There is nothing quite like how our homes feel during the Holidays. I'm not sure if it actually is the twinkling lights in the background or the fire crackling, or if it is just in the air - but it is something we all crave and love. Maybe it is the extra layer that our home accumulates. The extra throw or pillow, the natural elements we bring in like fresh garlands and trees.
Each year my decorating gets more natural and subtle. I've settled into my natural love of more muted greens and golds, using smaller accents of red. I also love to incorporate colors that aren't as traditionally "holiday" like in between blues and greys. There is something about them that feels country and old fashioned when mixed with traditional decor.
This collection features three new block print textile designs, six new wrapping papers, so many ribbons and a new addition - glass ornaments. We collect glass ornaments each year as souvenirs from our travels and as gifts to each other and I'm so excited to share that tradition with you, too. Venturing into Wrapping Papers this year has been a dream - for so many years I've wanted to design wrapping papers for the holidays.
It is such a pleasure for me to create things for you to use during the holidays. All of these products were thoughtfully created for you so that you are able to create magical, special holidays for your families. I love that you share these homemade holiday passions with me. Happy Holiday Planning : )
I love these special tea towels for hostess gifts during the Holidays. Tied with a beautiful ribbon - they are beautiful alone or with a bottle of wine or something homemade.
I love this print. Once Halloween is over, I'm attracted to these more rich and saturated colors. This feels country and charming to me, but also in a nice clean print.
Always do velvet pillows in our more formal living room - something about the velvet makes the room feel rich and luxuries. And I love the saturated colors.
I've potted my
Paperwhite Bulbs and have them all gathered here in a basket on our chest - my favorite way to keep my gardening passion going during the winter months. Their blooming and sprouting becomes a family event as we check them each day. They are also another favorite gift to give during the holidays - which is why I have so many : )
Throw pillows aren't just for sofas. I love a single pillow on a stately chair.
As I mentioned, we have a growing collection of glass ornaments at our house. Last year, Mike purchased an antique chest of drawers for our living room and it houses our collection. They are each lovingly wrapped in tissue and stored there the entire year. I love that we've created this special home for them.
We have (and by we I mean my Mom...) wrapped all of these ornaments individually in tissue paper and Kraft boxes. The boxes are labeled with the name of the ornament and the year - a perfect keepsake.
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It is a complete dream to be designing wrapping papers - it is becoming my new favorite project to work on, which is why there are so many : )
4 sheets of wrap packaged in a Kraft Tube.
Each sheet is 36" x 24"
Tessa's Floral Bouquet Paper
Tessa, from
NineandSixteen.com, has long been a source of inspiration for me. We've gotten to know each other personally over the last 7 years through our blogs. I'm constantly consulting her for product ideas, travel recommendations and decorating my own home. Her insights are always spot on - one of those people that knows your own style better than you do! I asked her to design a wrapping paper for the Holiday Collection with the direction - "What is your dream paper?" We texted back and forth for about 20 minutes and this design was born. I'm so obsessed with the mossy green and large scale botanical - so Tessa.
4 sheets of wrap packaged in a Kraft Tube.
Each sheet is 36" x 24"
Something for the Kids
This year I created some whimsical wrapping papers perfect for kids. I always struggle to find something that feels fun for Emma, but charming enough for me. She helped me design these papers based on two of our Holiday favorites - the Nutcracker and the Polar Express. The Polar Express design has Trains, Snowflakes & Trees in a perfect mossy green. The Nutcracker Design has Gingerbread Houses, Snowflakes and Nutcrackers (of course).
I plan to combine these prints with my cheerful gingham papers, too. Both papers look perfect with Red or Navy Grosgrain Ribbons. Besides how sweet these papers are, just the memories that the themes bring me, give me those warm and fuzzies we love during the Holidays.
