Showing posts with label Pretty Pink Tulips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pretty Pink Tulips. Show all posts

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Christmas Decorating 2012: Let the Wild Rumpus Begin!

There is nothing like a good deadline, or should I say party, to get the house decorated for the Holidays.   Our BookMarks Festival of Books is an organization near and dear to my heart and I am their party venue. It is a selfish volunteer job. Once a year, when the 40 or so top authors in the country come to town for our literary festival, they come to my house. We literally have had everybody who is anybody, for an intimate literary salon. This year a highlight was Gillian Flynn author of Gone Girl  while she was #1 on the New York Times Best Seller List!



For anyone who has read Gone Girl,  let's just say Gillian was killer. For all the people that make BookMarks Festival of Books happen, we have a Holiday soiree as a respite from the business of begging for money and authors. This year I have the most beautiful fat 10 foot tree--ever!


I have been collecting Christmas decorations for over 30 years. If you read my last year's Christmas post, my friend Mrs. K. has 3 generations worth and the collection is spectacular. Walking in the front door....








Dovecote can not resist an avian themed mantle.



As usual, everyone brings a little nibble. The food was delicious. When everyone brings their specialties, the food is stellar. 







Like Elizabeth at Pretty Pink Tulips, I opted for Magnolia and Holly in our family room mantle. Do visit her outdoor decorations they are sumptuous.

May Your Days Be Merry and Bright!
Our Clear Star Chandelier is hot hot hot!!
Visit our online store for more Holiday ideas










Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Extending Giveaway and fun Blogger Round up for Dovecote Decor furniture

Antique English Box Giveaway extended! 
$350.00 value


Dovecote Decor is extending our exciting giveaway so we can spend more time with family and friends. I thought you would enjoy a roundup to see the favorite things on the new website selected by our blogger friends. 

Karen from Art by Karena,  always the lead dog on the comment field, chose the faux bois concrete Beaujon bench. 


Hill House Ramblings, our new friend, chose a $35,000.00 antique chandelier from the new antique center at High Point.  I am going to save her about $33,000.00 and recommend the Mansion Chandelier.


Bruce Barone, an accomplished photographer--think Bunny Williams--always posts a stunning and vicarious treat--he's also a great cook. Bruce chose our Paris City Map.  Old world travel cues have been a touch stone at High Point for the last few years, and this map for $1,586.00 provides great, over the sofa, wall coverage with its 66" x 54" dimensions.



Connie, at Sogni e Sorresi selected this Bombay Armoire, a stylish bar, especially in a space that needs architectural additions.




Karen of Garden Home and Party chose the Rick Garden Ornament, which I have had my eye on for my container garden.




Lovely Elizabeth, from Pretty Pink Tulips selected these elegant, hand carved, European Mansion wall sconces. We met this talented vendor at the October Market, and whole heartedly agree!


The Swedish Side Chair is on a project list for Mary Ann of Classic Casual Home.



Robin, a civilian (not a blogger) wrote that she has begun a Majolica Collection and would love this enchanting Victorian tea set, with the English robin red-reast, from our Antiques Partner, The Wind Rose. This is perfect for the Robin on your list!





Our fearless leader, PVE, holds court at the epicenter of our little blogging storm. She is generous with advice, humor and support to all of us. Her whimsical artwork graces the banners of many bloggy scribblers. I was delighted when she chose the Quatrefoil reclaimed wood side table, but secretly smug when she also chose this exotic Portuguese inspired Feret Bed.



Teresa at Splendid Sass spied the graceful and etherial Athena Lantern for her classic proclivities.


Diana Mieczan, from the ultra chic and popular Expresso-O shares an enthusiasm for The Regatta Wing Chair with the editors of House Beautiful, this month. They are running low, so grab them while the vendor still has them in stock!


Merry Christmas to all our sweet and savory friends in blogland, who always set an extra place at the table for us.


Our thoughtful friends, who take a quiet moment to share their thoughts in e-mails, when we are feeling a little down.

Who shout happiness from the roof tops when they find a special gift they really love!


And especially to my beautiful girls who goad me and encourage me through this life!


Merry Christmas from all The Morten Girls, and Dovecote Decor--Liz, Viive and Benji!!
With special thanks to my other special supporters, to numerous to thank: Brooke Giannetti--Velvet and Linen, Maria--Colour Me Happy, Kathy Sue, Privet and Holly, Pamela Terry and Edward, Holly Goes Lightly, The Zhush, Pure Style Home, Laura Casey