I love Thanksgiving. I like the traditions, like the whole family dozing together in front of the football game after lunch, the food, especially grandma's recipe for stuffing, and the time spent with those that I love the most. I enjoy the days of preparation, the laughter and fun around the table, and the opportunity to acknowledge all of the blessings of life. It seems like today's retailers have decided that Thanksgiving is nothing more than the kick off to the Holiday shopping season! It is because I am seeing stockings and tinsel in the stores, that I am more determined than ever to celebrate this great holiday with some festive decor in my home. I have also had a couple of clients ask for my help in preparing their holiday table. It has been fun to find inspiration on the web and I thought I would share some of my favorite, easy-to-do ideas with you. Don't let the Christmas push deny you the opportunity to celebrate the decor of Autumn when these simple projects can add so much to your own Thanksgiving table.
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| Simple, right? A small baking pumpkin with leaves, berries and a candled added. Do a group of these in a row down the center of the table and you have a lovely centerpiece. No muss. No fuss! |
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| This entry is so welcoming. I love the topiaries, particularly, and they aren't that hard to create. Hammer a long dowel down through the three pumpkins to hold them together. Hot glue, or wire, leaves, nuts, pine cones and berries between the pumpkins - and you're done! |
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| Raffia wrapped Indian corn looks gorgeous around this large hurricane globe and candle. |
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| Talk about simple... corn husks and a pumpkin! Watch that you choose a really great vase for maximum impact. |
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| This one takes a little bit of pre-planning... but so pretty. Slice a variety of fruits very thin and allow time for them to dry. Hot glue the slices to the base of your candle and tuck bittersweet berries in and around them for extra color. |
To illustrate the post "Art For Your Walls"
The following pictures are artwork from some of my favorite local artists. The fabulous thing about these folks is that they will do commissioned pieces especially for you! Enjoy...
The following pictures are from the October High Point Furniture Market.
These are some of the showrooms and displays that I thought were terrific.
A designer is as good as her team...
Every designer relies on a team of people to help execute her design vision. I have worked very hard to assemble a top notch team of craftsmen and professionals to rely on for excellence in execution and customer service. I have nick named them "The "A" Team". This name is so appropriate because this group brings their best effort to each task. There are many folks out there that will give you adequate, we strive for exceptional.
The following pictures will introduce you to some of the work done by these guys...
This week...
This week, I am working on two interiors that are either on or are near Lake Wylie, SC. Both homeowners are interested in incorporating a coastal "vibe" into the design for their homes. Working on two homes with the same design direction has never happened in my business before. It will be fun to see just how differently we approach each home. They will be as different and unique as their homeowners and we will be sure to include some after pictures in about 3 or 4 months!
1 comments:
I really enjoyed this post, especially the “examples in this post” portion which made it really easy for me to SEE what you were talking about without even having to leave the article. Thanks
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