Monday, December 31, 2012

Happy New Years Eve!

  Any big New Years Eve plans?!  Some of us will go all out with a night out on the town or a cocktail party or maybe a chill night in with the ones you love. 
It's all about good company, laughs, cocktails, delicious food and some bling!!
Happy New Year!!
 
 Cheers!!

Festive cocktails!!
Salute!!
Antipasto skewers
 
Italian stuffed mushrooms
 
 
Cheese Tree
 Tory Burch
 
Wishing you all a happy, safe and prosperous 2013! 
  I'm off to make my New Year goals,  have you made your list,
I'd love to hear yours! 
Thank you all, my old and new friends for supporting
Belle Design!!  Can't wait to see what 2013 will bring!
Much Love! 
 
 
(images via House Beautiful, Pinterest, Tory Burch)

 
 
XX~Liz

Monday, December 24, 2012

Merry Christmas!!!

Wishing you all a wonderful time with you family and friends!
I'm off to Eat, Drink and be Merry!
 





  These movie classics will surely be running all day!
 A Christmas Story
 
Elf

All the happiness!

(images: Elle Decor, HouseBeautiful)

~Liz

Friday, December 21, 2012

Holiday DIY Gift Guide~

All you last minute shoppers who want to save money and give a thoughtful, homemade gift.... I'm loving the unique and simple gifts I found and think you will also! 
 
Good Luck!

The Cook........
The Home Decor Lover...
 
The Drinker/ Entertainer...
 
The Coffee Lover....
 
Custom Mugs
 
The Kiddos.....
 
The Wine Lovers...
 
Just click the link for the easy How To!!
 
Have a wonderful Holiday weekend!!
 
(Images via Pinterest, Country Living)
~Liz


Thursday, December 20, 2012

Holiday Tablescape~

I get giddy for an amazing tablescape!  I love hosting family and friends but I don't decorate my dining table nearly as much as I would like.  Love these images of decor inspiration, they may inspire you!
white branches with ornaments LOVE!
 
Simple & Classic
 
Elegant

Red White Perfection
Unique, Earthy, Beautiful
This last image is my favorite, I love the organic style!  In 2013 one of my many goals will be to have more sit down dinners with unique tablescapes! 
I'll keep you posted on how I do!
Happy Entertaining Friends!!
 
(all other images via HouseBeautiful)
 
 
~Liz

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Wednesday Words~

 


 
In the wake of such sadness, the kindness we show to each other
will be contagious.
I will show more acts of kindness; such as~ 
smile often,
hug my loved ones tight,
 always hold the door for others,
say "hello" to strangers,
say "thank you",
donate my extra clothes,
let the other car go,
complain less,
be grateful....

Wishing you all a kind and happy day!

Donations to help, Sandy Hook School Support Fund, United Way

XX ~Liz

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Holiday Cocktails~

A great way to greet your guests and nothing says the Holidays like a good drink to say, Cheers to each other!!  I found delicious cocktails and warm cozy drinks sure to put a smile on every ones face!!
Holiday Hot Chocolate
Festive Green Mojito
Colors of the Season red, Bloody Mary w/ green celery
Christmas Eggnog
Cranberry Cheer Cocktail

White Spiced Coffee

Champagne w/ cranberries~a big hit at my party!
 
A festive holiday drink is often a family tradition that many ring in the season with! Maybe one of these yummy drinks will be your new tradition!!
I love me some eggnog, even though I drank so much one Christmas when I was little.  I didn't even care about all the gifts Santa sent me :( Don't worry Mom & Dad I know it was not your fault, I snuck it because... I was obsessed !:)
 
Cheers Everyone!!
 
 
(images via Country Living)
 
~Liz
 


Sunday, December 16, 2012

Sadness~


I have a heavy heart.  My thoughts and prayers go out to the familys in the Newtown Ct community.  There are no words for the horrific tragedy that occurred Friday but,  immense sadness.
 
 
xx ~Liz

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Inspiring Designer~

Miles Redd

 
 
" Juxtaposition:
high/low
shiny/matte;
refined/crude;
grand/humble;
modern/ancient.  It is
the essence of chic"
 
-Miles Redd
 
 
I couldn't agree more, in good design!  A glimpse of his amazing work~
 
 





 
 

Classic~ Edgy~ Bold~ Timeless,
the styles of Miles Redd's work!



~Liz

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Emerald Baby!!!!

My all time favorite green is the official Color of the Year for 2013!!!!

             PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald, describes it best.........

"Lively. Radiant. Lush… A color of elegance and beauty
that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony."
 
 Adoring each image, with the amazing hue.........








                                           
 
 
I'm obsessed and love it so!!!
 
Dear Santa, I would like a ~  green cruiser bike, vintage camera, big emerald ring, & tropical getaway!  Thank you!!!!!!!
 
All would be mine, in a perfect world! :)
 
(images via Pantone, Pinterest)
 

~Liz