About 500 gazillion people watched the Season 3 premiere of Downton Abbey last night, and I bet a few of you would like to know how you can bring a little Downton Abbey vibe into your own little abode. In the words of Mr. Carson, "If you are tired of style, you are tired of life." You may not live in a castle or manor, but these tips will bring you just a little closer to living the life!
1. Paint it Gold
Add metallic gold paint to detail chairs or furnishings, or simply spray paint with metallic gold paint.
2. Hang Family Portraits
Vintage portraits are a fun collection to own, adding personality to living and dining rooms. They don't have to be portraits of anyone you know!
3. Inject Jewel Tones
Painting one piece of furniture in a beautiful jewel tone adds a little glam to any room.
4. Light Some Candles
Pull out some candles (and candlesticks), turn off the lights, and make every dinner a romantic affair.
5. Bring Back the Library
Reading actual books is oh-so-much more fun than reading them through electronic means. And books are beautiful decorating accessories for your home!
My recent Downton Abbey dinner party was featured in The Tennessean over the weekend in celebration of the season premiere! Shopping Diva, Cathi Aycock, covered the story beautifully I am still trying to convince her to jump on the bandwagon and watch Downton Abbey for herself!
Party Like It's 1917!
Did you watch the premiere? What did you think?
Brilliant discussion and I love the ideas. Everything old is new again!
Gerrie
Yes, always! But with a twist, of course 🙂
Oh my Love this post! 🙂 And just finished season 1. Starting 2 now! Cant wait.
Did I watch it?!!! Oh yes indeed! So worried for Bates!
I’m more worried about Mary – she needs to eat a sandwich!!!
well in the room where they eat breakfast they had breathtaking huge wall size. it was breathtaking.
Absolutely, I watched last night's Season 3 premier!! I'm totally addicted! Your ideas above are terrific! Also, I've been looking for that very Weathervane for longer than 3 years now… have had no luck finding one. :o(
The Secrets of Highclere Castle was very good as well. Also, watched the HGTV episode this past week, titled Castles on Camer: Royal. The first half hour was devoted to Highclere Castle and Downton Abbey. Gosh, I guess I just can't get 'enough' of it!
Loved watching the Downton Abbey Season Three Premier at my own private viewing party with The Decorologist! I know the rest of you are jealous!!!
awww sweetie, i’m a lucky girl to have a man that watches every episode of downton abbey with me . . .
Funny, I have never seen that show but have all five elements in my house! Maybe it is because of my love of English literature.
Susan, if you love English literature you would certainly love PBS’s Downtown Abbey. You can get the first season on Netflix!
I love the vintage portraits! Thank you for turning me on to the show- I received season two for Christmas and I have not had a chance to catch up yet. Love it!
I'm a huge Downton Abby fan too. I can't get enough of the clothes, decor and dialogue…just love it! So much fun reading about your party…great job!
Great post kristie, I too am a huge Downton Abby fan..love it all, the decor, the clothes and the dialoge. Loved reading and seeing the photos of your Doenton Abby party..such fun!
Am I the only person who was disappointed in Shirley McLaine? Her acting and comic/dramatic timing were just off. I thought she was supposed to be a foil to Violet, but she came off a clown. And, Kristie, congratulations on all your great press!!!
Thank you, Ellen! I think I agree with you about Shirley. Really, is Matthew’s mother not foil enough for Violet? We’ll see where they go with it!