So much of the holiday season is about the flavors of those special foods that we enjoy only once a year. And nothing says Christmas to me like the spicy scent of gingerbread filling the air. But have you ever noticed it's color? A warm brown with golden undertones, it's a hue that translates nicely into antique or contemporary styles.
The translucent glow of champagne provides plenty of decorating inspiration. But don't forget those bubbles! I just love the way the dance to the top of the champagne flute and tickle your tongue. Capture their effervescent spirit with a softly glowing palette and plenty of playful touches.
Red and white with touches of dark cocoa: doesn't it make you crave the refreshing snap of peppermint and chocolate? Wrap gifts in punch paper and tie them with a deep brown bow, then head to the kitchen and try my recipe for peppermint bark. Yum!
P.S. More Food to Room, and some holiday Outfit to Room.
P.P.S. There's still time to win holiday bling in this week's giveaway!
Image Credits: 1. Country Living 2. Canadian House and Home 3, 6. Elle Decoration UK 4, 10. Martha Stewart 5. Skona Hem 7. Ideal Home 8. Sarah Kaye 9. Inside Out Christmas 11. Pernilla Hed 12. House and Garden
The first set has me all aflutter. It's perfectly suited to cloves and nutmeg floating through the air :)
Posted by: Julia | December 18, 2009 at 08:13 AM
Ack! This makes me want to bake up a STORM. Maybe then my house will transform to match the cookies!
Posted by: evencleveland | December 18, 2009 at 08:33 AM
ohhh the champagne decoration is my favorite! glamorous!
hope you have a lovely pre-christmas weekend, darling!
Posted by: caroline - patagonia gifts | December 18, 2009 at 08:37 AM
Lovely tones! A sure sign of Christmas!
Posted by: Emily | December 18, 2009 at 08:50 AM
ohhh, I will take the white tree in the copper pot, the setee and the bronze curtains thank you. No wrapping, just ship it over asap! hehehe
Posted by: michelle | December 18, 2009 at 09:55 AM
I LOVE the ornaments littering the stairs. If I didn't to walk up my stairs a hundred times a day, I'd do that!
-FringeGirl
Posted by: the domestic fringe | December 18, 2009 at 12:23 PM
Food to room is so much fun! And hey, I posted the same photo of the ornaments on the staircase today too. :) It's one of my faves. Have a good weekend, Anne!
Posted by: FROM THE RIGHT BANK | December 18, 2009 at 12:54 PM
Congratulations on your listing in the Times list of top 50 design blogs in the world!!!
http://property.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/property/interiors/article6953167.ece?token=null&offset=12&page=2
Posted by: Colleen | December 18, 2009 at 12:56 PM
love that all-white dining table- so beautiful!
have a lovely day, darling.
xoxo
Posted by: Susan | December 18, 2009 at 05:52 PM
Who wouldn't want to live in a room inspired by peppermint bark? Love it!
xo
Brooke
Posted by: velvet and linen | December 18, 2009 at 07:01 PM
so so cozy & festive.
Posted by: The Perfect Palette | December 19, 2009 at 05:48 AM
Count me in for the champagne rooms!
Posted by: Jessica | December 19, 2009 at 10:49 AM
Hi Guy's,
I didn't to walk up my stairs a hundred times a day, I'd do that!
Posted by: 16gb micro m2 | February 02, 2010 at 01:18 AM