Merry Christmas - Some of Our Favorites

Well it's December 24th and we're seriously thinking "where did this year go?"  Do you feel that way too?  Like we just celebrated New Year's a few months ago? 


We have so much to be grateful for this year.  Starting with our families, friends and health.  Elements of Chic was born this year and it's been hard work, fun, challenging, creative and inspirational.  We have lots of plans for the coming year and can't wait to share them with you...but for now we're hoping your halls are decked, most of your shopping done and you can just kick back these next few hours and relax.  Ha...I know... I'm hilarious!  If you're like us, you're trying to finish shopping, work, get those Christmas cards out, wrap presents, finish projects, make your house somewhat presentable and bake like Martha Stewart. 


Well, stop for just a few minutes.  Grab a beverage and a cookie and take a moment to enjoy some of our favorite Christmas inspiration from around the web.  This does not mean that your home should look like this because we don't live in magazines.  It's just a small break to enjoy some beautiful decorating that took a team to do and you can appreciate someone else's work.

Our Wish For You...

Merry Christmas!

Elementally,

Michele and Linda



Pictures courtesy of House Beautiful Magazine, Southern Living Magazine, Ideal Home and Pinterest

Thursday Trend Alert - Peacock

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One trend we've noticed popping up everywhere and still going strong are those inspired by peacock feathers.  There is something about those iridescent blues and greens that translates to everything from nail polish...

to bridesmaid dresses...

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to tablesettings

 (too bad we already have our theme chosen for McHenry Mansion's Tablesetting event)

This beautiful wreath ~ sold on Etsy here

And we found these at Pier1...who we think has become so much more than just a place to buy candles!

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So if you want to add a little dash of exotic to your style, you can feather your nest, paint your nails and maybe take a cue from this little cutie for Halloween!

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Elementally,

Michele and Linda

Oh The Things You Can Do With Burlap

Did you ever have burlap sack races when you were a kid?  We did as kids, at family picnics but honey, let me tell you that burlap has come a long way.  We love the texture it adds and everyone is using it from Ballard Designs to Pottery Barn and all those crazy creative DIYers out there.  It is a very inexpensive way to get a custom look from pillows to bulletin boards to lamp shades and wreaths.  Here are some of our favorites...

Images from Ballard Designs, Pottery Barn

Restoration Hardware and Pinterest

Burlap has been a hot design trend lately and hopefully this has given you some inspiration.  What will you create with this timeworn favorite?

Elementally,

Michele and Linda