Woodland Magic

Designing a woodland-themed mantel with mercury glass and pewter, is my idea of magical perfection. Staple design elements include nests, mosses and birch; on-hand and ready to assist.

Antique wrought iron candelabras adorn my fireplace, as their silhouettes stand-out against pewter charges and platters of different shapes.

Mercury glass makes a sparkle.

I find the fun, and challenge in decorating during the holiday season is in creating new designs by combining everyday decor, organic inspiration, and favorite holiday decorations that you look forward to displaying year after year. Designing with a sense of tradition, yet with the need to be different.



Until next time...L

Pumpkin Designs | 2012

We spent this past Sunday bracing for Hurricane Sandy, and preparing our pumpkins for Halloween night. The lead designer was my daughter, who did an outstanding job. She used inspiration from online sources, and from the October issue of Country Living.

Pinterest was the inspiration behind this pumpkin-eat-pumpkin design.

Silhouettes are all the design-rage this year, and pumpkin silhouettes are no exception. She created this howling wolf design with the addition of orange and black ribbon that she found in my studio.

A little vignette created with her smallest pumpkin creation positioned on the top of the lantern. This black lantern was a FIND at HomeGoods last year. I used it for my Boxford Holiday Homes Tour design, and I knew it would come in handy.

The lead designer sporting her Harry Potter scarf, and fake teeth.




Until next time...L.