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Merry Christmas!
Posted by Irene Turner in Holidays on December 22, 2011
As we fast approach the Christmas Week-end, I am wishing you all the spirit of the season now, and, throughout the new year…
WISHING YOU PEACE AND GOODWILL! -image via alifeofbeautyandgrace.tumbler.com
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Christmas Decor-Simplifying the Season
Posted by Irene Turner in Holidays on December 9, 2010
It’s official. We are not putting up a Christmas tree this year. YIKES!
Christmas has always been my favorite holiday to decorate for. However, my husband and I decided that we would try a year with out one, and we wouldn’t buy any new decorations to create our Christmas cheer. All this in an effort to simplify an otherwise crazy season, and practice my concepts of Slow Home (Slow, Simple, Sustainable, Personal & Beautiful).
Being a designer, this of course is a challenge. Plus, I feel the added pressure of keeping our grand daughter thoroughly enthralled when she comes to visit as her other two grandmothers have trees! And, being that she loves bling, the lights are a BIG hit. OK, so there might be a bit of competition here, I’ll admit it. And, I can do this…I do love challenges.
It turns out that I was half way there as the color scheme in our home is terra cotta, red, navy, emerald, tangerine and gold (at least in the dining, living area), and that feels like Christmas already! So, I focused on adding lots of little white lights; with an abundance of natural greens from the ranch; a few gold, red and green ornaments; Cranberries, oranges, tangerines and nuts; and I spread it all throughout the house. Then I baked some highly decorative cookies. I turned on my itunes Christmas play list…and, the end result…our home feels like Christmas: Continue reading “Christmas Decor-Simplifying the Season” »
Holiday Greetings
Posted by Irene Turner in Holidays on December 22, 2009
Despite all the challenges and changes in the world today the Turner-Welsh household has had a very good year.
Thanks to Greg Adams on Flicker for this heartwarming image
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Holiday Flowers
Posted by Irene Turner in Holidays on December 10, 2009
Flowers and plants are natures way of decorating seasonally. Here are some wonderful ideas from Laura Dowling, a Parisian educated florist based in Washington DC, and now florist to the White House.
I love the arrangement she did on the left …Candles and flowers.
Candles and flowers are a classic combination and provide the finishing touch to any table setting.
In addition, the Claddagh, a16th century Irish candle decoration symbolizes eternal love and friendship, and provides a perfect subtle energetic statement for your space.
Decorate a silver candelabra with flowers and greenery for an elegant look or even insert candles (securely, of course) in bouquets with your choice of flower and/or plants.
She also has some great directions for creating holiday wreaths and arrangements that reflect the spirit of the season. Enter her web site and go to projects…there are actual “recipes” using not only flowers but bountiful fruit and vegetables found seasonally at local farmstands. See the Apple and berry wreath directions below for a sample of the information on her web site. It’s a quick and easy way to add beauty to your home! I love this particular wreath because I love the combination of apples and berries which utilize a traditional color motive with an unexpected twist!
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