Canadian Home Trends Kitchen & Bath/Holiday 2013 | Page 70

the design blogger Michelle Shen of AM Dolce Vita
www.amdolcevita.com
her location Toronto, ON
the holiday theme Elegant and glamorous
the goal To create a classic but unique Holiday
theme that also reflects the overall style of the home.
the look created. For the Holiday mantel, I mixed
and matched some everyday items with festive
collections for a seamless look. A traditional setting
of mercury glass candle holders was complemented
by a more contemporary and vibrant DIY ball
garland. The white snowflake velvet stockings
added a touch of vintage, while the silver-leaf initials
personalized them. The tree was placed in the foyer,
a great place to “wow” guests! The jump-off point was
the colour palette from the room which I incorporated
into the tree ornaments. I also adorned the tree with
as many lights as possible to maximize the sparkle
factor. The result was a glamorous silver-gold tree
that reinforced the foyer’s Regency style.
her styling secret: I love mixing eclectic elements to
achieve an elegant and timeless style. To me, Holiday
décor does not always need to scream festive in red
and green.

Stockings, Indigo, www.chapters.indigo.ca; Polished Nickel
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