Holiday Inspiration... Welcome Renae!

Mona is the most gracious hostess and I am especially honored to be part of her ‘Holiday Inspiration’ for this Christmas season.

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me.....

I adore this tree made from a fallen tree trunk’s T-shaped branch with a forest of bare twigs pushed into a series of holes drilled along the upper edge framing the ‘branches’.

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There’s something about the south and the affection of Magnolia.

Veggies are not just for eating...very festive and a twist on tradition.

Tradition with flare!

A superb winter garland brings a look of abundance to a contemporary fireside.

White roses, green apples, holly, spruce and cinnamon sticks bound with twists of white  muslin.

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Mercury glass, evergreens and holly berries....simple elegance.

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Silver and hydrangeas - two of my favorite elements.

From my home to yours,

I wish you a joyous Christmas and may the

Joy of the Lord be yours.

- Renae -

We've got some really busy friends in the blog world right now.  Thanks so much to Renae for taking the time away from her own design business and family to do this fabulous post.  Another great friend Monika with Splendid Willow just launched her own online boutique today,  Splendid Willow Avenue.  She is representing the Scandinavian brand of rain gear for ILSE Jacobsen.

To celebrate the grand opening of the shop Monika is offering a really nice giveaway.

This design book by Andrew Hollingsworth…



And the Christmas CD "Joy to The World" by Pink Martini



Click here to view all the offerings of Splendid Willow Avenue and sign up for the chance to win her fabulous giveaway.

So many busy people.  I know that you are too, but let's just take a minute and chat.  It's your turn.  Let's talk!

Comments

[Debra Sidebottom]

Love the broken tree idea and all those wreaths, love mixing the styles and putting them together. Great inspirational ideas Renae, thank you! I'm off to check out the shop Mona recommended..........

[Renae]

Mona!
Thanks so much for including me in your holiday inspiration series, an honor indeed!
Blessings.
xo

[cityfarmer]

Mona, you've out done yourself again .....
charmed

[mydesignchic]

Renae, love your inspiration...the first image is fabulous, and I, like you, love nothing more than silver and hydrangeas...perfection!!

[Diana]

I love the twiggy holiday tree!! Back home, we decorate twiggy trees with colorful eggs for Easter, so I really appreciate the winter twist :)

Hope you are having a fantastic start to the holidays, Mona. I am so sorry to be such a sporadic blogger lately, disappearing in and out of the blog world.

xoxo

[debra phillips]

mona,
you have a way of bringing together those that are inspiring, orchestrated like a wonderful gathering

that twiggy tree is fabulous! i see now that i will be endlessly searching for a thick branch in a 't' formation.....look at what you girls started!
thank you renae!!!
xoxo
debra

[Sherry @ No Minimalist Here]

I love the tree in the first picture. Thanks for all the great inspiration!
Happy Holidays,
Sherry

[Karena]

Renae has given us some beautifully elegant ideas for Holiday decor!

Thank you Mona for this series!

xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena

[Acanthus & Acorn]

Mona,
A wonderful series and shout out to some inspiring ladies!!!

Renae,
Love all your images, but I am especially partial to the twigs as well as the gold pears and partridge...a theme familiar at my house!!!
xo,
~Rebecca

[annechovie]

This is amazing! I love it - what creativity.