Are decor trends important?

I am interested in following the latest  trends in interior design.   I need to know these things to have relevant discussions with clients and to understand where the industry is headed.  Many  trends come and go without ever hitting the average home.<br /><br /><br /><br />Colour of the year is a good example of a temporary trend.  Depending on which paint company your like, you will have a different colour of the year!   I use Benjamin Moore paint and this year the colour of the year is .... <br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjddEGrJCOh7cIG4o5_3MeHiZzLmJXD1_zhfmRa59nZZ9WBaNXPiqFG6Ygw0eByRh4yMqdr1CgrdGN91M6N86w1KGc7539Hs13yWY1OIa7YFOpwTd0zjuCQD5lnFs5yLeJUlQ06rM8izgET/s1600/lemon-sorbet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjddEGrJCOh7cIG4o5_3MeHiZzLmJXD1_zhfmRa59nZZ9WBaNXPiqFG6Ygw0eByRh4yMqdr1CgrdGN91M6N86w1KGc7539Hs13yWY1OIa7YFOpwTd0zjuCQD5lnFs5yLeJUlQ06rM8izgET/s1600/lemon-sorbet.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjquHt29i2aPVpLsWjHwr1leJGmCE3TZRYQEfUXngd-BXm75wRlGwxfbRArJ-C2Vijvc0W_R1rCbTCwEBq8sx0gMnHOInDt0LqKd2Jc3kvYedZUckywkyv97mIhWHzsOV86IzRhXALbgq3D/s1600/40110252902409056_aaqo5z1R_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjquHt29i2aPVpLsWjHwr1leJGmCE3TZRYQEfUXngd-BXm75wRlGwxfbRArJ-C2Vijvc0W_R1rCbTCwEBq8sx0gMnHOInDt0LqKd2Jc3kvYedZUckywkyv97mIhWHzsOV86IzRhXALbgq3D/s320/40110252902409056_aaqo5z1R_c.jpg" width="320" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Lemon Sorbet 2019-60</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>This is an interesting fact to know, but I doubt this time next year it will make much difference  because there will be a new colour of the year.<br /><br /> Then there are broader colour trends that seem to last for much longer, e.g., the change from beige/brown to grays as the predominant neutral in home decor.  This type of information  is  more important to be aware of because it produces whole palette shifts in home accessories including textiles. The  change to grays has moved palettes from warmer and earthy  to cooler and cleaner colours. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKUBkqlPJQpF0J8A66fJv8Vk9U0iZrofE3qAv-d2MtIBKgT2Ulp27kh8CvhrYjuRAmUXfiewseYC69W43GLl36bogX1mGaqa8qH6E6VbXviGknrErSzKffKRUcmTmKGMzjJlT6N3D7iPcn/s1600/18-x-18-square-scroll-pillow-rust-brown~6763013w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKUBkqlPJQpF0J8A66fJv8Vk9U0iZrofE3qAv-d2MtIBKgT2Ulp27kh8CvhrYjuRAmUXfiewseYC69W43GLl36bogX1mGaqa8qH6E6VbXviGknrErSzKffKRUcmTmKGMzjJlT6N3D7iPcn/s400/18-x-18-square-scroll-pillow-rust-brown~6763013w.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Rather than the burnt orange/rust  of the brown/beige  era</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR8-QlNfK8VcmlaWDcnZ66WzGKeXsQz21NSVjmx8OjdFDLRtfTLqvfjFa9XoPg5lTJX6-9ppSX3TvID7RC6mzsOsSPosuAu0n6oaU2chuk3xOcSN_VIHQ0gwNKBfa3y6k5ExWEpfWfCxYq/s1600/gray-and-orange-see-saw-fabric.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR8-QlNfK8VcmlaWDcnZ66WzGKeXsQz21NSVjmx8OjdFDLRtfTLqvfjFa9XoPg5lTJX6-9ppSX3TvID7RC6mzsOsSPosuAu0n6oaU2chuk3xOcSN_VIHQ0gwNKBfa3y6k5ExWEpfWfCxYq/s320/gray-and-orange-see-saw-fabric.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.babybedding.com/gray-and-orange-see-saw-fabric">source </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> you will now find  a more true orange mixed with grays. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Rather than olive/mossy greens of the brown era...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin5syI1fISfZaCsNvn-iKRS3QwbZ-uHQuXK4UxGiXcGSOOPZ1VmHSKq2W6Mjo8EXhAS1chji9CO2lvnNIN8J9v6d6iMXgPTHCxo8KWwe6DBp-RAwyOc439guqxSy73KsJdnZgK3cYQRQCr/s1600/il_570xN.305818005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin5syI1fISfZaCsNvn-iKRS3QwbZ-uHQuXK4UxGiXcGSOOPZ1VmHSKq2W6Mjo8EXhAS1chji9CO2lvnNIN8J9v6d6iMXgPTHCxo8KWwe6DBp-RAwyOc439guqxSy73KsJdnZgK3cYQRQCr/s320/il_570xN.305818005.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHay97nk6Baoeyy4IpVIlSdeOc7VegCzmL4QpNmq7BeTWLYBCPNChxqHQpoZIvvktpR36v8D-BrPtuGPOmb6_94ibzmG9hxAI5Dr7ms07mKfHcyHo-tW7laGZsAmVDRA9BUzXH9SAOhwzM/s1600/il_fullxfull.320333498.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHay97nk6Baoeyy4IpVIlSdeOc7VegCzmL4QpNmq7BeTWLYBCPNChxqHQpoZIvvktpR36v8D-BrPtuGPOmb6_94ibzmG9hxAI5Dr7ms07mKfHcyHo-tW7laGZsAmVDRA9BUzXH9SAOhwzM/s320/il_fullxfull.320333498.