAAAAAHZo/6kYsOsr8iqs/indiesistas_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="indiesistas" width="504" /></a></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">In this humble quest for personal peace may our actions resonate outward – small and slow but begin to radiate and glow stronger throughout the year.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Thank you for continuing to let me into your homes and your lives through Willow Décor. I feel very blessed that we are sharing this journey together.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Much love to you and your families,</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">xox Gina</span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></p>

My Christmas Wish for You!

To all my readers, those who celebrate Christmas and those who may not, I want to share with you my personal Christmas wish for all of us. A...

5:53 AM

CHRISTMAS DECOR: A WARM WELCOME

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />Just had to share a few pictures of the latest holiday decor - this one for a community Christmas event at a church. (see <a href="http://www.thelivingnativity.org/">http://www.thelivingnativity.org/</a>).   My task was to make a large empty hall feel warm and inviting and to provide areas where guests could be served hot chocolate and home baked cookies.<br><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghiAq5MbXeMMmG4DId7wuSFUaLdX1Z6IupCqggQf_jjncDRpImN-_3HzbZH2O1a_-x5s-bBGpz53WFNCyvRPHEI8SVhBEup64BXvwFKVTbq3fbkKmtv7H6SkZmxigEAIwIqy5E8c9u6QU/s1600/door+wreath.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="640px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghiAq5MbXeMMmG4DId7wuSFUaLdX1Z6IupCqggQf_jjncDRpImN-_3HzbZH2O1a_-x5s-bBGpz53WFNCyvRPHEI8SVhBEup64BXvwFKVTbq3fbkKmtv7H6SkZmxigEAIwIqy5E8c9u6QU/s640/door+wreath.jpg" width="401px"></a></div><br />I was inspired by the decorations at Rogers Gardens this year (<a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2011/11/christmas-is-coming-and-its-red.html">see post here</a>).  I loved the red that was <br><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-decor-warm-welcome.html#more">Read more »</a>

CHRISTMAS DECOR: A WARM WELCOME

Just had to share a few pictures of the latest holiday decor - this one for a community Christmas event at a church. (see http://www.thelivi...

3:55 AM

GET READY FOR CHRISTMAS: MEET THE HUMBLE PINECONE

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />THE HUMBLE PINECONE</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx2dwDRCS-B4MFt444eHmbPYE7Q_5sfrgTLY8jw-_FI9aYjX1qxaFUEZAy7mW2IVNJozXPU4WAyJq0ZW2SMHc4ODaKMMPDO5Cmoar8uXHK8KDBjY30eTw3Qiv_Kb05of-WeDjju6r4Ayk/s1600/untitled.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400px" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx2dwDRCS-B4MFt444eHmbPYE7Q_5sfrgTLY8jw-_FI9aYjX1qxaFUEZAy7mW2IVNJozXPU4WAyJq0ZW2SMHc4ODaKMMPDO5Cmoar8uXHK8KDBjY30eTw3Qiv_Kb05of-WeDjju6r4Ayk/s400/untitled.png" width="265px"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />TAKES CENTER STAGE FOR CHRISTMAS</div><br /><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I love a 'natural' look.</div><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />A look of fresh greens, berries and pinecones,</div><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />with perhaps a touch of frost....<br><br /></div></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2011/11/get-ready-for-christmas-meet-humble.html#more">Read more »</a>

GET READY FOR CHRISTMAS: MEET THE HUMBLE PINECONE

THE HUMBLE PINECONE TAKES CENTER STAGE FOR CHRISTMAS I love a 'natural' look. A look of fresh greens, berries and pinecones, with pe...

4:42 AM

CHRISTMAS DECOR: COLORS OF CHRISTMAS - BLUE?

