Okay, so there's nothing unexpected about red and green for the holidays. But how about switching up the palette just a little? Instead of pine and crimson, try cherry with pistachio, palest seafoam with tomato, and then mix in accents of black, white and deep brown for a contemporary spin.
The whimsy of this palette makes it especially perfect for kids (old and young alike!). Use it to decorate the house for a gingerbread making party--wouldn't it be extra special if you included patterns like stripes and polka dots? Or leave some gift wrap in these colors out for Santa, and he's sure to create a magnificent display under the tree come Christmas morning!
Image Credits: 1, 3. Country Home 2,4,6,7. Martha Stewart 5. Living Etc. 8. Domino
Those red envelopes are great with the tags. Weren't those in the martha stewart holiday baking issue?
Posted by: sarah | December 21, 2009 at 11:32 AM
LOVELY.
Posted by: chelsea | December 21, 2009 at 11:36 AM
Gorgeous, red and green just make a room merry!
Posted by: michelle | December 21, 2009 at 11:53 AM
next year I might hang wreaths in the window like that...
love it!
Posted by: laura trevey | December 21, 2009 at 12:14 PM
Oh, the red! Love, love, love the bright accents of it everywhere!
Posted by: PS~Erin | December 21, 2009 at 12:52 PM
These colors together almost have a vintagey vibe, don't they? A little less severe than the traditional dark green and red, and so pretty! By the way, thanks for the paperless holiday card. It made my day!
xoxo, Paulette
Posted by: Paulette @ AHIA | December 21, 2009 at 01:01 PM
Loooove. This post is slightly convincing me to leave up holiday decorations year long!
Posted by: Keri | December 21, 2009 at 01:03 PM
I like your differentiation of traditional versus modern red here! Stunning photos!
Posted by: E | December 21, 2009 at 01:18 PM
love that tree! and those red envelopes are just gorgeous!
Posted by: caroline - patagonia gifts | December 21, 2009 at 01:18 PM
such a pretty palette. Me likey:-)
Posted by: Fri at Wedding Nouveau | December 21, 2009 at 01:36 PM
Oh my, absoLUTELY a fan of the red wreaths and that centerpiece...sigh!
Posted by: lauren | December 21, 2009 at 02:43 PM
love this classic color palette for the holidays.
Posted by: cristin @ simplified bee | December 21, 2009 at 03:02 PM
these are beautiful, i love the mint greens and deep reds.
Posted by: sarah | December 21, 2009 at 05:42 PM
so beautiful! love this palette :)
Posted by: Jen@GreenWeddingShoes | December 21, 2009 at 06:11 PM
STUNNING! So refreshing. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Paris Hotel Boutique | December 21, 2009 at 06:30 PM
oh, I so miss Country Home -- especially when they did these cool modern country features. boo hoo.
Posted by: margot | December 21, 2009 at 07:26 PM
I love this color combination ~ it's modern and chic but comfortably classic. My grandma would still approve, and my friends would all love :)
*happy holidays*
Posted by: cara @ City Girl Chicago | December 21, 2009 at 08:06 PM
I have to confess... I thing I don't like red and green together...
But those pics are wonderful !
Posted by: Melibu | December 22, 2009 at 01:02 AM
This makes my traditionalist heart swoon!
Posted by: Jessica | December 22, 2009 at 04:38 AM
Hi Guy's,
A little less severe than the traditional dark green and red, and so pretty!
Posted by: 16gb micro m2 | February 02, 2010 at 01:15 AM