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">  you will find fresh apple greens.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">You can have such wonderful pops of colour with grays and this is reflected in the vibrancy of home accessories available in the market place today.  </div><br /> Several years ago I looked for emerald green accessories for a client.  It was almost impossible to find any!  Pantone's colour of the year for 2013 is...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-NngCj1K20BCAy65ttDkvd9SWhMHTv4vqylUQDNa5T05sNMhJnfUAzW7dmTBsszk93OdZqSWADV9awk1a9Y6jzJ_WKNaliDsSfN_zRaw100XFLXGzcyrG_yRUWx8VwchrdKYjL5FaYeCS/s1600/224828206367228155_DJ4rP9rv_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-NngCj1K20BCAy65ttDkvd9SWhMHTv4vqylUQDNa5T05sNMhJnfUAzW7dmTBsszk93OdZqSWADV9awk1a9Y6jzJ_WKNaliDsSfN_zRaw100XFLXGzcyrG_yRUWx8VwchrdKYjL5FaYeCS/s320/224828206367228155_DJ4rP9rv_c.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><br />I find Pantone's colour predictions have more impact on fashion and home decor than those of specific  paint companies. This year you will have no difficulty finding emerald green accessories.<br /><br /> It is important to keep up with trends that will  impact big ticket, relatively permanent products like hardwood, tile and cabinets.  You do not want to select something that will be dated  quickly.  Awareness of these trends does not mean you have to buy into them.  Sometimes choosing exactly the opposite is the the best design solution for longevity.   That is why it is wiser to choose  more neutral  long term items for your home.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixAuxwmLiPalCrBgTIxZYYZ9ZGVxlZDJ6o9TyozmW_G6zo9YeE_ZXjN3TiL2jNsKpCmj9KbffkMhM-zm_HUnJq5uhfqiJfLii6cdDs7Jy0plQ9ovj1zNLdiK2FnRwUYwF7stbZP-SWrG_W/s1600/215821007113546552_c5UjAkmQ_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixAuxwmLiPalCrBgTIxZYYZ9ZGVxlZDJ6o9TyozmW_G6zo9YeE_ZXjN3TiL2jNsKpCmj9KbffkMhM-zm_HUnJq5uhfqiJfLii6cdDs7Jy0plQ9ovj1zNLdiK2FnRwUYwF7stbZP-SWrG_W/s400/215821007113546552_c5UjAkmQ_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Homeowners  who jumped on the dark wood look  for kitchens will probably end up sorry for their selection sooner rather than later.     Extremes rarely work for long periods of time. I predict the patterned glass mosaic backsplash tile that is all the rage now  will have run its course soon too.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/408357/Private-Winnetka-Residence-eclectic-kitchen-chicago"><img border="0" height="376" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/69e1b3b30eebb209_8-9055/eclectic-kitchen.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/mdraia/reynolds-architecture-northfield-illinois" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Reynolds Architecture- Northfield, Illinois</a></small></div><br />That's why classic soft white kitchen cabinets will always work. There are no extremes in this kitchen.   The style is softly traditional, the tiles are plain and the counters are  lighter granite.   I know it isn't everyone's cup of tea.  I am talking about what stands the test of time. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6pSGGn3UkAfBCtn2gwhDrleCyxllAzamoBZRx8kASEiKAoRNZpYehtgULO7riDuGsTtHpIC0zFng0Voi77SzKwgFmCWvByK5j9OFilkecTq-lLBXi29a3TXxYNOcoO2fK9MIZbGz29wUu/s1600/466544842617542191_iJeYEtgw_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6pSGGn3UkAfBCtn2gwhDrleCyxllAzamoBZRx8kASEiKAoRNZpYehtgULO7riDuGsTtHpIC0zFng0Voi77SzKwgFmCWvByK5j9OFilkecTq-lLBXi29a3TXxYNOcoO2fK9MIZbGz29wUu/s640/466544842617542191_iJeYEtgw_c.jpg" width="424" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Staying with a traditional example, if you don't like white, consider a more mid tone neutral  or  ...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKFQHwxUDjdQmns89j2u9sO6wSZCmF_IV1r0ilU6IoH1M1pRQ1ywHA7lbAsw7qA1d2509fWhIfhw0DC_2J6RB2NX36JPDNnO4TzdvWlD5BsquwxevHWkDnpZ0HNVStcWxApNru3vrXZP9F/s1600/78320480990415721_LIDwUuQS_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKFQHwxUDjdQmns89j2u9sO6wSZCmF_IV1r0ilU6IoH1M1pRQ1ywHA7lbAsw7qA1d2509fWhIfhw0DC_2J6RB2NX36JPDNnO4TzdvWlD5BsquwxevHWkDnpZ0HNVStcWxApNru3vrXZP9F/s400/78320480990415721_LIDwUuQS_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">  mid toned stained  wood.  </div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Stay tuned for 2013 decor trends with staying power. </div><br /><br />

