Monday, December 10, 2012

Holiday Style Oliohop

I'm thrilled to welcome you to 2012 Olihop Holiday Style!

Before I begin let me explain a little about what an Oliohop is.  
It all begins on Olioboard, an online tool for creating 2D and 3D design boards.

An Oliohop is a blog collaboration of 10 bloggers at the same time.  This month we are focusing on Holiday Style.

Perfect, I know!

We are taking a look at my vision for Tablescapes Holiday Style this year, 2012.

I always begin with some inspiration.  Soft, quiet colors of Duck Egg, muted greens and natural burlap.

I always mix old with new.  Some unexpected with traditional.

Let's take a look at Holiday Style in my own home.  A work in progress...



My Annie Sloan Work Book for making notes and tracking my thoughts.  Duck Egg Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ is my inspiration for everything.


Yes, that's a book...and yes I painted a pearl necklace...the unexpected!

The final table for two for the Holidays.



Buffalo Check in a soft Duck Egg Blue.






I put my Apparel Design skills to work and made an apron just for the Holidays.


Now for the final Olioboard Tablescapes Collection...



My favorite part of Oliohop is seeing and sharing the other amazing nine bloggers and their posts!

Drop by to see what they have been up to on all Social Channels;


The #HOLIDAYSTYLE BLOGS! 

http://alliecat4ever.blogspot.com/2012/12/holiday-styles_10.html || *alliephillips38*|| @alliecat4ever 

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http://colorchats.benjaminmoore.com/2012/12/whats-your-holiday-style/  ||  *benjaminmoorepaints* || @Benjamin_Moore











OLIOBOARD


TWITTER

http://twitter.com/ColorChats (Also follow, @Benjamin_Moore ) The @ColorChats twitter feed is the official Benjamin_Moore color blog.




FACEBOOK PAGES

https://www.facebook.com/alliecat4ever (All About Design is the subtitle of Allie's PAGE)

PINTEREST





Have a super week!



32 comments:

  1. Great post. Blue is my absolute colour, so this is my style!

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    1. Sarah, so glad you like it. I love blue too and here in Colorado not many use blue for home decor. I try to use it any chance i get. Thank you so much for stopping by!

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  2. Great Job!!! I have to agree with Sarah Blue is my favorite color!!

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    1. Thanks Allie, you are awesome! I mentioned to Sarah not many go with blue in Colorado, I try to any time I can. So glad you stopped by!

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  3. This is lovely: a farmhouse chic holiday!

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    1. Thank you so much Tobi and thank you for stopping by!

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  4. Love your mix of unexpected elements with traditional! Oh,And Blue is always my favorite!

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    1. Oh Terri, you are so supportive and i really appreciate it. Blue is so lovely, thank you!

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  5. Beautiful post Jane!

    I love your fabulous color scheme and wonderful details! And I love the way that you incorporated close-up detail shots into your Olioboard. What a creative idea!!

    Happy Holidays! xo

    Jennifer

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    1. Jennifer, so thrilled you like it, thank you! The close-ups were fun, so much can be done with that little technique. Thanks for stoppin by!

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  6. SO DAMN TALENTED!!!! I so WISH we lived closer together... Maybe some day, we could work on a project together! We were cut from the same stone and truly are "soul sisters"! LOVE that you used Oliboard and showed readers how to create "Holiday Style" in your own home! xo

    MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS!
    Lynda

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    1. Lynda you are THE BEST!!! I want to live in the same town as you too, move to CO it's not as hot as AZ! I would LOVE to work on a project together. (xo) We are so "soul sisters"! Thanks for stopping by.

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  7. I love every detail!! You have done a beautiful post for the holidays!!!

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    1. So glad you like it Lisa, thank you so much! So glad you stopped by. It's a pleasure to Oliohop with you!

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  8. I love the blue and burlap combo...feels so modern yet rustic!!! Beautiful work :-)

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    1. It is a nice funky mix, thank you so much Leigh Ann! So glad you like it, thanks for stopping by.

