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ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations | November 13, 2009

Holiday Card Display Ideas

Hanging Holiday cards looks better than putting them on a shelf. It allow you to be more creative. You could install clothesline against the wall, hang your cards on a handrail, transform a pot rack or use a paper chandelier. Pottery Barn added to their catalog the Wakefield Chandelier. It is a three tiered iron chandelier [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations | November 13, 2009

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How to Create a French Rustic Holiday Decor

I will talk about how you can integrate Holiday decorations within your home decor. It is about created a sophisticated room. I like how the stylists on the above photo marry rustic elements to a traditional French style room. The mood is soothing but definitely festive. Except for the Christmas baubles, you could keep most [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations | November 11, 2009

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Vintage Style Baubles at Pale and Interesting

Styled photos in catalogues and magazines are often a source of inspiration. I never thought of hanging baubles on a deer horn. I do not know how it looks in the room. For certain, it looks stunning as a close-up picture. I was not surprised by this out of the ordinary touch after I read that [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations | November 10, 2009

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A Sneak Peek at my Christmas Ornaments

I typically wait for sales before buying my Christmas ornaments but I could not resist when I saw these Christmas ornaments. Their handmade character and winter cottage feel seduced me. The handmade reindeer (top picture) that can stand of their own were the first to caught my eye. From that, I developed the rest of the [...]

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November 9, 2009

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Advent Calendars

The countdown to Christmas is a fun activity when you live with young kids. You have all November to craft your own. In fact, if you wish to get the advent house or the bucket advent calendar you have no other choice than making your own since they are out of stock at John Lewis. [...]

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October 28, 2009

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David Stark Greener Holiday Collection at West Elm

The way I decorate for Christmas has changed a lot over the years. The cool Christmas looks are miles away from what Christmas decorations were when I was a kid. It is evident when we look at these pictures. In fact, the top picture constitutes a good example of the Comfort trend, one of the 4 [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations

October 21, 2009

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Family-Friendly Pumpkin-Carving Stencils

We never have too many pumpkin carving stencils. These are perfect for a young family. The images should not scare young children. The skull could go with the spooky chic Halloween table I presented yesterday. Download them at HGTV Canada. + photos: HGTV.ca

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations

October 11, 2009

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Christmas Decor Trends from Christmasworld 2009

Every year, Christmasworld dedicated a section of their fair to 4 trends that represent customers’ desires according to style expert. The general theme for Christmas 2009-2010 is “Express your dreams”. It is declined in 4 decorating trends: Airy, Sweet, Comfort and Obsession. Each trend also represents a season. So feel free to be inspired by [...]

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