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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/AVvXsEjAr0Wzlk6MpN8WoTyz0qtXktHeb16DKPVvIUD9vgJisRqcaCkk83E7TrBmcguA8nWf8C2Klw_0faMcnFu13Kh96fMR1Re79Nlcz7-BZQppIF3LfPoInHMBZCb0GDi5DppwTOOnTYj-_e6W/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/AVvXsEjAr0Wzlk6MpN8WoTyz0qtXktHeb16DKPVvIUD9vgJisRqcaCkk83E7TrBmcguA8nWf8C2Klw_0faMcnFu13Kh96fMR1Re79Nlcz7-BZQppIF3LfPoInHMBZCb0GDi5DppwTOOnTYj-_e6W/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/AVvXsEjBzF5HJM9exK7C6chkjvj17wXVrayf2dERfbPfe7QwgswntCDmduP15XgF2B3ny71EG16_NZL70_NXCIno_b6QE_2gtdspJrWiA3sIv7K61JzJ8o6P6_0nepmh2KuU0fxI43D2WclztlT1/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/AVvXsEjBzF5HJM9exK7C6chkjvj17wXVrayf2dERfbPfe7QwgswntCDmduP15XgF2B3ny71EG16_NZL70_NXCIno_b6QE_2gtdspJrWiA3sIv7K61JzJ8o6P6_0nepmh2KuU0fxI43D2WclztlT1/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/AVvXsEi9PQW4TctI-Nj9TacBoiX45EmafAVNQnxtWg77icq5DMoU7BZME8nxLjh1Gw1u20ZsGwtlPTRUm-Wr8ZdmigKLnXVoNTcpOSPtKiQEwTKINxI6dt7Jr5L_9NbqzZEsm9OJN-yM89NxMyPE/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/AVvXsEi9PQW4TctI-Nj9TacBoiX45EmafAVNQnxtWg77icq5DMoU7BZME8nxLjh1Gw1u20ZsGwtlPTRUm-Wr8ZdmigKLnXVoNTcpOSPtKiQEwTKINxI6dt7Jr5L_9NbqzZEsm9OJN-yM89NxMyPE/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/AVvXsEgMv7KYdeaUMWOjfhlSi1Tiu5bMutT_x0Lf2dJmSfEgqvHtQO-9MV9no7x3T4V397KcKhhldJXJ0VvmguvFaoVf7rYfFdJcwVZHc7PpvbQkwul02rp_Y_XlMdMZ0mrQzr455lvQC95t4YNM/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/AVvXsEgMv7KYdeaUMWOjfhlSi1Tiu5bMutT_x0Lf2dJmSfEgqvHtQO-9MV9no7x3T4V397KcKhhldJXJ0VvmguvFaoVf7rYfFdJcwVZHc7PpvbQkwul02rp_Y_XlMdMZ0mrQzr455lvQC95t4YNM/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/AVvXsEj-x7M2WwFyG016DDEIMgjCCLwT4kq0ggfqUV40Ievdqce5bxnxrlvVnHqtEZKQJJ8pPWZSwZ3hqLnRxgph0mEPnHGzjvFuiDWeTA1jVwrlNyNznwkdQDjws9d9aRV5JOtmcYZRCYSnrO_D/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/AVvXsEj-x7M2WwFyG016DDEIMgjCCLwT4kq0ggfqUV40Ievdqce5bxnxrlvVnHqtEZKQJJ8pPWZSwZ3hqLnRxgph0mEPnHGzjvFuiDWeTA1jVwrlNyNznwkdQDjws9d9aRV5JOtmcYZRCYSnrO_D/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

