Stripes and More Stripes

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Stripes are making a statement in fashion for 2013

Source: dolcegabbana.com via Dolce & Gabbana on Pinterest

Which I am loving right now.

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I am secretly dying over this dress.  Want one so bad!

We have seen stripes before in interior designs but how about taking it up a notch?

A boldly striped rug..

Strong stripes on walls..

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or in an unusual pattern on your furniture.

(west elm)

(CB2)

I just recently purchased this striped beach blanket at an estate sale for $5..

You can bring it into your space in numerous ways..

Would you go bold or a more subtle touch?

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Touches Of Christmas ..So Far

Good Morning!

We have been decorating here and there for Christmas at our house.  I still have so much more to do.

I wanted to share with you what has been done so far and what I want to do still..

In my foyer..

Love this little guy I bought from Ikea.  He makes the space not feel too serious : )

Miniature Christmas Tree I bought for $6 and wrapped in extra burlap I had.  The little stool was a garage sale find and I spray painted it red.

Close up of when it's lit up.  Love the dipped pinecone!

Living Room..

I have two feather wreaths hanging inspired by Sarah Richardson.

Pinecone garland on my credenza.  Sprayed them metallic silver and gold.  The gold came out bronze, which I love!

Pops of red with a cute little owl on birch.

What I still need to do..decorate fireplace..

I will be taking care of that today.

Dining Room..

Natural centerpiece 

and then I added..

Burlap table runner that I just cut from extra fabric I had.

Then to bring in the red from living room I hung red beads from chandelier.

This room done.

My daughter drew this tree for my laundry room and was inspired by CB2.

Done : )

Now for my family room ...so not done

 Put some string lights up on railing..

 This room still needs our Christmas Tree.  Yes, I am behind and for good reason.  I will let you know in a future post.

 Are you at all behind on decorating this year ?

Unconventional Christmas Trees

Good Afternoon!

Christmas is just around the corner and I can't wait to go to our local tree farm and get our Christmas tree.

(us last year)

Not everyone likes real Christmas trees or fake ones.

There are those "Artsy" people who always think outside the box and inspire us to think beyond the traditional.

Here are some that have caught my eye..

Source: catascraft.com via Laura of Lovely Wren on Pinterest

Would be great for a library.

Whirly Candleholder Christmas Tree

Great idea and when the season is done make them into terrariums : )

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Love how the logs are cut to size.  Gorgeous!

Here is one that was inspired by CB2

My daughter drew this for my laundry room.

There is our Unconventional (artsy) Tree.

I will have a lot more to share with you in upcoming posts : )

Have you done something in your Holiday decorating that is different than "normal"?  Would love to hear about it.