I can't believe its already December 3rd! Hopefully the time after Christmas goes by as fast as the fall did!
I was reading the December issue of Traditional Home and thought I would share some thoughts...
One of the articles featured the home of New York Designer Christopher Hyland. It is very beautiful. Not my taste all around but beautiful none the less. This is a picture of his Christmas Tree.
He goes on to say, he doesn't leave off ornaments our leave out Christmas decorations because they aren't "design worthy" he uses all ornaments and all decorations because they are the story tellers of years past.
I totally agree! Each crocheted butterfly on my tree reminds me of my Grandma. Each photo ornament of Don and Ruth remind us all of them. Painted pine cones with glitter remind me how fast my kids are growing. The wind up Santa music box I received from my God Mother years ago also tells a story. "Tiny Tim" sits at the top of our stair well waiting for us...he tells the story of Rick's childhood! Although he needs a little sprucing up every once in a while...he still welcomes us home!
Design is an art. Remember "art" has many faces. There are no rules to "art" despite what some people think. It is very subjective. Subjective to ones own opinion. Design is much the same. There are rules and principles of design. But designers do not use them in the same way. That is what makes us unique in our own design solution.
I hope you all create your own Christmas Wonderland at your own homes. I finally, am putting the finishing touches on mine. Although, it never is exactly the same each year, some things are close.
Happy Holiday Season to you all!
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