Retro Christmas Style Tips

<p>Happy Holidays, Everyone! Kate here, and I’;m in the midst of the holiday whirlwind as we speak. How about you? Do you still have gifts to buy? Gifts to wrap? Food to prepare? Are you adding some final touches to your Christmas decor? You’;re not alone! If you love retro style, today’;s post is for you. I thought I’;d share some of my holiday preparations with you, as I too am inspired by all things retro. I draw my inspiration from a variety of decades, but this year, my Christmas decor features hints of ’;50s through ’;80s style. Check out the pics below, then tell me about your holiday decor by leaving a comment at the end of the post…</p><br/><h2>Silver and Gold</h2><br/><p>When I was an antique dealer years ago, I focused on clean-lined pieces from the 1920s through the 1980s. This glass bowl with golden details was one of my last finds before closing my business to focus on writing. Rather than selling it off with the rest of my inventory, I decided to keep it! This year it’;s the holiday centerpiece on my dining room table, and I’;ve filled it with silver embellishments. It’;s my homage to this season’;s silver and gold craze…</p><br/><img alt="retro style holiday sparkle Retro Christmas Style Tips interior design 2 " height="398" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/retro-style-holiday-sparkle.jpg" title="Retro Christmas Style Tips interior design 2 " width="600" /><br/><p>Retro-style holiday sparkle</p><br/><p>I decided to display the bowl with my brass candleholders from CB2. I purchased silver taper candles to bring the silver and gold look home…</p><br/><img alt="silver and gold Retro Christmas Style Tips interior design 2 " height="398" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/silver-and-gold.jpg" title="Retro Christmas Style Tips interior design 2 " width="600" /><br/><p>Silver and gold holiday centerpiece</p><br/><p>Another fun holiday decor idea? Decorating with minerals… They sparkle. They shine. Why not incorporate them into your Christmas decor? Below we see a quartz mineral specimen that I picked up on my fall trip to the Texas Antique Week festival. Read all about my adventures here. The silver, gold and white runner is from West Elm. It quickly sold out, and I feel so fortunate to have bought the very last one at my local store! If you like the look, you can still purchase the black and gold version here.</p><br/><img alt="a sparkling christmas Retro Christmas Style Tips interior design 2 " height="651" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/a-sparkling-christmas.jpg" title="Retro Christmas Style Tips interior design 2 " width="600" /><br/><p>Mineral sample for a sparkling holiday</p><br/><p>A funny story about my holiday tabletop trees… I purchased the white ones new a few years ago. Over time they have turned a brownish shade of gold. Rather than throwing them out, I decided to just go with it and add ornaments in shades of brass and rose gold. When combined with my silver tree, they achieved just the vintage look I was going for!</p><br/><img alt="retro style trees in silver and gold Retro Christmas Style Tips interior design 2 " height="756" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/retro-style-trees-in-silver-and-gold.jpg" title="Retro Christmas Style Tips interior design 2 " width="600" /><br/><p>Retro-style trees in shades of silver and gold</p><br/><h2>DIY Gift Wrap</h2><br/><p>As I mentioned in my recent post on holiday gift wrap ideas, when it comes to the art of gifting, sometimes the wrapping is my absolute favorite part! It’;s a chance to really get creative. This year I was inspired by the luxe look of bank and hotel lobbies, with their marble tiles and metallic planters. In fact, this DIY gift wrap idea has a hint of ’;80s style. My other source of inspiration: these solid marble platters from Stone Theatre, available at Darkroom and pictured below. These gorgeous pieces are part of the So Sottsass collection, which you can read more about here.