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><span id="goog_461175278"><span style="background-color: #d9ead3;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;"><strong>Turquoise</strong></span> </span>was announced as the color of the year for 2010</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">and we did see many versions of that delicious hue</div><div style="text-align: center;">in the <span style="color: #666666;">aqua and teal and sea foam hues</span> <br><br />paired with chocolate and green</div><div style="text-align: center;">and</div><div style="text-align: center;">Other blues made a big comeback.<br><br />Deep <span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><strong>blues</strong></span> and soft whispers of blue.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We saw it paired with green and cream; <br><br />and it made its classic clean, fresh appearance again with white.<br><br />But of all the blues, the grey<span style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;"><strong> </strong><span style="background-color: #d9ead3; color: #666666; font-size: small;">blues</span></span> were my favorite.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7MNT_bT65Nj85gkmvR5jQ0wsxVYL8KL9ViZc-BzlgkOtR9diYlG9_xDSy0kwrSm2RvBlQdDu__09sKimMd8RIvOoDMewIRKVGUmKZJtmPpvY70OKPemULjvFYmmmGOhh8UCclgmaqZfA/s1600/BLUEXMAS+LIGHTS+RMADISONJ.BS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7MNT_bT65Nj85gkmvR5jQ0wsxVYL8KL9ViZc-BzlgkOtR9diYlG9_xDSy0kwrSm2RvBlQdDu__09sKimMd8RIvOoDMewIRKVGUmKZJtmPpvY70OKPemULjvFYmmmGOhh8UCclgmaqZfA/s400/BLUEXMAS+LIGHTS+RMADISONJ.BS.jpg" width="400px"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><strong>Blue</strong></span> at Christmas hits a nostalgic note for me.<br><br />I have never used blue as a holiday palette, <br><br />but my father put <span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><strong>blue</strong></span> lights on our house each Christmas.  <br><br />He loved his blue lights sparkling against the white snow <br><br />piled on the roof and the bushes nearby <br><br />blanketing the lawn and ground.  <br><br />There was something ethereal about it.  <br><br />When I see <span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><strong>blue</strong></span> at Christmastime, I remember my Dad, <br><br />and Christmas at home.  He sure loved himself some blue lights on the outside of the house!<br><br /></div></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2010/11/christmas-is-coming-exploring-blue.html#more">Read more »</a>

CHRISTMAS DECOR: COLORS OF CHRISTMAS - BLUE?

Turquoise was announced as the color of the year for 2010 and we did see many versions of that delicious hue in the aqua and teal and sea f...

1:50 AM

CHRISTMAS DECOR: Christmas Hospitality Tour (Part 1)

