Historic Decor for the Season

I was impressed with what the designers created for the diplomacy rooms at the historic Blair House. Six life style, “shelter” magazines were called on for their help to design holiday themes for these estate rooms and then execute the decoration in a very short time span. Despite this being very tough times for the Design Industry, they pulled out all the stops. Martha Stewart, among others was there, snapping her own pictures, probably for her blog. A reception was then hosted by the State Department for government employees serving in dangerous locations oversees. Here are some pictures of the lovely outcomes. Link to read more in the article, Esprit Decor by Jura Konicus.

I just recently wrote about a design lecture that I attended in which Barry Dixon was one of the speakers, on Slipcovers for your Walls (casart blog for casart coverings). I really like this sophisticated yet sedate table setting that was used. The gift box is a perfect complement.

The bird ornaments were inspired and designed from printed photo scans of the elements in the wallpaper. Since I’m into the wallpaper business I thought this was a great idea.

Traditional holiday decor from years gone by, designed by This Old House below.

Hilary Rodham Clinton greets State Department kids and their families.