</p><br/><img alt="marble platters with style Retro Christmas Style Tips interior design 2 " height="600" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/marble-platters-with-style.jpg" title="Retro Christmas Style Tips interior design 2 " width="600" /><br/><p>Marble platters with ’;80s style</p><br/><p>I figured: why not adapt this glossy, geometric look to gift wrap?! All you need is marble-pattern contact paper in the shades of your choice, gift bags or wrapping paper, gift bows, scissors and a ruler. The key to this project is contrast. No marble-pattern contact paper? No problem! Use any contact paper, shelf liner, craft paper, or wrapping paper to embellish your wrapped present or gift bag!</p><br/><img alt="gather your gift wrap Retro Christmas Style Tips interior design 2 " height="407" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/gather-your-gift-wrap.jpg" title="Retro Christmas Style Tips interior design 2 " width="600" /><br/><p>Gather your wrapping supplies</p><br/><p>Start by gathering your gift wrap supplies… Then let your creativity take hold! I stuck with metallics and shades of blue. A dash of black popped against the softer hues, and the shine of the metallic gift wrap really gave everything a glossy, seamless look. For a detailed tutorial, head on over to my retro design blog Mirror80…</p><br/><img alt="geometric gift wrap Retro Christmas Style Tips interior design 2 " height="715" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/geometric-gift-wrap.jpg" title="Retro Christmas Style Tips interior design 2 " width="600" /><br/><p>Marble-pattern geometric gift wrap</p><br/><h2>Delicious Sips</h2><br/><p>One of my favorite holiday memories is sitting by the fireplace each Christmas and unwrapping gifts with my family. One key factor I may have failed to mention: a delicious hot cup of cocoa in hand! Over the years, my holiday drinks got a bit more elaborate…</p><br/><img alt="two holiday drink treats Retro Christmas Style Tips interior design 2 " height="902" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/two-holiday-drink-treats.jpg" title="Retro Christmas Style Tips interior design 2 " width="600" /><br/><p>Two yummy holiday drinks</p><br/><p>Some simple ways glitz up your holiday sips? Add some sugar to the rim, and use a candy cane as a drink stirrer, as shown below. Another fun way to top off your hot cocoa? Chocolate shavings! I used a vegetable peeler on a candy bar to create the chocolate bits below…</p><br/><img alt="mint chocolate steamer Retro Christmas Style Tips interior design 2 " height="398" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/mint-chocolate-steamer.jpg" title="Retro Christmas Style Tips interior design 2 " width="600" /><br/><p>A candy cane and a sugared rim make all the difference</p><br/><p>So what’;s in these concoctions? It varies, depending on my mood! But I’;ll let you in on a little secret… I love finding ways to make the simplest of drinks special. For example, sometimes I let a bag of mint tea steep in my hot milk before adding the cocoa. This transforms your basic hot chocolate into a <em>peppermint </em>hot chocolate! Or sometimes I add cinnamon, then stir in the whipped cream for a thick, seasonal take on a standard cup of cocoa. And of course, you can always spike these hot sips with the liqueur of your choice. Don’;t forget the stirrers and the sprinkles!</p><br/><img alt="whipped cinnamon treat Retro Christmas Style Tips interior design 2 " height="902" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/whipped-cinnamon-treat.jpg" title="Retro Christmas Style Tips interior design 2 " width="600" /><br/><p>Whipped cinnamon cocoa</p><br/><p>How do you make your holidays special? I’;d love to hear about your traditions and seasonal embellishments! Share your thoughts by leaving a comment below. <strong>And from all of us at decoradvisor, Happy Holidays…</strong></p><br/><p>You’;re reading Retro Christmas Design Ideas, </p><br/><p><!-- Social Buttons Generated by Digg Digg plugin v5.3.6,<br/> Author : Buffer, Inc<br/> Website : http://bufferapp.com/diggdigg --><br/>

