4 Holiday Decorating Tips

 

I'm getting ready to decorate our new home for Christmas.  With more space to cover both inside and out,  I need to be sure of keeping things simple, pretty and festive.  No going overboard.

Take a look at a few tips I will be following this year:

What are some of your holiday decorating secrets?

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An Impromptu Lunch With A Good Friend

Yesterday, I had lunch at my mother-in-law's new place in California.  From the moment I walked in I felt reassured by familiar objects, family photos and a sense of quiet comfort. Like Boston, her California home is a total expression of who she is and all she experienced.  The lunch was delicious and for the first time since we've moved, we both felt relaxed and at home in her new abode.  I'm looking forward to showing you the way she lives, but for now take a peek at how she works her magic on even the simplest of things:  an impromptu midday lunch.

Thank you, Natalia,  for a wonderful afternoon.

Instant Vintage: The Polaroid Picture

Our kids have become enamored with the Polaroid camera that recently resurfaced as a result of our move.  As my husband and I showed our children how to use it, we were reminded of many past Polaroid moments we treasured as a family.   I love that our children will get to experience the excitement and anticipation of taking a Polaroid picture.  Nowadays,  with photographs rarely printed and images often photoshopped to unattainable perfection, the graininess of a Polaroid photo is a visual treat reflecting a brief moment in time. 

I wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving replete with many unforgettable Polaroid moments!

A Classic Game Of Clue

Our kids are having a blast playing my childhood game Clue (which resurfaced during our recent move).  The game pieces, board and clue cards are all original and each them stirs up memories of playing with my sisters years ago.  I love that our children are enjoying the game as we once did.

New versions of Clue can be found here and vintage ones here.

Do you have a favorite childhood board game?

A DIY (Sort Of) Navajo Bedspread.

I knew I wasn't true to myself by using a hand made quit on Zoe's bed, especially after falling in love with the colors and patterns of an H&M shawl.  So, I opted to turn three of them into one twin size bedspread.   Now, Zoe's bedroom displays a brand new look:

Not being a huge fan of DIY projects and totally incapable of sewing, I commissioned our local dry cleaner to sew the 3 scarfs together (the project would obviously be more cost effective if one is good with a needle and thread).  Next week I'll show you how an Alameda Flea Market find, a potted plant and lot of free spirited attitude work to bring our daughter's bedroom together.

Remember to look for room inspirations everywhere and anywhere.  They're there for you to borrow, implement and enjoy...