Tag Archives: Christmas

2013 IVY GIFT GUIDE: FOR HER

Happy Friday!  It’s that time of year, again. Christmas will be here soon. You know the saying, “it is better to give, than to receive.”   My holiday gift guide for her will have the giver and receiver  jumping with joy.   I would be … Continue reading

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Holiday House NYC Part II – Color Bliss

My tour of the  Holiday House  to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation  continues.  Color in design is very important.  Color changes the mood of a room and how you feel stepping into it.  This time of year when the days are shorter and nights … Continue reading

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Table Matters: Christmas Table

Merry Christmas and blessings to all.  We hope you had a great holiday with family and friends.  Our home is full with family from New York, Texas and California.  We had 17 of us for Christmas dinner.  This year my Christmas … Continue reading

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Table Matters: A Little Chic

Setting the table for the little ones is chic and easy cleanup with a chevron paper runner.  The Paper Source makes it fun for the holidays with an assortment of  paper goods to decorate your table and home.  This stunning  … Continue reading

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Go For The Gold

From fashion to home decor, gold accents are everywhere.  Christmas is a wonderful time of year to have fun and add gold to your lifestyle. BRING ON THE GOLDFind these gold home decor items on Olioboard. Image: 1/Club Monaco 

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Holiday Gift Guide For Her

Looking for that perfect little something? Find it here.       Toscana tucker, Bracelet, Shoes, Clutch, Tassel, Fragrance, Tote, Earring, Watch  

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Deck The Front Door

Are you excited or stressed about your Christmas decorating?  With so many choices to decorate for the holidays, it may feel overwhelming.   Here are some simple tips to help you decorate like a pro: pick a color, style or theme; make it personal; continue your colors … Continue reading

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Holiday Blooms

Paperwhites, amaryllis and  poinsettia are classic bulbs and plants for the holidays.  Bring the outdoors in with blooms of the season.  Planting bulbs indoors is a great way to nourish the soul  during the winter months.  Bulbs are easy to grow indoors. … Continue reading

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HomeGoods Pick of the Week

Happy Friday!  The Princeton, NJ, HomeGoods store was busy with customers doing their holiday shopping today.  This week,  I’m focusing on decorating the dining room table for all your holiday meals.   I found these beautiful china pieces, by Spode and Lenox, that will … Continue reading

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Christmas Decorating Ideas Using Fruit

Creating bursts of color in your holiday decor can be as easy as opening your refrigerator.  Bring out your lemons, oranges, clementines to add to your garland.  I’m enjoying this room thinking of all the citrus fragrance.  Beautiful, but will need a few elves … Continue reading

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