Are decor trends important?

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Have a Lovely Weekend!

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi30jrKza7HgKBtrH_w_M4N20ozuDB9mO0sapS1gMjtlrQd9jCW47xVJGCUpw-ol434AhLgkIPyIB9ulkKI1cmYJMt2rcm9oFhxDmk5aAhNpSn_OIq5RLBtvAacZgcW8Rg9FHy4-lAEwD8/s1600/Nussbaumer-MaisondeLuxe3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi30jrKza7HgKBtrH_w_M4N20ozuDB9mO0sapS1gMjtlrQd9jCW47xVJGCUpw-ol434AhLgkIPyIB9ulkKI1cmYJMt2rcm9oFhxDmk5aAhNpSn_OIq5RLBtvAacZgcW8Rg9FHy4-lAEwD8/s1600/Nussbaumer-MaisondeLuxe3.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sohautestyle.com/tag/jamie-drake">Michelle Nussbaumer</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">I need that folding screen for my bedroom.  I have a long wall that needs some layer action to cozy it up.  That's my New Year's resolution, get more stuff.  Just kidding. It's actually the opposite.  I'm ready to purge this house of everything extraneous.  But that's for another post.  Did y'all have a Merry Christmas? We spent Christmas with my family in Dallas and were sick with colds and sore throats most of the holiday.  Boo! Luckily, The Suze has made a cozy home that begs people to just lie around on the couch all day.  So we indulged in some laziness by the fire for a couple of days. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We did have a chance to visit the new <a href="http://www.perotmuseum.org/">Perot Museum of Nature and Science</a>.  It was pretty awesome.  I definitely want to go back! Even more fun, my brother set up a "date" for Edward, and I <i>finally </i>got to meet my Instagram friend Bianca and her adorable daughter Lou (and the rest of her awesome family)! Bianca owns <a href="http://www.littlebeanshop.com/Catalog.aspx?CategoryID=26">Little Bean</a> in Dallas, which has tons of fun toys and clothes and unique kids' stuff.  If you live in Dallas, you should go just on the off chance you get to meet her superfantastic baby Lou.  You can also check out their stuff <a href="http://www.littlebeanshop.com/Catalog.aspx?CategoryID=26#">online here</a> and the <a href="http://littlebeancollection.blogspot.in/">store's blog here</a>.  Anyway, we've been mutually admiring each other's kids on Instagram for a long time, but had never actually met, so it was definitely time and soo much fun! I could probably go on and on about it, but I don't want to be weird. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We have a full house again with my whole family at my house this weekend.  I'll try to be back to more regular posting next week.  Have a lovely weekend and enjoy some of these links! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/11047961557796262/">I pinned this house</a> twice in 24<span style="font-size: small;">-</span>hours</span> </span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">and will probably pin it again before tomorrow </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2012/12/fricken-awesome-graduation-prank-at-grand-valley-state-goes-vira/">Fricken Awesome Graduation Prank</a><br /><br />My <a href="http://pdfwd.laskj.servertrust.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=5051">blue and white Christmas present</a> to The Suze<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">because I knew she would see mine and want them :) </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you live in Boston, check out this <a href="http://www.mfa.org/exhibitions/new-blue-and-white">New Blue and White exhibit</a> at the MFA</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mydesignchic.com/2012/12/still-loving-equestrian-chic.html">Equestrian Chic</a> is chic</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hookedonhouses.net/2012/12/16/happy-hollow-a-gambrel-style-house-guest-cottage/">A charming Massachusetts cottage</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://knightmovesblog.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-colors-of-impressionists.html">The colors of the Impressionsists</a> - very cool</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2012/12/pulliam-morris-interiors.html">Pretty turquoise rooms</a> from Pulliam Morris Interiors</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The last thing you'll need to read about <a href="http://www.bakadesuyo.com/2012/12/last-damn-thing-new-years-resolutions/">New Year's Resolutions</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Who knew <a href="http://www.elementsofstyleblog.com/2012/12/sofa-splendor.html">sofa.com actually had cool sofas</a>? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Reading</b>:  <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1451695195/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thegift03-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1451695195">Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thegift03-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1451695195" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Very <span style="font-size: x-small;">fascinating<span style="font-size: x-small;">!</span></span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Cooking</b>:  </span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0811875393/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thegift03-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0811875393">Bottega: Bold Italian Flavors from the Heart of California's Wine Country</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thegift03-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0811875393" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Kip gave me this for Christmas and I'm so excited to try some recipes<span style="font-size: x-small;">!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I love spray foundati<span style="font-size: small;">on <span style="font-size: small;">- </span>I just bought this <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/dior-diorskin-airflash-spray-foundation/2928369?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=dior_%27diorskin_airflash%27_spray_foundation:183085&cm_pla=makeup:women:foundation&cm_ven=Google_Product_Ads&mr:ad=23369718473&mr:adType=pla&mr:filter=51404518313&mr:keyword=&mr:match=&mr:referralID=NA&mr:trackingCode=31CC0E69-1968-DF11-9DA0-002219319097&origin=pla">Airflash from Christian Dior</a> and I think I like it.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">If it doe<span style="font-size: x-small;">sn't last a<span style="font-size: x-small;">t least 3 mo<span style="font-size: x-small;">nths<span style="font-size: x-small;">, I probably won't buy it again though 'cause it's 'spensi<span style="font-size: x-small;">ve</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span> </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I kind of love <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/comfort-really-lasts-0108?click=img_sr#slide-8">this cozy, masculine room</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Finally, every time I see that <a href="http://perezhilton.com/2012-12-28-jennifer-aniston-justin-theroux-emily-blunt-john-krasinski-jimmy-kimmel-molly-mcnearny-mexico-christmas-2012">Jennifer Aniston has jetted off to Cabo</a>, </div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm like, hey I want to go, too! <a href="http://www.jetsetter.com/hotels/mexico/los-cabos/2981/one-only-palmilla?nm=serplist&cl=1&ca=image">I would stay here.</a></div>

Have a Lovely Weekend!

Michelle Nussbaumer I need that folding screen for my bedroom.  I have a long wall that needs some layer action to cozy it up.  That's m...

