Friday Find: Gold Holiday Decor

Metallic holiday decor is trending and in particular, I am smitten with gold. Timeless, elegant and chic,  gold is fabulous paired with hues of blues, pinks and even metallic silver. From glamorous tabletops to shimmering tree ornaments, touches of gold can be found everywhere this season!

gold + pink holiday table settinggold confetti system ornamentsgold holiday decorating ideasgold glitter gift boxesGold Holiday Party

images top to bottom:

style me pretty |confetti system ornaments  | gold glassware | gold snowflake ornaments | desk calendar | baroque mirror | sea urchin | glitter gift boxes | cheers banner | cocktail party | sequin bag

Happy Friday!

Cristin

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Read full story By on November 16, 2012 in Christmas, Entertaining, etsy, event planning, Friday Finds, Holiday, holiday decor, new years, Uncategorized

Holiday House NYC 2012 :: My Faves

In it’s fifth year, Holiday House  is a holiday-themed designer showhouse benefiting The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Twenty-seven top-tier interior designers were asked to decorate a room around any holiday theme (many non-traditional such as “everyday’s a holiday”). Over the course of several months, the designers transformed the masionary-like mansion at Two East 63rd Street on the Upper East Side of  New York City. From modern to traditional, each room has a look and feel of it’s own, yet all are so chic. I’ve pulled a few of my favorite images:

Holiday House Ally Coulter Bar Vignette

Designed by Ally Coulter

Holiday House Dineen Architecture + DesignDesigned by Dineen Architecture + Design

Holiday House Donald Schermerhorn DesignDesigned by Donald Schermerhorn

 Holiday House Suzanne Eason DesignDesigned by Suzanne Eason

Holiday House Charlotte Moss DeskDesigned by Charlotte Moss

Holiday House Robyn Karp DesignDesigned by  Robyn Karp

Tobi Fairley Design Black, White & Pink Sitting RoomDesigned by Tobi Fairley

Holiday House Vincente Wolf DesignDesigned by Vincente Wolf

For those of you in the New York area, the Holiday House is open for touring now through Sunday, November 25th.

*photo credits: Rikki Snyder via Houzz

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Read full story By on November 14, 2012 in Bedroom, charity, furniture, interior design, Interiors, Living Room, living rooms, mantels, office/study, textiles, wallpaper

Top Ten Hostess Gift Ideas for 2012

One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is getting together with family and friends at dinner or cocktail parties. If you will be heading to a holiday party in the next few weeks, bringing a thoughtful hostess gift is always appreciated. A favorite bottle of wine, homemade baked goods or a lovely bouquet of flowers are tried and true hostess gifts and will certainly be well received. However, if you are running short on time or want to bring something a little different, here are my top ten hostess gift ideas for 2012 (and most are under  $30):

great hostess gifts for 2012

Palazzo Soy Candle – $29.50 –  a yummy blend of persimmon, white nectarine and  olive wood.

great bar hostess gift

Knot Bottle Opener – $28 – loving the brass and nautical knot design!

hostess gifts owl dishes

Owl Dipping Dishes – $10 for 2 – great for the animal lover on your list!

 gold confetti note cards

Confetti Note Card – $24 – letterpress + monogram = perfect gift!

persoanlized pencils and case gift

Personalized Pencils – £10 – for the person that seems to have everything!

 chalkboard drink tags - hostess gift

Chalkboard Wine Charms – $9 –  love the personalization and that they can be used again & again!

cheers drink coasters hostess gift

Cheers Drink Coaster – $26 – it just says it all!

great hostess gift - olio olive oil

Olio Santo Extra Virgin Olive Oil – $29.99 – for the chef on your list!

patio olive tree hostess gift

Abequina Olive Patio Tree – $59.95 – perfect size for a patio or apartment terrace.

aztec hot chocolate hostess gift

 Aztec Sipping Cholocate Mix – $15 – the blend of chocolate, chilies and spices sounds devine!

What’s your favorites hostess gift?

Cristin

*this is not a paid advertisement… just items I like!

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Read full story By on November 12, 2012 in Christmas, Entertaining, event planning, gift guide, Holiday, home accessories, Parties, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized

Friday Find :: Monogrammed Gifts from Mark & Graham

Yesterday Williams Sonoma, Inc. launched it’s newest retail brand, Mark and Graham and you are going to love it. Specializing in “next-generation personalization” of products, Mark and Graham delivers a collection of custom monograms and a variety of fresh fonts, colors and formats  (from embroidery to engraving).

We believe that a mark is more than a symbol; It’s an artful mingling of typography and design that turns a gift into a personal gesture. It can be bold and boisterous or subtle and refined. It can join families together or celebrate individuality. It can be an inside joke or honor the literal beauty of a name. When it comes to making your mark, we hope you think of us for unique typefaces and beautiful objects. – Mark and Graham

With the holidays coming up, Mark and Graham is a great shopping destination for you to create unique and deeply personal gifts… the kind your loved ones will cherish for years to come. Here are some of my picks…

monogrammed gifts from mark & graham

Mint Julip  | Towels  | Horseshoe Key Fob with Locket  |  iPhone Case |  Dinner Napkins

Monogrammed gifts are the best, don’t you think?

Happy Friday!

Cristin

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Read full story By on November 9, 2012 in Bathroom, friday find, gift guide, monograms