Adore Holiday 2020

A s we bring out the fine china, polish the silver, and decorate with symbolic colors and holiday décor, we are all the more focused this year on creating memories and joy for those we hold most dear. Here, we present two beautiful bedecked and bedazzled family gatherings that are sure to inspire. In an Uptown home with four energetic children under the age of 12, Kristina Fortier of Porter New Orleans created a glistening winter wonderland that the entire family enjoyed. Using a palette of Sugar Plum Fairy hues in the living room, she decorated the bookcases, coffee table, and a handsome chest of drawers with splendid nutcrackers, glittery cottages, and touches of iced greenery. "I love to tweak the homeowner's own accessories to build a holiday look. In a fantastic handcrafted bowl by LiBird Studio, I piled in simple glass balls and in an antique brass bowl, I added seasonal faux foliage," she explains. Gold-edged Annieglass trays, one holding RidgeWalker crimson goblets and another with facemasks as party favors, keep everyone happy. For the dining table, Kristina went with a kid- friendly tabletop — Relish melamine dishes from Judy at the Rink, Mario Luca Giusti acrylic red goblets from Hilltop Shoppe, and wipeable Caspari placemats from Hazelnut. A collection of LiBird Magnolia Faux Bois Candlesticks, accented with vibrant holiday sprays and berry candle rings, create a simple yet stunning centerpiece.

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