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A little red year round

Red  is a great accent colour anytime, but it seems to be even more inviting at Christmas.  All it takes is the merest hint to bring a room to life. It can be used in small accessories, window treatments or furniture.  In all can't be ignored. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM5E0p663cLxYupulxpqMwG_UuD14Zlc3FWYMkPknpMiZpdVro_DK-_xJvNJDUez3bJPHgv93gixj3jxQ_gptLhsmFMWJU8sujEZz7GfqKjBI4OEBuYuqqg3QQq8v08rkFj7GKFvUR_FGu/s1600/279856564314353319_IpJyh49P_c.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="accessories red " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM5E0p663cLxYupulxpqMwG_UuD14Zlc3FWYMkPknpMiZpdVro_DK-_xJvNJDUez3bJPHgv93gixj3jxQ_gptLhsmFMWJU8sujEZz7GfqKjBI4OEBuYuqqg3QQq8v08rkFj7GKFvUR_FGu/s400/279856564314353319_IpJyh49P_c.jpg" title="Designing Home: A little red year round" width="318" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A splash of red always works</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.designinggal.com/2012/01/how-to-live-large-in-small-spaces.html">source</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What a difference a pillow can make.  Remember to have at least three hits of an accent colour around a room to create movement.   </div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdRbdgbPVQX15BX9kWV5Rj4t3Lxe9x5ydUljIW2V1fWB9W0_fC5OIgiqekjpWyRwKyv7HAVGaqGjnVJ0T7JWB45wHqCrX1ZyAbeKZAIPlgE9IHylhsuIYDFDu-X8J1hSMqiF5vSCbEHvr4/s1600/80290805826233524_ltMy2rA5_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="red furniture with black " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdRbdgbPVQX15BX9kWV5Rj4t3Lxe9x5ydUljIW2V1fWB9W0_fC5OIgiqekjpWyRwKyv7HAVGaqGjnVJ0T7JWB45wHqCrX1ZyAbeKZAIPlgE9IHylhsuIYDFDu-X8J1hSMqiF5vSCbEHvr4/s400/80290805826233524_ltMy2rA5_c.jpg" title="Designing Home: A little red year round" width="303" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Black and red are very dramatic</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.thelennoxx.com/category/browse-by-color/red/">source</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Red and black is always dramatic, and when your throw a bold pattern into the mix it is even more so.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcCnkasQ7HqokdAiAXf1jO6FQ4h0-h-Oylorntj25XNs5i0zE56nxjMcEybxXLAJgW-lHEZCTiFLBzbf3UPF_LwnH7e14f4cvbqXsURpc8ZPJ2xsTg95-ctECUYuFD9BxsbiCv-erHv8pP/s1600/162481499026041444_QTNegmor_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="red patterned bar stools accessories " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcCnkasQ7HqokdAiAXf1jO6FQ4h0-h-Oylorntj25XNs5i0zE56nxjMcEybxXLAJgW-lHEZCTiFLBzbf3UPF_LwnH7e14f4cvbqXsURpc8ZPJ2xsTg95-ctECUYuFD9BxsbiCv-erHv8pP/s400/162481499026041444_QTNegmor_c.jpg" title="Designing Home: A little red year round" width="298" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stunning patterned bar stools</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/kitchens/under-200-kitchen-design-ideas-from-the-pros/pictures/index.html?nl=HGI_020112_featlink3">source </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM5E0p663cLxYupulxpqMwG_UuD14Zlc3FWYMkPknpMiZpdVro_DK-_xJvNJDUez3bJPHgv93gixj3jxQ_gptLhsmFMWJU8sujEZz7GfqKjBI4OEBuYuqqg3QQq8v08rkFj7GKFvUR_FGu/s1600/279856564314353319_IpJyh49P_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Red and gray is refreshing.  I especially like this crisp blue red with a white pattern. Three hits of colour is well displayed in this vignette. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9kMBJQdmaV7uA0ZsSUrfjwLBqcpn4kWuU5u9slzKDRi1be1HQGFtp7hHUk9ug-CuiZVpVRJG54Vt0TC79GhyphenhyphenyPtuT2-ptXTL0E6QcehlG8oBWXOzoEGff8i5IktBINsFiB5wuWQowV24Y/s1600/1759287324369766_4OOLOqVU_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9kMBJQdmaV7uA0ZsSUrfjwLBqcpn4kWuU5u9slzKDRi1be1HQGFtp7hHUk9ug-CuiZVpVRJG54Vt0TC79GhyphenhyphenyPtuT2-ptXTL0E6QcehlG8oBWXOzoEGff8i5IktBINsFiB5wuWQowV24Y/s400/1759287324369766_4OOLOqVU_c.jpg" width="298" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A sprinkling of red </td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.nehomemag.com/business/s-b-long-interiors-inc">source</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Red paired with black and white patterned area rug is very eye catching.   What an interesting window treatment for more than one window set close together. Vertical stripes are so commanding.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdRbdgbPVQX15BX9kWV5Rj4t3Lxe9x5ydUljIW2V1fWB9W0_fC5OIgiqekjpWyRwKyv7HAVGaqGjnVJ0T7JWB45wHqCrX1ZyAbeKZAIPlgE9IHylhsuIYDFDu-X8J1hSMqiF5vSCbEHvr4/s1600/80290805826233524_ltMy2rA5_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQbByDF0TXQbmUmQqzMkaEz6XLfyfe0RLLov8j6v16YUqMGr5Tr0EKwm0WhasZ84BiKQHEwtm93aU_1hfUAa61-HDauRKpMIW_5JxYVzxFA65USFerybjrrfWCDXAFdHzhpgbHwmBH2-36/s1600/173740498094139789_2Wpt1qMc_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="red sofa black and white pillows" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQbByDF0TXQbmUmQqzMkaEz6XLfyfe0RLLov8j6v16YUqMGr5Tr0EKwm0WhasZ84BiKQHEwtm93aU_1hfUAa61-HDauRKpMIW_5JxYVzxFA65USFerybjrrfWCDXAFdHzhpgbHwmBH2-36/s400/173740498094139789_2Wpt1qMc_c.jpg" title="Designing Home: A littlte red year round" width="250" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Who could ignore red with black and white?</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://greenorang.livejournal.com/86861.html#cutid1">source </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Bold black and white again with a red sofa.  Very commanding.  When you are hanging artwork on a striped wall it is best to keep the mats light and the images simple. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIvsaz30yVk4B-TyXITzFjEafwxfL1CNhh-XWDLasteaJPezjk9gFrl0opwVuNKMlZivKj-DrcSau58DamtYixlBwyQUhnJSp-_hy1KPKc9nOGvd_oFgt_z3eYglIZb66w8dahqMw0iccd/s1600/171277592050192213_FKtnBqUR_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="red and white striped headboard" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIvsaz30yVk4B-TyXITzFjEafwxfL1CNhh-XWDLasteaJPezjk9gFrl0opwVuNKMlZivKj-DrcSau58DamtYixlBwyQUhnJSp-_hy1KPKc9nOGvd_oFgt_z3eYglIZb66w8dahqMw0iccd/s400/171277592050192213_FKtnBqUR_c.jpg" title="Designing Home: A little red year round" width="266" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Red and white striped headboard</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://greenorang.livejournal.com/86861.html#cutid1">source </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A striking red striped headboard with charcoal and white.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuw2YQ2omzqljMeUt4QwIoN6W5JuaFK_IHoKgBTKuFsCYKMiJFzVMVWhlARYrqSr05VI3WsINlAnMtPkVXaewsj67AXQBP3yquc7kf2um-b1FnqW7fpP5ZkfW3KIePlX8jhS5QWquqD1Yr/s1600/168955423491044739_e0WuJgdt_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="red console " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuw2YQ2omzqljMeUt4QwIoN6W5JuaFK_IHoKgBTKuFsCYKMiJFzVMVWhlARYrqSr05VI3WsINlAnMtPkVXaewsj67AXQBP3yquc7kf2um-b1FnqW7fpP5ZkfW3KIePlX8jhS5QWquqD1Yr/s400/168955423491044739_e0WuJgdt_c.jpg" title="Designing Home: A little red year round" width="298" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A stunning red console </td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/250512797992931312/">source</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Red with liberal amounts of neutral always works. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

