Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Simple And Elegant White Christmas Decor


There is something so appealing about a home decorated for Christmas in simple yet elegant white.  It's not really rustic, it's more charming and peaceful.  I am not a big fan of brilliant white because it tends to be cold. When I say white, I actually mean a creamy white......one that is soft and warm. 

I decorated in this style years ago but have had more colorful and sparkling Christmases lately. For some reason I have the desire to go simple again. I will be collecting decorations over the next 12 months as I definitely am planning to have a Blanc Noel next year.


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Bring cheer to your house this holiday season with decorations the color of French vanilla ice cream!

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These branch filled urns welcome guests in to a relaxed, formal interior.

Touches of traditional red and green with LOTS of white.

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Ahhhhhhhhh!!!

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Just because it is simple doesn't mean it can't have some bling!


This takes my breath away!


Another reason a wreath makes a great chair decoration. This one serves as a place card.


Hang some shimmering old crystals in the window. You can find the old prisms at flea markets, collectible and antique markets, thrift stores. Collect them throughout the year for a wonderful addition to your Christmas.





These dancers are the perfect example of "simple but elegant". Look for accessories like these to add to your white Christmas.


It's all here....soft candlelight, mistletoe, fresh greens, crystal, lace, and creamy white bows.

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Invest in brass and crystal .....the combination is stunning at Christmas.

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Pretty windows like these arched ones are perfect when accented with handmade snowflakes.

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Little unexpected touches of Holiday cheer.


Garlands with white ribbon are so elegant.


Delicate linen and lace make the perfect stocking to hand on your white Christmas mantle.

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Make a pretty window with stencil and paint. Just create a Christmas village....all in white of course.




Make a triple wreath accessory like the one in this image. Remember they are beautiful when hung over a mirror.



Welcome visitors in from the cold with white lights and simple green wreaths hung from each window.



Boxwood makes the loveliest wreaths. They always seem to have the simple, elegant look.




White trees have a magical quality about them. What make this setting so special is the ribbon and doilies hung from the ceiling. I always decorate from the ceiling down so there isn't a blank space above the Christmas tree. This gives you a great opportunity to get creative.

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Sunday, December 1, 2013

Decorating With Tufted Headboards



Tufted headboards which started trending in 2012 are still very popular, especially now that we are seeing a wide range of design looks from actual headboards to walls that become your headboard.

 A tufted headboard can add instant elegance to a bedroom reminiscent of the glamour and glitz of the Hollywood regency style. However their classic look complements a variety of bedroom styles and will have a different effect in a room depending on the frame chosen, the fabric covering, and its color and texture.

You can entirely change the look of your bed with a few yards of fabric and the tufted headboard is a fun project for guest room do over. If you have thought about it before, take the plunge and make a tufted headboard the centerpiece of your bedroom!!



I'll take one of each, thank you!


If glam and glitz is your style there are plenty of  headboards that will make you feel like a 40's starlet. This one belongs to Dita Von Teese

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Perfect for the diva in you!

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This is an example of upholstering the wall behind your bed to act as your headboard. Very dramatic!!


Even though this is not my personal style, I do think this is a pretty headboard treatment.

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I prefer the more French style  like this and the twins below when it comes to tufted headboards.


I love antique tufted headboards and this one is magnificent. Just freshen up or reupholster and you have a treasure.


A beautiful wood carving has been added to this tufted headboard for an exquisite, romantic look.



The wallpaper and window treatments are more transitional in style but work wonderfully with a antique style bed featuring nail head embellishments and tufted headboard. A good mix of modern and vintage.


This pretty traditional bedroom is given a fresh look because the headboard has large tufted squares instead of the smaller squares (called biscuit tufting) or diamonds (diamond tufting) associated with traditional style. 

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A clean and pretty transitional style bedroom. The tufted headboard is framed like a picture. Finishing the edges gives a more refined look to your headboard while leaving them unfinished looks more modern.
  

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Another pretty modern bedroom made elegant with the owners choice of headboard.

There are many tufted headboard designs to choose from. Your choice of colors will make even the more glam styles look fun and modern.

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Bright colors are the trend in modern tufted headboards.


A different approach is to build shelves around the bed to create a recessed look like this and use a portion of the wall as your tufted headboard.



This room is very current and chic yet has a 40's glam style headboard.


Tufted headboards, usually associated with traditional and frou frou rooms, can also look sleek and quite at home in a contemporary style bedroom.

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Colors and artwork make this tufted headboard appear modern even though it is quite traditional. It is fun to mix the old and new!!


So many elements about this room work for a fresh chic look. The combined twin tufted headboards in this gorgeous color was a terrific choice. 

A velvet tufted headboard in rich blue sets the stage for a lovely, youthful cast of characters. A guest bedroom is a fun area to be brave and creative in!

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Wrap around headboards are another option if you are under the spell of tufting.



No matter what your favorite style is there are many tutorials on line to show you how to try tufting yourself. I have never done it but know many who have and they say it is easier than you think!! Or be creative, design one yourself and let an upholsterer make it for you.




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