Friday, December 5, 2014

Decorating With Tabletop Christmas Trees




Is your Christmas tree the centerpiece of your holiday decorating plans? Why limit yourself to just one tree! This year try decorating with Christmas trees throughout your house. Tabletop size trees may be an idea you might like to try.These mini versions, placed in unexpected spots, will add some holiday pizzazz to any room in the house.

Tabletop Christmas trees make great accents and can be used anywhere in your home or office. And tabletop trees allow you to deck the halls, even if you're short on space. These trees may be small in size, but huge in Holiday splendor. 

I know some people feature a main larger tree in their living area but then add tabletop trees in other rooms like the entrance, dining area, or even in bedrooms. I always used large trees because I have 12 ft. ceilings in my old home, but this year I only used the top two sections of my trees to make them smaller and put them in large urns to display on tabletops. I love my smaller trees and so will you. I was due for a change as you may be too.......so give smaller tabletop trees a try this year.




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This tabletop tree is just as elegant unadorned as it is when dressed in your favorite garland and ornaments.

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I love the snow covered versions. Use several of these tabletop trees to evoke the feeling of an enchanted forest.

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When placed together on a window sill, different sized tabletop trees bring added Christmas cheer to your space. 
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Little tabletop Christmas trees are just right for out of the way spaces. They are delightful and quick to decorate.

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Simply adorned, this adorable tabletop tree would bring the warmth of an old fashioned Christmas to many areas of your home.

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These cute mini tabletop trees are perfection displayed on a drum. The beauty of the tabletop tree is that you can set them on unusual items. 
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 Remember just because they are called tabletops doesn't mean you can't also use them on the floor. They are best displayed in interesting containers.
Don't forget beautiful white tabletop Christmas trees. This one features vintage jewelry. Be creative with your decorations!

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Live tabletop Christmas trees are lovely during the holidays, then afterwards these trees can live for many years either as container plants or in the landscape.

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Bring the holiday atmosphere to your bathroom with a tabletop Christmas tree. Unadorned for a rustic feel or lavishly trimmed, the bath is the perfect space for a lovely little tree.

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Do you have a small collection? Tabletop Christmas trees are a great way to display it. 

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If you are a fan of French decor, an unadorned tabletop tree is the perfect Christmas expression. The French are known for simple and elegant.


Tabletop trees make great centerpieces for your Holiday party table. Just pick it up and use as a centerpiece. After the dinner party simple put it back where you originally had it displayed.

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One of my favorite looks for Christmas is a tabletop tree set in a classic urn and left unadorned or simply lighted.
Wherever you decide to place tabletop Christmas trees, they are sure to make a festive addition.
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The kitchen island is another wonderful spot for a tabletop Christmas tree. Kitchens beg for the warmth of holidays long ago and this version of the Christmas tree is the perfect solution.


Look for wonderful containers like this sled for you tabletop trees.The perfect container will make your Christmas vignette more eyecatching.

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Are you short of space this Holiday?  You can still bring Christmas warmth and cheer to the smallest of interiors with a cute tabletop tree. Perfect for apartments, dorm rooms, offices, anywhere a big tree won't fit.


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I love them on tables and in buckets. Picture a small child hanging up decorations on a small, fun to decorate little tabletop Christmas tree. If that doesn't fill your home with holiday spirit nothing will!


Instead of a tree skirt, try a large wicker basket for your table top tree.The basket will hold the tree steady while lending a rustic look.



If vintage is your cup of tea, an aluminum tabletop tree will provide that nostalgic feeling of Christmas past.

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You can also decorate your tabletop with a collection of vintage bottle brush Christmas trees. They will certainly lighten hearts and moods.


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Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Decorating With Simple, Unadorned Christmas Wreaths



If you are craving a beautifully decorated Christmas house but want to take the stress out of holiday decorating, maybe the elegant touch of simple unadorned wreaths is your best bet this year. I decorated with more natural and simply elegant decor for years but now my family likes traditional bling and expect over the top designs every Christmas.They complain every year that I want to return to what I think is a beautiful Christmas style. Next year is mine however!!

Whether your style is Farmhouse, French, Romantic, Primitive, or Cottage, you can have the warmth and beauty of Christmas past with these simple unadorned Christmas wreath ideas that provide a relaxed luxury that is absolutely charming.





Enjoy the simplicity of the hammered dulcimer.



The perfect pairing of this simple, unadorned wreath and mirror welcomes Christmas guests with simple and sophisticated elegance.


The simpler the wreath, the more you can hang in special places throughout your home. 


Who would think of pussy willow at Christmas? Just a touch of it's soft fuzzy buds added at the top of this unadorned wreath adds a special bit of charm, and simple elegance.


If you crave traditional red, try a simple, unadorned apple wreath. They really pop against a white or green door.

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This unadorned wreath of mixed greenery is simply decorated with chimes but still free of ribbons, tinsel, or ornaments.


This simple rosemary wreath is made all the more special by the tiny jingle bells.

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When wreaths are unadorned you can hang several small ones together for a big splash of Christmas.

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I love how the simple white poppy and velvet ribbon add an elegant touch to an otherwise simple unadorned Christmas wreath.

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A tiny, unadorned boxwood wreath supplies the Christmas touch to any holiday table.

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This beautiful Christmas wreath is made of greenery and birch branches and slightly adorned with tiny red balls. Remember your wreath doesn't have to be round!


These small, simple, and  unadorned wreaths bring that cheer and holiday feeling to any room. There are so many places you can use them and a table setting is just the perfect spot.

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A tiny rosemary Christmas wreath, simply adorned with berries and tied to a cabinet door, can be a lovely touch to any room.


