One of my favorite parts about the holiday season is decorating! It's the perfect time to get your creativity flowing and do something fun. For me it's an excuse to try a new style or color that I might not be inclined to use during the rest of the year....because after all, it's just for a season!
I love the unexpected hints of grey and icy blue on these tabletops. It reminds me of the snowy winter to come and all the fun that follows! The touches of gold make it Thanksgiving ready, but could easily be switched out for white just in time for Christmas and Hanukkah!
Nothing says holiday festivities like the color red, in my opinion! It's deep, rich hues make me what to bundle up inside, drink hot chocolate, and share love and laughter with friends and family. No color sustains me through the season quite like the warmth of red does!
Of course you can't go wrong with a neutral palette of beige, taupe, and cream. A burlap table runner is an easy and inexpensive way to create this look. The muted tones are soothing to the eye and evoke a sense of calm. And who couldn't use a little dose of calm amidst the hustle and bustle of the holidays, right?!
Wishing you a lovely weekend and thanking you for all your wonderful and generous comments this week!
xo,
Crystal
22 comments:
Beautiful images--I love the natural linen, so fresh!
Beautiful- love those bowls :)
I love the first set of pics! Such a soft, pretty blue... love it!
Wow - the greys/silver/ice blue is so 'cool'. I love it. If it were winter for me at xmas I'd go for it!! It will be over 30 degrees celcius for me xmas day. I'll be in the pool and having bbq seafood lunch - so my table decorations will be extra colourful and bright!
Great pics - thanks for sharing.
Have a lovely weekend :-)
The inspiration kissed me ;-) I love the idea with the golden pumpkin. Beautiful images!
You have a lovely blog and fantastic posts!
Have a nice weekend!
i've been hoping that you would post something like this! all i can think of lately, seems to be holiday themed tabletops :)
I love the idea of creamy neutrals - so easy to add lovely metallics and sparkles for a dressed up but not over the top look.
Have a lovely weekend
x
Beautiful! It looks totally fabulous!
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http://thebeautyfile.blogspot.com/2009/11/whos-your-hair-stylist-class.html
banking tons of wedding inspiration from this!
another fab inspirations...adore the neutral taupe tones~ Lovely weekend!
ps:adding your site to my links for sure
Great inspiration, faves gold pumkins and knock out candles! Have a lovely Monday. Sharon xox
Hope you had a wonderful weekend!
lovely tabletops! I am always in love with blue and white together!
this is the best use of fake pumpkins i have ever seen
dallas
http://dillydallas.blogspot.com
Amazing inspiration! I usually can not decide whether to use lavish decorations or to keep it simple at Christmas... I love the long table with the white table linen
So pretty! Especially that first set of pics : )
I am a fan of a "low volume" table setting, because I really do want to view the food at center stage, and not have to play "Where's Waldo" with the side dishes.
This time around we are having a "mini buffet" of small amounts and big variety.
Enjoy all of yours.
everything looks so elegant! love the pictures :)
Love the table ideas! I'm using pumpkins as place card holders this year. Have a great Thanksgiving!
the first grey and blue combo is my favorite. just lovely.
Love your little lovelies! Hope you have a great Thanksgiving, Crystal!!
Love these table settings...I am working on my family's this year and this definitely provides some inspiration!
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