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.

http://colorchats.benjaminmoore.com 

http://tobifairley.com/blog/

http://lisamendedesign.blogspot.com 

http://jenniferreynoldsinteriors.com/blog/ 

http://www.sarahgunnwallcandy.com 

http://nyclq-focalpoint.blogspot.com (Lynda Quintero -Davids )

http://andieday.com/blog/

http://alliecat4ever.blogspot.com (Alicia Phillips )

http://kimberlyandcameron.blogspot.com (Kimberly Ward )

Have a super week!

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Holiday Style with Talent!

I'm enjoying my cup of Joe this morning on a cold snowy day in anticipation for tomorrow...

It's Oliohop time again with Holiday Style!

I am so lucky to be joining nine other very talented bloggers in an Oliohop collaboration.  A themed blogging experience powered by Olioboard, creating 2D & 3D design boards.

This past October I had the opportunity to participated for the first time, not really knowing what 

to expect.

The theme was Fashion + Decor and WOW, what an experience!    

I had a ball reading each of the bloggers posts, seeing their amazing genius.  Oohing and aawing at each unique post carefully put together with an artistry of their own.

Join me tomorrow for the launch of Holiday Style.

The official launch time is 6am EST.  

Yes, I'll be up at 4am my time!  

You can find me on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Olioboard with #HolidayStyle & #OlioHop.

Please message me through one of the social networks, I'd love to hear from you and chat back.  Yes, I will be drinking a lot of coffee with Spiced Pumpkin Eggnog.

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Holiday Style Coming Your Way

Oh my...how time flies when you're busy & having fun doing it!

I can't believe I have not posted since last Monday! Tis the season.

I am having technical difficulties with my computer today, so this is a quick post so I can do some maintenance with the machine. 

I will be posting again very soon because I have an event on Monday I want to talk about!

Remember the Oliohop collaboration I was a part of in October? 

Well, I am one of nine bloggers participating again!

WOO HOO...

I am signing out for technical maintenance, stay tuned for more.

PS...have you voted today on Olioboard for the contest I'm in?  I've been back & forth in first and second place.  Please vote daily at:http://olioboard.com/boards/146719-snob-interior-design-office

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Tobi Fairley Design Camp and Benjamin Moore Paint Packages; Time To VOTE!

I was so excited to write this post that I uploaded my photo and accidentally published it!  

(for those of you that received just a photo)

Here's what I want to tell you...

If you follow me even just a little bit you know that Interior Designer 

Tobi Fairley is one of my role models...right?

You may also know that I do a lot of my work on Olioboard as well...yes?

Oh, and I LOVE color.  So I'm a little crazy about paint...YA! 

*vote* (my contest entry, Snob Interior Design Office) *vote*

I don't think there's a better combination than the current contest on Olioboard right now!!!

A chance to attend a Tobi Fairley Design Camp...I WANT TO GO!

As soon I received my email for this contest I was on my computer and the very first entry!  Honestly, I was.

It's so easy to vote, just create an account on Olioboard (it's FREE).  You do not have to create boards if you don't feel like it, just follow community members and occasionally comment on their designs or not.  You will be amazed, members from all over the world!  One of my favorite members is from India, a designer and she is amazing.  

So now I am asking you kindly, please please *vote* for me. 

Click on the Olioboard icon below to vote!

I am so grateful, thank you!

Just in case you would like to attend Tobi's camp but rather than entering the contest, you can sign up right here...

Enjoy the rest of your week and remember to *vote*!

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Holiday Decorating Creative and Inspiring

Add touches of Holiday Cheer in any room or space.  

 I'm crazy about tablescapes and always looking for new and unique ways to put together beautiful designs.  

The first design above is inspired by an apron from Hen House Linens.  The lines of this Bargello  pattern and the apple green color are perfection.  I love mixing and layering multiple patterns and colors.  The consistency of colors makes this design work with such an eclectic collection. 

Another eclectic collection is this design I call Bistro Tablescapes.  Inspired by Tobi Fairley's Bistro Fabric from Tobi Fairley Home.   Vintage, contemporary, casual and formal.  Again it's the consistency of colors that make it all work together.   The Holidays do not have to be traditional colors.  Anything goes now, it's just being a little creative and daring.  Make Christmas decor in your favorite colors, it's okay.

I am in LOVE with these Betty Arm Chairs from CR Laine.  A lovely little seating area that says it's the Holiday Season.  

If you're looking for unique and new ideas, contact me to create a virtual Holiday Design for you with a shopping guide that includes pricing and links.

Whether it's small or big, seating area or full room...I can bring your festive decor to you for any room without stepping foot in your home.  Send a few photos, your favorite colors and an idea of what you would like to see.  

Prices vary, starting at $150-$275. 

Contact me:

Jane Gianarelli

jane@embraceyourinnersnob.com 

...to start your Holiday Design today. 

All designs are created on Olioboard.  To see all of my designs go to:

I'm inspired, how about you?

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Happy Thanksgiving

Wishing all a Happy Thanksgiving! 

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