<div style="text-align: center;">Now that our family is finally past colds, flu, and taking my son to college - </div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm catching up on our fabulously fun Christmas Hospitality Tour. </div><div style="text-align: center;">We had 9 participating homes  - and a good turn out. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope our tour inspires you and that you enjoy the photos! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">HOUSE #1- Ashley</span></strong>. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Ashley is mom to two little girls and a baby on the way. </div><div style="text-align: center;">This is their first house - </div><div style="text-align: center;">a house that Ashley said she chose because she could imagine her family having Christmas there.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Just starting out in their new home, her decorations were mostly hand-me-downs.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Christmas for Ashley is all about the kids. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Just look what we did with a budget of only $150. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The nativity set was a gift that Ashley adds to each year. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">We featured it in a prominent spot under her mirror, </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">which we adorned with an amazing natural looking wreath. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSknCH_5XEGwUxEVNZ2sgsmJEcXxlo0eOnLTuKgrAE6MsjuC_VDajn0StB38AGNKzkAjya5ZLON0lyzaj2Oe9u8K6BYtnNsF_pSTYxiD0ZoMEhdLRkYxPJ5yJPTfblcN6SPAiamnZMt-w/s1600/IMG_1668.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSknCH_5XEGwUxEVNZ2sgsmJEcXxlo0eOnLTuKgrAE6MsjuC_VDajn0StB38AGNKzkAjya5ZLON0lyzaj2Oe9u8K6BYtnNsF_pSTYxiD0ZoMEhdLRkYxPJ5yJPTfblcN6SPAiamnZMt-w/s640/IMG_1668.JPG" width="522" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">We bedecked her fresh tree with inexpensive glittered snowflakes and shatterproof (for the kids) ornaments in red and silver. We added a touch of whimsy with a red and white tinsel pompom garland.  </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmSOnf0WiXtgRrl9QbD-OPucWGgQ4EuzeQ68CllyV5_v4nl3RxC_XAfueYBhyphenhypheno3OdYUN7qswBq-bCTCxzcRS2vqZUAOfVv5Ygnui0EGX34jfczLpTxCkxgdd5DkWxPW4e3rmRBitCZ6M0/s1600/IMG_1669.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmSOnf0WiXtgRrl9QbD-OPucWGgQ4EuzeQ68CllyV5_v4nl3RxC_XAfueYBhyphenhypheno3OdYUN7qswBq-bCTCxzcRS2vqZUAOfVv5Ygnui0EGX34jfczLpTxCkxgdd5DkWxPW4e3rmRBitCZ6M0/s640/IMG_1669.JPG" width="460" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0mHb1P40WVEj5Ikt7i5y865ZF3yoqF3Wr7RDDCF7-bUVHyTUJtJFHXry1yRMlfNGu9hZixgVVacVTg07vWRlWbibdZTPZWnTLbQ489r6pZHP6KkQz6MyWAn1dgne0M7BHrc1cc670xUc/s1600-h/ashley+tree+closeup.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0mHb1P40WVEj5Ikt7i5y865ZF3yoqF3Wr7RDDCF7-bUVHyTUJtJFHXry1yRMlfNGu9hZixgVVacVTg07vWRlWbibdZTPZWnTLbQ489r6pZHP6KkQz6MyWAn1dgne0M7BHrc1cc670xUc/s1600-h/ashley+tree+closeup.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0mHb1P40WVEj5Ikt7i5y865ZF3yoqF3Wr7RDDCF7-bUVHyTUJtJFHXry1yRMlfNGu9hZixgVVacVTg07vWRlWbibdZTPZWnTLbQ489r6pZHP6KkQz6MyWAn1dgne0M7BHrc1cc670xUc/s1600-h/ashley+tree+closeup.jpg"></a>Ashley picked this vintage suitcase up at a flea market. We felt it deserved a little Christmas cheer. The green fits in naturally and provides an inexpensive centerpiece with the addition of a little greenery and a silver Noel sign.</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMXOdFaqVadeHONqQwVS7ohweMJQrGAM0jKGogopR81iKNzV81mBG9vL4Bm2biBOqT-knvyBDtwWg4rHrE7aw2b3S-sDOOKem-eVWLRgd0rUPsl62fc7eXWUzNpviIJl9s-Pwsj6St1m0/s1600/IMG_1670.