A little red year round

Red  is a great accent colour anytime, but it seems to be even more inviting at Christmas.  All it takes is the merest hint to bring a room ...

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It's Christmas!!!

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It's Christmas!!!

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Merry Christmas Y'all!

To make up for my lack of weekend links, I thought I'd share some pics I snapped of The Suze's house all decked out for Christmas. Of course, I took these fabulous magazine quality photos with my trusty iPhone. It's amazing I even got a picture with all the craziness running around me. We have a full house (3 large dogs, 5-8 grown up kids depending on who brings a friend home, 2 grandparents, and a toddler probably trying to climb a pear tree). I love when our house is busy with friends and family. That's how life was growing up here. Lots of people in an out, and I still find it very comforting. Anyway, enjoy your holiday y'all! I'll probably be back after Christmas when things have settled down. 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Merry Christmas Y'all!

To make up for my lack of weekend links, I thought I'd share some pics I snapped of The Suze's house all decked out for Christmas. ...

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Wrap it up

Trying to be earth friendly is an ongoing battle especially at Christmas.   I hate the fact that all the pretty gift wrap ends up in the landfill because  it isn't recyclable.  paper gift  bags work for me and I always reuse  those I receive. I  also purchase fabric bags when I see them and hope the receiver  passes them along to another person. When the last of my gift wrap runs out (probably this year), I plan to use brown paper (Kraft Paper) which you can recycle.  The options for dressing it up are endless. Here's a few nifty ideas to get you thinking about the possibilities:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcNLt2wGvSsex6mBkr5XoLGFTzffAC1B7xoNHxqUlwnzvdk6S8VhBiQ_cvPhrmwGGRceLViVv44vcIhlZC9XFBrV_c9SOuSj0ujCViCgL95FpqiUSPS1_Sp8E7_vCUa5ffjpSauBMjn-Fo/s1600/38913984249965447_pP9gm4TY_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcNLt2wGvSsex6mBkr5XoLGFTzffAC1B7xoNHxqUlwnzvdk6S8VhBiQ_cvPhrmwGGRceLViVv44vcIhlZC9XFBrV_c9SOuSj0ujCViCgL95FpqiUSPS1_Sp8E7_vCUa5ffjpSauBMjn-Fo/s640/38913984249965447_pP9gm4TY_c.jpg" width="427" /></a></div>  Braided wine, a bit of greenery  and a pine cone.  What could be simpler than that?  Wrapping the twine around the package off center adds to the design element.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjthVpI7CnezgVsGR3tB5ILcepW5QR2LinSYQaLdlhZeevcy4j90Us2eE6OhEmjhT6ZrRVIzl9h4ffhY8oRHtJAZgHoFCevuFbkE1A0ZhaoWf6EizFXhCwJuUYITESiL3YxdCoraTBL1tYX/s1600/81487074479177424_VNaA2V3s_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjthVpI7CnezgVsGR3tB5ILcepW5QR2LinSYQaLdlhZeevcy4j90Us2eE6OhEmjhT6ZrRVIzl9h4ffhY8oRHtJAZgHoFCevuFbkE1A0ZhaoWf6EizFXhCwJuUYITESiL3YxdCoraTBL1tYX/s400/81487074479177424_VNaA2V3s_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> What a great way to share old photographs.  Copying them is so easy these days.   </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgphkKAXQU7nrsj37ZGdRt5WjPQ9vHSqLeti9gKEMR3mhS5AGILasHt6A1gCIUI4W8Wyp_CZhDu-NIDcT-JOQ8pQ642IOtT3WO8ESqgjJclvLTEn41bm_8B_jNWC3bF-RPH8xgYoQ3Lgit9/s1600/103090278939924055_hK0xH24r_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgphkKAXQU7nrsj37ZGdRt5WjPQ9vHSqLeti9gKEMR3mhS5AGILasHt6A1gCIUI4W8Wyp_CZhDu-NIDcT-JOQ8pQ642IOtT3WO8ESqgjJclvLTEn41bm_8B_jNWC3bF-RPH8xgYoQ3Lgit9/s400/103090278939924055_hK0xH24r_c.jpg" width="297" /></a></div><br />Love how the black satin ribbon looks with the green and the stamped gift tag.  The splash of cedar finishes the job.