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/AVvXsEhHtFPRU_sYkwpQgDCQ7vJ3GwrwrssCx12VwizvfurTypyUVxp7biIGCpqwwdUacUVI0LBiEK-AlZb8NW-RZ2p5xivcTSvHOtUO48H7taIVL3IeEBfU3ploOZ7TjTfHrTHtGff9L0RiZSc/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/AVvXsEhHtFPRU_sYkwpQgDCQ7vJ3GwrwrssCx12VwizvfurTypyUVxp7biIGCpqwwdUacUVI0LBiEK-AlZb8NW-RZ2p5xivcTSvHOtUO48H7taIVL3IeEBfU3ploOZ7TjTfHrTHtGff9L0RiZSc/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/AVvXsEi2gD3VU_GwM3Bwy1pTg0KYwDnoL5a6xpmEzgvrHiSLt9DP0gFojhmXgouzKk-EdLbKZBRxZhFc2Ub7dO1GFwOddZQI9EhDN5ifbNuyxGWeLx9GE2kLB6X4mFsTApzywhmCh96TUi8l0qs/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/AVvXsEi2gD3VU_GwM3Bwy1pTg0KYwDnoL5a6xpmEzgvrHiSLt9DP0gFojhmXgouzKk-EdLbKZBRxZhFc2Ub7dO1GFwOddZQI9EhDN5ifbNuyxGWeLx9GE2kLB6X4mFsTApzywhmCh96TUi8l0qs/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/AVvXsEjLWL8RCVOT-oB3gKlR8TA0yJ8oKKNFMInS3y5_r9246FqWIKT2Dvwr3hLssv6mdJt4GTIYljSYIs77ay9dHxOMO53lYuQkiL4m06uZsXNmUDlSGhHojfzwJpWZ4AQzgNET0tIE2P96Z0I/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/AVvXsEjLWL8RCVOT-oB3gKlR8TA0yJ8oKKNFMInS3y5_r9246FqWIKT2Dvwr3hLssv6mdJt4GTIYljSYIs77ay9dHxOMO53lYuQkiL4m06uZsXNmUDlSGhHojfzwJpWZ4AQzgNET0tIE2P96Z0I/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/AVvXsEh8XOykNew2889AKSMXmmfDO-W0PaYtg2-fqUKDOY3CHTp6D1or6C6GIXxJj3HiM5gI_t9aUMjBRJfbV9JMfhnj2U4kFy5e73xmYvFRo4leA0jUN2B0NtbT5HiBA8F4bLJ2t39N4Tg5ox4/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/AVvXsEh8XOykNew2889AKSMXmmfDO-W0PaYtg2-fqUKDOY3CHTp6D1or6C6GIXxJj3HiM5gI_t9aUMjBRJfbV9JMfhnj2U4kFy5e73xmYvFRo4leA0jUN2B0NtbT5HiBA8F4bLJ2t39N4Tg5ox4/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/AVvXsEjN4JP-mspDvnyJttmGEFhto0-h1nHUgK_gPlnq4EOn1dnS5xzDpKS18Co-ZuPTt-TBfxLAf_uFOgccalQEOXEpXoaZVy0Q_3Sfig6YCSFHSxkm6RLYXGZ9GA7hfGpl_cGxOPku1I74M1I/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/AVvXsEjN4JP-mspDvnyJttmGEFhto0-h1nHUgK_gPlnq4EOn1dnS5xzDpKS18Co-ZuPTt-TBfxLAf_uFOgccalQEOXEpXoaZVy0Q_3Sfig6YCSFHSxkm6RLYXGZ9GA7hfGpl_cGxOPku1I74M1I/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/AVvXsEjsSiIHXw0oxFc5CSat9lyVVNYbSmlpEx1d2DaJhltygEam7NFLoaDMfrwLGa66LvdKR4u2kqlPTaoHbdZiAgTATccTBqlN6jU-0HRVF9Yn3lM9-3kU95tfptaFfzBhC39OuAsQ7UeYw0I/s1600-h/ashley+tree+closeup.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsSiIHXw0oxFc5CSat9lyVVNYbSmlpEx1d2DaJhltygEam7NFLoaDMfrwLGa66LvdKR4u2kqlPTaoHbdZiAgTATccTBqlN6jU-0HRVF9Yn3lM9-3kU95tfptaFfzBhC39OuAsQ7UeYw0I/s1600-h/ashley+tree+closeup.