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Friday, December 10, 2010

Gilt Trip & A Guest Post


Happy Friday, darlings! I am beyond thrilled that it's almost the weekend. As I've mentioned a few times already, this week has been quite the whirlwind. I had every intention of throwing myself into holiday mode the second I got back from vacation. Unfortunately the events of the week have prevented me from doing so and I'm starting to panic that everything won't get done. Oh well, that's what the weekend's for, right?

I recently found out that we will be hosting the holidays this year so I really need to get in gear. I'm planning on decorating this weekend and on making a pretty good dent in the shopping.

Every year I put together a palette that I like to work off of for gift wrapping and decor. This year I'm thinking warm metallics, heavy on golds, soft copper and silvers that are warmed by gold reflection. I also like the idea of having some black accents. I'm anxious to see how it all comes together this weekend.

Oh and speaking of the holidays, yesterday I shared what I'd love to see in my stocking this year on over at La vie...J'aime. I'm sure hoping I get at least one of these babies. I've been good this year {Santa, are you listening??? :)} Be sure to check it out if you have a chance!

So what do all of you lovelies have planned this weekend? Are you in good shape for the holidays? Hope you all have a wonderful one! xoxo

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56 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 10, 2010 at 5:12 AM

    I too, am delighted it's the weekend. Am getting ill and need a rest before my birthday night out tomorrow!

    And I love your colour scheme and definitely throw some black in - think it will definitely work.

    Have a good one love x

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  2. A Room For EveryoneDecember 10, 2010 at 5:14 AM

    We're pretty organised here..I just can't decide how I want to decorate the table for Christmas Day..Your colour choices sound just beautiful..Rachaelxx

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  3. AnonymousDecember 10, 2010 at 5:24 AM

    Good luck with everything this weekend! I saw your guest post, love your picks :)

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  4. VM Creation AtelierDecember 10, 2010 at 5:43 AM

    Oh,dera,dear Dawn...good luck with all things by you there:-)*

    Wish you great weekend,darling,
    Those last picture by you is SO fabulously nice!!!

    Cheers,Love,
    ***Violetta***

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  5. P.S. I love this...December 10, 2010 at 5:45 AM

    Great post! Love the photos, such visual nirvana. Good luck with getting everything done this weekend.

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  6. jeminaDecember 10, 2010 at 5:47 AM

    Love all of the pictures, and we are in Christmas Spirit too here at home :)

    Kisses
    J
    xoxo

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  7. GareenDecember 10, 2010 at 5:55 AM

    Those pics are tres tres glam! How fun to be hosting the holidays. That last pic is absolutely divine.

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  8. mosaicologyDecember 10, 2010 at 6:03 AM

    Great choice! go for it...

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  9. Diana MieczanDecember 10, 2010 at 6:22 AM

    We are also hosting this Christmas and I really need start getting read for it...I love your colours idea...I bet it will look magical:) Wish you a lovely day, sweetie
    Kisses

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  10. AnonymousDecember 10, 2010 at 6:40 AM

    This is one gilt trip I wouldn't mind getting! Like your idea of using a color palate. You are a busy girl... there is always online shopping on your lunch break if things get too hectic! Off to check out your guest post. xo

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  11. Helena - A Diary of LovelyDecember 10, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    what a beautiful post Dawn, I love the black Laduree box, I need to go by soon! Will def check your post at Jaime's! Have a great weekend xoxo

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  12. Aspiring KennedyDecember 10, 2010 at 8:46 AM

    Yikes, you are hosting?? Good luck!! And checking out Jamie's blog now. Thanks for the link to such a lovely lady!

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  13. JudeDecember 10, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    I love these gorgeous glam colours! (And the *black* Laduree box, le sigh...) I'm so excited for the weekend too, need to also catch up after work whirlwind! I'm off to check your guest post! Have a lovely weekend, dear!

