Burlap & Velvet Christmas Stocking ~
Burlap + Velvet + Bling = Yummy! I envisioned something rustically elegant, l-o-n-g and feminine…with a ‘ballet slipper’ en pointe. Of course there would be… BURLAP & VELVET, of course there would be… BLING. The sister act, Monica & Linda teamed up to create this Burlap & Velvet Christmas stocking by La Famiglia Design ~ Didn’t my sister, Linda Sacco, do a...
Paperwhites ~ Forcing
Narcissus Come holiday time, I love the sweet, intoxicating fragrance of Paperwhites. Forcing them, is one of my cool little holiday rituals. Each year, just before Thanksgiving, I pick up a few bulbs from my favorite nursery and force them…tricking them to ‘think spring.’ I know…they don’t look like much NOW but with a little luck and a...
A Favorite Holiday Room ~
A Peek...at The Dining Room… from the Celebrations Holiday Home Tour… …Through the Looking Glass… The Table… With a ‘Charlie Brown‘ Olive Tree…. …The Lush Landscape…. My favorite adornment of the moment… …An Edible Arrangement… …Burlap & Herb Guest Take Aways… …Monogram Place Cards… …The Glow of Ancient Lights.. ….Herb Bundles & Italian Glass Ornaments...
The Celebrations Holiday Home Tour ~ Wreaths, Swags and Other Holiday Finery
…Beginning with this Bay Beauty! And Oh My….the Scent is heavenly! Now…you know…I have ribbon issues…(LOVE my ribbon) But…a gorgeous wreath…this naturally beautiful…needs no embellishment! And what could be more appropriate for a kitchen mantel than the…delectably edible Bay! More natural goodness hangs from our ornate family room sconces… Swags of magnolia…with a simple satin tie…… ….and...
Celebrations Holiday Home Tour ~ Through the Eyes of a Child
The Kid Cocoa Bar ~ Wrapped up in luscious velvet & tulle…a little something for the little ones this holiday season…their own Cocoa Bar…on wheels! Yes…little eyes light up when they spy…within reach…The sweet stir sticks & other peppermint goodies… The gooey gourmet Marshmallow tree….on a petite pedestal…. …& Santa’s Lookout Tower….borrowed from our son’s...
Inspired by a love of beautiful, yet simple design, food and entertaining. Monica’s distinct approach led this former television news gal to create La Famiglia Design. 
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