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMXOdFaqVadeHONqQwVS7ohweMJQrGAM0jKGogopR81iKNzV81mBG9vL4Bm2biBOqT-knvyBDtwWg4rHrE7aw2b3S-sDOOKem-eVWLRgd0rUPsl62fc7eXWUzNpviIJl9s-Pwsj6St1m0/s640/IMG_1670.JPG" width="508" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In Ashley's entry we were met with a large blank wall. We rounded up photo frames that Ashley already owned and arranged them to fill the wall. She quickly chose family photos and had them printed in black and white. Now, everytime she enters her front door or comes down her stairs, her wall says "Family" and makes her smile.</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_TFCWSVU7uoDTV_eeb2HsDhTJZ_sduib1Ido_bSRj4g41OhKN0M18BM847oUI06du2k1s6JUzvr9VAKBHSSn0t19bBxEBtiiuhlqVQtQv5vQo0oLjvk2IdUIrrcAeX0qpj5KT2b-kQzE/s1600/IMG_1671.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="484" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_TFCWSVU7uoDTV_eeb2HsDhTJZ_sduib1Ido_bSRj4g41OhKN0M18BM847oUI06du2k1s6JUzvr9VAKBHSSn0t19bBxEBtiiuhlqVQtQv5vQo0oLjvk2IdUIrrcAeX0qpj5KT2b-kQzE/s640/IMG_1671.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> We were confronted with another blank wall over the fireplace, but found an unused mirror in Ashley's garage. We hung it horizontally, added greens, berries and ribbon and completed the mantel with a purchased garland, lights and silvered glass votives. </div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYFZ8Wzne5FNHTXC8aKkC-6upW3wtUf2kC2JFcOveykyXlKN81dWMxKF1qgK3VYvvtoWnWG3rO3Y3aOjFK-TUhKBraL2-wsPtayW3OB_iXOtwkqJ81jBcYrY1UlKJ-O5RORvOVtCaW8-0/s1600/IMG_1672.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYFZ8Wzne5FNHTXC8aKkC-6upW3wtUf2kC2JFcOveykyXlKN81dWMxKF1qgK3VYvvtoWnWG3rO3Y3aOjFK-TUhKBraL2-wsPtayW3OB_iXOtwkqJ81jBcYrY1UlKJ-O5RORvOVtCaW8-0/s640/IMG_1672.JPG" width="489" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">   Thanks to Ashley and her family for allowing us to tour her home!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">HOUSE #2 - Ginger </span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ginger is a busy mom of 5. She wanted a new look for her Christmas decor this year. We purchased new ornaments, garland and picks and put some of the decorations she already had to work. I actually did a little redesign as well - moving her furniture around in both the living and family room areas. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1S6UzmwPmu_Z4F5hvLSxi25K0nHzWD230ToEB_LYWDTG80Tl4C1M9PSmxe9fk8Snuk0rygJSNHT3DUWrFGkXltt_VGmsyV4Ril3si1gt5P-eaKRuHgu_e005Q9BdxvjlKI0sDIARw-O4/s1600/IMG_1674.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1S6UzmwPmu_Z4F5hvLSxi25K0nHzWD230ToEB_LYWDTG80Tl4C1M9PSmxe9fk8Snuk0rygJSNHT3DUWrFGkXltt_VGmsyV4Ril3si1gt5P-eaKRuHgu_e005Q9BdxvjlKI0sDIARw-O4/s640/IMG_1674.JPG" width="479" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Starting at her front door, with a big Christmas welcome, we added pillows to two mid century metal lawn chairs. (We found adorable red placemats and Ginger made them into pillows.) Topiaried Christmas trees were decorated with lights, ribbon and handmade wire star ornaments. A natural green wreath was topped with a wreath of shiny red berries to complete the porch area. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Doesn't it look welcoming?</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRneth_hSfiABE6jFJInkNHUGo7V5NlY8FE0TfI_Av9UefnKhT4anO_E8ZCoAS6edNeq9FMmBk3Tx92yIorGrOZEivjcvn59yRofofr1OEe3Q_7sVqO0kc9YyReSX2TMPYaddt4cjmdKg/s1600/IMG_1675.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRneth_hSfiABE6jFJInkNHUGo7V5NlY8FE0TfI_Av9UefnKhT4anO_E8ZCoAS6edNeq9FMmBk3Tx92yIorGrOZEivjcvn59yRofofr1OEe3Q_7sVqO0kc9YyReSX2TMPYaddt4cjmdKg/s640/IMG_1675.JPG" width="453" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Her formal living room was the perfect spot for the Christmas tree. We used golden sisal ribbon and shatterproof ornaments, along with 900 twinkle lights for the 8 foot tree.