Kimberly Reuther

I’m back in search of the perfect design element, this time, ornaments for the tree!  Actually, ornaments can serve several purposes during the holidays, some become hostess gifts, others become napkin rings, the list goes on and on.

So here are a few that I found especially beautiful and unique this year!

Happy Decorating!

Wisteria Glass Ornament

Crate & Barrel Curly Antler Reindeer

Wisteria Silvered Mistletoe

Ballard Designs Burlap Bird Ornaments Set of 3

Pottery Barn Peppermint Sphere Ornament

Horchow Waterford Crystal 2009 Snow Crystals Ornament

Restoration Hardware

Crate & Barrel Jingle Bell Wreath Ornament

Pottery Barn German Glitter Bird Clip Ornament

West Elm Silver Ball Ornament designed by David Stark

“Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Who’s the Fairest One of All?”  How much of a statement can a mirror make?  Depends on how good looking it is and what it is reflecting, of course!

Here are my some of my favorite styles for today…mostly classic pieces that inspire for decades to come.

Notice, my two favorite silhouettes, beautifully scaled floor mirrors and classically elegant starbursts…what catches your eye?

Neiman Marcus - Zebra Motif Mirror

Baker - Constellation Mirror

Oly Studio - Astrid Mirror

Neiman Marcus - Porcupine Quill Mirror

Ballard Designs - Villaine Floor Mirror

Oly Studio - Natasha Mirror

Oly Studio - Bubble Mirror

Sconces can either fade into the background or they can be a focal point of a hallway, staircase, dining room, etc.

Here are some uniquely beautiful options to inspire you!

Currey & Co. - Midwinter Wall Sconce

Oly - Small Delanie Sconce

Hinkley - Atlantis Sconce in Titanium

Currey & Co. - Moontide Wall Sconce

Fine Art Lamps - Portobello Road Sconce

Troy - Sausalito Sconce

Currrey & Co. - Twilight Wall Sconce

I think chandeliers make one of the most impressive statements in a home.  They really reflect a homeowner’s personality.  Here are a few unique options to consider…

Organic Chic

Retro Glamour

Restoration Hardware - Alexandria Chandelier

Unexpected Whimsy

Hammerton - Seriph Chandelier

Contemporary Sparkle

Vaughan Lighting - Verbier Chrystal Chandelier

Mod Decadence

Vaughan Lighting - White Chandelier

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