Garland for the Entrance Hall

image from Ballard Designs

Okay - so I've decided to try to produce something similar to the photo from the previous post for my front arch in my entrance hall. I have decided to use fake boxwood garland (can use it every year then) and add fresh greenery and red accents to it. Maybe pomegranates or fake apples....we'll see what I can find.

Above is the garland I bought from Ballard Designs ---- way on sale!!!

Seriously, what am I thinking?

Got this photo in my inbox yesterday from MyHomeideas.com. I absolutely love the way this entrance hall is decorated for the holidays. The decorations would look beautiful in my entrance hall. But seriously, how will I have time to make that garland? Will have to figure this out...

Here's a photo of my entrance hall - wouldn't the above decorations be stunning?


Here's what I did last year -




Somebody talk me out of this!

House of the Week

This Philip Shutze house was built in 1930. It was sold in 2009 and has undergone extensive renovations. I love the simplicity and great lines.


Above and below, the house from the real estate listing in 2009, prior to renovations.

Don't Miss the PGC Christmas Home Tour Today, December 9: 10am-3pm

2887 Howell Mill Road
Known as Halcyon Oaks, this home was built in 1921 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The sweeping front lawn and elegant columned façade give this home a quintessentially southern elegance.

3820 Northside Drive
Designed by Philip Shutze and built in 1939, this beautiful Colonial Revival home has undergone and extensive renovation/additions by Yong Pak Architects while preserving the rich character. Original murals in the front hall by Athos Menaboni. Floral designs by D. Cleveland and Julie Sandman of Moonvine.

2774 Andrews Drive, NW; Number 9; Tarrymore
Beautifully furnished with world class art and antiques, this exquisite home was extensively renovated by Norman Askins and decorated by Charlotte Cahoon of Herndon Interiors. Gardens by John Howard Designs. Floral designs by Dr. Ryan Gainey.

3066 Habersham Road
Built in 1940 by Pringle and Smith, this Charleston style home was lovingly renovated by the current owners and features many interesting architectural features. Beautiful pool and gardens designed by John Howard. Elegant interiors by Carolyn Malone. Floral designs by Gina Humphries.

Visit www.peachtreegardenclub.org to view photographs of the past two year's tours.
Tickets are available at the following stores starting December 1 or at any of homes on the day of the tour. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

Tickets and Brochures are also available at the following stores:

Boxwood Garden and Gifts
100 E. Andrews Drive
Atlanta, GA 30305

Nadeau/Furniture with a soul
2349 Peachtree Road/Peachtree Battle Shopping Center
Atlanta, GA 30305

Erika Reade Ltd.
3732 Roswell Road
Atlanta, GA 30342

Tootsie’s, Inc.
3400 Around Lenox Rd NE # 219
Atlanta, GA 30326-1408


The Mercantile
1430 Dresden Drive, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30319

New York

Went to New York with my mom and daughter for 4 days. We had a fabulous whirlwind trip! Some images of architecture that caught my eye, and the ever favorite checkerboard marble floor ...






In the American Wing at the Met

House of the Week

This new house in a lovely Buckhead neighborhood has good lines and nice details. I really like it - can't wait to see what the front door will look like. Will post more pictures as the house develops. The architect is Frank Neely and the builder is Patrick Davey of Davey Construction.

Williamsburg Christmas Wreath

Thanksgiving has come and gone and we're on to the next season before you know it. On Saturday my mom and I took a class at Pike's on how to make a Williamsburg wreath. Now I know the direction my Christmas directions will take.... Above is the wreath I made at the class.



We used a basic fir wreath as the base and then wired on the fruit and pinecones. Next we used a hot glue gun to glue on magnolia leaves and all of the smaller fruit and berries.






Mom and I finished two wreaths in an hour!

More inspirational photos...


image via BHG


image via BHG




image via Southern Living