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCF98R0ekxSm1mgu4stu9F5fK5smwe4VTILR4iYjWhQEXCPxB-Xq7h0f2gzYDmMH5z8oWjoE_pxUCtACAz3lZj-cXtxOksGPSiCQwsULKRag8hES-qQ2GCbHoWKgxc2IsnhoQpE-Ai0wQ/s1600/IMG_1676.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCF98R0ekxSm1mgu4stu9F5fK5smwe4VTILR4iYjWhQEXCPxB-Xq7h0f2gzYDmMH5z8oWjoE_pxUCtACAz3lZj-cXtxOksGPSiCQwsULKRag8hES-qQ2GCbHoWKgxc2IsnhoQpE-Ai0wQ/s640/IMG_1676.JPG" width="518" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We also added garland and sparkly picks to the bannister and a big red bow.</div><br /><br /><br /><br />   <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrmTFTW6x9Y3IMDJwMCENqXuEZq5bVXPmorix70jkIzUG0oacbA8wcvuuGlX2_L92HWmweEa_7kGrgWrdzbhDa5vcLCEU4ys3plALoiqqBz3BKG68HULK4dQnc7Q5FVanH6bg32ADsiJw/s1600/IMG_1677.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrmTFTW6x9Y3IMDJwMCENqXuEZq5bVXPmorix70jkIzUG0oacbA8wcvuuGlX2_L92HWmweEa_7kGrgWrdzbhDa5vcLCEU4ys3plALoiqqBz3BKG68HULK4dQnc7Q5FVanH6bg32ADsiJw/s640/IMG_1677.JPG" width="458" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Her family room's natural focal point is the fireplace - which is charmingly decorated with photos of the kids. We added garland, candlesticks, candles and Christmas stockings. </div><br /><br /><br /><br />  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTBS-XVhAxg0CfBgN2uNo357rbm13tDALzATS38K01S0TlWzXaQwK2nrmIvGEI_9fi1-_NXk1YtpcDxl3wDGgM4hBzkBJVUUYMdmL3trUiVAhT58ZMO97VQPAoPD0ZS1uk9NtsdQZ5QTw/s1600/IMG_1678.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTBS-XVhAxg0CfBgN2uNo357rbm13tDALzATS38K01S0TlWzXaQwK2nrmIvGEI_9fi1-_NXk1YtpcDxl3wDGgM4hBzkBJVUUYMdmL3trUiVAhT58ZMO97VQPAoPD0ZS1uk9NtsdQZ5QTw/s640/IMG_1678.JPG" width="462" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Her table was set with handcrafted napkin rings and freshly baked gingerbread men - </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">all made by Ginger.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6JDcCKPSlyueoa9bT6ytORwZGhFEqu3iRYYaVe04mx2GKuIVf6YSRtRdEjiEgweZW9ptPLTGeKfD7BV1QHQ3RLkx8T5ft73PSzk80ojH2tCeG5WqhU_ciMxu0WQieFXbRimcwzCWT21U/s1600/IMG_1679.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="395" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6JDcCKPSlyueoa9bT6ytORwZGhFEqu3iRYYaVe04mx2GKuIVf6YSRtRdEjiEgweZW9ptPLTGeKfD7BV1QHQ3RLkx8T5ft73PSzk80ojH2tCeG5WqhU_ciMxu0WQieFXbRimcwzCWT21U/s400/IMG_1679.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />Ginger's spacious kitchen has amazing display space above the cabinets. We added greens and berries to coils of grapevine and bedecked her chalk board with ribbon and garland.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxcSoEtsMHbjCL3FH9DV831iuOfTYhIPPSHmgbdYOusKyR8rpcoYctFzZQSFsAY-urVqxya1QDB-ui37MVMyXAbd2nmnBTYzbMoGQ5ce4Ws8zl8mnXpVL1BKFWMHOrmEsjeUCiRT5qFFw/s1600/IMG_1680.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="474" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxcSoEtsMHbjCL3FH9DV831iuOfTYhIPPSHmgbdYOusKyR8rpcoYctFzZQSFsAY-urVqxya1QDB-ui37MVMyXAbd2nmnBTYzbMoGQ5ce4Ws8zl8mnXpVL1BKFWMHOrmEsjeUCiRT5qFFw/s640/IMG_1680.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzxpLgMhK4c9RAz-FDwOYCOBVGDfzRmsqE0LKiSjhviaK44rPmY3k4MMwHV5NWwbNTvJZzmHTvNg4LyNxrqk6vTjkk-K7B3mZLAaMhqGA2gYwmr_OKhKb_zfzvr5wHUrxRvPrhCbRWqHY/s1600/IMG_1681.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzxpLgMhK4c9RAz-FDwOYCOBVGDfzRmsqE0LKiSjhviaK44rPmY3k4MMwHV5NWwbNTvJZzmHTvNg4LyNxrqk6vTjkk-K7B3mZLAaMhqGA2gYwmr_OKhKb_zfzvr5wHUrxRvPrhCbRWqHY/s640/IMG_1681.JPG" width="482" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">We found adorable gingerbread men and added ribbon to decorate her cabinet doors, and used ribbon to pull back her curtains. </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Thanks Ginger, for allowing us to tour your lovely home.</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UiTCjRj9HkI/SWrAA5zjSKI/AAAAAAAAAnI/5h_GSVGB1rQ/s1600-h/IMG_1672.JPG"></a></div>

