Dreaming of a White Christmas

After the usual red & green, white is our favorite Christmas color. So why not give your space a light, airy feeling this holiday season with shades of winter white? Textured pieces will add depth & dimension to your home, textures like feathers or botanicals create visual interest. The best part about white is that it looks beautiful in your home long after the holiday season is over.
Here are a few of my favorite pieces for a white Christmas.



Felt Ball Wreath in White by West Elm



Glass Ornament Wreath from Horchow makes quite the sparkly statement



Mariana Button Wreath from Ballard Designs

Mercury Votive Holders from West Elm



Recycled Canvas Sequin Pillow Cover from West Elm



Crystal Beaded 16in Pillow from Crate and Barrel adds some sparkle to any piece of furniture



Snow Globes from West Elm

 

Champagne Centerpiece- Wreath from Crate and Barrel with frosty needles and glittering beads would make be so elegant and give some sparkle when paired with white holiday decor

  


White Branch from Crate and Barrel could be a nice white addtion to a big vase over the holidays



Papier-Mâché Reindeer by West Elm



Antiqued Mercury Glass Candlesticks - Assorted Set of 5 from Ballard Designs



White Frosted Bark Candles from ZGallerie

 


Jonathon Adler Peace Sign Ornament adds a bit of the Beatles era to your tree

 


feather ornament from urban barn

  


advent calendar from say yes to hoboken



Marshall Pull Up Table from Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams would be great for extra guest at holiday parties

  

Here's to having a wonderful holiday season filled with lots of glitter & crisp, white snow!



peace & love,
Lynz

Cozy Sort of Morning

Good Morning Everyone!



photo via pinterest

 It is Saturday finally- I don't know about you, but I could hardly wait for the weekend! You know that feeling when you were in school as a kid & the last two weeks before winter break went by entirely too slow? I am beginning to have that feeling- as well as my fellow co-workers! Luckily, our office gets the week in between Christmas & New Years off every year, so I am counting down the days until our mini winter break!

Well, now that I have gotten that off my chest, it is time to enjoy this lovely weekend! I hope everyone will enjoy your weekend...we only have one more after this & then it's Christmas time!


peace & love,
Lynz

Fragrances of the Holidays

Who says you can have too many sweets?!?

This time of year the air is filled with the aroma of cookies baking, warm pies just getting out of the oven, & Grandma's yumy rolls! Here is a couple ideas to stir up your sweet treat aromas around the house!




these are my kind of cookies!
photo via 'feelin frosty' tumblr

  


A simple centerpiece add just a touch of Holiday cheer to any setting
 photo via Houzz

 




Set up a Hot Chocolate Station for guests & yourself to enjoy all season long!
photo via houzz

  



descorate with candy!
photo via midwest living

 


make a gingerbread house & set it out for display...& temptation!
photo via pinterest

  
I hope you enjoyed my sweet treats! Make time to bake cookies & hommade breads or enjoy a holiday treat this season...after all it's all about the yummy things in life! Have a delicious day!


peace & love,
Lynz

10 Top Picks for the Holidays

Stores have turned on the joyful tunes, shopping is getting just a bit crazy at the NorthPark Mall (not to mention the stalker vehicles following you to your car for your parking spot!) & festive décor is popping up everywhere. So how is your holiday décor holding up & have you finished...or started your shopping? Whether you’re faithful to traditional pieces or are considering a new holiday look, I’ve collected some of this year’s top holiday products for you to peruse & add to your shopping list.

Take a peek at the candies & see if anything tempts your sweet tooth. Happy shopping & happy holidays!





Color Wheel Holiday Cards from PaperSource fit me so perfectly that I had to get them this year





Ugly Sweaters Holiday Cards from PaperSource are too funny not to get



Hand drawn Holiday Cards by Inslee are colorful whispy sketches that will brighten your family & friends' day when they recieve them in the mail!



Double Glass Sphere Ornament by West Elm





sign language peace ornament from CB2



Cheers Wine Jute Bags from Wisteria are on my want list because with a bottle of wine they would make a great hostess gift

peace wreath from Chiasso I bought this wreath last year when it was discounted after the holidays and got to put it up this year...I love it

This Cast Glass Menorah by West Elm looks like it was carved from a block of ice!

Egg Press® Dessert Plates from West Elm adds some pops of color to dessert time

Christmas Green Ikat Mug from CWonder



Mod Neville House Snow Globe from CB2 would be a great gift for any of the mid-century modern people out there

 

Red Holiday Womens Classics from Toms just scream coziness!
I would love to have these grey & red pair!



Good luck & enjoy the holiday season while it lasts!

peace & love,

Lynz

Pumpkin Pie



photo via pinterest


Happy Thanksgiving!
I am so thankful I have you all following my blog :-)
Thank you from the bottom of my sweet bloggin heart!

Now go eat some delicious pumpkin pie!

peace & love,
Lynz

Give me a book!

I would love to have more design-books than I have right now (the colorful spines would really come in handy for my color coded library plans you could see here), so I keep a few on my wishlist for inspiration at all times! Here are just a smattering of those with the most inspiring images inside, funniest writing, or the best covers to judge them by. They are presented in no order, & I obviously, cannot begin to cover all the wonderful books out there..I can only add to this yummy batch of books!



Interior designer Kelly Wearstler is always a few steps ahead in her designs.



 

I would love any of Tricia Guild's books for color inspiration, with the vivd, bright bursts of color!

 

Any Jonathon Adler book would be a great inspiration with all of the bright colors & great pieces!


  

I think this must be the number-one stylist's prop book. It's everywhere. It's simple black and white. It's oversized. It's all about Tom Ford in his Gucci days, and the pictures are sexy as all get-out

 

These gorgeous colors make it easy to leave the dictionary within reach in a prime spot



What are some of your favorite coffee table books? Have you all found any really inspiring design books recently? Please share your treats!


peace & love,
Lynz

Sunday Snapshot #7

Unleash your pooch’s inner Pollock with an Art-Casso paint kit for dogs (& kitties, too)!

Photos via http://www.artcasso.com/

Each kit comes with five nontoxic paints, a few canvases, 3 small plastic cover sheets to prevent those inevitable messes...I know Porkchop would be running all over the place, a picture frame, & a small surprise toy. That sounds like a deal for just $20!

In just a few simple steps, your dog can unleash its inner artist & you will have a good time interacting with you pet as it creats a masterpiece you will cherish forever. You might not get Picasso-style strokes, but the paintings are still impressive on a fridge & the story to go with it isn't bad either. It also makes a great gift for any pet loving owner...I know a few people that might get this as a Christmas gift!
peace & love,

Lynz