You can purchase wonderful perserved boxwood wreaths in all sizes. Even completely unadorned they seem to shout "Christmas"

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The simple Christmas wreath is elegant without being fussy and the greenery lets the patina of an old door be the star attraction.

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 I love a combination of several simple Christmas wreaths, whether different, or all alike as these are. I think it is beautiful how these ascend the stairs.


This simple, unadorned, eucalyptus Christmas wreath would look great on your door, on a window, or hung from a mirror above your Christmas mantel.


Simple, unadorned wreaths are indicative of the refined charm of the French. 


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This lovely unadorned fern Christmas wreath reminds me of fairies. Tie your wreath off with a bit of burlap for a simple rustic look.

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Another alternative is the simple, unadorned heart shaped Christmas wreath. Don't make it too perfect or you will lose the charm. Let pieces of greenery find their way outside of the heart design.


An unadorned boxwood wreath will give a festive Christmas flourish to any special place in your interior.


Capture the magic and brilliance of a classic holiday with a simple, unadorned berry wreath.

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With this unadorned Christmas wreath, a simple idea becomes quite elegant with an unassuming bow. It is fun to put holiday cheer in unexpected places.




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Friday, November 28, 2014

Decorating With Etageres



I guess you have noticed that the étagère has become a "must have" piece of home decor. A fun alernative to the  book shelf, you are seeing them everywhere. Pronounced : ā-tä-ˈzher, this piece consists of a series of stages or open shelves for the reception of ornaments or other small articles. Extensively made in France during the late 18th century, the word étagère was taken from the Middle French word, estagiere, referring to “estage floor of a building or station”.

All you have to do is look in a decorating magazine or visit a design blog or pinterest board and you will see what I mean. The etagere, even though it has been around for centuries, is once more a trendy item. These graceful and elegant open shelves are perhaps best known in the brass construction. Yet the history of the étagère, shows that even Louis XVI adored this elegant piece,especially in exotic woods.
Popular once again during the Victorian era, the excess of details would additionally adorn the shelves of style. Gilded carvings, marble shelves and mirrors made them heavier pieces of furniture.

This decorative piece has evolved into the stylistic elegance and simplicity of the brass étagère and has certainly gained iconic appeal today. I have gathered some pictures of beautiful french antique etageres as well as modern versions so you can be inspired to incorporate one into your interiors.




Those who follow my blog know I an an antique enthusiast so naturally I have a few beautiful French antique etageres to show you. These etageres usually had metal "pie crust" edges and were of course made of wood, many times with inlay.This Louis XIV etagere serves as a bookshelf carousel.



An example of a French Antique Marquetry Etagere.  They are so stylish and elegant and the perfect way to display a few pretty treasures.


A 19th Century French Etagere. Like the "what not" shelf, it was very often shaped to fit a corner.

An etagere in Reese Witherspoon's Ojai Home

Étagères by Garrison Rousseau in Nina Griscom's elegant Manhattan apartment.

An etagere will appear to take up less space than a traditional bookshelf while elevating your style a few notches.


This stylish home office features a Cynthia Rowley desk, great greek key patterned chair, orange Ikat pillow and a trendy brass etagere.


The etagere is a very versatile furniture piece as it can be used in many different ways and in all types of spaces. They come in a variety of styles and are perfect for displaying books, collections and other treasures.

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Don’t forget to place books horizontally as well as vertically on the shelves of your etagere...... it adds a nice rhythmic pattern to the shelf.


What a fun and eclectic space made all the better with the addition of brass etageres.

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I love Chinoiserie and the enduring design of the pagoda etagere. These are from Brooke Astor's estate. 


Pagoda etagere in brass is classic yet trendy. These shelves are decorated in monochromatic style with all brass collectibles, but pops of color would look great too.


This Chinoiserie latticework etagere belonged to the Duke and Duchess of Windsor

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Etageres are not all book shelf size. Smaller ones look wonderful as a unit that fits over a bathroom toilet or on the floor as a small shelf for storing hand towels and other bath necessities.


This is a pretty iron and glass etagere used to display perfumes, powers etc. I like the way it sits on the vanity and creates a lovely reflection in the mirror.

Small etageres make great bedside tables as well.


And who didn't fall in love with the etageres in Darryl Carter’s kitchen!!

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Faux bamboo etageres are very popular.  Here a white one blends beautifully into the walls of this pretty sitting area.



A pair of faux, orange bamboo Campaign Etageres,Sabina Danenberg Antiques



You can find great bamboo etageres at antique shops as well as thrift stores and flea/collectible markets.


The lucite chair with fuchsia cushion, mirrored desk, brass bed, and fabulous etagere make this the perfect chic bedroom.

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This is another style of metal etagere that is easily found home decor stores.

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 White washed wood plank floors and glossy teal book shelves. Add in an eclectic zebra tufted chair and ottoman paired with an interesting brass etagere and you have eclectic perfection.

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You can find an old piece that has seen better days and save it with a quart of paint and some elbow grease.
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When grouping objects together  just remember the basic rule of threes. Objects tend to look better when gathered in odd numbers, like 3's or 5's.


Etageres are functional as exceedingly graceful and elegant room dividers.

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Flank your fireplace with etageres instead of conventional book shelves for a more modern wist.


Use them singularly......


..........or create a wall of etageres for a truely unique look. I love the like artwork above each etagere and the pops of color.  Make sure your displays are interesting and well thought out.....not just clutter.

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I love, love, love, this etagere of the kitchen island.


Proudly display your appetizers, finger foods and other entertaining fare during all your parties with an elegant etagere. These European-inspired pieces are perfect for convenient entertaining.



So much more fun than bookshelf the etagere is very functional in an office setting.




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