My Christmas Wreath, other people’s gorgeous wreaths, and Christmas mantel decorating ideas

Yup - another Christmas decorating inspiration post!  I've gathered up a bunch of wreath and mantel eye candy for you to enjoy!Love this wreath of Noble Fir and Eucalyptus.  Love this one.DIY here.via Martha StewartA pretty glittery option - great if you're theme is white and metallics.via Seasons of Joy  The above is my first stab at wreath decorating.  After...

Really cute DIY Christmas gifts

I have a lot of hard-to-shop-for people on my list, and I always want to give my friends and family something they will genuinely like. I thought these DIY Christmas gifts and ornaments were really cute, easy to make, and best of all one-of-a-kind. It's the wrapping that make these soaps so precious! To make:A goat's-milk formula and...

Gorgeous Christmas Decor Inspiration

Is it just me, or was there no real "lead up" to Thanksgiving and Christmas.  I feel like Thanksgiving just popped up out of nowhere, and now I can't believe Christmas is so close.  I guess time just goes by faster, but I'm feeling so behind with my Christmas shopping and decorating!I tend to go for more subtle holiday...

A fantastic $100 gift code giveaway to use at Novica!

If you're an armchair traveller, artisan lover, have an eclectic style, you are going to love this giveaway!! One lucky winner will be awarded a $100 gift code to use at Novica!!! To enter the contest, peruse the amazing, artistan made goods at Novica, then leave a comment on the post naming what item(s) you would get. ...

Announcing the winner of a Claire Heffer pen and ink illustration!

Congratulations Chelsea!! - You were selected by Random.org (Random.org selects a number at random) as the winner of a Claire Heffer drawing! Thanks to all for entering! I'm announcing another amazing giveaway later today, so stay tuned! Check out Chelsea's amazing blog, Gardenia + Glam !

Divine Dining Rooms: My guest post on SummerHouse’s blog: Always Summer

I got the great honor of guest posting over at Always Summer, SummerHouse's blog.  You can see it some of it below, but go to Always Summer to see the whole post. I'd say that the dining room is probably the room I talk about the least. I major part of that is probably because I've never had a...

A guest post from Summerhouse featuring a modern and chic bedroom

Design by SummerHouse
Welcome to Summerhouse! I'm so excited to feature this guest post from the talented folks over at Summerhouse.  They create chic, modern, and timeless spaces that I'm sure you'll love! Enjoy their post below:Hello, Decorology readers! We are so honored to have been given the opportunity to do a guest post for this beautiful blog today! We think Ashley...

Calling all vintage and natural design lovers – you’ll love Enjoy Co.’s interiors

If you love that cabinet of curiosities, industrial, or vintage design and decorating sense, then you'll love  Monique Keegan of Enjoy Co.'s interiors.Any collector/crafter/artist, etc. would appreciate a cabinet like this!You may remember some of these photos from Country Living's coverage of Keegan's own home.What do you think of the shiny table and chairs paired with the mostly dark...

Calling all Decor8 fans!

I imagine most of you are familiar with Holly Becker's amazing Decor8. Well if you're a fan (and really, how couldn't you be?), you will be excited to hear about her new book Decorate Workshop!I am happy to be a part of the Decorate Workshop Blog Tour, which will feature reviews of Holly's Decorate Workshop by several different...

Let the Christmas decorating begin!

So maybe some of you have already started your Christmas decorating, but if you are like me, you might still be looking for some inspiration. Here's what I've gathered for some ideas this year.  Silver and mercury glass accents are definitely a sophisticated, polished look.So cozy! The garland over the mantle is cute and something I haven't...