Christmas Home Tour

Let's get right to it, shall we?  Christmas at my house starts with wintry black, white and silver in my kitchen...

The front hallway almost always has red, which for me, at heart, is really the color of Christmas.

The hallway also frames the living room...

My living room opens up to the dining room, which is a feature I love about a house.  I love that people can linger at the table while others relax within conversation distance. 

My dining room side piece is so hard to photograph against the window!

I hope you all are enjoying this Christmas season.  My warmest wishes for heartfelt celebrations,

My Christmas Dining Room and House Tour

Who's up for a Christmas tour?  The house is finally done, and while I'm on to menu planning and finishing shopping,  come on in and see what I've been up to, getting ready for entertaining and just relaxing (well, not really on that one ;-)

The view of the living room, above, is what you see when you come down the stairs.  We hang our stockings along the stairs because we used to use the fireplace a lot, and this was the only other place that worked.
 

If you've read this post, you've seen some of the living room, but let's check it out anyway...

On the right of the green chair above is my secretary.  The reflection in the window is pretty cool, I think!

Just below these doors, my daughter's painting sits on the desk...

My other daughter's painting of a cardinal is on the end table next to the sofa.  I think art used on furniture is a great alternative to hanging it on the wall.

 Check out the photo-bomber...

So now to the dining room.

The sideboard is pretty simple.  This first image is a bit overexposed, but I kind of like it that way ;-)

Below is the true duck egg color of the drapes...

The chandelier looks a lot like it did last year, but I put my white dove back in, and added a flocked nest...

The inspiration for the dining room this year came from this sleigh I bought on clearance (for a whopping $8), when I went to the store for something else entirely.  The whole room just came together around it, all with things I already owned.  Meant to be.

Can you imagine I had these gifts still wrapped from my Christmas 2011 table? (I heard you say "hoarder.")  And the pine cones are the bleached ones I shared on instagram (@6Wilson).   Here's some more...

Okay, okay, I'm obsessed with the sleigh...

I know I've used this angle with the tree for my other Christmas tablescapes here and here, but it works.  Can't help it.

Here's looking into the living room.  See the chair to the left of the tree?  Getting a major makeover right after Christmas.  Dying to do it.  I can't wait to show you what I'm up to with that!

To the left of the clock is the doorway to the kitchen.  These guys are hanging on my little black chandelier in there.  This is my one and only nod to cute.

  And then of course, there's Santa in the family room.  That room's not on the tour, it needs too much work.  Maybe next year ;-)

Well, phew!  That's it for 2013.  Thanks for joining me, and I hope you are enjoying your own Christmas magic in your own home, no matter how grand or humble.  Decorating is wonderful, but nothing is more beautiful than the reason for it all.

I'll be back in a day or so with a quick and delicious appetizer for you holiday entertaining!

I'm linking up over at Between Naps on the Porch, and French Country Cottage so come over and see lots of gorgeous Christmas inspiration!

Thanks for reading,

6 Wilson Pillow Giveaway! Merry Christmas

As this is the season of giving, I want to give back for all the support I have received in this year's launch of 6 Wilson.   There is so much to come in 2014, but for now, let's get to the giveaway!!

This giveaway allows you to choose any pillow cover from the shop, and it gets shipped to you free of charge.  The giveaway is open to the US, Canada and UK only.   It is open today through this Friday, December 13th at 5 pm.

Here's how to enter:

1.  Like 6 Wilson on Facebook, or let me know that you already have. (I'll have to check ;-)

2.  Visit the shop, then come back and tell me which pillow cover you would  like to have if you win.

If you comment as Anonymous, please be sure to include your email so you can be notified if you win!

That's it!  Super easy!  And while you're here, how about subscribing to the blog for updates on what's new in the shop, the world of interior design, or any other topic related to a warm and welcoming home.

Now, for some additional Christmas shopping fun, get 15% off any 6 Wilson purchase now through Friday at 5 pm, when the giveaway ends.  Maybe you want to buy a pillow cover before it's gone, or a table runner for Christmas entertaining, or small watercolor art for that small gift you need!

To visit the shop, CLICK HERE,  then come back and comment.

Good Luck!!


******THE GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.  PLEASE CHECK BACK TOMORROW MORNING, SATURDAY THE 14TH, TO LEARN WHO THE WINNER IS!  THANKS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATE AND GOOD LUCK ;-) ***********************

Monogrammed Metallic Pillows -- Does It Get Any Better?

Oh people, I have been up to my ears working on my 6 Wilson shop, and neglecting just about everything that isn't gold and silver metallic linen (or a client, of course!).  Can you blame me? 

So here's the back story to these luscious, subtly  metallic, casual glam pillows.  About a month ago, one of my fabric reps showed me this metallic linen that took by breath away.  If you know me, you know I stopped breathing.  I knew IMMEDIATELY I had to monogram it and offer it in my shop.  Too gorgeous to not share with the pillow loving world!

These babies can go anywhere, in any decor.  Beach cottage? Yup.  Traditional living room? Yup.  Guest bed?  Oh yes.  The possibilities are endless.

This is the silver metallic with the monogram in a pretty silvery (non metallic) white.   Now, the gold metallic with a golden ivory monogram...

 You can also choose from poppy red, emerald green or black monogramming. I am dying for people to see this in person. 

Here's a black on gold...

I don't usually do posts geared specifically towards buying a product from me, but I am insanely passionate about this metallic linen (55% linen, 45% cotton) and I really do believe no home is complete without one of these pillows, lol!  Click here to check them out in my 6 Wilson etsy shop.

If you're wondering what you're initials would look like, here they are (except for O and P, woops!)

Thanks for checking these out, really, I appreciate it.  The black and gold one above is a custom order for Abby at Abby M. Interiors, and I can't wait to see where she puts it in her house!  (Oh, keep in mind that these are totally custom, and take about 3 weeks to ship.)

Talk to you soon,
Carol

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