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsSiIHXw0oxFc5CSat9lyVVNYbSmlpEx1d2DaJhltygEam7NFLoaDMfrwLGa66LvdKR4u2kqlPTaoHbdZiAgTATccTBqlN6jU-0HRVF9Yn3lM9-3kU95tfptaFfzBhC39OuAsQ7UeYw0I/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/AVvXsEj7cDOZBqCyLpqSsFJ1V0FunK8WirO0djoIo7nARk_Bp-0T_XlXR1gtSy6gjgYNGaaR25_L30F2c56fJ4tTt1IY0jFqO3MslhfVKF4tQ0RkB6-Z72FS0j0VUDSezc5pznp0Hf_ICMX4l5A/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/AVvXsEj7cDOZBqCyLpqSsFJ1V0FunK8WirO0djoIo7nARk_Bp-0T_XlXR1gtSy6gjgYNGaaR25_L30F2c56fJ4tTt1IY0jFqO3MslhfVKF4tQ0RkB6-Z72FS0j0VUDSezc5pznp0Hf_ICMX4l5A/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/AVvXsEjgn98SVGMpInekSh4mj_r9WBZiuVj7n69xu2reLQJbjhRK_Mf3bqhlurfJ6AZJRn1vCcCk2yl0D64dmYWg6SPuJJxkodI1ZrYHN1VFGycyt8SDZeJl4OFZ_X2J1LGn2XkQFiQGKIAnV64/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/AVvXsEjgn98SVGMpInekSh4mj_r9WBZiuVj7n69xu2reLQJbjhRK_Mf3bqhlurfJ6AZJRn1vCcCk2yl0D64dmYWg6SPuJJxkodI1ZrYHN1VFGycyt8SDZeJl4OFZ_X2J1LGn2XkQFiQGKIAnV64/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/AVvXsEhFHMECGoSmk23MJ-x4pKwlAmRs83kvumFpH1GarvM3-FQ2dWm6OcGXPMaP17ZIgJfxD0zVFRQzWwDYIzXKPTQ2Dhnn8ne76Nx5uMOaREzyVCyaNJGPNTS_pxpJTCG4JKS3t74CatT7q0A/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/AVvXsEhFHMECGoSmk23MJ-x4pKwlAmRs83kvumFpH1GarvM3-FQ2dWm6OcGXPMaP17ZIgJfxD0zVFRQzWwDYIzXKPTQ2Dhnn8ne76Nx5uMOaREzyVCyaNJGPNTS_pxpJTCG4JKS3t74CatT7q0A/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/AVvXsEi68wcqOA8Ld-wMpwAzntoFxJotTpgcrE23v-x9NDoWgS5cwewtDQd7LoS1oVOJ1hIyC5aXPGIPDR4zqq3EmJxdvNWqcOVLUJ5SChAqiM-6gLGvyTCbJaPcW2RbsYngUSnbiH7YIc_AqxI/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/AVvXsEi68wcqOA8Ld-wMpwAzntoFxJotTpgcrE23v-x9NDoWgS5cwewtDQd7LoS1oVOJ1hIyC5aXPGIPDR4zqq3EmJxdvNWqcOVLUJ5SChAqiM-6gLGvyTCbJaPcW2RbsYngUSnbiH7YIc_AqxI/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/AVvXsEh_181fp49FHqUSwLQrfJ5-SeEINpPUfwAat9Bgio9fNwTRtRru2UOxfNc4XzZ2GzxVq6SrUsfusCUrh-CO_ErXQmxie6cr692IJDkWQnlDgJx2gdgb8x-nPcu09WOXOWDLjLagstVytUk/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/AVvXsEh_181fp49FHqUSwLQrfJ5-SeEINpPUfwAat9Bgio9fNwTRtRru2UOxfNc4XzZ2GzxVq6SrUsfusCUrh-CO_ErXQmxie6cr692IJDkWQnlDgJx2gdgb8x-nPcu09WOXOWDLjLagstVytUk/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/AVvXsEgxC-0Vqfuviluoyrv6AUReCZb1vtVIRXfaAdBlL46vgZY6FofyOd7SaHBht7rCEMsoJMOSz8o1EVbZMTUPAV9In9ZobFFAtde1IVgu5PuTYU5p33icD1VAtbiRjnxQLCc4TR_wtzPX58s/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/AVvXsEgxC-0Vqfuviluoyrv6AUReCZb1vtVIRXfaAdBlL46vgZY6FofyOd7SaHBht7rCEMsoJMOSz8o1EVbZMTUPAV9In9ZobFFAtde1IVgu5PuTYU5p33icD1VAtbiRjnxQLCc4TR_wtzPX58s/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/AVvXsEjfxGvkHZHAFl2d4fsqa4ZsvGgxdxZ6yIVnyIOQUyumJylOv7kdq8y0IN9m8VsIICa3XFc3Uv6Fh6acuiTEh9Arrp1fgJVinkZ0BPsw2F-g2laCdLoxdJ5HdSRtgY_7xSRZ0pr1BcheOS0/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/AVvXsEjfxGvkHZHAFl2d4fsqa4ZsvGgxdxZ6yIVnyIOQUyumJylOv7kdq8y0IN9m8VsIICa3XFc3Uv6Fh6acuiTEh9Arrp1fgJVinkZ0BPsw2F-g2laCdLoxdJ5HdSRtgY_7xSRZ0pr1BcheOS0/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/AVvXsEgoQHKFabij6G06muujWi6Onem8nJNgOEodn1h0v1u5lZqAt2wxVEnlEX3xraJ2n5gYc-u-67KFLwZqs_8EEa8daXTSAOVAjSq9jpTD2-89SAC-gpC1xidvT1lUZ6tCM1qScECPmjA57RE/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/AVvXsEgoQHKFabij6G06muujWi6Onem8nJNgOEodn1h0v1u5lZqAt2wxVEnlEX3xraJ2n5gYc-u-67KFLwZqs_8EEa8daXTSAOVAjSq9jpTD2-89SAC-gpC1xidvT1lUZ6tCM1qScECPmjA57RE/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/AVvXsEjJQsZ4DATemjBSoa0cZxgr2Vtlm4W-qg1qqh3MVsVB-WCRh-TRHeLiKwWDVLgino_s1j_qpMSUElTH3iHTLKOLj591iBDqfnAoqem-6vbb57E3_1HYE_24cHbsML48ZQaSwH8S3qyblzQ/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/AVvXsEjJQsZ4DATemjBSoa0cZxgr2Vtlm4W-qg1qqh3MVsVB-WCRh-TRHeLiKwWDVLgino_s1j_qpMSUElTH3iHTLKOLj591iBDqfnAoqem-6vbb57E3_1HYE_24cHbsML48ZQaSwH8S3qyblzQ/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/AVvXsEgsE9XeqolhnOQ2jmcqGf5ozX_ri2Ivn5YSkQ8eYKt-5fdux4McyQ6tDbSqxAd1RGlp_2xH4fj1Uoy1qL4mLQPgbV2VFSGMVXKYX50I1hGY6zc_0JXsE5PTO5t-lH1Ft-mNDHUJpWJXGp0/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/AVvXsEgsE9XeqolhnOQ2jmcqGf5ozX_ri2Ivn5YSkQ8eYKt-5fdux4McyQ6tDbSqxAd1RGlp_2xH4fj1Uoy1qL4mLQPgbV2VFSGMVXKYX50I1hGY6zc_0JXsE5PTO5t-lH1Ft-mNDHUJpWJXGp0/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/AVvXsEiWeSvIPE02eJnD387mm5DIMz41kz_RFgVvu0TmMYcfZ89vX-7nQjYpwgZHWo2tv8PNhbaYxP2Uj_oMzSZ9C1ss-OTM2p_6dKBsbumrwLG6N6iCbMhosGqj3yCoglL3-mm6CmTjGg3gL5A/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/AVvXsEiWeSvIPE02eJnD387mm5DIMz41kz_RFgVvu0TmMYcfZ89vX-7nQjYpwgZHWo2tv8PNhbaYxP2Uj_oMzSZ9C1ss-OTM2p_6dKBsbumrwLG6N6iCbMhosGqj3yCoglL3-mm6CmTjGg3gL5A/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)

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