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As promised, here is my parade of colorful holiday decor! Left to right, top to bottom: 1  - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5  - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 If you missed my Parade of Neutral Christmas Decor click here . You may also enjoy reading about: Ways to show off your collections How to choose what color is 'YOU'

Still need some holiday decor?  I searched the internet to find some beautiful neutral decor to share.  I would gladly welcome any of these into my home! Left to right, top to bottom: 1  - 2  - 3  - 4  - 5  - 6  - 7  - 8 - 9 Come back to see my parade of colorful Christmas decor! You may also enjoy reading about: Candy Cane Rooms 13 Ways To Freshen Up Your Home

Need a quick and simple Christmas Centerpiece?  Here is what I have sitting on my dining table. I don't claim to be a diva of Christmas decorating, so I usually keep my holiday decor pretty simple. What I love about this centerpiece is that it takes about 2 seconds to put together, is very inexpensive, and you can use what you already have in your house or out in the yard. If you don't have easy access to holly branches, don't sweat it.  You could use another type of branch or just skip the branches all together. I think it looks great just as it is - clean &  simple:)  You can also paint the tips of the pine cones gold if you have the time. It just adds a little bit of glamour:) You may also enjoy reading about: My Wreath Experiment Decorating with Leftover Thanksgiving Cranberries

Just a few years back, I helped a client decorate their little girl's room.  Well, that little girl is getting bigger and it is time to get rid of the crib and bring in the 'big girl' bed. To see all the pictures of this room, click here . Below is what I came up with  - all via email, as we now live across the country from each other.  Everything has been ordered, I'm excited to see how it all comes together:) If you need help designing your home visit my website , or email me at mboyerinteriors(at)gmail(dot)com .

Looking for a great lamp?  Below are a few gems I've spotted on the internet lately.  Enjoy! Sources for lamps left to right, top to bottom: 1 - 2  - 3  - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12 Here are a few other Parade of...  posts you might enjoy: Parade of Pumpkins Parade of Door Wreaths Need design help?  Visit my website!

Lighting is very important to any room. With all the varying styles, it can be hard picking the right lamp for an end table.  Here are a few tips you might find useful: 1 - Think of your lamp as part light, part sculpture/jewelry for the room.  Your lamp needs to perform a function but should also look pretty! 2 - Think about what style you are going for.  If your room is traditional, generally a tapered lamp shade tends to be a good option.  If your room is modern, stick with a streamlined drum-shaped shade. 3 - Think about your lighting needs for the room.  If you need a lot of light, don't pick a black (or really dark) shade, instead go with a lighter colored one to give off more light.   4 - Think about the scale of the table it will be sitting on.  If you have a 'beefy' or heavy-looking end table, a small & delicate lamp most likely won't look right.  Pick a lamp that is proportionate to the size of your end table and the surr...

Stuck on how to accessorize an end table or nightstand?  There are so many ways to style/accessorize a table, and really there are no rules. However, if you aren't sure where to begin below is a list of basic items to use that you can't go wrong with: *A lamp * Artwork/mirror *Books * Floral/branches In addition, here are a few more accessorizing tips to get you on your way: Use items of varied heights to keep the eye moving.  Have something short, something medium, and something tall.  Use stacked books to add height if needed. Meredith Heron Layer your accessories.  Don't be afraid to let your lamp cover a portion of the artwork. via                                                                   Group differently shaped items together.  If ev...