Modern Christmas from JL Designs
Have you seen the 2010 holiday collection from JL Designs? SO chic and so original. I especially love the succulent Christmas trees and the balsa wood snowmen. Check out the rest of the designs here.
Have you seen the 2010 holiday collection from JL Designs? SO chic and so original. I especially love the succulent Christmas trees and the balsa wood snowmen. Check out the rest of the designs here.
Ever since my friend Katharine showed me her holiday card, I’ve been thinking about a black and white Christmas.
Turns out there’s plenty of lovely inspiration to be had! Take these Christmas card designs from Tiny Prints:
Altogether chic. Wrapping inspiration? Check.
Black and white striped ribbon (love this stuff) looks so sharp paired with fresh greens. I also love the fresh, simple combination of white tulips and paperwhites tied with a velvet ribbon. (They’d look equally as good in a vase as in a bouquet.)
What do you think? Is a black and white Christmas for you?
I LOVE Christmas cards! Love getting them, love sending them. I especially love reading family newsletters, even though everyone else seems to hate them!
Though J and I basically send out a joint card (by default, I suppose, since J wouldn’t send out any cards without me!), I don’t like the idea of doing a photo card until we’re married. I also don’t like the idea of doing a readymade card at this point, even though there are gorgeous options to be had (See here and here for my picks! I particularly love this design my good buddy is sending out.) Of course, I’m sure I will be singing a different tune when I need to churn out 100+ cards, but for now, my list is manageable — 39 this year.
I was very happy with last year’s card, but struggled a long time this year waiting for inspiration to strike. I had numerous starts and stops at the craft table. Then, I happened upon this image from Martha:
Martha to the rescue! With this color palette as my guide, and Kate Spade glitz on my mind, this is what I came up with:
They say “be merry and bright on the inside.” :) What do you think?
P.S. Curious what my Christmas cards looked like last year? Here’s a peek.
Though I fancy myself a classic kind of gal, I can’t resist the sparkles. My love for all things metallic shows up in these gift picks!
Metallics
1. Michael Kors watch. Erica wears one, and everyone knows she’s super stylish. $195
2. Ticker tape mugs. Would brighten up any morning. $50 for two
3. Edible gold stars. The perfect stocking stuffer, as seen on Oh Happy Day! $6
4. Jack and Lulu / The Gold Collection Boxed Notes. The Mainer in me loves the glam lobsters. $18
5. Anthro Ampliacion Ore necklace. Would look perfect with jeans and a white tee or a little black dress! $38
6. Pearl jewel box earrings. One of the few pieces I loved from the fall 2010 J. Crew collection. $68
7. Porcelain ikat bowl. Would make a perfect hostess gift filled with clementines! $30
8. Jingle bell key fob. Kind of ridiculously expensive for a key chain, but chic nonetheless. $50
9. Dahlia placemat. Stunning, and actually really practical, since they wipe clean. $8 each
10. Jack Rogers Navajo. Platinum goes with everything. On my wish list this year! $96
11. and 13. Gold dishes. Light as air pieces from Up in the Air Somewhere. $34 – $42
12. Twirl bow cuff. I’ll be honest and say I would never buy this at this price, but I had to include it anyway! $175
14. Hand in hand bracelet. For a much more palatable price, and a lovely message. $48
I hope you enjoyed my 2010 gift guides! Over the last few days we’ve explored warm colors, cool colors, neutrals, and now, metallics. I’ve also featured pieces from $8 to $175, in the hopes of offering something for everyone.
Next week: another winter inspiration board, and my Christmas cards!
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