My color theme this year is gold and red, probably my favorite, infused with some brown. Putting photography challenges aside, I'm pretty happy to show you where the leopard inspiration took me...
Next post, I''ll show you some tricks I used to make the two arrangements. For the chandelier, I just used a bunch of natural looking stems I've had, and stuck in some berries. Nothing is wired together, they are all just resting on each other. It isn't perfectly balanced, and that's the way I like it -- nature isn't perfect either (thank heavens!).
You can see my color scheme this year, but what's yours? Anyone using anything different and inspiring? Please share in the comments :), we'd all love to know.
I've linked this post to the Christmas Link Party at Southern Hospitality -- click over and check it out, lots of gorgeous inspiration!
Again, thanks for all your kind comments and emails while I my sleigh was in reverse. Now, full sled ahead!!
Talk to you soon,
Carol
Love your leopard touches with the reindeer. I have used leopard touches at Christmas before, it is a fun mix with all kinds of patterns. One of natures neutrals. It really looks great with the red and gold.
ReplyDeleteI have a black and white striped theme with touches of lime and a little pop of red!!! Love it in my dining room with the striped lime wallpaper, it was a fun project, Merry Christmas Kathysue
I will be posting it next week!!
Lol, Steve! I'm not that on the ball with the tree. Truth be told, my girls put it up, put the lights on and started the ornaments for me when I was feeling crummy. This having teenagers thing has its high points! Actually, they're great kids.
ReplyDeleteLOVE, SO GLAD YOUR FEELING BETTER,I WOULD SAY YOU GOT YOUR MOJO BACK..CHANDELIER LOOKS FAB!
ReplyDeleteOoooo...so beautiful! Looks like your little rest did you and your dining room good! Everything is so gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
I so love the leopard print. Just not sure Mr. Traditional is up for that.. but we are working on it. I love the greenery on the chandelier and the reindeer. I love how you laid the greenery, pine cones and bulbs on the leopard. That is one gorgeous deer!
ReplyDeleteOh, and I love your blog spin - who else would think of Sofas and Sage - fun!
ReplyDeleteNow that is some unexpected Christmas decor and I love it!! Found you through Providence Ltd. and so glad I found you! Hope you can stop by soon!
ReplyDeleteI love your tablescape!!! Introducing the animal print was just a fun thing without disturbing the traditional look. The reindeer are beautiful too!
ReplyDeleteWhere did you get that chanelier? I love it!
Those deer are Faahbulous. Where ever did you find them?
ReplyDeleteCarol, everything looks so pretty & festive at your house. You've been busy! Thanks for linking up. I love a little leopard thrown in too. I used some zebra in a couple spots this year.
ReplyDeleteMakes me want to come on in and celebrate! Let the Season Begin! Glad you are feeling well.
ReplyDeletePS Love the effect the the leopard spots - nice unexpected element that really ties it all together. FUN!