As of December 1st, we are well into the Christmas season. Time to decorate! Before you bust out the glitter and Popsicle sticks, lets take a moment to consider some alternative ways of creating a festive atmosphere that is both cheerful and classy. While DIY decorations are a fun and personal way to vamp up …
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Milk Glass Christmas
It’s that pretty little dish at Grandma’s house near the davenport that holds those hard candies that have magically all fused into one. It’s those petite white vases that were made to display a single red rose. Sometimes it lives in the china cabinet–too delicate for regular use. We’ve all seen it, but few have really paid it the …
On the Cusp of Spring
Valentines Day One of my favorites not only for the messages of love and the innocent sweetness of it, but also because it marks the changing of the season with a burst of vibrant reds and lush, lively blues, greens and pinks. This is one of the few holidays that translates well into a color …
Christmas 2014: Red & White
Christmas Tulips Tulips can be very festive in red, especially when paired with white vases and an adorable stag cake stand. We had such a great time decorating for the holidays. We carried the red and white theme throughout this SW Portland home. The home has a neutral backdrop of creamy yellow, classic hardwoods, and …