Deck the House
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Su Casa: Decorating For the Holidays
Su Casa member Caffeepants responded to my Su Casa Challenge and posted some pretty pictures from her holiday-decorated home. I love the sparkling orbs on her trees, and all of the twinkly lights on her deck are reminding me that I need to get some outdoor decorations on my porch as well.
Have you posted holiday decorating photos to Su Casa?
Have You Decorated Your Tree Yet?
Some families head out to the tree farm or the neighborhood tree lot the day after Thanksgiving. We usually wait for the first weekend of December to find our perfect tannenbaum. Have you, like 30 Rock's Tracy Jordan, found your tree and decked it out yet?
Nice and New: Michael Aram Pomegranate Menorah
Açai berries may be the latest power fruit to hit Whole Foods shelves, but that's no reason not to delight in the adorable puckered tops and bulbous shapes of last season’s trendy grocery, the pomegranate. If you’re celebrating Hanukkah this year, you can enjoy the "pom" when you pick up the Michael Aram Pomegranate Menorah ($150), a stunning bronze luminary with a leafy, branch base. You can also check out Aram's collection of other pomegranate-festooned items.
Su Casa: A Christmas Mantel Shelf
Since we're not all fortunate enough to live in our dream houses, we have to be innovative with what we've got. Su Casa member JenLovesGreen certainly subscribes to this train of thought. As much as she would love to keep cozy by a warm fireplace in her own living room, her current digs are lacking in that department.
Su Casa: Easy Paper Decorations and a White Tree
Since I'm starting to deck the house for the holidays, I'm looking for inspiration and new ideas for decorating my home. Luckily, I found some great inspiration on Su Casa from MellyMels.
Mellymels writes,
Since it's a recession and I am an artist I decided to make a lot of decorations from paper.
Su Casa Challenge: Holiday Decorating
Holidays are on my mind lately, and I love seeing all the creative ways others decorate their homes at this time of year. I'm always looking for inspiration to try new things in my own home. We each have our own traditions for the holidays and the seasons, and personalizing our homes is often a large part of those rituals.
December Must Haves
As we edge into Winter and the holiday season, I'm excited to bring you ideas, inspiration, and items to get you in the holiday spirit! CasaSugar's theme this month is Deck the House, so whether you're planning a mellow family affair or a series of fast-and-furious Winter parties, I've got you covered. Let the celebrations begin!
Nice and New: John Robshaw Christmas Stocking
Not to be a brat or anything, but my family has been using the same gigantic Christmas stockings for more than 20 years, always filled to the brim with lots of goodies. So, at 12" x 21", the John Robshaw Block Printed Holly Stockings ($70 each) won't do for me, but they're certainly stylish enough to hang on the mantel simply as décor in my home. Available with a mistletoe, candy cane, or peppermint pattern, they're quite festive and would also make a wonderful gift for anyone you know who's building up their collection of holiday décor.
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Do You Have an Ocean View?
I just spent a lazy family weekend on Whidbey Island, off the coast of Washington State, and while the weather was a little overcast, the view was still fabulous. I definitely wouldn't mind indulging in these ocean views year-round.
Do You Have an Ocean View?
Coveted Crib: Echo Park Modern
When a writer and an artist couple bought property in Los Angeles's happening Echo Park neighborhood, they wanted a home that would serve as an urban oasis in Los Angeles. Instead of constructing a home that jutted out from the Los Angeles hillside, they wanted something more discrete and comforting, and envisioned a home that nestled into the landscape.
After hiring architect Rachel Allen, they planned a home that would update the classic California ranch house, emphasizing indoor-outdoor living.