Retro Christmas Style Tips

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Quite Pastel Heart Handmade Christmas

<img alt="pastel living room Quite Pastel Heart Handmade Christmas hand made stuff " border="0" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pastel-living-room.jpg" title="Quite Pastel Heart Handmade Christmas hand made stuff " /><br/><img alt="christmas decorations hanging Quite Pastel Heart Handmade Christmas hand made stuff " border="0" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/christmas-decorations-hanging.jpg" title="Quite Pastel Heart Handmade Christmas hand made stuff " /><br/><img alt="glass angel christmas ornament Quite Pastel Heart Handmade Christmas hand made stuff " border="0" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/glass-angel-christmas-ornament.jpg" title="Quite Pastel Heart Handmade Christmas hand made stuff " /><br/><img alt="lilies and baubles Quite Pastel Heart Handmade Christmas hand made stuff " border="0" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/lilies-and-baubles.jpg" title="Quite Pastel Heart Handmade Christmas hand made stuff " /><br/><img alt="lilies Quite Pastel Heart Handmade Christmas hand made stuff " border="0" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/lilies.jpg" title="Quite Pastel Heart Handmade Christmas hand made stuff " /><br/><img alt="monsoon christmas ornament Quite Pastel Heart Handmade Christmas hand made stuff " border="0" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/monsoon-christmas-ornament.jpg" title="Quite Pastel Heart Handmade Christmas hand made stuff " /><br/><img alt="pastel christmas living room Quite Pastel Heart Handmade Christmas hand made stuff " border="0" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pastel-christmas-living-room.jpg" title="Quite Pastel Heart Handmade Christmas hand made stuff " /><br/><img alt="pink lilies Quite Pastel Heart Handmade Christmas hand made stuff " border="0" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/pink-lilies.jpg" title="Quite Pastel Heart Handmade Christmas hand made stuff " /><br/><img alt="rocking horse decor Quite Pastel Heart Handmade Christmas hand made stuff " border="0" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/rocking-horse-decor.jpg" title="Quite Pastel Heart Handmade Christmas hand made stuff " /><br/><img alt="snowflake christmas decor Quite Pastel Heart Handmade Christmas hand made stuff " border="0" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/snowflake-christmas-decor.jpg" title="Quite Pastel Heart Handmade Christmas hand made stuff " /><br/><img alt="violin decoration Quite Pastel Heart Handmade Christmas hand made stuff " border="0" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/violin-decoration.jpg" title="Quite Pastel Heart Handmade Christmas hand made stuff " />Great morning! I believed I would share some images from my family members christmaseseseses of a single of my favourite trees ever and fairly possibly exactly where my love of pastels comes from! There are so many beautiful sparkly ornaments, glass, pearls and exclusive decorations that I adore! I adore the pearl garlands, I in fact have to locate out exactly where they are from and acquire some for myself. There is a real labour of really like in decorating this room every single year and I completely love it.<br />Right now will be a day where I will be present wrapping, drinking lots of coffee and/or hot chocolate and watching Muppets Christmas Carol… and singing all the christmas carols and songs I can think of!<br /><span style="font-size: large">Are you guys busy on Christmas Eve or do you take it straightforward before the mayhem starts?</span></p><br/><img alt="picture 9355 Quite Pastel Heart Handmade Christmas hand made stuff " height="1" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/picture-9355.jpg" title="Quite Pastel Heart Handmade Christmas hand made stuff " width="1" /><!-- Social Buttons Generated by Digg Digg plugin v5.3.6,<br/> Author : Buffer, Inc<br/> Website : http://bufferapp.com/diggdigg --><br/>

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Pink And Green Bright Christmas Decor