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpmbHlfc0QPsc_6FjqB79s9JkLyDnxiRfMYR7bqxF9SLZAGkXfOiqn9RBWdfzfzLl5O6qU8nyLROf0PmJtr_O8yPR9SQx-CMdorqtcSsVYmdrGXSCXo2qSWW1X7VnftG0aYL5rFmuIsdgi/s1600/193091902743148482_tGn6JbRJ_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpmbHlfc0QPsc_6FjqB79s9JkLyDnxiRfMYR7bqxF9SLZAGkXfOiqn9RBWdfzfzLl5O6qU8nyLROf0PmJtr_O8yPR9SQx-CMdorqtcSsVYmdrGXSCXo2qSWW1X7VnftG0aYL5rFmuIsdgi/s400/193091902743148482_tGn6JbRJ_c.jpg" width="376" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> The name of the recipient becomes the major design element in this wrapping idea.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5mKERxMpIaik9DabEkWT-TTbgSMMx99HA_J_P3TeVAPZhs1kf7FwyHmutvTPBpafDGa8RV83-U3zSMgaOORjfSZjGyFZISbrKOTGd-vOaDL3Hx50ptU0NYaNJGNsXKQ9rfs3Il2euxxm4/s1600/5559199509513464_kcswB5wI_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5mKERxMpIaik9DabEkWT-TTbgSMMx99HA_J_P3TeVAPZhs1kf7FwyHmutvTPBpafDGa8RV83-U3zSMgaOORjfSZjGyFZISbrKOTGd-vOaDL3Hx50ptU0NYaNJGNsXKQ9rfs3Il2euxxm4/s320/5559199509513464_kcswB5wI_c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>  Have you seen the lace tape that is so popular now ? I've been on the look out but haven't found it yet.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAcOCLy2qEn8wC23G9K_HsVvb2v2Vu8gRRImZUXtxCrQEkM672FK72E78TgpmOAJKFbDG_4L12uBNRfIu5P4M8cLFTuOS1CYVrENnFQIn2EuBNjcfXkCCZ8AdhttqLdwU4YnZuSP9g3Umn/s1600/188095721906585463_dg5Xm1sI_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAcOCLy2qEn8wC23G9K_HsVvb2v2Vu8gRRImZUXtxCrQEkM672FK72E78TgpmOAJKFbDG_4L12uBNRfIu5P4M8cLFTuOS1CYVrENnFQIn2EuBNjcfXkCCZ8AdhttqLdwU4YnZuSP9g3Umn/s400/188095721906585463_dg5Xm1sI_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAcOCLy2qEn8wC23G9K_HsVvb2v2Vu8gRRImZUXtxCrQEkM672FK72E78TgpmOAJKFbDG_4L12uBNRfIu5P4M8cLFTuOS1CYVrENnFQIn2EuBNjcfXkCCZ8AdhttqLdwU4YnZuSP9g3Umn/s1600/188095721906585463_dg5Xm1sI_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Cutting snowflakes from different coloured paper and adding them to the plain paper works to add a spalsh of colour.  Simple butcher twine manages to look elegant with this pairing. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAcOCLy2qEn8wC23G9K_HsVvb2v2Vu8gRRImZUXtxCrQEkM672FK72E78TgpmOAJKFbDG_4L12uBNRfIu5P4M8cLFTuOS1CYVrENnFQIn2EuBNjcfXkCCZ8AdhttqLdwU4YnZuSP9g3Umn/s1600/188095721906585463_dg5Xm1sI_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOvtLQD8-Ex2SBxa5NbHXvmKnMMzg7HymBUu66p25aIygRSWYS-9kHfOBOvM3aZcD5EM39wcDaqL7uZqKEbn9QLl4E9y_JgCjbg-B5rJbmQW1bs6I75OGpQRISNoTEimA9418kTt2weLFa/s1600/112871534380616032_kZNh7f2L_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOvtLQD8-Ex2SBxa5NbHXvmKnMMzg7HymBUu66p25aIygRSWYS-9kHfOBOvM3aZcD5EM39wcDaqL7uZqKEbn9QLl4E9y_JgCjbg-B5rJbmQW1bs6I75OGpQRISNoTEimA9418kTt2weLFa/s400/112871534380616032_kZNh7f2L_c.jpg" width="266" /></a></div> Who know the pages from old books could make such pretty wrapping material.  You can sew paper to make bags or else glue the edges together.  Adding red string makes it all so festive. You can do so much with so little!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidVE0LHj7AUbJiwKLn23xu-nYTa-Nbj7-0yq-TLz_23J6XtJrHJAVknVmX0c1dhqI_oVYBtsU77ts_ZUEu4aBiM6hOItIU1iCf7qLEhidqAjCu0z9uCeHQh_XFqJv53FDEfP5fdrabawXY/s1600/95560823312791833_dtCHt0F8_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidVE0LHj7AUbJiwKLn23xu-nYTa-Nbj7-0yq-TLz_23J6XtJrHJAVknVmX0c1dhqI_oVYBtsU77ts_ZUEu4aBiM6hOItIU1iCf7qLEhidqAjCu0z9uCeHQh_XFqJv53FDEfP5fdrabawXY/s400/95560823312791833_dtCHt0F8_c.