When Do You Decorate?

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According to several prominent studies - this is when people decorate for Christmas -

10% decorate before November 1

16% decorate between November 1 and November 15

27% to 34% decorate before Thanksgiving

Chinoiserie Christmas Needlepoint

Southern Living Chinoiserie Ginger Jar Needlepoint Pillow

Dillard's Southern Living Collection has some wonderful Chinoiserie needlepoint pillows for the holidays. Perfect for all of us who love needlepoint but also love instant gratification.

Coffee Table Christmas Book

Merry & Chic by Kathryn O'Shea-Evans

 

I always loved pouring over the December issues of my favorite magazines filled with Christmas decorating ideas. Alas, the magazines are either shuttered or have reduced their Christmas ideas to almost nothing.

The Blue & White Chinese Vase

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There is literally not a single flower color that does not look good in a blue and white Chinese vase. There is a reason for this - blue and white mimics the sky, so our brains are hard wired to view them as a backdrop. Blue and white are nature mimicking neutrals, providing the perfect timeless and organic canvas.

• When you place warm colors (reds, oranges, yellows) into the vase, you create a striking complementary or near-complementary color contrast. The warmth of the flowers sings against the cool porcelain.

• When you place cool colors (purples, pinks, whites) into the vase, you create a soothing, analogous color palette that feels monochromatic, elegant, and serene.

In addition, blue and white Chinese porcelain most often depicts organic scenes of nature like clouds, waves, trees, vines, flowers, birds, and such.