Christmas at Macy's!

Don't think I can remember Macy's looking any better than this shot from the New York Social Diary. This is what I call Christmas Decorating. It doesn't get much better than this!

The True Meaning of Christmas!

Given to us by my parents, this has become a Ruggiero family tradition of creating a Creche (Nativity scene) as the center piece of our Christmas decorations. These figures are based on the drawings of a talented Bavarian child, Berta Hummel who later became Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel in a German convent. Born in the early 1900's Berta was encouraged by her father to draw and use her artistic talents. From her drawings molds were created in the 1930's from which these figurines were made. Each year the youngest in our family places the Christ child in the manager. Peace on earth good will to all men!

Holiday Table Setting!

From Tiffany & Co. a holiday setting that works for Christmas or New Year celebrations. Carry out the monotone theme in a festive way. I especially like the Tiffany favors at each place. Remember the idea of Sunbrella drape table cloths. Easy clean-up!

White Christmas with Red Touches

Beth LeManach likes to use a monotone scheme for Christmas with just the right amount of red touches. Wether it be berries from the garden, cranberry on the table or red fruit. It is such a serene look for the holiday season !

Christmas Table Settings

As reported by the New York Social Diary, here is a very lavish Christmas party setting. Lot's of small presents and English snappers at each setting. How's this for festive!

A Pink Christmas Tree!

The Hotel Beverly Wilshire has created a pink Christmas tree with boquets of pink roses and mirrored boxes. What a refreshing look for the season. Only in Beverly Hills!

More Easy Christmas Decorations!

At our house I like to keep things simple. I find it very festive to put outdoor ribbon on the top of all our ivy topiaries ( and there are a few!) and evergreen trees. They are easy to wire and easy to remove and can be used from year to year. It makes for a very effective but easy decoration.