<img alt="bright colourful christmas decor from style at home Pink And Green Bright Christmas Decor hand made stuff " border="0" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/bright-colourful-christmas-decor-from-style-at-home.jpg" title="Pink And Green Bright Christmas Decor hand made stuff " /><br/><img alt="bright colourful christmas decor from style at home bright flower centerpiece Pink And Green Bright Christmas Decor hand made stuff " border="0" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/bright-colourful-christmas-decor-from-style-at-home-bright-flower-centerpiece.jpg" title="Pink And Green Bright Christmas Decor hand made stuff " /><br/><img alt="bright colourful christmas decor from style at home cupcae decoration Pink And Green Bright Christmas Decor hand made stuff " border="0" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/bright-colourful-christmas-decor-from-style-at-home-cupcae-decoration.jpg" title="Pink And Green Bright Christmas Decor hand made stuff " /><br/><img alt="bright colourful christmas decor from style at home gift box and ribbons Pink And Green Bright Christmas Decor hand made stuff " border="0" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/bright-colourful-christmas-decor-from-style-at-home-gift-box-and-ribbons.jpg" title="Pink And Green Bright Christmas Decor hand made stuff " /><br/><img alt="bright colourful christmas decor from style at home gift wrap Pink And Green Bright Christmas Decor hand made stuff " border="0" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/bright-colourful-christmas-decor-from-style-at-home-gift-wrap.jpg" title="Pink And Green Bright Christmas Decor hand made stuff " /><br/><img alt="bright colourful christmas decor from style at home stockings Pink And Green Bright Christmas Decor hand made stuff " border="0" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/bright-colourful-christmas-decor-from-style-at-home-stockings.jpg" title="Pink And Green Bright Christmas Decor hand made stuff " /><br/><img alt="bright colourful christmas decor from style at home table styling Pink And Green Bright Christmas Decor hand made stuff " border="0" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/bright-colourful-christmas-decor-from-style-at-home-table-styling.jpg" title="Pink And Green Bright Christmas Decor hand made stuff " /><br/><img alt="snow callingcards Pink And Green Bright Christmas Decor hand made stuff " border="0" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/snow-callingcards.jpg" title="Pink And Green Bright Christmas Decor hand made stuff " /><br/><img alt="snow crowning glory Pink And Green Bright Christmas Decor hand made stuff " border="0" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/snow-crowning-glory.jpg" title="Pink And Green Bright Christmas Decor hand made stuff " /><br/><img alt="snow inthepink Pink And Green Bright Christmas Decor hand made stuff " border="0" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/snow-inthepink.jpg" title="Pink And Green Bright Christmas Decor hand made stuff " /><br/><img alt="snow last Pink And Green Bright Christmas Decor hand made stuff " border="0" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/snow-last.jpg" title="Pink And Green Bright Christmas Decor hand made stuff " />I’;ve seen some multi coloured Christmas decorations more than the years and Christmas decor in rooms but in no way with such a concentrate on pinks and greens! I love these and I enjoy the use of Royal Doulton cups and saucers. How quite fancy ^_^ My granny has the really very same collection! These cards remind me of Genine’;s art function and it quite nicely might be but this report is from Style At Residence back in 2010.</p><br/><p><span style="font-size: large">What do you feel of all the vibrant colours? </span></p><br/><p><br/><img alt="picture 7805 Pink And Green Bright Christmas Decor hand made stuff " height="1" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/picture-7805.jpg" title="Pink And Green Bright Christmas Decor hand made stuff " width="1" /><!-- Social Buttons Generated by Digg Digg plugin v5.3.6,<br/> Author : Buffer, Inc<br/> Website : http://bufferapp.com/diggdigg --><br/>

