Are you bored to death of my posts yet? If not, there’s more…(lucky you). We can’t forget the kitchen. I can’t think of one thing I’ve stenciled in here, ( whats wrong with me!). but, I did paint black and white stripes on the topiary pots in the window. They are just clay pots, painted white, then striped. I had some old garden topiary forms and stuffed old pine garland (yes, everything I have is old, no, recycled). in them to make the topiaries. Then wired on some red berries. The top finials are balls painted gold. You could easily use small wire tomato cages, paint them green or leave as is, stuff the cage with pine garland, turn them upside down in a painted pot that fits. Add lights if you like. Stick a gold painted styrofoam ball, or other finial, on the pointy ends . A great decoration!
I like the ornate curving lines of the Damask plate pattern, a nice contrast to the straight geometric line of the checks. They compliment each other. Red is always a good accent with the black and white. Strong colors, never boring.
It always seems like happy memories are made in the kitchen, from yummy Holiday dishes our families look forward to, or just the comfortable conversation that goes on there. The kitchen is the heart of the home especially at Christmas.
1. I never ever tire at lookig at your wonderful creations….
Your mind just never stops….love it all.
I love that your ideas are inexpensive….I also love that decorations at Home Goods are so reasonable….hated putting away my stuffed (with polyfil) turkey I got at Home Goods after Thanksgiving….He’s a favorite.
Keep sending ideas…it is a delight!!!!!!
What a fun person you are…..with a brain ON FIRE!
by Julie — 12/1/07 at 1:51 pm #
2. Kathy,
I was brousing thru the Home Goods site and came across your blog. I just had to take the time to write and tell you what terrific taste you have. Your house looks gorgeous. I too have a house where the rooms flow into each other. I try to stick to similar color schemes so as to “marry” the rooms. What a great look you have in you home.
Dena
by Dena — 12/1/07 at 3:12 pm #
3. Hi Cathy,
Absolutely Gorgeous!!!!! Your home is tgorgeous and you have everything in harmony.
The holiday is getting brighter and brighter!
Betty
by Betty — 12/1/07 at 8:00 pm #
4. The kitchen is the “heart of the home”, and this one is just as lovely as the rest of your house!!! What can I say…PERFECT.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful home and holiday!
alli
by Alli — 12/1/07 at 9:58 pm #
5. You’re great Julie,
Love your posts. Please add all your great ideas to ours. Its great to hear how others decorate for Christmas. So many creative people out there…wish we could post more pictures of all the stuff you guys do.
You can post pictures under Customer Finds, so if you have something fun to share, we’d love to see it.
So glad you love HomeGoods…hard not to.
Write back soon,
Cathy
by Cathy — 12/2/07 at 5:58 pm #
6. Thanks so much Dena,
I’m glad you’re enjoying the site. You have the right idea about tieing open floor plans together. Color is an important element of design. It is a unifying principle of design as well. Applied with balance and proportion you can create a harmonious atmosphere in your home. There… you’ve just learned Color Theory 101. It sounds like you know this already.
Thanks again for your nice comments.
by Cathy — 12/2/07 at 6:17 pm #
7. Thanks Betty,
I appreciate your support and always complimentary comments.
ALways good to hear from you.
by Cathy — 12/2/07 at 6:20 pm #
8. Dear Cathy, Your posts are so wonderful..the black and white theme in your home makes it so cozy and inviting..as well as so put together…keep posting all those pictures of your home I LOVE IT!!! Have a great Holiday..I am back in snowy Western New York..my backyard looks like a scene out of a Currier and Ives print today..big chunks of snow falling on the pond and pine trees in my backyard…so pretty to look at…but back to sunny Florida on Dec. 27th for the winter months…I will keep looking for your posts each time I click on to Homegoods .com…Thanks Margie
by margie [...] — 12/3/07 at 2:30 pm #
9. Margies Back!!
Hi, we haven’t heard too much from you. Probably because you were busy decorating that Florida house. Now your back in New York. Your snowy backyard sounds enchanting. It just sounds so perfect for Christmastime. Its nice you can have the best of both worlds.
Thanks so much for your kind words. Keep us posted on your adventures. Hows the decorating coming along in Florida?
Write back soon, we missed you.
Have a wonderful Holiday!
Cathy
by Cathy — 12/4/07 at 12:21 am #
10. Hi Cathy, I was very busy for the 5 weeks I spent at the house in Florida..also had a girlfriend come visit and took her to Sanibel, Captiva, Boca Grande, St. Armands..lots of Tropical places…ordered a sleeper sofa,small leather chair and end table for my den..they will deliver it when I get back Jan 1..had furniture for my master bedroom delivered and a nice wine buffet for my large front hall which is across from my kitchen (I plan to use it for entertaining) Also made many trips to Homegoods in Venice and Estero Florida and picked up some accent pieces..so I am making headway but still have a long way to go. Your home looks beautiful and you are definately ready for the Holidays..I actually started baking my Christmas cookies today…Take care and thanks for responding to my comments on your beautiful posts…Margie
by margie [...] — 12/4/07 at 3:49 pm #