Holiday Craziness

So this is the week, the week I put on my elf~hat, with special prediction and E.s. P. Powers, and decide what Holiday {yes, that means the C word!} items we will be adding for our final buying for the 2009 Holiday offerings at FrenchGardenHouse. eek! Crazy, isn't it? Especially when you think that we ordered most of it in January, not two weeks after Christmas 2008 was over, and we were still sitting around by the fireplace drinking tea in our after Christmas glow.

I thought you might want to join me on a little tour of some of the trendy looks for this coming holiday season....put your elf hats on, so you can help me decide! {ps. Back in stock! Here}

One of the prettiest "trends" for this Holiday Season is the Winter Wonderland theme, with iced Branches, lots of Silver, Birds, Artic Animals, sparkling Whites and Glitter. It's been around for a few years, but still a strong look. The perfect combination of icy silver and snowy white. This shimmering Winter Wonderland brings the outside in by adding icy silver and white touches to your home and decorating. I love the owls...just not sure if my customers will...what do you think?



Timeless Grace is elegant. Dressed to dazzle, this includes a heavenly combination of Cream and Gold. I love the Champagne colors, the elegant glamour of this trend. It matches so beautifully with Gold and White~Cream tableware & Glasses with Gilt edges. This is a polished, "city" look. Glam at its best ~ graceful elegance that is both timeless and polished. I think this is a combination that will last, it's pretty much timeless. It's funny how for years and years Gold was "out" and now, it's the newly discovered "in".




Royal Splendor is another look I have fallen in love with in all the market showrooms. Jewel tones that glitter and sparkle transform your home into a palace. Together with Velvets and Brocades used for Stockings, Pillows and Tablecloths, this gives a truly grande feel to the holidays . And this is the perfect "theme" to use all those Crowns we love.



The colors in the above photograph are a bit subdued, but the ornaments below are bright, and regal, aren't they? Love those.


There are so many different themes for holiday decorations. Or variations on a theme. Like the one below, that's called "Nature Glows" featuring Gold and Silver mixed in with Nests, Twigs and Flowers. Then there is Romantic Decorating in palest pastels, with loads of angels, and lace. Traditional with the Reds, Greens and bright colors most of us grew up with. and on. and on. So...what's your favorite? What will make you want to change your "look" or buy a few new things? What ornaments or decorations make you heart leap? or flutter?



Let me know, okay? You can find me on my fainting couch {no worries, I won't be fainting, just resting after going from showroom to showroom and overloaded with waaayyyy too many Holiday Displays}

and wearing my comfy elf slippers.