winter white

as much as i am attracted to color, i love the feeling of a white room. whether it's in a bathroom or a kitchen, there's something about winter white that screams endless possibilities. white is simultaneously calming and clean, neutral and bright. {photo credits in image titles.}

white walls, white windows, white cabinetry, white chairs, white flowers... yet there's nothing bland about it.

like a big huge snowball, but better.

the best kind of holiday decoration: subtle. i want to show this room to all the people with colored lights and inflatable santas just to remind them that christmas can indeed be done in good taste. earthy garland, shiny ornaments, plus-size pinecones, a fire going strong... this is what christmas should be.

exquisite white moulding and window panes.

white floors = absolute genius.

wouldyoulookatthatfireplace? therearenowords.

not exactly my taste but i adore the framed chair prints and the way they pop against that white wall.

i can say with certainty that i would never leave this shower.

as much as i am attracted to color, i love the feeling of a white room. whether it's in a bathroom or a kitchen, there's something about winter white that screams endless possibilities. white is simultaneously calming and clean, neutral and bright. {photo credits in image titles.}

white walls, white windows, white cabinetry, white chairs, white flowers... yet there's nothing bland about it.

like a big huge snowball, but better.

the best kind of holiday decoration: subtle. i want to show this room to all the people with colored lights and inflatable santas just to remind them that christmas can indeed be done in good taste. earthy garland, shiny ornaments, plus-size pinecones, a fire going strong... this is what christmas should be.

exquisite white moulding and window panes.

white floors = absolute genius.

wouldyoulookatthatfireplace? therearenowords.

not exactly my taste but i adore the framed chair prints and the way they pop against that white wall.

i can say with certainty that i would never leave this shower.

santa claus is comin' to town

in the horan household, we're busy prepping the house for the upcoming festivities. there's garland adorning the banisters, presents being wrapped, stockings hanging from the mantel, and white lights everywhere. possibly getting the tree tonight, though by the time we get there we probably won't have many options. and you know what? i don't care. i'm just happy to be home and in the company of family and friends. (and ornaments and lights and all other pretty things). {photo credits in image titles.}

in the horan household, we're busy prepping the house for the upcoming festivities. there's garland adorning the banisters, presents being wrapped, stockings hanging from the mantel, and white lights everywhere. possibly getting the tree tonight, though by the time we get there we probably won't have many options. and you know what? i don't care. i'm just happy to be home and in the company of family and friends. (and ornaments and lights and all other pretty things). {photo credits in image titles.}

seating struggle

we're struggling to find the right seating arrangement for accommodating a large family and what will hopefully be a nice full christmas tree. the pottery barn sectional is so heavy to reconfigure and really not as "modular" as one might think. just as we're about to give up and have everyone sit on the floor, i thought i'd take a time out for inspiration via these gorgeous living rooms and practical seating arrangements. {photo credits in image titles.}

sectional seating to the extreme... i'm happy our couch is significantly smaller (though, unfortunately, so is our family room.)

this seating arrangement centered around the fireplace creates the perfect holiday atmosphere. except where does the tree go?!

aha! the perfect solution: do away with our existing furniture and seat everyone around a semicircular sofa. not sure where i'd go about finding one of these but at this point it's that or the floor... guests, take your pick.

we're struggling to find the right seating arrangement for accommodating a large family and what will hopefully be a nice full christmas tree. the pottery barn sectional is so heavy to reconfigure and really not as "modular" as one might think. just as we're about to give up and have everyone sit on the floor, i thought i'd take a time out for inspiration via these gorgeous living rooms and practical seating arrangements. {photo credits in image titles.}

sectional seating to the extreme... i'm happy our couch is significantly smaller (though, unfortunately, so is our family room.)

this seating arrangement centered around the fireplace creates the perfect holiday atmosphere. except where does the tree go?!

aha! the perfect solution: do away with our existing furniture and seat everyone around a semicircular sofa. not sure where i'd go about finding one of these but at this point it's that or the floor... guests, take your pick.