HOLIDAY DECORATING: WINTER WONDERLAND aka A WHITE CHRISTMAS...

It's that time of year to start thinking about the holiday season - at least for those of us who decorate homes and offices for the holidays.

One of my clients wants a Winter Wonderland using all white. Well, I love the challenge but I don't want the look to be sterile. So here are several important ideas I'll incorporate to achieve the look. They can be used whether the decorating style is traditional, contemporary or somewhere in between:

1. Use metallics especially silver. It adds dimension to white without adding obvious color... 

2. Use greenery, wherever possible, to add texture...

3. Use candles and/or lights to add sparkle and warmth...

4. If you are lucky enough to have a fireplace, go all out and pile it on (remember you want a winter wonderland). Use objects of different heights and groupings in odd numbers. It just looks better...

4. Don't forget to add decorations to your chandelier or light fixture...

5. And lastly, layer lots and lots and lots of ornamentation to your tree for a full, rich result. Here are some of my Christmas tree inspirations...

Wish me luck. In the meantime, happy trend spotting...

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy

xo

THRIFTY THURSDAY - AFFORDABLE WINDOW TREATMENTS...

Window treatments can make (or break) a room. Without them, a space can feel bare or unfinished.  They can surely make a statement or be a feature in a space.  Thankfully with the internet, there are so many stylish and, more importantly, affordable window treatment options for any style space. Many retailers and big box stores sell curtains and have an even larger selection and range of lengths on their website.

Here are my Top 5 Online Resources for Window Treatments and some of my favorite options:

Ikat Key - $39/panel

Scribble - $39/panel

Zigzag - $39/panel

Dot Lattice Linen & Embroidery - $25/panel

Banded Faux Silk - $30/panel

Fretwork Linen & Embroidery - $25/panel

Jacquard Plume in Peacock - $45/panel

Geometric Grommet in Black Flocked - $50/panel

Blythe Colorblock in Sage Linen - $45/panel

Draped Shade - $39

Electric Chevron - $49/panel

Scallop Scale - $29/panel

Channel Sheers - $45/panel 

Vienna Faux Dupioni Silk - $90/panel

Geo - $35/panel

So let's update those windows with some new style, just in time for the holidays. In the meantime, happy trend spotting...

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy

COLOR FORECAST FOR SPRING 2015...

During New York Fashion Week held in September, these colors were influential in the fashions for Spring 2015.  This gorgeous ensemble of color is predominantly cool, yet infused with warm tones - a vast departure from this past years crop of vibrant hues...

Aquamarine is a cool and ethereal blue that is cool and calming.  Expect to see this color everywhere make a strong presence in fashion and design come Spring.

Scuba Blue is a playful, exciting blue that evokes images of exotic locales.

Lucite Green has a retro vibe. It has a milky glow with a light, almost transparent feel.
   

Classic Blue is an anchoring color and works well with the other colors in the spectrum.

Toasted Almond is a warm suntanned neutral that is timeless and versatile.

Strawberry Ice is suggestive of a cool and refreshing delicacy, yet it has a warming appeal.

Tangerine is a striking yet subtle orange with enough edge to stand on its own.

Custard is a soft and mellow tone evoking warmth and relaxation.

Marsala is a sensual and bold red-brown color that serves as a foundation for this color spectrum similar to Classic Blue.

Glacier Gray is a timeless and neutral hue that grounds and enhances the other colors in the spectrum.  

Look for these colors to be prevalent interior design as well as fashion come Spring 2015 and possibly throughout the year. In the meantime, happy trend spotting...

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy
xo