Holiday Decorating Ideas from the Atlanta Holiday House
Last week I hit the Atlanta Holiday House over in Buckhead. The place is bananas - it is a 22,000 square foot, $14,000,000 spec faux chateau, and it was all dressed up for the Christmas holiday by many sought-after Atlanta designers. The decorations were the finishing touch upon $2,500,000 worth of furnishings.
The designers at the holiday house had many innovative holiday decorating ideas. I especially liked all of the different versions of Christmas trees, whether it was bare branches from a hardwood tree or a dress form in the laundry room (oh, I stopped counting laundry rooms at the fourth one - can you imagine?).
I'll share some more of the interior design of the holiday house in another ideabook, but for now, I'll just show you how it's done here in the South. We don't do anything halfway, well except picture taking - I was running late and forgot my camera, so these shots are from my phone. Sorry for the lackluster quality.
I should also mention that all of the proceeds from Holiday House go to The Save a Smile Foundation.
The designers at the holiday house had many innovative holiday decorating ideas. I especially liked all of the different versions of Christmas trees, whether it was bare branches from a hardwood tree or a dress form in the laundry room (oh, I stopped counting laundry rooms at the fourth one - can you imagine?).
I'll share some more of the interior design of the holiday house in another ideabook, but for now, I'll just show you how it's done here in the South. We don't do anything halfway, well except picture taking - I was running late and forgot my camera, so these shots are from my phone. Sorry for the lackluster quality.
I should also mention that all of the proceeds from Holiday House go to The Save a Smile Foundation.
This bare hardwood tree was one of my favorite pieces in the whole house. The ornaments were beautiful and the whole effect was breathtaking.
This sweet little tree was in a bedroom (I believe; it's all kind of a blur at this point).
This metal tree sculpture will work well in the house all year long, and during the holidays it's decked out.
This little tablescape was in a very cute little girl's room.
These conical trees looked like they were covered in poinsettia petals.
This dress form got the tree treatment.
Mini trees are a great addition to a bedroom.
Think outside the vase: This wine bottle (in the wine tasting room, which is right next to the wine cellar, thank you very much) held a lovely arrangement.
Here is a closer look.
Spreading greens and red berries around shelves and objects is always a nice touch.
A whimsical table setting at one of the outdoor eating areas.
Mirrors are a great place to hang garlands. Aren't these silver birds beautiful?
Wreaths: They're not just for the front door anymore.
Yes, so if you run out of places to put decorations, there's always the toilet tank...
These glass snowflakes can stay up all winter long.
If you are good at getting things done ahead of time, use your wrapped gifts as decorations.
Banisters and posts are another great spot for garlands.
An outdoor tree and fireplace.
There were quite a few outdoor rooms, complete with fireplaces. All of the mantles were covered in greens.
This elegant vignette is from the master bedroom. I love how they have placed the wreath.
Mega pinecones for a mega fireplace!
And finally...
The big tree!