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0D-49lgngH5WyqISO_N7hs4R3CGYr9hyphenhyphengDpwar2PEKv2ZDJD3s-37Lr8fvL5BYx7b24eEiSktr4r9ZslV4NMq1YFhcp_pRLYUy82rl1E2TG8A2e8ALIdPMgocFHusNM5YKEXmG-42UOxC/s1600/226165212506502192_f7oQfZA0_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> I love this one with red yarn and kraft sticks with holes drilled in them. Of course it is the repetition that makes the design. </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0D-49lgngH5WyqISO_N7hs4R3CGYr9hyphenhyphengDpwar2PEKv2ZDJD3s-37Lr8fvL5BYx7b24eEiSktr4r9ZslV4NMq1YFhcp_pRLYUy82rl1E2TG8A2e8ALIdPMgocFHusNM5YKEXmG-42UOxC/s1600/226165212506502192_f7oQfZA0_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0D-49lgngH5WyqISO_N7hs4R3CGYr9hyphenhyphengDpwar2PEKv2ZDJD3s-37Lr8fvL5BYx7b24eEiSktr4r9ZslV4NMq1YFhcp_pRLYUy82rl1E2TG8A2e8ALIdPMgocFHusNM5YKEXmG-42UOxC/s400/226165212506502192_f7oQfZA0_c.jpg" width="266" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> Love this look with red raffia ribbon and strips of black and white printed paper.  What you add between the raffia is up to one's imagination. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHmV3ES0iRJSjB85tX8VTbwkFdo8jIePiE_Bfc58GCad8Qj3QQVRBABnWGWGy_fCoMFvcshARGUcOb8trXf4FgjxGQ70fTdAdza8XZAGRLqrR4YekFLFaCNPEV1dysQaXiieOBQALRVRrH/s1600/214765475950755020_jSPRTG8i_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="361" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHmV3ES0iRJSjB85tX8VTbwkFdo8jIePiE_Bfc58GCad8Qj3QQVRBABnWGWGy_fCoMFvcshARGUcOb8trXf4FgjxGQ70fTdAdza8XZAGRLqrR4YekFLFaCNPEV1dysQaXiieOBQALRVRrH/s400/214765475950755020_jSPRTG8i_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Coloured tape and a button on a string.  How colourful and simple? </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR-UzAeVoPAHBxf7wR16FSt6nKr6K6XdnVLgPeyu07wa53MwXTs0Ek-fUoAN9F6YrkmN4vpF4fa5CKN4R0sdffD_ow7acOpBmw3kAVf7AbC0fj0CPFLZ06RuCg4trus63f2pYCGFEkgi4A/s1600/221802350367479370_OL2t3APF_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR-UzAeVoPAHBxf7wR16FSt6nKr6K6XdnVLgPeyu07wa53MwXTs0Ek-fUoAN9F6YrkmN4vpF4fa5CKN4R0sdffD_ow7acOpBmw3kAVf7AbC0fj0CPFLZ06RuCg4trus63f2pYCGFEkgi4A/s400/221802350367479370_OL2t3APF_c.jpg" width="301" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> To get this effect I would use scraps of tulle or netting  and then over tie it with twine. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Wondering what to do with that left over burlap?  Wonder no more.  I made burlap bags years ago to package driftwood Santa's I hand painted.   When you ravel out the tops and include a colourful yarn for tying , it looks very festive.  Burlap will also take a simple stencil using  paint. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRw_ua9X5ciFz-1i21dTUrKuJIO_6Y1HtneHpSSGgzL3BYxa6AsqbthiGgD7R77VxLoqu25epl3C_5WkrFN4QoSyLfTFCcs5dKRXAGIcXAURIt-8WQPWD1ku4GP19MoYLtP8nId6DhtaI-/s1600/101119954105132567_xnnsaaw1_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRw_ua9X5ciFz-1i21dTUrKuJIO_6Y1HtneHpSSGgzL3BYxa6AsqbthiGgD7R77VxLoqu25epl3C_5WkrFN4QoSyLfTFCcs5dKRXAGIcXAURIt-8WQPWD1ku4GP19MoYLtP8nId6DhtaI-/s400/101119954105132567_xnnsaaw1_c.jpg" width="265" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC014PjhyphenhyphenjiBk-DAThA6pCwPV3ZMJRUbN6F3c00INMFtELsotuvwGgOBGJCC6XDsw-O9FuH0F3tW9ZvWAPpV6PCIoaF8FPuRCuNyncObUJ_XU_7CECB5UOSkr1R-HA-vzZ1sXM8RVqByBg/s1600/272467846177136631_nHgcisFF_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC014PjhyphenhyphenjiBk-DAThA6pCwPV3ZMJRUbN6F3c00INMFtELsotuvwGgOBGJCC6XDsw-O9FuH0F3tW9ZvWAPpV6PCIoaF8FPuRCuNyncObUJ_XU_7CECB5UOSkr1R-HA-vzZ1sXM8RVqByBg/s1600/272467846177136631_nHgcisFF_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC014PjhyphenhyphenjiBk-DAThA6pCwPV3ZMJRUbN6F3c00INMFtELsotuvwGgOBGJCC6XDsw-O9FuH0F3tW9ZvWAPpV6PCIoaF8FPuRCuNyncObUJ_XU_7CECB5UOSkr1R-HA-vzZ1sXM8RVqByBg/s400/272467846177136631_nHgcisFF_c.jpg" width="280" /></a></div><br /> Over wrapping newsprint with burlap and adding a lovely gift tag and pine cones looks very finished and inviting. <br /><br /><b> Find the links to these and lots of other gift wrapping ideas on my Pinterest  <a href="http://pinterest.com/mryall/gift-giving/">gift giving page</a>. </b><br /><br />

