Christmas Tree At LeCirque in New York.

Spectacular Blue Tree outside the restaurant Le Cirque in New York City.

An Old Fashioned Christmas. Just Like The Ones I Used To Know.

Traditional New England Christmas where we raised our three children. We have fond memories of the wonder, excitement and

traditions of our Ruggiero Family.

Natuaral Greens and Things From The Garden For Christmas Decor.

I like to use a mix of natural materials for decorations at Christmas. A mix of pine, balsam, magnolia branches, eucalyptus sprayed gold, branches of berries and even branches of preserved oak leaves. It makes for a festive bouquet here in my studio.

Christmas Decorations From The Heart.

This Christmas our grand daughter helped us decorate the tree and house. What a joy to have her hands help us and contribute her ideas. The paper chain garland, the pink bows for the grand daughters and the blue ribbon for our first grand son. This is what makes this season so very special.

Our Lion In The Winter!

Fresh greens from the garden to decorate our fountain. The greens and holy stay fresher with the help of the fountain.

Beverly Hills Christmas. Shimmer and Glitter.

A walk down Rodeo Drive, yesterday I saw some lovely, glimmering decorations.

Christmas Table Decorations in Preparation

The preparations for the Christmas table are just finished and we will get ready for Christmas Day dinner with friends and family. Christmas Eve we traditionally celebrate at Church and dinner afterwards. The hydrangea from the garden seem to be just the right color for the buffet table.

So many wonderful traditions and memories.

A Natural Christmas

Natural greens decorate our house with simple red ribbons. Even poolside gets decorations of ivy topiary and bay laurel. The hydrangea seems to be holding up during the rain, sun and cold. Living greens and cuttings of holly, noble fir and other Christmas greens become festive with a simple touch of red ribbon.


Holly from my daughter's garden is the perfect accent for the courtyard fountain.

Le Cirque Christmas Tree

To inspire your holiday wishes here is the Christmas Tree at the New York restaurant Le Cirque. What a delightful vision of Holiday cheer. Thanks to the New York Social Diary.

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!

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.

Santa Invasion on Rodeo Drive!

There is a lot to see on Rodeo Drive In Beverly Hills California during the holidays or any time of year. This Santa invasion at the Bijan Store I thought was fun and eye catching!

Easy Decorating Idea for Christmas!

So simple. We have been placing greens (laurel,pine, balsam etc.) with a simple red satin ribbon over portraits, mirrors or doorways as long as I can remember. It really is an Early American tradition which came from England. It is easy to assemble and festive inside as well as it gives a delightful natural aroma.

Christmas Table Settings At Cosmopolitan Club

Party planner Anthony Todd's festive tables at the Cosmopolitan Club to celebrate the Save Venice Foundation. Certainly is merry & bright!

Sunbrella Table Skirt for the Holidays

For those of you who asked about the table skirt in my studio...that is Sunbrella Venezia in Rosewood. The trim is also Sunbrella. This is an elegant look that is easy care and heavy wear and will be used a lot during the holiday season for serving tables and for dining. It has the look and feel of real silk.

Mix of Greens in My Studio

A like to mix dried hydrangea, fresh pine and laurel in my Christmas arangements. The subtle shades of the hydrangea in dusty pink and grey are the perfect compliment for the dark green evergreens. Here in my studio is an ever changing seasonal theme that brings dried and fresh plant materials together. I also thought a touch of red was right for the season. This is what I am looking at this morning as the sun shines in to my studio/office after a heavy rain.