decorating for the holidays with cece fourchy

Posted on 13 December 2011

There’s just enough time to round out your holiday decor with a few of Cece Fourchy’s whimsical favorites. Let us know what decor you prefer! Are peacock tree toppers or paper chains more your style?

Christmas is right around the corner and instead of doing things like arm wrestling people for family gifts like I should be, I’ve been obsessing over decorating. Classic, colorful, cozy decorating. (I have also been taking this opportunity to consume plenty of cookies and hot chocolate.) This year I have opted for a whimsical Christmas theme, complete with paper chains, popcorn garlands, holiday needlepoint pillows and plenty of color. While I always love the all-white holiday look, I felt like shaking things up. Besides visions of sugar plums, these fabulous and festive decorating schemes gave me ample inspiration.

This lovely living room belongs to Amanda Brooks and was featured in APT with LSD on Vogue.com. I absolutely LOVE this cozy scene and everything in it, from the vibrant Christmas tree to the oversized fireplace and the sweet dog taking a nap in his chair.

Leave it to Mary McDonald to take Christmas decorating to a new level. A peacock as a tree-topper?? I’m taking notes.

An inspiring party scene from Rue magazine, the perfect combination of tartan, toile and greenery made my heart skip a beat. Can’t you imagine nibbling fabulous hors d’oeuvres and sipping cider in such a festive setting?

Relaxed and whimsical, this room is my favorite in the bunch. I spotted it on Atlantis Home (originally featured in D Home) and have been smitten ever since. I just love the paper chain around the chandelier and the string of Christmas cards decorating the mantel.

Blues and greens and reds, oh my! Queen of posh parties Lulu Powers created this coffee table setting in her living room for Lonny last year. With scattered greenery, plenty of candles and groups of ornaments, this is a quick and easy way to spruce up a room.

Miles Redd….what else is there to say? He perfectly integrated the blues and whites of this scheme with fresh greenery for a spell-binding, stylish look.