Hark.
Did you just hear that?
The jingling of bells, pitter-patter on the rooftop, a holly jolly chuckle? Well, that could only be the sound of one thing:
ME! Decorating my house for the holidays!!!
I simply adore this time of year! Not because of the gifts, or because I constantly find myself surrounded by endless trays of delicious baked goods (okay, I lie, I love that too), but I especially ADORE this time of year because I get to pepper my home with copious amounts of glitter and hang enough twinkly lights to make the Griswold’s jealous! I LOVE decorating for the holidays!
No longer are red and green the sole colours that mark the holiday season. These days, just about anything goes! Purple, silver, pink, or gold. There are so many options to create a holiday look that perfectly fits in with your year-round décor and shows off your personal holiday style.
I’ve been dabbling with the thought of a holiday style redo this year! For the past few years, my festive living room colour combo of choice has been tangerine and gold – warm, spicy, and inviting! But there’s a new trendy holiday hue in town that has caught my eye, true blue!!!
One of my FAVE websites, Olioboard, recently asked me to participate in their #HolidayStyle OlioHop so I figured it was the perfect opportunity to “test drive” my latest holiday colour crush. If you haven’t tried out Olioboard yet, I’m warning you, it’s addictive!! You can create online mood boards in 2D or 3D room designs using real products from countless brands. Best part? All items on olioboard link through to the retailers online store for purchase making it quick and easy for you to design AND shop in your pajamas!
So, here’s my icy blue holiday creation…
I think Elvis was onto something when he sang “Blue Christmas”
What do you think??
Crisp white, cool blue, toned teal, and rich navy make this a snowy, sophisticated space fit for any ice prince or princess!
Now, if you’re looking for additional holiday colour and style inspiration, be sure to check out the following links to see more fun and festive OlioHop boards:
http://tobifairley.com/blog/2012/olio-hopping-into-holiday-style-with-olioboard/
http://alliecat4ever.blogspot.com/2012/12/holiday-styles_10.html
http://colorchats.benjaminmoore.com/2012/12/whats-your-holiday-style/
http://lisamendedesign.blogspot.com/2012/12/holiday-style-hop-with-olioboard.html
http://embraceyourinnersnob.blogspot.com/2012/12/holiday-style-oliohop.html
http://jenniferreynoldsinteriors.com/2012/12/my-top-tips-for-easy-holiday-decorating/
http://nyclq-focalpoint.blogspot.com/2012/12/holiday-style-moodboard-monday-more.html
http://kimberlyandcameron.blogspot.com/2012/12/holiday-prep-inspiration-and-tips-with.html
http://www.yummymummyclub.ca/blogs/sarah-gunn-wall-candy/20121203/holiday-decor-for-childrens-rooms
One last thing, Iíd love to know what is your holiday style???
Happy Painting & Decorating!
XO
L-A
@LeighAnnAllaire
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Yes, I’ve been seeing lots of blue this season, even in all the great posts in this Oliohop! Thanks for sharing your inspiration for this year, and you’ve given me an itch to watch National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation! LOL!
That is without a doubt my FAVE holiday movie! In fact, I watched it this weekend and it helped to get me in the decorating spirit :-) Thanks so much for stopping by!!
I love the idea of decorating in your favorite colors at Christmas and not being limited to red and green. Your Olioboard is inspiration.
Hi Nancy, thank you SO much for your comment! Happy Olio-hopping!!! :-)
Thanks for sharing your Holiday Style Leigh-Ann!
I think it’s fabulous that you’re decorating the outside of your house “Griswold” style this year! I just love that movie….it’s a must watch for me and my family every year. One of these years I’d love to do that too!
Happy Holidays! xo
Jennifer
Forget Gangnum style…this year it’s Griswold style ;-) Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment!!
I love love love this !! I did purple & teal this year and am obsessed with it…will do a blog post later :)
Ooooooh….that sounds like a drool worthy colour combo! I’d love to see your post when it’s up!!! Be sure to drop me a link back here :-)
I like sparkly turquoise with white and a bit of orange in the kitchen. Multicolored in the living room.
A teal and orange colour combo is so darn chic! Love the impact of complimentary colours together!!
