Pantone Color of the Year: Radiant Orchid

Pantone's Color of the Year is Radiant Orchid. "Radiant Orchid blooms with confidence and magical warmth that intrigues the eye and sparks the imagination. It is an expressive, creative and embracing purple—one that draws you in with its beguiling charm. A captivating harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid emanates great joy, love and [...]

2013-12-30T17:04:22+00:00December 30th, 2013|Decorating Tips, Inspiration|

Holiday Gift Wrapping

The traditional holiday colors and themes are fun for kids and adults alike. Cloth ribbon and 3D gift tags set them apart. Gold and silver are very festive and elegant when paired with black ribbon. For December birthdays, I avoid using holiday wrap. I chose a feminine paper design with pale green [...]

2013-12-19T17:08:44+00:00December 18th, 2013|Holiday|

Decorating the Tree

While most of my Christmas decorations coordinate with the color schemes in each room, when it comes to the Christmas tree I skip the themed or designer style and opt for good old-fashioned ornaments. My family has been collecting a few ornaments each year since 1979. The collection includes first Christmas together, [...]

2013-12-13T12:33:54+00:00December 13th, 2013|Decorating Tips, Holiday|