Merry Christmas Eve

A Few Festive Touches

If going all out for Christmas is not your thing, you only need add a few festive elements to get the seasons tidings going for the big day. I know several people who only decorate the days leading up to Christmas {I am not one of those people} and something like this would be a fun, festive yet modern approach (the main elements being a small tree with tone on tone finishes and mixed metallics).

Brown Paper Packages

There is something romantic about brown paper packages. Maybe its the song or just this time of year, either way I found a festive variation with some winter greenery. These would smell lovely as well.

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Packaging DIY

It is my opinion that packaging makes all the difference when gifting. Presentation can make something special.

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Silvers and Reds

So this year I have decided to decorated with red and silver as my holiday decor. I love the old time-y glass ornaments and more traditional decorations, but my furnishings and accessories tend towards a more modern eclectic feel. Of corse I have many photos for inspiration here, but his is more what Im going for this year. I love the little touches of silver in the greenery.

Host and Hostess Gifts

As we enter into party season, I thought I would pull together some gifting ideas. I think keeping things simple is always best for this sort of thing.  

A beautiful bottle of Spirits | Personalized Stationary | Cook Book By Ina Garten | Clover Honey | Jonathan Alder Corkscrew | Roasted Chestnut Candle | Distortion Candlestick