Thanksgiving Through Christmas Decorating

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(Start with the mantle decor and add the pretty basket with gifts later)

While life is pretty busy for all of us this time of year and we all want shortcuts, we don't want it to look as though we have taken shortcuts.  Since Thanksgiving and Christmas are so close, why not start decorating for Christmas before Thanksgiving?  Now, I think there are a few tricks to this so that it looks appropriate:  Lot's of greens and candles to begin with (perhaps with a few pumpkins) and after Thanksgiving you can add all the tree decorations and pretty sparkly elements or just keep it simple and natural.  Also, pine cones are the perfect accent for fall to winter decorating.  Here are a few images that inspire me to get started but help my efforts last long after the turkey and stuffing are devoured.  

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I love this image and it is appropriate for Thanksgiving all the way through the New Year.  Maybe accent with sparkly lights in the garland or leave it simple.

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Candles are always festive.  Just add mini white pumpkins for Thanksgiving.

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These moss stars are lovely and could work for Thanksgiving through the New Year as well.

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This table is just perfect for any winter celebration.

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Again, beautiful greens and candles.

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Start with pumpkins and then add the trees after Thanksgiving.  It just doesn't get any easier or more beautiful.

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For me, this is the perfect, everyday dining environment during the holidays.  It could easily be dressed up for a special gathering.

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Here is the perfect Thanksgiving or Christmas hostess gift.  Why didn't I think of this?

Fresh greens or really good imitation garlands are the key to pulling off these looks.  They are inviting and simple and beautiful.  

Happy Decorating!

The Best Is Yet To Come

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Fall is nearly here!  Or so it seems today.  We had been having very hot weather until yesterday when it rained and temperatures went under 90.  I know that sounds funny to those of you who know what a real fall is like, but where I live it's the best it gets this early in the season.  Since I am so inspired by the change in weather I thought I would post about the things that most excite me this time of year.

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Donuts and hot apple cider.  I'm totally doing this for my kids!

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Roast red wine chicken.  Absolutely on the agenda.

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I am obsessing over this outfit for my 1st grader!

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I'm really not into nail art, but I like the look of this.

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Fall flowers are always a priority.

What is inspiring you right now?

House Tour: 2014 Palmetto Bluff House by Suzanne Kasler

Lori and I have feature many beautiful houses on this blog but I think this one is going to be a favorite.  I came across this interview with designer Suzanne Kasler by the wonderful people over at how to decorate, a blog for Ballard Designs.  I'm sure you are aware that Kasler is a celebrity designer for the company.  She is well known for her use of sunburst mirrors and her quatrefoil chair design in many the light and bright spaces.  This house was an "idea" house as oppose to a show home where a designer is responsible for a single room.  Together with architect Ken Pursley, they created a cohesively light filled interior and jaw-dropping exterior spaces in the beautiful Carolina Lowcountry.

See more of the interview with Suzanne Kasler over at howtodecorate.com.  I am such a fan of this home and would adore living in it!

I hope your Monday is shaping up nicely.  I have a long list of things to do today and I can't wait to start crossing things off.  

Enjoy,