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Christmas Home Decoration

<img alt="beautiful house Christmas Home Decoration architecture " height="323" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/beautiful-house.jpg" title="Christmas Home Decoration architecture " width="631" /><br/><p>This beautiful home belongs to a cute and beautiful couple Martha and Bob. Vacation – it is mostly a residence decoration, and it presents below the tree, and gorgeous toys. This family members wants to be their New Year vacation and was in the property and outside the residence. This household a massive number of youngsters and grandchildren who adore to come to him at the banquet. The interior of the entire property done in vintage style. The interior makes use of antique furnishings, and this interior appears extremely sophisticated.<br /> <span id="more-45727"></span><br/><img alt="beautiful fireplace in the street Christmas Home Decoration architecture " height="604" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/beautiful-fireplace-in-the-street.jpg" title="Christmas Home Decoration architecture " width="657" /></p><br/><p>This big household certainly lucky that they do not have snow, and you can commit the evening in front of the fireplace, this alternative is extremely appropriate and decorates the home and its grounds.</p><br/><img alt="beautiful entrance Christmas Home Decoration architecture " height="768" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/beautiful-entrance.jpg" title="Christmas Home Decoration architecture " width="657" /><br/><p>Gorgeous porch is presentable decoration, and also has beautiful candle lights are very desirable for these who enter the space.</p><br/><img alt="beautiful lamp Christmas Home Decoration architecture " height="693" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/beautiful-lamp.jpg" title="Christmas Home Decoration architecture " width="659" /><br/><p>Old and worn chairs can decorate with candles and gorgeous candles or black candlesticks that produce entourage.</p><br/><img alt="green christmas tree Christmas Home Decoration architecture " height="920" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/green-christmas-tree.jpg" title="Christmas Home Decoration architecture " width="655" /><br/><p>Login at house also can decorate a massive shot also set home for birds gorgeous, or lovely balls of twigs.</p><br/><img alt="green christmas tree Christmas Home Decoration architecture " height="721" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/green-christmas-tree_.jpg" title="Christmas Home Decoration architecture " width="563" /><br/><p>Warm and cozy fireplace in the residence most importantly, a fireplace can decorate a Christmas tree branch, which will adorn the property and develop a festive atmosphere.</p><br/><img alt="round table Christmas Home Decoration architecture " height="689" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/round-table.jpg" title="Christmas Home Decoration architecture " width="659" /><br/><p>A cozy sitting space with a round table, bright apples, and gorgeous Christmas wreaths, which can’;t even be adorned with miniatures.</p><br/><img alt="beautiful chairs Christmas Home Decoration architecture " height="794" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/beautiful-chairs_.jpg" title="Christmas Home Decoration architecture " width="641" /><br/><p>Chairs in the old wooden style and appears extremely interesting, their vintage style completely emphasizes interior and makes it a vintage style and country.</p><br/><img alt="beautiful gifts Christmas Home Decoration architecture " height="694" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/beautiful-gifts.jpg" title="Christmas Home Decoration architecture " width="659" /><br/><p>Christmas trees can be decorated with beautiful lights, which are properly decorated the Christmas tree and create a magical atmosphere.</p><br/><img alt="amazing tree Christmas Home Decoration architecture " height="756" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/amazing-tree.jpg" title="Christmas Home Decoration architecture " width="657" /><br/><img alt="beautiful living room Christmas Home Decoration architecture " height="537" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/beautiful-living-room.jpg" title="Christmas Home Decoration architecture " width="655" /><br/><img alt="picture 1219 Christmas Home Decoration architecture " height="1" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/picture-1219.jpg" title="Christmas Home Decoration architecture " width="1" /><!-- Social Buttons Generated by Digg Digg plugin v5.3.6,<br/> Author : Buffer, Inc<br/> Website : http://bufferapp.com/diggdigg --><br/>

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ATYPYK’s Green Christmas Tree

<img alt="picture 7069 ATYPYK’s Green Christmas Tree amazing ideas " height="417" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/picture-7069.jpg" title="ATYPYK’s Green Christmas Tree amazing ideas " width="600" /><br/><p>The Parisian style studio ATYPYK is carrying out its cheeky element to reduce the quantity of trees reduce down every single Christmas. Their Save a Tree Christmas tree manages to be a paper poster and digital image in one particular, with its pixel-primarily based, deliberately blurred composition an artful, green answer to a actual tree—albeit one that could play havoc with the nearsighted. Sold as a flat pack, the roughly 5 ft tall Save a Tree is being supplied unadorned or decorated with merry red baubles.<br/><img alt="christmastree ATYPYK’s Green Christmas Tree amazing ideas " height="417" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/christmastree.jpg" title="ATYPYK’s Green Christmas Tree amazing ideas " width="600" /><br/><img alt="picture 2666 ATYPYK’s Green Christmas Tree amazing ideas " height="342" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/picture-2666.jpg" title="ATYPYK’s Green Christmas Tree amazing ideas " width="600" /><br/><img alt="picture 3141 ATYPYK’s Green Christmas Tree amazing ideas " height="342" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/picture-3141.jpg" title="ATYPYK’s Green Christmas Tree amazing ideas " width="600" /></p><br/><p>Images: ATYPYK</p><br/><p><!-- Social Buttons Generated by Digg Digg plugin v5.3.6,<br/> Author : Buffer, Inc<br/> Website : http://bufferapp.com/diggdigg --><br/>

ATYPYK’s Green Christmas Tree

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