decor

setting the table: 18 holiday ideas

As casual as our Holiday get togethers are, we rarely (and by rarely I mean never) set the table formally. But after seeing all kinds of great ideas on Pinterest, it sure does make me want to start! For those of you who intend to take your event decor to the next level, here are 18 awesome Thanksgiving and Christmas table setting ideas that look pretty easy to replicate.

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FOR THANKSGIVING

1. Gold Pumpkins

2. Autumn Harvest

3. Colorful Fall Arrangement

4. Leaves & Acorns

5. Neutral Feather

6. Magical Gourd Garden

7. Navy & Gold

8. Sophisticated Silver & Lavender

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FOR CHRISTMAS

9. Doily Runner

10. Glittery Pinecone

11. Silver & Gold

12. Book Page Runner

13. Classic Holly

14. Fresh Green & White

15. Joy Place Card.

16. Burlap & Chocolate

17. Simple Rustic

19. Sweet Succulents.

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color story: charcoal + gold

Charcoal & Gold.

Dramatic. Regal. Showstopping.

The colors matched together give this bedroom a look that is classic yet undeniably luxurious.

One day I pray I will have the patience to do something like this to my nails!!

These 2 high contrasting colors give this living space a powerful punch.

I’m crushing on these 3 wallcoverings.

(left: York Candice Olson Velocity, center: Barneby Gates Honey Bees, right: Hygee & West Carved Ogee)

Creating a palette of charcoal and gold doesn’t have to be over the top or crazy expensive:

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belgian chic with a dose of color

Believe it or not, I’m finally going through my insanely huge stack of magazine subscriptions from 2012… and I just came across this project in the September Color Issue of House Beautiful.

I’m loving the large light fixtures, crisp white, natural textures, and pops of color. I’m also loving the fact that my Verellen Thibaut sofa is center stage in this shot. (Mine is a much smaller size!)

Verellen is like the Mercedes-Benz of slipcovered furniture. It just doesn’t get much better. I’m talking quality linen fabrics straight from Belgium. Each frame is handcrafted in a way that is stylish, comfortable and “sexy” as owner Tom Verellen would put it. (I met Tom a couple of years back when I was at Pizitz, and he’s a character!)

When I lived in Florida, I worked in a shop in Seaside that looked practically identical to this pic. That being said, if you ever go to Seaside, you have to stop in Pizitz Home & Cottage!

I’m a fan of the bold orange. It gives the space life.

Classic.

DIY idea: stitch a large square of fabric and either drape on a wall or wrap a canvas with it to create a simple yet striking piece of art.

Adding darker tones gives this space a more formal feel.

This palette is soothing. Ahhh I could totally relax here.

This awesome project was designed by Kay Douglass, who owns the lovely South of Market design shop in Atlanta.

(Image Credit: House Beautiful)

70’s Malibu inspired home

It seems like lately I’m drawn to all these California-esque homes. First Holiday in the Hills and now this!

I picked up the Oct/Nov issue of Urban Home Magazine and this project was featured on the cover. Designed by local San Antonio firm, Baxter Design Group, this home is a refreshing breeze of So-Cal eclectic style with organic touches. It has a laid back, retro feel mingled with just the right amount of modern. I had the chance to view this home back in May – it was part of the San Antonio Parade of Homes, featuring custom home builders Mattern & FitzGerald.

In the article, builder Kevin FitzGerald describes how the client “wanted a house with soul and natural materials that were understated, yet elegant. We chose to design and build a home that would be low on ‘stuff’ and rich on texture.”