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Holiday Centerpiece Decor Ideas

November is here and so are the holidays!  Watch Eddie Ross from Ballard Designs show us a genius way to create and display an edible centerpiece for the holidays.

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Eddie’s go-to vegetables are:

  • Cabbage (to hold the dip)
  • Kale (to create a leafy base)
  • Asparagus
  • Carrots
  • Celery hearts
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Bell peppers (yellow, orange and red)
  • English cucumber
  • Endive
  • Haricot verts
  • Radishes
  • Waxed yellow beans

Eddie compares arranging a vegetable platter to creating a floral arrangement. “Think about where your color is going to be,” he offers. Group vegetables of similar shades together, such as pairing the carrots with the orange peppers, and you’ll end up with a beautiful spectrum of color. “The key is that there’s height and color and texture and it doesn’t just feel like flat vegetables in a bowl.”

For instructions on how to create this beautiful centerpiece visit the blog here.

Designer: Eddie Ross

Image: Ballard Designs

Florals for the Home

Welcome May!

Blue orange pink flowersFloral arrangements never go out of style!

Blue HydrendgasBlue Hydrangeas are heavenly and are one of my favorite flowers.

Orange Yellow Pink FlowersSuch a fresh color combination for Spring filled with Dahlias and Peonies

Purple Orange Green FloralsVibrant hues with Lilac are striking when grouped together, just gorgeous!

Yellow Ranunculus FlowersThe precious and delicate look of a Ranunculus flower.

Ivory FloralsWhite is right and in this case a stunning statement indeed.

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Green Interiors

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Living Room Interior

I’m getting into the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with a few interiors that feature the gorgeous hue green. Even though it was last years color of the year it will always be a favorite of mine. This regal color is a forever classic in my book.

Dining Room Interior

You can incorporate a strong color like the green above into a space without it over powering a room.  The statement chairs give personality to this dining room while the other items remain quiet.

EntrywayA bold eclectic look with lacquered green walls.

Green Tablescape

This tablescape with green accents would make a perfect St. Patty’s dinner celebration!

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