This has been such a hectic season it wouldn’t surprise me if many of us were a bit tardy in getting to our seasonal decorating tasks. While most people have their traditions – which often dictate where the tree and the gifts are put each year – I thought these alternative spots and strategies might [...]

Each year Royal Copenhagen puts on a dazzling display of theme-decorated tables adorned with their legendary china.  This year’s inspiration comes from the magical fairytale ballet classic, The Nutcracker.
Six actors and dancers from the Royal Danish Theatre have embellished a room and table based upon one of the many dances from this beloved Christmastime musical.
Chinese [...]

Pine bough garlands are worked up with dried berries, pearl-and-amethyst batons, mercury-glass ornaments and satin bows by British designer William Yeoward. Ribbons and decor were purchased at the English passementerie house VV Rouleaux, which provides a handy online  how-to for two simple Christmas bows.

In the New York City townhouse of designer Charlotte Moss, floral guru [...]

Welcome to my home town, New York, NY. With Christmas just a few weeks away, I started in Rockefeller Center and took a walk up Fifth Avenue to see Christmas decorations on one of the world’s most famous streets.  Won’t you come along with me?

The 77th annual lighting of what New Yorkers refer to as [...]

Easter is next Sunday, and if you’re hosting a brunch or dinner, here are a few ways to display those colorful sweet treats. (Above, candy eggs from Williams-Sonoma)

Mini bird’s nests are perfectly sized to fit individual place settings. The ones on the left, made of dried flowers and grasses are from W-S, or [...]

Fantasia in four colors from Dynamic Rugs
Display your love all year with these heart motif rugs. We found styles ranging from modern to traditional to retro inspired in both candy heart colors and classic Valentine’s Day red.

Hearts Rug from PB teen

Hearts & Flowers Fern Rug from American Cottage Rugs

From the Heart Rug by HABA

Heart [...]

A Holiday wouldn’t feel complete without featuring the wonderful hooked rug patterns of our friend Barb Carroll at Woolley Fox. Patterns are available for purchase (you get to do the fun part of hooking) and can be found on her website. Thanks Barb for allowing me to share these fabulous completed rug images [...]

When I was a child, part of the thrill of Christmastime was a trip downtown to see the various department store windows all dressed up for the holidays. From the looks of these next images, I’d say those windows are still as magical as ever.

Smart department stores know how to attract the older audience [...]

Twelve Days of Christmas Rug – a timely reminder for all of us last minute shoppers…there are 12 days left until Christmas Day!

No. 1 Beeswax Candles $16

We love candlelight at sunset and throughout the evening, especially around the holidays. So it was great to find 9-inch tapers ($7.75 per pair) in eleven colors at the Beeswax Candle Company. I am pleased with how slowly and neatly these candles burn and how long they last. I would [...]

Themed table settings from Castles and Estates are on view at Royal Copenhagen’s flagship store in Denmark now through December 31st.

If you decorate for the holidays, don’t overlook the seasonal options available in floor coverings. Capel Rugs “Biltmore For Your Home” collection includes this Braided Poinsettia rug. Available at Garnet Hill or check the Capel Rug website for retailers in your area.

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