CHRISTMAS DECOR: Christmas Hospitality Tour (Part 1)

Now that our family is finally past colds, flu, and taking my son to college - I'm catching up on our fabulously fun Christmas Hospitali...

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Holiday Decorating in White

<div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280791142239363346" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SUkjkKY04RI/AAAAAAAABCQ/eV2Dt7iT5wA/s400/White+Christmas+martha+stewart.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 328px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> <span style="font-size:78%;">Martha Stewart</span><br /><br /><div align="center">Why do we love using white for the holidays? Perhaps its the way it sets off the table setting or the tree, or decorations in such a way that makes everything look fresh and magical. Here are some of my favorite holiday decorated rooms. Some of these photos I have been saving for years and may not remember where they came from. If you recognize any as your own please let me know so I can give credit to these wonderful images. </div><br /><div align="center">Above, an entry way with fresh greenery and a moss wreath. Cast iron urns and small trees add to the wonderful mix of textures.</div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SUkjj7EtiYI/AAAAAAAABCI/kvnUmAsc24k/s1600-h/White+Christmas+Min+Lilla+Veranda.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280791138128464258" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SUkjj7EtiYI/AAAAAAAABCI/kvnUmAsc24k/s400/White+Christmas+Min+Lilla+Veranda.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Min Lilla Veranda</span><br />A small tree decorated in the traditional Scandinavian style with real lighted clip on candles. Windows adorned with fresh greenery and a gingerbread house on the counter. I love the warmth and simplicity of this room.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SUkjj6RkCRI/AAAAAAAABCA/1WY6XhQmZG0/s1600-h/White+Christmas+finikanten.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280791137913932050" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SUkjj6RkCRI/AAAAAAAABCA/1WY6XhQmZG0/s400/White+Christmas+finikanten.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 316px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 395px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">Finikanten</span><br />What a beautiful dining room! I love the small flowers at each place setting. I also like the way the three trees, only adorned with white lights, bring your eye out of the room. They add a simplicity to the what could be a very formal and fussy space.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SUkiw7XwHlI/AAAAAAAABBA/h6xHOYQlq28/s1600-h/swedish+dining+room.BMP"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280790262034996818" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SUkiw7XwHlI/AAAAAAAABBA/h6xHOYQlq28/s400/swedish+dining+room.BMP" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 316px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">Unknown<br /></span>Perfect for a cozy holiday breakfast. Just the right amount of decorations. Notice the pine-cones and fresh greenery. This is a simple look to duplicate in your own home. All you need is a white tablecloth, a linen topper and them some items found in your back yard. Don't forget the candles!<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SUkiwhOM_KI/AAAAAAAABA4/Jw1hmUjNzL0/s1600-h/holiday+mcm.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280790255015623842" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SUkiwhOM_KI/AAAAAAAABA4/Jw1hmUjNzL0/s400/holiday+mcm.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> Marie Claire Maison</span><br />Austere, but very chic. Not necessarily something I would choose but I like the interesting tree and the how it adds so much texture to the room.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SUkiwZoWQpI/AAAAAAAABAw/cRaBG7b5cGE/s1600-h/holiday+ikea.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280790252977799826" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SUkiwZoWQpI/AAAAAAAABAw/cRaBG7b5cGE/s400/holiday+ikea.