I know many of you are in full-fledged holiday decorating mode, so I thought it would be fun to revisit some of my favorite holiday place settings. A few of these table settings are from designer holiday show houses that I have been asked to decorate, and I have...
Christmas Decorating
Time-Saving Holiday Decorating Preparation Tip From A Pro
I always start preparing for my holiday decorating very early. Part of the reason for this is I have a very robust work schedule and because I want to photograph my decor for my business. However, the main reason that I start decorating early is because I want to...
Preparing For Holiday Entertaining- Tableware
During the holiday season, one of my favorite projects is to create a holiday table setting. Whether it be Thanksgiving, Christmas, an elegant dinner, a party, or any holiday event, this is one of my favorite tasks in the preparation for the holidays. To set a...
Christmas Decorating With A Classic Touch
Decorating our homes for Christmas can be so much fun, but it can also be very challenging. There are so many decorations to choose from, but where do you start? You might be adding decorations to your existing items. Perhaps you are just starting to collect Christmas...
Choosing A Christmas Tree
This is the season for Holiday decorating! I am always eager to usher in the beauty and comforts of the Holiday season, and I always like to start with the Christmas Tree. Choosing your Christmas tree is perhaps the most exciting Christmas decorating project of the...
Transitioning Holiday Decor To Your New Home
This Christmas, I am thankful to be finally settling into my new home and expanded design studio space after months of packing and unpacking. It was hard for me to say goodbye to my beloved Tudor, which was my home for nine years, but I am looking forward to creating...
Last-Minute Christmas Decorating Ideas
If you are looking for a few last-minute Christmas decorating ideas to put the finishing touches on your home for the season, then you are in the right place. Sometimes, the small details make a difference in your decorating. Once you’ve put up your Christmas tree and...
Preparing Your Home For Holiday Entertaining
As the holiday entertaining season rapidly approaches, we often turn our attention to not only holiday decorating but making some changes in our homes in order to do some entertaining. Some small changes can be made to your existing floor plan to allow for a better...
Planning Your Outdoor Holiday Decor
The most important thing to think about when it comes to outside decor is timing and planning. Decorate early. As the weather here in New England changes rapidly, especially this time of year, I always try to strategically time my outdoor Christmas decorating.For me,...
10 Tips For Designing The Perfect Holiday Table
10 Tips For Designing The Perfect Holiday TableONE: Select Your China When decorating a holiday table, I suggest selecting the china first before deciding on all the other table elements. This is similar in concept to designing an entire room. Choose the large...