Wrap it up

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Snow! Snow! Snow!

Say what you will about 2 year-olds (and I have said it all), but they see things with so much wonder and amazement that it's no wonder they get overwhelmed sometimes! <br /><br />It's the first snow in our new house and it really is so beautiful to see how it highlights our yard and the trees around it. We have lots of windows so it feels like I'm in my own little snow globe. <br /><br />I may or may not be able to post over the next few days. I'm going to do my best but you know how it is with the holidays - crazy! Hopefully, I can get some links up for you tomorrow, but if I don't, have a Merry Christmas (or if you don't celebrate Christmas, have a Merry random day in December) :) <br /><br />xo<br /><br />ps in the last picture Edward is saying "yooka mommy!! Fwosty the snowman!!" <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicZXEYHVNZ3V0YXFyw2jelzr62kux_9JCw32aofacdC7_9CKwZBSVSMX6i_oWWv52c3qmMb6WZ0CtZw0OxRUObqdPituNFneQG9e1Ab0254C8zwNfvh3NabbLz6Torc6rGMxWUEohjyc4/s640/blogger-image-382933821.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicZXEYHVNZ3V0YXFyw2jelzr62kux_9JCw32aofacdC7_9CKwZBSVSMX6i_oWWv52c3qmMb6WZ0CtZw0OxRUObqdPituNFneQG9e1Ab0254C8zwNfvh3NabbLz6Torc6rGMxWUEohjyc4/s640/blogger-image-382933821.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrCUMikaDYeN51lq4F8TNRcG16r9qyQs36Urk4lYaRDc0s7qU7LrdkTNEOQbKeBSUICDYDvIi81cY0mn6XRgDLsv7N9xebNWtdkUjr_TzGc9r39cw2I9wmEJP40FquBoqKBsYQLaJV3nQ/s640/blogger-image--1271703811.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrCUMikaDYeN51lq4F8TNRcG16r9qyQs36Urk4lYaRDc0s7qU7LrdkTNEOQbKeBSUICDYDvIi81cY0mn6XRgDLsv7N9xebNWtdkUjr_TzGc9r39cw2I9wmEJP40FquBoqKBsYQLaJV3nQ/s640/blogger-image--1271703811.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7KIvB-GAMwlW-7MHTLY9-KlskEMDkIN-mSl2y8fgtRrFvWTqGSsfcaCVoITd1N1ZYnuXCbDqwqgYuAQmrFwJMLOGULhyh-sMB6HQDR-rDnN0ss-15fOlFC9DLAaZlzV6CChD5HjDsUdM/s640/blogger-image-139335859.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7KIvB-GAMwlW-7MHTLY9-KlskEMDkIN-mSl2y8fgtRrFvWTqGSsfcaCVoITd1N1ZYnuXCbDqwqgYuAQmrFwJMLOGULhyh-sMB6HQDR-rDnN0ss-15fOlFC9DLAaZlzV6CChD5HjDsUdM/s640/blogger-image-139335859.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4mMb4OjFOEehkob8bE-S-gqY9Tujh94VpFKi5xjgPH_Fnv3Fezej6aBZarB6EW_tmxNGughtiRBfR-ev35dgku3HkqBKxu5NzIV-OG57YBH7SgbqXnJT_HWGQI15QZ7Z4HB_DMw8pn6s/s640/blogger-image-1347529869.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4mMb4OjFOEehkob8bE-S-gqY9Tujh94VpFKi5xjgPH_Fnv3Fezej6aBZarB6EW_tmxNGughtiRBfR-ev35dgku3HkqBKxu5NzIV-OG57YBH7SgbqXnJT_HWGQI15QZ7Z4HB_DMw8pn6s/s640/blogger-image-1347529869.jpg" /></a></div>

Snow! Snow! Snow!

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Tuesday Pretties

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These images make me feel very happy and inspired.  Jewel-toned velvet and gold, floor to ceiling pattern, a gorgeous marble bathroom that still feels warm, my NY dream home, a perfect bedroom, and the grandest burl wood piano. All make my heart go pitter-patter. <br /><br />So yesterday, I was at Barnes & Noble attempting to get a few last minute gifts when Edward discovered some toys that he desperately wanted.  Naturally, he screamed at the top of his lungs the loudest ear-piercing scream I've ever heard.  I'm pretty sure the entire store turned around in fear that I was kidnapping him.  It was one of those awesome mom moments where you are equal-parts mortified and helpless because you know that this kid has <i>nothing</i> better to do than to get you to buy him a toy.  So I dropped everything and walked out of the store, but this time, instead of being furious and annoyed, I held him tight and gave him lots of kisses.  Because everything has changed.

Tuesday Pretties

1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 Morning y'all! These images make me feel very happy and inspired.  Jewel-toned velvet and gold, floor to ceiling p...

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