Sick and Tired of “Green”

I'm sorry, but sometimes I get SICK of people using terms like "green" and "recycled" in an effort to advertise their products and services. Most of the time, it's a flimsy front for self-promotion and an effort to jump on the newest (and best-selling) bandwagon....

Pink + Turquoise = It’s a Festivus Miracle!

Source Usually when Pantone's "Color of the Year" comes out, it's a big surprise (or shock) to most people. That's because it usually marks a departure from what we've had the year before, and it's typically in an unexpected direction (if you don't carefully follow...

Merry Christmas, Ruffled Tablecloth Winner!

Merry Christmas to my treasured readers of The Decorologist! Thank you for all your support and encouragement this year. I hope you have all had special times with family and friends. It snowed overnight here in Nashville, so it was a beautiful sight to wake up to...

Rockefeller Center Storefront Display Winner

Anthropologie, of course! There is always a contest during the holidays in New York to see who is able to create the most fetching storefront. The way Anthropologie merchandises and stages vignettes is super whimsical, sometimes bizarre, and always fun. There's...

How to Turn a Book Into a Christmas Wreath

If you are looking for an interesting take on the traditional Christmas wreath, here's a great alternative! I found this created by a crafty girl from a blog called Birdhouse Family. It's cheap and easy to make, but it looks like a million bucks. Ignore that metal...

It’s Not Too Late To Win . . .

It's not too late to win this handmade cream linen tablecloth from Ruffled Linens! Just go to The Decorologist Facebook Page, "like," and leave a comment that you want the tablecloth. Or follow me on Twitter to be in the running. Make sure you check out The...

A Modern Minimalist Christmas Party

I stumbled across these photographs I took at a Cooking Club hosted by my pal, Robbie, in December of last year. I forgot to share them with you last year, so I decided to do it now! I loved her stick Christmas tree with the origami swans. I did some interior...

Gold Christmas

Not too long ago, it was all about silver and brushed nickel. Gold is back in a big way. So classic, so elegant, so perfect for Christmas decor! Gold pairs well with whites, creams, and all woodtones. If you're loving the Belgian influence we're seeing in...

Make Your Own Snow Globes

I love vintage snow globes, but few keep all their liquid over the years. I thought maybe this year I may try to make my own! Martha Stewart and a few other people in blogland have tutorials, so I'll relay the skinny on this project. You'll need a small jar - baby...

Art Groupings: How Much is TOO Much?

The last time you saw my dining room walls, I had created a salon-style art grouping of landscapes on the long wall opposite my windows. What I love about salon-style groupings is that they can be added to and expanded upoon when new art comes in. House and Home ...