Happy Mothers' Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there!
This is one of the most fundamental roles a person can have in life and we are right to celebrate it!

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Happy Easter!

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Decoration Ideas: Easter in Blue and Green

With Easter right around the corner, it's time to get inspired with some wonderful spring decoration ideas is pastel blue and green and fresh flowers.
Create an adorable centerpiece (simple, colored eggs and fresh flowers) and egg garlands to dress up your staircase, mantle or the holiday table . . . see below

Holiday Entry Decoration

 Simple and simply beautiful! Evergreens and soft, warming candlelight . . .

Christmas Decoration with Evergreens

 

I'm taking the traditional ruby red decoration out of the equation this year and I'm keeping things more natural - only evergreens and frosted gray/silver ornaments. These images are a beautiful inspiration, don't you think?

Happy Thanksgiving!

 "Life appears to me too short to be spent in nursing animosity or registering wrongs." 

~ Charlotte Bronte (Jane Eyre)

 

Decoration Ideas: Fall Pumpkin Festivities

With all the glorious Fall holidays around the corner, I begin to think more and more about decoration ideas, centerpieces and table arrangements. 

Here are some creative ways to decorate with pumpkins. Make them a centerpiece, a candle holder or write/carve the guests' initials to guide them to their place at the table. I love these ideas!

 

Holiday Spirit: Easter Ideas from Martha Stewart

I've been looking for inspiration for Easter decoration and, naturally, I turn to Martha Stewart.
Here are some of my favorites: lovely spring flowers and colors.
Check out the links for detailed instructions and more ideas.

Tiered Bouquets, Daffodil Candy Cups, Paper Basket Bouquet

Simple Easter Display, Eggcup Place Cards, Bunny Fold for napkins

Tulip Egg Basket

Tulip Centerpiece, Jelly Bean Carrot, Botanical Eggs

Eggshell dishes, Spring's Natural Vase, Birch Nest, Doily Basket

Easter Bunny Cupcakes, Flowers in Eggshells

Grass Place Mats, Grassy Place Card, Easter Paper Chains (templates provided), Grass Candles

 Easter Basket Favors, Easter Bunny Garland and Gift Bags

Image Source: Martha Stewart 

Bliss Is All Around: Wishing for... (Happy New Year!)

Happy New Year everyone!

For me, the New Year symbolizes a new beginning, an opportunity to start afresh. Make a quick recap of what happened in your life over the past 12 months, but take from it only the wisdom and the good memories. Let everything else go. Drop the burdensome thoughts, the doubts, the sadness. You don't have to carry old baggage into the new year. 2011 can be everything you want it to be!

I don't have New Year's resolutions. The problem with New Year's resolutions is that they become just another obligation. Instead, I make a New Year wish! There are no commitments and no obligations, but I still spend the time to envision 2011 the way I want it to be.
For this new year I'm wishing for...

... a simple life

 ... balance

 ... good health

 ... the joy of cooking and having friends over

 ... good books

 ... the ability to laugh at my mistakes

 ... love and understanding

 ... time well spent and making every minute count

 ... more picture time

... happiness

... vigor, courage and joy.

May your wishes come true, too!

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Bliss Is All Around: Christmas

Merry Christmas everyone! Laugh, eat, drink, love and make merry memories! Don't let troubles or worries get to you. Stay away from grumpy. Hug the one you love. Try to see the world through a child's eyes ... and this day can be magical.

 

 

 

 

 

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Expressions: The Gift of Giving

There is no better gift for me on Christmas than being in good health and being with the people I love. And those who cannot be physically here, I will carry in my heart. No, it's not corny, it's just simple like that.

Give, laugh, love and be merry!

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Merry Christmas everyone! 

Holiday Spirit: Christmas Decoration in Gold and Silver

If you want to move away from the traditional red-and-green Christmas decoration  and want to opt for a more luxurious feel, give your guests the royal treatment with decoration accents in gold and silver tones.
Tip: you can always buy a can of gold or silver spray paint and get creative giving old items a new sparkly life.

Designed by Ann Marie Favor.
Photography by Virginia Macdonald.
Image Source: Style At Home

Holiday Spirit: Christmas Decoration in Green and Ruby Red

15 days until Christmas!
Christmas tree? Check! Gifts? Check! Menu? Check!
However, if you are still considering the decoration, stop by for some inspirational ideas.

Design by Nancy Won.
Photographer: Mark Burstyn
Image source: Style At Home

Holiday Spirit: Martha Stewart Holiday Decoration

Martha Stewart, the masterful decorator and entertainer, opens the doors of her homes to give us a glimpse of her festive decorations. If this doesn't get you inspired to recreate the holiday spirit in your home, I don't know what will.

With Martha, the rule of thumb seems to be 'the more, the better'. There is a Christmas tree in every room, and different parts of the house are decorated in different styles. Yet, gold, silver and evergreens seem to be a dominating theme.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image source: Martha Stewart