Only one more sleep...

It is a gorgeously white (and chilly) Christmas and I am so glad to be able to spend the holidays with my family.  My nephews are beyond excited for tomorrow and it is so fun seeing Christmas through their eyes.

Happy Holidays!

Christmas Decorating

Here are a few images from my place this year.  I didn't buy many new pieces as everything feels 'new' in my new house.

Runners and candleholders from Ikea.  Bells and glitter stars from Pottery Barn. 

Vases are great for corralling ornaments and garland

Blackboard design

Wreathes hanging from the chairs 

Tree full of glass ornaments (the walls are looking really bare) 

Gifts ready to be opened

I pick up ornaments when I travel

Dressing up a plain window seat with garland and oversized ornaments (cushions coming soon) 

Weekend Happenings

Here is what I was up to this weekend....

Christmas baking for my sister-in-law's party 

The bling I wore for my office Christmas party 

Reminiscing about past Christmases - I'm definitely not the first kid to cry

Pantone Colour for 2013 is....

Emerald

I was wowed by last year's Tangerine Tango, although I would only use it as an accent. I'm just not sure yet what I feel about this version of Emerald.  I think I like it a little deeper - add a bit of black to make the colour murkier.  This version though will probably feel fresher for the Spring and Summer as the darker jewel tones seem better suited for Fall and Winter.  It'll be interesting to see how this colour is interpreted in home decor in the upcoming year.