2014 Color of the Year

In case you haven't yet heard...Orchid is the new Pantone Color of the Year for 2014. 

 

Supposedly 'radiant orchid' emanates great joy, love and health!  So maybe we should get a headstart to this new 2014 color of the year...and add in a little of it during this holiday season!  

It's beautiful displayed here on this tablescape, isn't it?

If it's too late to add in this color THIS year, then be sure to keep it in mind for your decorating in the new year.  A few little fun pops of this great color may be just the ticket for a fresh new look and feel in your home!

Thanks for stopping by...and

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Ta!Ta!

Image Credits:  Pantone, Traditional Home

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Monday Morning GLAM!

I needed a little "glam" in my Monday morning....how about you?  It's cold (high in the 40's!!) and rainy today - ugh!  Also, if you want to add some holiday "glam" to YOUR homes then you may want to check this out...

What a lovely mosaic mirror!  A great welcoming statement for your foyer or dining room buffet.

Add some "shimmer and shine" to your day...or holiday!

How about a little more glamour atop those beautiful candlesticks?  I'm in love with these!

Maybe even change out your vases with these Amber Luster Mercury Glass ones.

Are you getting the picture...on this cold and rainy day...or ideas for the upcoming holiday season? Let's put them all together...

It's certainly brightened my day...and also given me lots of thoughts about setting MY table this season.  If you like what you see, then you must go HERE and do a little shopping...online or in the store.

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Image Credits:  Pier One

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Room Rescue...Reveal

I know I've been a little slack in the blogging world lately, but we have been crazy busy getting all of our installations completed before Christmas...and finally, they are indeed done.  


Remember me sharing the recent room design for one of our current dining room projects?  In case you missed it you can revisit it here.  I had promised to bring you the entire room reveal...so here it is.  First, here are some "before" photos of the room. 

Before

And here are some "after" photos...drum-roll please (ah, come on, humor me!!)  Oh, and we do indeed have a real treat for you...we have the Thanksgiving decor for you to see AND the Christmas decor we did too!!  A double treat I guess you could say!

After

 Remember that gorgeous rug we told you about that finally came in?  This is it!

 These aren't professional photos and I do believe the cleaning crew moved her lamps a bit...but hey, who can complain when you have someone to clean for you, right?

The table decorations and the buffet piece were all custom made.  We selected each and every item in them and then had them made.  They turned out lovely! 

Another drum-roll please...Here are the Christmas photos of the same room...

 Another centerpiece for Christmas that we customized.  She loved it!

 And yes, the buffet piece was custom-made too just for this spot...what do ya think?

 Close up of  centerpiece...

Close up of buffet sled...

Custom spray we did for the mirror that carries the theme from the table over to the wall...just adds that special touch to finish it off.

Well, there, you have it...our Room Rescue Reveal.  What did you think of it?  We carried the color scheme from the other rooms in the house (kitchen and great room) into the dining room and now the entire house "flows" nicely.  It is warm and inviting and the clients are happy...after all, that's what counts!

Hope you enjoyed!

Be sure to have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Holiday Table Ideas

With our outdoor decorations in place and now that the tree is up (it is, isn't it?)...have you already begun thinking about your Christmas table setting?  If not, then maybe this will help. It's only a week away!!

I fell in love with this vintage place setting idea.  You can mix and match vintage and new to create a little character on your table this year.  Look at this "lacy" looking plate...isn't it great!  The little stocking filled with greenery is just that added special touch for your guests.  They will love it!

For a little more casual look this year you can opt to use your solid color dinnerware, instead of china.  Dress it up with the placemat and napkin...and then add a pewter goblet to snazzy it up a bit more.

Bring out the metallic gold...and add in some "frilly" china.  I also love these gold stripes on the glasses used with it!  Even the napkins have a sassy little gold edge. How about YOU, is this your style? 

For the kid-friendly place setting...this is really cute.  I love the little candies in the plate and the ornament on the side.  Oh, and look at these mini utensils for the kids...perfect for those little hands (by Pottery Barn Kids)!

Well, that's it for today...I hope this gave you a few ideas for your holiday table this year or at least got you started thinking of some of your own unique ideas. We get questions all the time about how to create inviting table settings so we may even share more a little later if time allows.  Be sure to stop back by!

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day! 

Photo Credits:  Southern Living

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