know that a combination is right when it makes me happy.” Julia’s
main Christmas tree reinterprets the traditional single star with
gold stars and ornaments that represent the living room’s motif.
The fireplace vignette is situated in the living room with
an entrance to the kitchen nearby. In this room, the design’s
inspiration was found in the blue rug. “I really like the look of
vintage over-dyed rugs,” Julia says. The chairs and lamps are
something I had for a long time. I like to switch them up by using
different throw pillows and ribbon around the lamps.” Her work,
despite its eclecticism, is influenced by established methods. “I
have always been drawn to symmetry, which is a very traditional
approach.”
The dining room and kitchen, in the 1,800 square foot home,
are open concept. The living room can also be reached through
the black and white dining room hallway. In the dining room,
the chandelier takes pride of place. Julia used silver metal wire
to hold the pine and glass candle holders in place. Almost
invisible to the eye, the glass table is twenty years old. The table
runner is made from a folded tablecloth. As in the décor of the
fireplace space, Julia used layering as a technique to achieve
the table setting’s rich appearance. “Layering place mats and
different sized plates with a variety of flatware and linens gives it
a more expensive look,” Julia advises.
“My husband gives me a free hand with everything—which
I love. This is certainly a case of where opposites attract,” Julia
notes. “I have learned to just be braver and go with my instincts.
To me there are no rules. That’s the type of design that appeals
to me.”
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