Monday, December 14, 2009

Holiday Inspiration, Part 1

I realize I'm a bit behind on the holiday inspiration posts, but better late than never, right?
I've been collecting some of my favorite holiday images from around the interwebs and I'll be posting them throughout the week.
With decor like this, you don't even have to leave your bed on Christmas morning.

via {this is glamorous}

The combination of bunting and small trees is the perfect decor in an office.

via vee*'s photostream

The Santa stacking dolls are very vintage and kind of quirky.

via verticlehouse's photostream

Mantles were meant for holiday decorating and this one is even better because it includes a small plate wall.

via Country Living

Such a romantic, subtle set up. Let it snow indeed.

via lifelovepaper's photostream

Much to my surprise, I think I like minimalist trees best.

via The City Sage
B and I won't be spending our holidays at home so we haven't done much in the way of holiday decorating. Have you?
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33 comments:

  1. Erin @ SYL: Slipcover Your LifeDecember 14, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    Thanks for all the inspiration! Sent you an ornament in my first annual ornament exchange!!!

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  2. TheBeautyFileDecember 14, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    Beautiful! INspiring...INdeed!

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  3. Southern AspirationsDecember 14, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    I've done some but I msut admist I feel a bit inadequate when I look at other's home postings! Love this roundup- especially the star in the first one.

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  4. TERI REES WANGDecember 14, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    I could leave the stockings up all year!

    ..Me and my Kahuna have a tradition of only gifting via stockings.
    We spend Chris'eve with the entire family at our house, trying to catch some sleep before the sun rises again. So we spend Chris'morn in bed, exchanging our own stuffed stockings instead. ;P

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  5. JessicaDecember 14, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    Hey, as long as you're posting before Christmas, you're on time! I love the first photo!

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  6. LaShauneDecember 14, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    I need to decorate my office. Normally, I just hang the incoming holiday cards on the door. But this year, I plan to hang a wreath as well.

    Thank goodness, my house is essentially done. If I have to hear one more person ask me: "how many more snowmen are you planning to pull out of the tub" I think I will scream.

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  7. Geezees Custom Canvas ArtDecember 14, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    Thanks for inspiring...love the first photo!

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  8. leniDecember 14, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    can i move into the room in the top photo please?

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  9. Laura TreveyDecember 14, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    love the Large Stars!!!

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  10. SamDecember 14, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    Very nice selection here! I love that last tree best I think - with the white interior it looks stunning - a real statement!

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  11. A Perfect PeachDecember 14, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    I love the stars at the top - they say "holiday", but you won't feel the pressure to take them down right away after xmas. my kind of decoration!

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  12. drollgirlDecember 14, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    ok, that first shot is making me sing THE STARS AT NIGHT ARE BIG AND BRIGHT (clap clap clap clap), DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS!

    and shocker of all shockers, i like that minimal tree!!! crazy!

    i did a tiny bit of decorating this weekend. my favorite part is the lights in the front room window. i could stare at them all night -- they make everything pretty and all better. :)

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  13. aaaaDecember 14, 2009 at 3:11 PM

    these pics are all great!!

    i want that bedroom in the firt pic.. please please please :)

    love

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  14. AlineDecember 14, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    these are lovely!

    i spent all weekend decorating and am almost done...i try to go all out at christmas!

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  15. Chic ColesDecember 14, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    What great Christmas inspiration! I have not started decorating for Christmas, I leave New Orleans this week to go back up north to celebrate with the fam, and they are waiting for me and my sister to come home to start decorating! I cannot wait.

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  16. MissBlissDecember 14, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    have not started decorating... may not... we will be leaving on a jet plane haha next week from Miami to Colorado... I guess I should spend any decorating energy on decorations that are warm and for me! ;)

    love your pics...the santa dolls are cute.

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  17. KellieDecember 14, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    That 1st photo makes me want to crawl into bed and never leave. So comfy! We just did a tree like usual. I don't have a lot of Xmas decor so it's minimal but I like it.

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  18. Teach.Workout.LoveDecember 14, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    Those are so nice!

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  19. LenoreNeverM♡reDecember 14, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    Never thought Christmas tree without adornments can be simply stunning!
    FAB*

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  20. Felicia|DaLipstickBanditDecember 14, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    ooooh! i love the stars and the undecorated tree..how smart!

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  21. Sanity FairDecember 14, 2009 at 11:44 PM

    Gorgeous, all! I love this time of year - I'm going to declare that there should be OTHER holidays that require a lot of decoration too. I'm sure the retailers would be behind me :)

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  22. AnonymousDecember 15, 2009 at 3:03 AM

    Hi Christina! I'm new to your blog but already I love it...and Christmas decorating is my favourite kind of decorating - thanks for the inspirations! ;) xx

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  23. UnknownDecember 15, 2009 at 6:49 AM

    I love your inspiration, especially the first one. Ooh this is my first time visiting your beautiful blog and I have to say, I'm in love with your style xoxo

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  24. JuliaDecember 15, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    I love all the super soft images you have here! So lovely!

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  25. stephchowsDecember 15, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    John and I are headed to my family in NJ... and we've been fixing up and painting a bedroom... so we haven't done ANYTHING holiday wise LOL

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  26. Iva MessyDecember 15, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    I ADORE that first image! ...and the last picture is so beautiful!!

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  27. oh, hello friend.December 15, 2009 at 12:44 PM

    im a bit behind on the holiday inspiration too ;) but such lovely inspiration here! xo. danni

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  28. CourtneyDecember 15, 2009 at 3:51 PM

    These are lovely photos! I really adore the "snow" tree and mini deer.

    We've done quite a bit of decorating, considering it's our first Christmas away from home! haha - I guess you could say I've been planning for this Christmas for a while.

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  29. UnknownDecember 15, 2009 at 4:10 PM

    I love them all! Especially that last tree!! xo.

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  30. Pixel Wild ChildDecember 15, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    Lovely photos!!! I haven't decorated anything myself... cos... I am going to Spain for Christmas and New Year! :O)

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  31. UnknownDecember 16, 2009 at 4:02 AM

    Oh wow! Everything is so tasteful and gorgeous. Exactly what my Christmas decorations are NOT. For some reason, it's the one holiday where I go all out with the tacky tinsel, icicle lights, and an over-abundance of fake snow. Whoops.

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  32. Marsi @ The Cottage CheeseDecember 16, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    I love the way that bedroom is decorated! Presents at the foot of the bed? You'd have to wake up in a good mood in a room that's as delightful as this one.

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  33. AshDecember 17, 2009 at 5:40 AM

    That bedroom looks so peaceful and happy. I would want to snuggle up, looking at the stars forever.

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