12 Days of Holiday Decorating Ideas Day 12

Holiday Decorating tip #12, It's all about family and friends! No matter how we decorate this holiday season, the most important part is to surround ourselves with our family and friends  Wishing you and yours a joyous holiday season!

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12 Days of Holiday Decorating Ideas Day 11

#11, Experiment With Color! The holidays are a perfect time to break outside of the box and try non-traditional colors and themes. If you are a little timid, shop for these items after the new year, when they are on clearance and inject some new pieces into your 2014 festivities!

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12 Days of Holiday Decorating Ideas day 10

#10, go glam! The holidays give you free licence to go over-the-top with your decor, and really glam-it-up! Use golds, silvers, sparkle, and shine; go big or go home

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12 Days of Holiday Decorating Ideas Day 9

Holiday Decorating tip #9, use cranberries! I love how in this photo, you can make a simple floral arrangement more festive and elegant with the addition of the cranberries. cranberries are very plentiful this time of year, buy them in bulk and use them in both your decor and food

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12 Days of Holiday Decorating Ideas Day #8

#8, Here is another great use for glass vessels, fill them with holiday candies, love the monochromatic them of the red and white peppermints. Use large quantities in large vases for a large impact!

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12 Days of Holiday Decorating Ideas Day 7

#7, Here is another unique wreath idea that I just Love! find a wreath form from your local arts and crafts store, and hot glue acorns to it. In this photo, the acorns were spray painted white. When doing this type of project, think of items that can be purchased in bulk for not a lot of money: peppermint candies, shelled nuts, beads, old jewelery, etc.. and glue them on a form, makes for a one-of-a kind piece. If you don't own a glue gun, run right out and get one today!'

12 Days of holiday decorating ideas day 6

Holiday decorating tip #6, don't forget to dress up your chandelier, it is a natural focal point just begging for holiday decoration, the options are endless! This photo shows some faux florals, ornaments, and beads. Be as simple or as outrageous as you want, it is only once a year

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12 Days of Holiday Decorating Ideas Day 5

#5, here is another modern take on a wreath. Similar to Popsicle stick, this one is made from clothes pins, so cool! Think how neat this would look spray painted gold or silver.

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12 Days of Holiday Decorating Ideas Day 4

#4, here is a cool centerpiece idea. Most of us have one of these inexpensive dressing mirrors hanging on our wall, if not you can find them at any discount store, look for one with a decorative frame. Lay it in the center of your table like a runner, ad candle sticks and fill with glass ornaments; a large statement on a tight budget, Love it!

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12 Days of Holiday Decorating Ideas Day 3

Holiday decorating tip #3, check out this cool Popsicle stick wreath! How easy to make, just purchase some medium gauge wire from your local home improvement store, make two rings, one small, one large, then glue down the Popsicle sticks in a random pattern. Start with sticks that are connecting the rings so the wreath is stable. A great simple, modern, eclectic piece.

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12 Days of Holiday Decorating Tips Day 2

#2, I love using every day decor items for holiday and this is another one of my favorites. If you do not own a decorative birdcage or lantern, you can find them at any discount or decor store, they are very popular right now. I love the impact they make in a room because you can get large ones for not a lot of money. In this tip, fill your birdcage or lantern with lights, it creates such a magical statement for both indoors and out.

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The 12 Days of Holiday Decorating Tips Day 1

Over the next two weeks I will share with you "The 12 Days of Holiday Decorating Tips" Simple arrangements you can pull together with what you have around the house. What are some of your favorite holiday decorating tips?

 #1 is one of my favorites because we all have glass vessels of some kind in our house. You can use a vase, bowl, apothecary jar; any type glass vessel. If you don't have one, you can find inexpensive options at discount stores, Michaels, even the Dollar Store. Fill your vessels with round holiday ornaments, either ones that you already own, or again, find these at your favorite discount stores. It is best to group small ones together, or use one large one as a statement piece. You can choose a color theme as illustrated below and really give your home a jolt of color for the holidays. You can use these all over your home; as center pieces, on the bathroom vanity, on the fireplace mantle, just about any flat surface. Give it a try and send in your pic!

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Shop small local business

Tonight, my last tip for shopping local; New and Used Furniture and Decor. Shopping new, used, antique and vintage, is key to pulling together an affordable well designed space. My favorite new and used spots are: Harbor Home Consignments in Gig Harbor, Hidden Treasures in Tacoma, and Hope Furnishings in Tacoma.

 Harbor Home has excellent quality designer items at a fraction of the price. Hidden Treasures is a gold mine of as-found vintage and used home furnishings. Hope Furnishings offers both new and used furniture, many of their new items are donated from Big Name retailers. And of course, it would not be a complete new and used category, without giving a shout out for More Decor!

 Below is a room I am working on with a client made up of items from some of these local shops. What are some of your favorite new or used furniture and decor spots? Have fun shopping this weekend, and have fabulous holiday!

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Living Room and Kitchen Staging Photos

Staging Project of the Week!

 I was so excited to work with Realtor Stephen Janho and his client to stage this beautiful Renton home. My goal was to capture the classic and timeless essence of the home, and to highlight the large living space as a warm and inviting space for the family to hangout and entertain. In the kitchen, I accentuated the eat-in features with a breakfast table and chairs, and highlighted the large amount of counter space and storage with a few choice items.

 Want to know a quick inexpensive way to add instant value to your kitchen? Change out the hardware. Before, this kitchen had dated brass handles on the cabinetry; I suggested to the homeowner to change them out with an oil rubbed bronze finish to match the updated traditional look of the home, instant equity!

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