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  14. TanviDecember 10, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    Good Luck! I am quite certain you will be a great host. Checking out your Guest Post now! :)

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  15. and flowers pick themselvesDecember 10, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    best of luck with all your goals for the weekend! i'm sure you'll be an amazing host!

    xo Alison

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  16. AlleenDecember 10, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    I love the warm metallics, can't wait to see your pictures! I would love to just take bulbs and put them down my front stairs, wonder what the family and friends would think? Probably that I've finally lost my mind. :) I might try it..hehehe!

    Have a great weekend and good luck with making a dent in your list! xoxo

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  17. ilene @ muchloveillyDecember 10, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    as always love your images - esp those ornaments falling down the stairs! gorgeous and so elegant. ;)

    weekend plans - time with my family...then roadtripping it to GA to see the fiance and his family! can't wait!!

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  18. Connie @ SogniESorrisiDecember 10, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    I love the palette you chose! I'm sure everything is going to look gorgeous.

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  19. NikkiDecember 10, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    Have a wonderful weekend Dawn and good luck with your Christmas tree!!!
    I ran out of hooks last night- need to run out today and finish decorating mine!

    xx
    Nikki

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  20. Design ElementsDecember 10, 2010 at 10:14 AM

    your color choices sound great. have a wonderful weekend

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  21. Joie de VivDecember 10, 2010 at 10:46 AM

    What a beautiful holiday palette of inspiration Dawn! I'm not really into the festivities yet (with the move and being out of town during all the parties). But I think I will take one of your to-do's (wrapping presents) as a way to get in the spirit. Happy Weekending!

    xx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com

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  22. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdDecember 10, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    Oooh I love your color palette!

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  23. _ffyonaDecember 10, 2010 at 10:58 AM

    Love the last image! It made my day. :)

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  24. LilaDecember 10, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    I do the same thing..match my decor with my paper etc. I was going to go with Gem tones this year but I couldn't find sweaters to match so instead I went with the tradiional red, black, and gold.

    Happy weekend and good luck. I am sure it will all come together perfectly. (Your a natural at these things)

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  25. J.December 10, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    GOsh Candice is soo gorgeous~

    Have a great weekend and good luck!!

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  26. Vannessa@LuxuriaDecember 10, 2010 at 1:59 PM

    Lovely post and love your Christmas list! The YSL ring is to die for. Santa, if you're passing Spain, drop a ring off here too ;-)

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  27. Tiffany KadaniDecember 10, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    I love that tip! My wrapping paper and decorations always carry on the same theme. Metallics are awesome!

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  28. Jaime @ laviejaimeDecember 10, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    thanks for the shout out and for your My Stocking participation!

    I love all those gilded ornaments! enjoy your weekend- stay warm!

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  29. Gorgeous GlamDecember 10, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    Sounds like a very busy weekend indeed! I hope you get everything done on your list with no stress my dear! hugs -Taj

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  30. BonBon Rose Girls KristinDecember 10, 2010 at 3:04 PM

    LOVE your choice of color palette! I'm going old school this year with red and white stripes and splashes of green!

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  31. TaylorDecember 10, 2010 at 3:32 PM

    Sounds like the perfect weekend!!! We went with a similar scheme, silver & gold, cream and a touch of red!

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  32. AnnieDecember 10, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    I LOVE that you're doing a metallic palette.. that's going to be SO beautiful! I hope you take pics. I'm looking forward to a relaxing weekend.. hope yours is great! xo

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  33. honey my heartDecember 10, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    yes to warm metallics :) happy friday!

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  34. The October IssueDecember 10, 2010 at 9:01 PM

    I want a gold sequined skirt.

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  35. JessieDecember 10, 2010 at 9:45 PM

    I love how everything sparkles this time of year... so fun :)

    xx
    Jessie
    http://87life.blogspot.com

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  36. UnknownDecember 11, 2010 at 2:11 AM

    I'm having a deep purple christmas this year! love hearing about everyone's palettes :) good luck hosting!

    xoxo

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  37. UnknownDecember 11, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    Sooo with you! As you know! These are beautiful, I'm the same way with the gift wrap, this year it's gold with hot pink. Yuppers. ;)

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  38. Collette OsunaDecember 11, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    LOVE the bulbs on the stairs sweets!!!
    I hear you on the behind thing....uggh..Im having Xmas at my house, still have to finish the dang trees!!

