Peppermint Twist and other delightful tablewares at a discount

It's that time of year when decking the halls and walls and tabletops are on us ladies' to do list!

Making spirits bright is as simple as doing that little something special that let's our family and friends know we love them and they matter. I especially like to set my table with pretty dishes and serving pieces all throughout the holiday season. That's why I was so excited about my Celebrating HOME Christmas collection this year. I want to highlight some of our new pieces and to make a special offer to all of my Readers.The festive design and generous size of our handpainted dinnerware will create instant holiday dazzle...with a twist; Peppermint Twist that is. Each piece is diswasher, oven and microwave safe! Pictured above are the Peppermint Twist mugs and dessert plates. Many of you know that I use mainly white dinner plates in my tablescapes. So adding this pretty red, white and green dessert plate as an accent is the perfect touch to add holiday whimsy to my tabletop. Mixing and matching with other red or green dishes is also an option or used alone these cute plates add holiday panache to cake and coffee! The matching mugs are perfect for hot chocolate, coffee, tea or spiced cider. I will even use them as gifts for teachers and neighbors. Simply package them with packets of hot chocolate or flavored teas and coffee for a great, affordable gift that will brighten someone's day.

The matching bowl is shaped with a convenient little handle and will be a favorite for offering up warm soups and stews during the cold months of winter.
As part of my Exclusive Customer Offers for readers of this blog only, you can order directly from me any of these delightful tablewares and have them shipped directly to your home address. As a reader of this blog you will receive a 20% discount plus FREE shipping if you order by November 24th.

Peppermint Twist Dessert Plates

8" plates

Set of 2, Item #93266

Regular: $20/set

Blogger Sale: $16/set

Peppermint Twist Medium Bowl

Set of 2, Item # 93267

Regular: $24.00/set

Blogger Sale: $19.20/set

Peppermint Twist Mugs

Set of 2

Regular: $20/set

Blogger Sale: $16/set

Another fun and flexible tabletop accessory is this set of Whimsical Santas. Display them anywhere you want to add a little holiday color and cheer. These cute little guys are made of resin and are 3 1/2" x 4" each. Two sets would give you enough Santas to set one at each tablesetting for a table serving six. If you really want to get creative, take a fine point, black paint pen and write names or initials on each one and use them as placecards! The options are endless!

Whimsical Santas

Set of 3, Item #45052

Regular: $16/set

Blogger Sale: $12.80/set

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

To order simply email oopsadaisync@aol.com or leave a comment for me to contact you via your blog. Most orders ship within 2-3 business days. To see more of my Celebrating HOME season product line go to www.celebratinghome.com/sites/AlisasHomeAccents

For more simply joyful ways to decorate your hearts, hearths and homes this holiday season, visit often as I bring our family's Colors of CHRISTmas to you.

Until I see you again,

Live Life Beautifully!

~Alisa

In The Mood...A Christmas Preview

Hey there! Happy Saturday!

What fun things are you doing today? I'm listening to Christmas music and planning room by room decorations. I've just finished the Fall Nesting and put away all the storage tubs for a month or so until it's time to pull it down and pack it away to make room for Christmas Glitz and Glamour. I usually start planning my Christmas deocations around this time. I take pictures of each room so I can refer to them the next year. It helps me not to repeat the same thing year after year. This year I'm going to break with tradition and NOT put up a tree in my family room. Yeah, I know that sounds sad but in the spring Mr. Panache bought a new entertainment cabinet with bookcases on either side and it's rather big. I don't want the room to be overly crowded so no tree in that room. Our sunroom is directly off the family room so our big tree is going in the sunroom this year. That will be something new. Without a tree in the family room, I will make the mantle and fireplace surround the focal point. I found this photo in my files. I am sure I've kept it for inspiration. I love the lavish garland around the fireplace, the kneeling reindeer on the cocktail table and the bow and floral spray around the golden mirror. So classic and elegant!
This tree caught my eye as I browsed through some photos I had saved last year. I love the white and silver decorations on the pinetree. The soft, muted colors are so soothing. Last year I used a similar color scheme in my family room. To check it out go to Colors of Christmas and take a peek.
Here is another room that is so elegant - all white and gold. This year I am thinking of using white, gold and silver as my color palette for my formal dining room. I'm still comtemplating that however...

What a cute collection of stockings! I like the homey, country feel. Our media room is usually where we get out our country whimsical decor. The boys usually take care of that room. It's always fun to see what they come up with.

These 3-D stars are great! Last year I hung large ornaments from fishing line over my kitchen island. But this year I think I will look for stars! The clear glass vessels filled with red and silver beads are perfect for making a big statement. The lush green pine and cedar garland set the backdrop for a fabulous holiday mantle.

~~~~~~

It's really hard to believe that Christmas will be upon us before we know it. I can hardly believe that we have 10 weeks and 5 days until CHRISTMAS! Yikes!

Well, for now I think I will enjoy Autumn just a little longer :-)

~~~~~~

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:

My new Winter / Christmas catalog for Celebrating HOME is now available. To check out the great home decor, entertaining and Christmas line go here.

All Readers of this blog are eligible for a 20% discount on anything listed in my current catalog or the promotional price if lesser. Enjoy shopping the catalog! :-)

Until I see you again,

Live Life Beautifully!

~Alisa

Playing Dress Up....

