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Last Minute Holiday Decor Ideas

17 Monday Dec 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in The Home

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christmas, christmas tree, color, Country Living, decor, decorating, festive, garland, holiday, lights, metallic, nature, ornaments, rustic

If you’re like me, you’ve had your tree up and house decorated the weekend after Thanksgiving. If you’re not, than here are some last minute inspiration to get you moving. It doesn’t have to take all day to dress up your home and I know that sometimes you just need a few good ideas to get you moving. Here are some I found to be helpful, thanks to Country Living.

Go with a metallic theme and stick to it.
Last Minute Holiday Decor Ideas

Choose a rustic theme and keep it fresh, cozy and simple.
Last Minute Holiday Decor Ideas

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Hang a few festive ornaments mixed with natural elements where it is unexpected.
Last Minute Holiday Decor Ideas

Create a card garland and display your holiday cards with style.
Last Minute Holiday Decor Ideas

Brighten up doors in your home or the front entrance with shimmery bells and holiday cheer.
Last Minute Holiday Decor Ideas

Brighten up other spaces in your home with a little garland, even if its you who only spends time in there.
Last Minute Holiday Decor Ideas

Greet your guests with a festive foyer and create smiles the minute they walk in.
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Take the kids toys and dress them up.
Last Minute Holiday Decor Ideas

Use old lights and showcase them in a glass urn or vase for some color.
Last Minute Holiday Decor Ideas

Oh Christmas Tree

03 Monday Dec 2012

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christmas tree, color scheme, decorating, garland, holidays, metallics, ornaments, real simple magazine, theme, tree

Decorating your Christmas tree is always so much fun. There are so many ways to style it up for the holidays. From different color schemes to unique ornaments, creating a masterpiece isn’t so hard to do. Here are some really nice ideas I found from Real Simple.

By keeping to one color scheme, you will create a modern looking tree with high style. Try using different size ornaments as well as different types to create interest.
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Fun and whimsy, this tree simply makes you smile. Choose a theme and go wild.
OH Christmas Tree

For a more sophisticated look, stick to silver or gold and add a color. Metallics always give colors a classic feel.
OH Christmas Tree

If elegant is what you want, than one metallic should work.
OH Christmas Tree

Let the Countdown Begin

29 Thursday Nov 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Events & Parties, Everyday Design, The Home

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Better Homes & Gardens, christmas, christmas tree, color scheme, cozy, decorating, design, festive, garland, holiday, inspirations, stockings, traditional, tree, warm, wreath

Let the Countdown Begin

Well, Christmas is right around the corner and winter days are here. Dressing up your home in a festive look can be done in many ways. Depending on the style you have throughout your house, any holiday decorating you do should still reflect that style. For example, if you have lots of white and cool colors than using silver, blues and white for your festive makeover would be successful. If you have an eclectic home than mix it up and have fun!

Here are some great inspirations to get you busy, if you already haven’t started. I was on it the weekend after Thanksgiving. I hung garland through the house, the stockings are hung and lots of gifts are under the tree. If you need a little push or want some new ideas, check out these next ideas from Better Homes & Gardens and get movin!

Choose a simple color scheme and stick to it. This will bring a traditional holiday a modern makeover. Pick two colors and go with the flow.
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Keep it simple but feature the color of the season, green! By laying garland on your mantle or around a doorway, your home will immediately feel warm, cozy and festive.Let the Countdown Begin

Get creative and feature a main element that is not traditional. Instead of a wreath, combine a little bit of nature in a basket and you have an interesting arrangement.
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This is what I am talking about by going with the style of your home. This winter wonderland says it all. With silvery tones, lots of white and pops of blue, this space is classy, modern and gorgeous.
Let the Countdown Begin

And keeping with the nature inspired decor, this space is earthy, warm and classic.
Let the Countdown Begin

Show off your crafty style and mix it up with rainbow lights, vintage flair and unique elements.
Let the Countdown Begin

Show off your holiday collections with style. Get those knick knacks out and feature the little items you love.
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Use items you wouldn’t normally use for the holidays and create an interesting and unique feel in your home. Get artsy and think out of the box for this one.
Let the Countdown Begin

For more inspiration visit Better Homes & Gardens

Holiday Party Tips

20 Tuesday Nov 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Events & Parties

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bouquets, centerpieces, christmas, Country Living, decor, decorating, favors, flowers, fun, garland, holiday, Holiday Party Tips, interior, nature, ornaments, party, thanksgiving

The holidays are here! With Thanksgiving in a few days and Christmas & New Years right around the corner, it’s time to start planning those holiday parties. There are so many fun things you can do to dress up your home and make it festive. Here are a few tips I scored from Country Living that should totally inspire the designer in all of you.

Using ornaments in different ways is always fun. You don’t have to just hang them from the tree. Gather some in a bowl or vase, hang from doorways and moldings or create garland out of them. Try to stick with a theme or color and go with it.
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Let nature be your guide and feature lots of green. From small centerpieces to holly type garland, there are lots of ways to use flowers and plants. You can even create small bouquets for people to bring home as favors.
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Create some laughs by dressing up photographs of family and friends with funny faces and holiday cheer. Just use a dry erase marker and you should be good to go.
Holiday Party Tips

Instead of adding lots of decorations, dress up your table with pretty bowls and plates. Whether they shine, shimmer or bring pops of color to the space, festive they will be.
Holiday Party Tips

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