    Hugs!

    Stop by and say Hello:)
    NEWS EDITOR for Style Sample Magazine♥

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  39. ***December 11, 2010 at 9:58 AM

    I love the color palette you have picked up for decorating your home. Cannot wait to see pictures. We will be decorating our Christmas tree, finally!

    Have a fabulous weekend, darling!

    xo

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  40. Audrey AllureDecember 11, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    The warm metallics sound like a really great idea and surely it'll look amazing! Have a great weekend :)

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  41. Sara Lee BentleyDecember 11, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    I would be so happy right now if that box of Laduree macarons suddenly appeared on my lap! My weekend is pretty much the same as yours -- decorating and baking gingerbread men! :)
    Have a good one, my dear!

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  42. IsabelDecember 11, 2010 at 12:50 PM

    good luck decorating! have a great weekend :)

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  43. little luxury listDecember 12, 2010 at 1:46 AM

    Ooh I'm all about gold! Hope you have a good weekend dear!

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  44. Draffin BearsDecember 12, 2010 at 5:26 AM

    Hi Dawn,

    It has been a wonderful weekend here, went out to dinner with a group of 8 friends and then today celebrated a friends birthday over pizza and wine.
    Should be in bed getting some shut eye now.
    Good luck with your shopping and organizing for Christmas.

    Happy Sunday dear friend
    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  45. Punctuation MarkDecember 12, 2010 at 1:27 PM

    love the color palette... i love to do different ones for the holidays so it's always fun to decorate for the holidays! hope you have some fun shopping out there and lots of extra time to get everything done... take care my dear and enjoy!

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  46. MeghanDecember 12, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    I do love the gold! It's so glamorous and inviting! I hope you have a wonderful weekend, my dear...

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  47. Haute WorldDecember 12, 2010 at 4:18 PM

    Love these gilded treasures! The fur vest is beyond gorgeous and the black Laduree box has always been my favorite :)

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  48. A BRIT GREEKDecember 12, 2010 at 5:49 PM

    Such beautiful, beautiful images! It feels like Christmas for sure... loving the golden sparkle!
    x.o.x.o

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  49. LenoreNeverM♡reDecember 12, 2010 at 7:41 PM

    Loving all the shimmers & sparkles!
    Have fun hosting...enjoy the moment lady!
    xo*

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  50. JessicaDecember 12, 2010 at 9:29 PM

    Good luck getting ready for the holidays. I'm in good shape. I've finished all of my Christmas shopping and I just spent all of this weekend baking.

    I love the colors you have chosen to work with this year.

    That last picture is absolutely stunning

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  51. 20 YORK STREETDecember 13, 2010 at 1:11 AM

    That first photo is so beautiful! Boy, I've been nice too Santa!

    besos,

    Come say Bonjour at:

    20 YORK STREET

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  52. Poppies and SunshineDecember 13, 2010 at 1:41 AM

    I enjoyed your stocking wish list! I hope you had a great weekend! Happy Monday :) xo

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  53. Jamie-Lee BurnsDecember 13, 2010 at 2:10 AM

    hosting xmas is always so much work - i've had to do it before! good luck getting organised for it :)

    I pretty much cleaned all weekend, so domestic lol. Hope yours was good xx

    http://pagesixxx.blogspot.com/

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  54. Hélène HeathDecember 13, 2010 at 11:47 AM

    I'm sure that whatever you decide to do it'll be gorgeous- and metalics sounds great! Sort of an elevated take on the traditional look :) Hope you were able to get some of it done over the weekend!

    xxx

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  55. kDecember 14, 2010 at 3:41 AM

    I am sliding in to panic mode...I have a meltdown every year on my birthday which is 3 days before christmas, ha!! talk about stress equation.

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  56. Isabelle LaflecheDecember 15, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    What stunning photos! I need to get moving also! Sending out my lovely cards today,scratch that off the list!

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