Leigh-Ann what a fantastic board! I am too, loving the blues with tints of greens. I have not been able to get enough of it. A joy to join you in the Oliohop.
All the best,
Jane Gianarelli xo :D
Awe, thanks so much Jane! I appreciate the comment…and happy Olio-Hopping ;-)
I’m with clients right now and sharing your beautiful Blue Christmas board – lots of ohhs and ahhs!
Wow…thank you so much for stopping by and leaving a comment! You just made my day :-)
That Griswold image of the lit house from afar (the only one on the block!!) really just made me LOL!!
Lovely shades of blue from BM paints! And great space to NOT have a ‘blue’ Christmas in because it’s Fun & Festive!
Fun joining with you today in Olioboard’s #OlioHop for #HolidayStyle!
xo Lynda
Thanks Lynda! The National Lampoons house never gets old for me!! I really appreciate that you stopped by and left a comment! Happy Olio-hopping today :-)
love the blues,, don’t know too much about color,, but you have some great ideas and I need them,, Thanks
Thanks Beverly for stopping by and leaving a comment! ColorChats is FULL of great color advice and inspiration, so we hope you stop by again soon :-)
Blue is my favourite colour any time of year and I love it for holiday decor! Love the shades you choose!
Thanks Sarah!!! Happy Olio-Hopping :-)
Love blue at Christmas!! Now I will have that song stuck in my head all day!! Beautiful post!!
Uh huh huh <—-that's my best Elvis impression ;-) Thanks so much for the comment, and I'm glad you're loving the blue palette!
C’ est Magnifique is the best
C’est Magnifique is so elegant…..
Thank you Alicia! Glad you could stop by ColorChats and check out the post :-)
Hi Leigh Anne!
As a member of the Olioboard team, I want to say THANKS for creating such a wonderful post for our OlioHop blog hop today!
It’s so charming and the blue hues you chose reflect what’s really true about snow when you live in it 6 months of the year like I used to in Minneapolis. When you look at deep snow, it’s exactly the color of blues in your room!
I hope you’ll share with us all your City Line Canada TV #DIY Christmas segment that you did today, too!
I wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas and also the same thing for everyone on the Benjamin Moore team !~
Warmest Regards,
Leslie @tkpleslie
Hi Leslie, thank you so much for including ColorChats and the Benjamin Moore team in the OlioHop!!! And many thanks for your continued support here on the blog and on Cityline! All the best for a stylish holiday season…and all the best for a positive and successful 2013!! XO Leigh-Ann
Love the fifth wall
Simple and fun at the same time !
Hi Susan, thanks so much for stopping by ColorChats! We hope to see you around these parts again real soon :-)
All are tres Magnifique.
Hi Eva! Thanks a million for stopping by the blog!!
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Blue is my favorite color!!Love the design board and the post!!Great job!!
Thanks so much, Alicia!!!
C’ est Magnifique is perfect!
Hi Linda! I really appreciate that you stopped by the blog and shared a comment! Hope to see you again here soon :-)
My favorite holidays colors are purple and lime green. My living room tree is white (very non-traditional~~but so fun). It’s decorate with all different mediums of bright bold colors (including a white “twig” squirrel (National Lampoon). All the packages are wrapped in silver tone on tone paper with bright colored ribbons and bows. Mantel is done in purples with lime/olive green touches as well as a purple/lime green berried garland and ultra mini glowing lights.
Centerpieces (on dining room and kitchen tables) are large glass or metal dishes filled with glittery lime and purple balls, ornaments and pine cones. My kitchen is Granny Smith apple green/eggplant counters and all white cabinetry.
Family room pencil tree is an ultra slim/white twinkle lights and all purple ornaments (many related to wine~~my fave!).
Guest room has a small table top tree all done in orange to match the majority color in the room.
Master bedroom tree is another small table top, no lights, all decorated with ornaments/reminders of my late husband.
Last but not least a slim tree in basement, normally done in traditional green/red/lodge but this year it has white twinkle lights and all gold ornaments. Had to improvise as I am moving and most of the Christmas items were packed late summer. Gave (divided up) all the memory/keepsake ornaments to my three children who have moved out of my home.
Although the colors are not for everyone, all my friends and family love it! My home brings me great joy at Christmas.
It’s OK to step out of the red/green box at Christmas – I did!
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