Oh Dear/Deer

Martha Stewart Deer Stag Decor

 

These Martha Stewart deer nutcrackers are quite fabulous. They are selling out and being resold for huge markups. A pair would be wonderful on a sideboard or fireplace mantel. They are 2 feet tall. 

Have you noticed that nutcrackers are often seen in pairs? 

Nutcrackers are usually shown in pairs mainly for visual symmetry and decorative balance, as well as their traditional role as guardians. Traditionally, German folklore viewed nutcrackers as household protectors and sentinels meant to guard a home and ward off evil spirits. Stationing two soldiers or guards—one on each side—creates the realistic impression of a double-guard or sentry post flanking a threshold.

Setting the Fall Table

Mark D. Sikes - Lonny

 

If you are like me, you are far more likely to set the fall table including Thanksgiving with blue and white as opposed to orange. This blue and white dining room belonging to Mark Sikes is great inspiration. I love the mini white pumpkins at each place setting.

A Chinoiserie Halloween

Harvest Collection Chinoiserie Tufted Pumpkin

From the Dillard's Southern Living Collection, some wonderful pieces that will take you from Halloween through Thanksgiving with chinoiserie flair.

Gorgeous Ginger Jars

Legend Accents Vintage Dragon Temple Jar

 

This stunning blue and white ginger jar is an impressive 24" tall. I have several Legend Accents' pieces and they are beautiful and look so antique. This is such a classic with its dragon, flaming pearl, and Greek key design. I love the foo dog finial.