Translation - Fashion to Home No. 25 - A Strand of Pearls

 

Anthropologie's BHLDN Gemma Pearl embellished jacket intro inspired this Translation - Fashion to Home. Take something classic, like a stand of pearls and translate it into something modern and I am intrigued, that is what a pearl necklace chandelier does for a room design for me. Its boldness stands strong like the grain of sand stuck in the oyster's shell. Mix it with traditional mouldings and my heart skips a beat. 

"My dream is to adorn the neck of all women around the world with pearls." - Kokicki Mikimoto

"A woman needs ropes and ropes of pearls." - Coco Chanel

"All art is autobiographical; the pearl is the oyster's autobiography." - Frederico Fellini

"The pearl is the queen of gems and gem of queens." - Grace Kelly

"When I'm cold I just put another rope of pearls on." - Dorothy Parker

Be inspired to look at the lighting plan for your home and make sure it is translating into something bold!

"It's sad if people think that's (homemaking) a dull existence, you can't just buy an apartment and furnish it and walk away. It's the flowers you choose, the music you play, the smile you have waiting. I want it to be gay and cheerful, a haven in this troubled world." - Audrey Hepburn

Sources: Chanel, Lapo Lounge, Anthropologie, Pearly Girl, Tumblr, Vogue Germany, Laguna Pearl, Pinterest, Givenchy

Well Dressed Home No. 57 - Chandeliers Dressed for the Holidays

Every well-dressed home has perfectly-selected chandeliers in all right places, expected and beautifully surprising locations. And every one of those gems should be dressed for the holidays. 

Don't over do it. And most importantly, be careful to select with care. Remember these are electrically-powered and safety is of the utmost importance! 

A delightful surprise will be that you probably have all that you need in your stash of Christmas decorations. Give those treasures a fresh look! 

Indoors it is best to use artificial greenery for multiple reasons. One being the safety precautions, the other is to keep in mind that live greenery will drop needles and leaves. We all have enough on our plates at the holidays and the ease of entertainment is a priority. A host should enjoy their gatherings without worry. And I am a strong believer that if preparations are detailed and followed, the host/hostess can sit and enjoy their guests.

Let your chandelier be dressed for the holidays, just don't let it steal the show. After all, family and friends, joy and peace, memories and conversation, celebration of the birth of a King; those are the treasures of the season.

Remember your outdoor chandeliers! What a beautiful welcome. Don't have a hanging chandelier - create one! 

Every room of your home should be a special reminder of the Christmas season. Add a touch in every room. 

Merry Christmas! Peace on Earth, good will towards men!

Image Sources: Pinterest