A white-on-white palette is a perennial holiday favorite. Like a blanket of freshly fallen snow, it feels muted and serene--perfect for calming those post-shopping jangled nerves. Pile on plenty of texture: think felt and fur, paper and lace, coconut and meringue.
To prevent the palette from feeling chilly, mix in touches of wood. Whether ebony dark or ash pale, wood warms up white-on-white for a welcoming effect. Set a maple table without a tablecloth, stack a weathered oak chair high with presents, or just admire a tower of chopped firewood next to your pristine white hearth. Then sit back, relax and let white wash over you!
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yep! this is so me.
xoxo
Posted by: Susan | December 09, 2009 at 01:46 PM
gorgeous concept.
Posted by: chelsea | December 09, 2009 at 01:47 PM
love all these images so much:) huge fan of white!
Posted by: lauren | December 09, 2009 at 02:32 PM
so pretty and rustic!
Posted by: Kristin | December 09, 2009 at 02:54 PM
love these! so simple and calm.
Posted by: erin | December 09, 2009 at 03:27 PM
love all of your ideas for helping the white not feel so cold. exquisite really :) cannot go wrong with classic white. happy middle of the week!
Posted by: robin pulsifer | December 09, 2009 at 04:20 PM
I love so much this palette! those cakes and bonbons look delicious! xo
Posted by: caroline - patagonia gifts | December 09, 2009 at 04:41 PM
White on white is one of my faves. But why do I desperately need a meringue now? Curious...
Posted by: Shell Sherree | December 10, 2009 at 01:59 AM
Very country chic!
Posted by: Jessica | December 10, 2009 at 04:19 AM
How amazing is that simple red star hung with ribbon??? Simple yet stunning!
Posted by: Erin @ SYL: Slipcover Your Life | December 10, 2009 at 06:45 AM
Oh yes, love this. It could last all winter long.
Posted by: Melanie | December 10, 2009 at 10:25 AM
Those letters on the wall are gorgeous!
Posted by: Jannke | December 12, 2009 at 04:00 PM
Such fantastic shots!! My favorite palette by far!
Posted by: Kristin @ Contented Me | December 17, 2009 at 09:05 AM