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Saturday, December 4, 2010

Holiday Gifts: Candlelight




More than at any other time of year, candlelight is key to my holiday decor. Here are three options that will go from the natural to a bit more gilt. The candles are all from the Himalayan Trading Post. The hand-poured wax mixture contains primarily soy wax with a bit of paraffin and beeswax to improve the wax hardness and burn time.            
This hand-carved mango wood candle tray contains four wicks and measures 19" x 5.5". I think I'll place it on my great room coffee table, surrounded by holly berries and greens.





My powder room will have a few of these gilt terracotta pots...





and I'll tuck these silvered glass jars in among the fresh greens on my dining table.When the dinner is over, the cute tops pop right back on 'till the next use.





If you want a fancier candle, head over to Gina's blog, Art and Alfalfa, where she shows you various possibilities for decorating candles, including applying gold leaf to your own candle. Also, visit Gina's Etsy shop, Maiolica, where you can purchase pressed flowers, ready to apply to the candles.

Monday, October 11, 2010

San Diego makeover




My eye immediately was drawn to the framed wall murals in this San Diego living room makeover designed by Meredith McBrearty

























As I looked closer, the gorgeous accessories became evident: the gilt-wood candlesticks (actually, real silver leaf), the Italian consoles, the charming fireplace and the fresh combination of colors. (Notice the change of bench in front of the fireplace for these photos. I like the orange with the turquoise pillows and the lime green chairs.)



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