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 305px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 305px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Ikea</span></div><div>Another more modern look, but also lovely and elegant. The wonderful chandeliers add drama. I especially love the angels. </div><div></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SUkivBklF6I/AAAAAAAABAo/1GngGrknqwg/s1600-h/black+and+white+dreamhouse.BMP"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280790229339674530" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SUkivBklF6I/AAAAAAAABAo/1GngGrknqwg/s400/black+and+white+dreamhouse.BMP" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 312px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size:78%;">Dreamhouse</span></div><div>I have had this picture so long and I absolutely love it. Is it the black server, the linen, the wreath, the canisters?? I love the pears and the ornaments. This picture makes me want sit at this table and share a cup a tea with friends. (It also makes me think I should start painting some of my pine pieces black.)<br /><br /></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280789420247056034" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SUkh_7d3fqI/AAAAAAAABAg/IKkAiy7_xu0/s400/White+Christmas+annette+hus.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 265px; CURSOR: hand" /><span style="font-size:78%;">Annette Hus</span><br />Another room I adore! I especially like the wreaths on every chair. A simple tree with small lights and homemade linen ornaments. (A tip: make sure you hot glue some linen or cloth to the backs of the wreaths so you do not have sap and dirt on your chairs later.)<br /><br /><div><div><div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SUkh_-6tdhI/AAAAAAAABAY/WSQbc-nfPpY/s1600-h/xmas+wreath+par+courrier.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280789421173339666" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SUkh_-6tdhI/AAAAAAAABAY/WSQbc-nfPpY/s400/xmas+wreath+par+courrier.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 390px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 390px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Magdalenas Hem</span><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SUkh_ivRZCI/AAAAAAAABAQ/Wpwt1YgqaZw/s1600-h/xmas+wreath+par+courrier2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280789413609169954" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SUkh_ivRZCI/AAAAAAAABAQ/Wpwt1YgqaZw/s400/xmas+wreath+par+courrier2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 390px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 390px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size:78%;">Magdalenas Hem</span></div><div>A simple spray of white paint or spray snow transforms the ordinary into extraordinary. </div><div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SUkh_miIF7I/AAAAAAAABAI/9gQKJadCCgg/s1600-h/xmas+wreath+par+courrier3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280789414627776434" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SUkh_miIF7I/AAAAAAAABAI/9gQKJadCCgg/s400/xmas+wreath+par+courrier3.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 390px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 390px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size:78%;">Magdalenas Hem</span></div><div>Is this bark or linen? Either way, with the branches and the berries it had a wonderful unusual texture and makes a unique wreath.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280790730467202690" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SUkjMMasVoI/AAAAAAAABBg/gHX69KwfUYY/s400/White+Christmas+4.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Flikr<br /></span><br /></div><div><div><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280791130143351026" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SUkjjdU6YPI/AAAAAAAABB4/e4euU1-cDQE/s400/White+Christmas+1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 366px; CURSOR: hand" /></div><span style="font-size:78%;">Flikr<br /></span><div>Two more white wreaths-both simple and beautiful. </div><br /><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280791146547896850" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/SUkjkacD4hI/AAAAAAAABCY/pP87rRjA27g/s400/white+christmas+Camilla+at+home.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Camilla at Home</span><br />Finally - a sweet vignette that you can do anywhere in your home. Just find a small chair, add a tray or plate with candles and some greenery and at tiny wreath - viola ! </div><br /><br /><div align="center">Simple, lovely decorations to lift your spirit!</div>

Holiday Decorating in White

Martha Stewart Why do we love using white for the holidays? Perhaps its the way it sets off the table setting or the tree, or decorations i...

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