I've got my silver paint and I'm ready to paint some pumpkins! I hope to share some of the pictures with you soon. In the meanwhile I wanted to show you a little dress up project. Sometimes it is fun to play dress up with accent furniture or salvage pieces. What do you have to lose? Not much in this case. The chair featured in the photo below was salvaged by Mr. Panache about 12 years ago. It was found at a second hand shop in Indian Rocks, Florida and was a dirty white. We painted it a nutty macadamia color and have had too many upholstery patterns on the cushion to keep track of. Most recently, the chair sported a black fabric with a tiny gold dot. On a whim I would move this chair from the living room, the entry hall, to my bathroom. Here it is pictured in my entry about 2 1/2 years ago. So much has changed this that time....

The desire to dress this little chair up was so strong that I jumped at the chance to re-make it into something more grand. The "after" picture below features a new coat of glossy black paint with gold-leaf accents. The cushion was covered in a rich mustard tapestry with deep red, orange and teal flowers. I love the lines of this little chair and its scale - the perfect side chair.
I was so pleased with the way this chair turned out the we turned our attention to another side chair that we've used all over the house. (See photo below) While the shape and wood of the second chair are different, the scale is the same and the curved lines look great together. The black paint and same fabric did the trick of unifying the two mismatched chairs.

Now these two plain Jane chairs have been given an extreme makeover and are playing a new, important role in my updated Country French formal living room...

More photos to come.

~~~~~~~~~

I'm always amazed at what a little paint and fabric can do to transform any room. The key is not being afraid to take risks. If I would have hated the outcome, another color of paint & fabric would have done the trick to correct my error. Fortunately, I was really happy with the final work and it was exactly what I had in mind. I am working on some new custom window treatments and decorative pillows in a beautiful red, yellow, gold and black checked fabric. Stay tuned in for updates. I hope to have the project completed before November 1st. Until I see you again,

Live Life Beautifully!

~Alisa

Who says Pumpkins have to Orange?

Who ever said that pumpkins must be orange?

Even God created a variety of colorful pumpkins! White pumpkins are my favorite! I have a collection of white ceramic pumpkins and this year I've displayed them in my dining room. Each year I try to use my seasonal decor in different rooms and in different ways. I also have a collection of Mercury glass and I've been thinking of ways I could use it earlier than Christmas. I was searching for inspiration when I came across this photo on MarthaStewart.com

LOVE, Love, love this photo! Spray painted pumpkins in an antique silver is the perfect solution! While maintaining the familiar icon of the season, you tone down the bright orange and create the perfect pairing with antique mercury glass. This mix would be just right in a formal living room or dining room. The silver paint takes the whimsy of pumpkins to the elegance of fine accesories. The way the stylist has displayed the pumpkins on cake stands is a great way to way movement and interest to this vignette. This would make a stunning table top display in our entry hall too! Well, I guess I'm off to the home improvement store to buy a can of spray paint. Then I'll head over to Wal*Mart to pick some pumpkins. I was in there over the weekend and they have a large variety of pumpkins and gourds. Have you heard of Fairy Tale Pumpkins? I had not but they have the most gorgeous shaped pumpkins there that look like Cinderalla's carriage. I think I'll pick one of those for my focal point and then add various gourds and mini-pumpkins as accents.

Here is another fresh take on the standard orange pumpkin.
These pumpkins are in shades of white and pale green. They've been punched out with intricate designs, then scooped out to make room for a candle. They make beautiful luminaries.
To see how this is done and to view more inspiration pictures, pop over to
MarthaStewart.com
Take the link for Halloween Central. Enjoy!
Until I see you again,
Live Life Beautifully!
~Alisa

Patriotic Decor & Happy Memorial Day!

Happy Memorial Day! I hope you are having a wonderful day with family and friends and have taken some time to remember the fallen soldiers who have given their lives to ensure our freedom! I am so thankful for their sacrifice! There's just something about Summer and Red, White and Blue! It just goes together like peanut butter and jelly or ketchup and fries. I find myself automatically reaching for clothes in my closet in these shades from May through July 4th! Adding a little patriotic flair to our decor during this season seems pretty natural too! From the weeks leading up to Memorial Day to the fireworks finale on the Fourth, we Americans just seem to gravitate to the classic of all classic colors schemes - Red, White and Blue! Here's a little home tour to give you some inspiration for adding American Spirit to your summer holidays!Ever since I was a little kid, I've loved patriotic buntings! They look so festive and regal! Paired with Old Glory, the front of the house is all decked out and can stay that way through Flag Day in June to Independence Day in July!
Love this family room! The white slipcovered sofa is just the right backdrop for displaying these Flag pillows. Wanna know a secret? The reverse side of the pillows are a floral print that the homeowner simply turns around when the summer holidays are over.

A light filled dining room painted white is the perfect setting to showcase this red, white and blue tablescape. I love the fresh blue and white ginham check napkins and the punch of red Gladiolas.

Glorious color, beautiful frabic and crip white wicker makes this sun room by the sea the ideal place to lounge during the hot days of summer. The only place more perfect would be by the sea shore itself. I love the use of blue and white stripes paired with the red rose chintz.

Kick back and relax with your family and friends at the end of the afternoon on this All-American screened porch. A collection of mismatched furniture gets a "pulled-together" look with lots of blue and red paint and fabric. You just can't go wrong! Various shades of blue paired with red, tan and white lends a preppy panache to a family friendly space that can be enjoyed all summer long!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

I hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday! Be safe! Until I see you again,

Happy Decorating!

~Alisa