December 1, 2011

hints of holiday

I was inspired this year once again by fresh cut boughs, greenery, and my holiday favorite- paper whites. The overall look is really quite minimal and fresh..

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it's natural and has lots of layers..

the girls and I found the sweetest tree to sit atop the black pedestal table. It's soft and a little quirky. A few mercury glass ornaments adorn it.

A glimpse at the outdoors, more paper white bulbs and hints of gold and silver-

in the kitchen a silver tray with more bulbs, a little tree and more mercury glass.


The girls have mini tree's in their rooms chalk full of their collected ornaments..I love that they love our simple little traditions :) x

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20 comments:

  1. Gaby [The Vault Files]December 1, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Oh I love those mini trees!

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  2. charmaineDecember 1, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    I am loving the mini trees! Simple and fresh.

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  3. UnknownDecember 1, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Beautiful. That is exactly how I like my Christmas decor!
    I almost bought the same little quirky tree yesterday but it was too big. I hope I can find one smaller - love it ... I did get the little mini trees - the are my favorite every year!

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  4. Design BloomsDecember 1, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Looking great! I love the white mixed with natural green. I was planning on going with all white this year, but gold and aqua snuck in somehow!

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  5. MarianneDecember 1, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    You know how much I love this! My kind of Christmas decor, Sarah! Everything is so lovely as always. Gosh, we are so much alike! xo

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  6. Pinecone CampDecember 1, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    I'm with you Sarah! I love bits of nature for holiday decor. So pretty. Hope all is well!

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  7. La DolfinaDecember 1, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Love it all Sarah!!!
    I'm feeling the freshness of simplicity here too :)
    Merry Christmas!
    xo

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  8. KarenaDecember 1, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Sarah great images! I adore the mini trees. I am doing a simpler, yet elegant Christmas.

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  9. Chic ColesDecember 1, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Paper whites bare a Christmas tradition around here. We have them started also.

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  10. UnknownDecember 1, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Beautiful! I love all the natural elements. Your cedar is so fresh and green!

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  11. KathysueDecember 1, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    I plan on using more paper whites this year too!! Love their fragrance! My color base in my family room is black and white, I had fun with it this year!!

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  12. DesignwaliDecember 1, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    adorable! come by & enter my giveaway

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  13. simply brookes:December 2, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    love your simplicity. this is right up my alley. only one problem. want more photos...and bigger photos...couldn't get enough. you are so talented and lovely.
    you have now inspired me to re-look at what i've already done.
    thank you for doing what you do.
    you've paid it forward, my friend.
    love your blog...you are on my blog-roll front and center on my front page.
    thank you again.
    keep up the great work.

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  14. JulieDecember 2, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    Beautiful! So clean and fresh!

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  15. jeanette from everton terraceDecember 2, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    VERY nice, love the looks. I feel a little shamed I haven't put one thing out yet :(

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  16. KarlitaDecember 2, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    you won at mackenzie's giveaway! :D congrats!

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  17. Sara December 2, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Absolutely lovely! :) Green, black, and white are my favorite colors. If you check out my site next week you'll see my decor style is very similiar! Just have to put up my finishing touches this weekend :)

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  18. Park InteriorsDecember 3, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    gorgeous!

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  19. Jenna at HomesliceDecember 5, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    i love your fresh greenery mixed with black and white. It's so simple and lovely.

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  20. The Vintique ObjectDecember 10, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Oh my goodness, this is all so pretty. Will you be my mom please? I'd love to be surrounded by these things for the holidays...
    Camille

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