On the twelfth day of Christmas...

On the twelfth day of Christmas, I want to say Thank You to all that have stopped by, to all that have left a comment, to all that have taken the time to follow... and to all of you who read from a far!

Have a very Merry Christmas!

Natasha

Image via Country Living

Eleventh Holiday Post.

Wrap it up!
Christmas is just around the corner....

Natasha

Image unknown, sorry....

Nineth Holiday Post.

 


Soothing color and beautiful textures......

Winter landscape + white Christmas tree + huge mirror = lots of light! Love how the soft blues and greens of the living room is echoed in the Christmas tree decoration....

.... even the antlers have been decorated ;)

Happy - last minute - decorating! It's not too late!!

Natasha

Images via Living etc.

Seventh Holiday Post

 

... now you know why it's so hard for guests to not hang out in the kitchen.... would you want to go anywhere else, if you could stand here?? Yummy!!
The simple black birdcage is re-purposed as a "candle holder", and along with the natural branches, the butcher block island, the natural theme is well thought out!

Notice how the natural theme is carried through to the dining table; not only the branches and the antler candle holder, but also the fact that the table is left "bare"!

Here a little tray is filled with antlers, candles and Christmas balls in different sizes and finishes.

Have a cozy weekend!

Natasha

Images via Bo Bedre

Sixth Holiday Post.

Cozy summerhouse covered in snow... why keep the house empty during the winter months, if it can look this good during the Christmas season? As long as you can keep it warm....

Is this the coolest Charlie brown tree, ever??
I LOVE how this looks!! Very contemporary. Even with all the white, this living room reads very warm to me, of cause the roaring fire helps ;)

 


Ta - da! So simple and effective!!

Even in the dead of winter the natural light keeps the place bright, how cool are the high gloss floors and glossy ceiling?

 


Close up of the simple decorations, great mix of pine cones........

Would love to eat Christmas dinner with friends and family here, wouldn't you? Notice how the table picks up the other glossy surfaces with it's lacquered finish.

 

Why only decorate inside?

Have a cozy evening, stay warm!

Natasha

Images via Bo Bedre

Just a pretty picture!

...The dinner party was a success!

I was the happy recipient of two beautiful Christmas tree ornaments, hand painted in white and silver, with a little glitter.... SO, so pretty!!

Natasha

Image via Skona Hem

Happy Monday!

Great idea for a little organic Christmas spirit..... So fresh and pretty!
Hang this ball in a doorway, or leave it on a table...

Natasha

Image via Quatre Coeur

Fourth Holiday Post.

Having bombarded you with vivid color all week, I am going pale and silvery on you for the weekend! Also, notice the keyhole......

This is what I am planning to do over the weekend...
We are not doing a tree, so I will be finding other creative ways to display the Christmas stuff!

Just LOVE how this wreath has a little silvery sparkle, the graduated balls and the silvery leaves woven in to the wreath... Beautiful!

Have a wonderful weekend!!

Natasha

Image #1 & #3 MSL, Image #2 Via Brabourne Farm

Third Holiday Post (one for the kids)

.... I better speed it up, as there are twelve days of Christmas, right??
This post will be for the kids, or the kid in all of us, come take a peek!

....now, I for one, have not seen one of these little friends on a Christmas tree before, you? He's kind of cute, huh?
And he has a brother, scroll down to meet him :)

The final product, prominently placed in the Children's playroom, how fun!! Wondering - out loud - how long the tree lasts looking this good???

SO pretty and festive! If you would like a little guide on how to put together something like this for your kids, head on over here!

What do you think? Amazing or too much?
I think it's fun and innovative!!

Natasha

Images via here

Second Holiday Post.

 

I guess I am on a Non-Traditional-Christmas-Color-Kick...... 

I am totally over the red and green thing going on, and totally in love with the pinks (no big surprise for those who know me!) as well as the citrus colors!! Just look how it lends a punch of color to an otherwise beautiful and cool pallet.

And here is a REALLY super cute idea for the holiday table!! Use left over ribbon for the "ties" and use what ever card stock you have laying around.... and if you do not have card stock, head to the paint supply store, pick up some paint chips, cut them into shape, and voila!! If you don't want to use the exact same color place cards, try picking up a bunch in similar colors, as above, it makes the table scape a little more interesting!!

Have a great week everyone!!

Natasha

Images via MSL

First Holiday Post.

 














For those of us who celebrate the holiday season in warmer weather, I figured I would start with a little unusual Christmas-color inspiration!
Not everything has to include pine.... look how fresh and pretty this little floral arrangement looks; orchid and ornament.... Very subtle way of including the Christmas decorations on the table, don't you think??

          













... and a few citrus-y colors for the tree, how pretty!

What do you have planned? Tree or no tree? Color(s)?
Do tell!!

TGIF!

Natasha

Image #1 Matthew Meade Style, Image #2 HSHP