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  9. Jane... this is just BEAUTIFUL!!! I absolutely love all of the little details in your design... and that apron is super super lovely! :)

    Great addition to the OlioHop!!!

    Merry Christmas!
    Heather {ImperfectPerfectionist}

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    1. Heather, that means so much to me thank you! I'm thrilled you like it. I loved making that apron, now I want to make more! You are so kind, thank you for stopping by and Merry Christmas to you too.

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  10. I love this. I love the colors. I lvoe the idea and I love the execution. What a cool way to incorporate Olioboard into your designs. It's smart and creative. I'm stealing a few ideas by the way.
    -Pinkeggshell

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    1. Kimberly, you are so kind and I'm thrilled you like it. It has been a pleasure hopping in the Oliohop with you! You can steal whatever you want. Thank you for stopping by.

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  11. Jane ~

    This post is absolutely wonderful! I love the reindeer in the glass jar idea! I have a gold reindeer like that and I will try that.

    As a member of the Olioboard team, I thank you on behalf of all of us for participating in today's #OlioHop. You did an outstanding job and we all loved how you focused on one aspect of #HolidayStyle: TableScaping and showed it so beautifully as you've done it in your own home. It makes everything so much more real and you've shown people how to go from from inspiration to integration!

    I hope you have a wonderful Christmas with your husband and daughter, Jane, and thank you again for participating today!

    Warmest Wishes and All The Best For You in 2013~

    Leslie @tkpleslie

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    1. Leslie, I'm just thrilled you like it! The reindeer is such a simple yet beautiful statement. I am loving our Oliohop so much that I am going to continue with it over the next two weeks. I still have my Christmas tree, packages, stocking and I have incorporated a little watercolor too. Maybe some pillows, if time allows.

      You have a wonderful Christmas as well! Salut to an amazing 2013, it will be a big turning point for Olioboard. You have done an amazing job for them and it really shows! Such a wonderful community and an honor to be a part of the team, I am grateful.

      Jane Gianarelli :D

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  12. Jane I love what you have created! Duck Egg Blue is such a soft and inviting color!
    A gorgeous Tablescape!

    2012 Artists Series,
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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    1. Karen, I'm thrilled you stopped by and thank you for your kind comments! Duck Egg Blue is so lovely, I agree. Thank you so much for stopping by. Happy Holidays!

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  13. Reading each of the blog posts and viewing the Olioboards created especially for the Oliohop have me brimming with holiday spirit. How else can I explain swirling & vivid memories of watching "Sound of Music" as I read your blog and this excerpt, "Soft, quiet colors of Duck Egg, muted greens and natural burlap....." Jane, thanks for sharing your gorgeous post! Happy Holidays! Andie xo

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    1. Andie, so excited for 2013 and amazing year it will be! In love with your "Sound of Music" reference. Thrilled you enjoyed the OlioHop! xo

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  14. Jane, love what you have done. The Duck Egg in the bottles, on the tray, lid, plates and ornament mix so nicely with the burlap. Hope you enjoyed using the Annie Sloan Work Book too. Thanks for Linking Up and Happy New Year!

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    1. Thanks so much! What a crazy first month of 2013, but it's all wonderful. I love my workbook, it's brilliant. So glad you like the combo, it was so much fun. Thanks for hosting, will be by more for sure! xo

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  15. Just love everything you've done!
    I'm picking up an Annie Sloan work book next week -
    Definitely your newest follower - would love a follow back when you have the time
    Hugs,
    Suzan

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    1. Suzyq, that's great! Thanks so much for stopping by. Looking forward to your creations for 2013!

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  16. This idea is amazing. i had to make one as soon as i saw it. thank you for posting such a unique idea. ours turned out beautifully, thank you

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  17. I would love to see your sketchbook! I bet you have the best ideas tucked away in there, like this one!! So adorable :)

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