The House Dressing Company

Being the nature lover that I am, I was thrilled when Helen, our wonderful designer at the House Dressing, planned on creating an “elegant/woodsy” theme for one of her Christmas displays.  I was curious to see how this would pan out – elegant, but with a feel of the woods.  Hmmmm….  As usual, she didn’t disappoint, and I’m in love with all the goodies that are in her display.

When I look at the gorgeous pine Christmas tree decorated with warm hues of bronze, brown and champagne coloured ornaments, together with ornaments made of natural materials like nuts, seeds and birch bark, it just makes me feel like cosying up on the sumptous and soft ultra suede sofa and throwing one of the beautiful faux fur blankets over me.  I wouldn’t get much work done, so I resist, but it sure brings a feeling of warmth and comfort when you are surrounded by these lovely items.  All we need is a roaring fire, a glass of hot chocolate and a good book.  Care to join me???

My favourite part of the display, apart from the warm colours, are the little animals – squirrels and hedgehogs made of sticks, seedpods and cocofibre.  So clever and they have such sweet little faces!  I love the deer made of birch bark with twigs as their antlers.  They are crusted in “frost” and look so real.  There are two lovely large bronze deer – well one is a doe I guess!  Even some of the pillows have deer motifs on them – perfect for that cottage-in-the-woods feel.  All these creatures are complemented with gorgeous chocolate and bronze coloured mercury glass balls, sparkling champagne coloured stars, bronze and champagne coloured pinecone ornaments and so much more.  You really should come in and see it.

Of course, Helen didn’t stop there…. she has created a beautiful window.  Not a woodsy theme at all, but fresh green, cream and white.  It sparkles and shines and is so elegant all by itself.  There are gorgeous shimmery white ornaments such as pinecones, ice skates, snowflakes, clear glass baubles and white owls.  Very lovely.

There is lots of silver, red and white this year and of course the traditional gold, which is still a favourite for many.

I can’t decide which is MY favourite!!!  The way they are all displayed makes me want them all!  Coming into the store is a great way to get ideas on how to decorate for Christmas and decide what kind of theme you would like to create in your own home this year.  It’s also a great place to pick up Christmas gifts, hostess gifts and stocking stuffers.  We look forward to seeing you and would love feedback on what your favourite Christmas theme is!