A Black and White Holiday

December 04, 2013



I am currently dreaming about a beautiful black and white Holiday theme.  Aren't these inspirational images lovely?! We usually decorate the same way every year with a few changes from the precious year to make it exciting.  It's nice to revisit with old decorations that marked a special year or that have been passed down from my parents and remind me of childhood years.  But it is also nice to come up with new projects and ideas to commemorate the season. I especially love planning and executing a wonderful Christmas Eve tablescape that is always new and exciting.

This holiday season will be a bit challenging though as we are scheduled to move right before or right around Christmas time thus limiting the amount of decorations I can and want to put up this year in order to avoid all the unpacking, packing, repacking.... Even though the move is minor (we are just moving down the street)  it is difficult because this is my favorite time of year and I love having sparkly lights all around and seeing gold bows and santas everywhere.  As a compromise we ended up getting a miniature tree for my little one, but every time I see it out of the corner of my eye I think it fell over or something as I'm not used seeing such a tiny thing.  So, alas, I will dream vicariously through images on pinterest and other blogs to get my holiday decorating fix.  This time black and white are what have caught my attention-


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Here are a few ideas to get the look-


The first and last of the Holiday image photos are from the Hunted Interior my new favorite interior and DIY blog (check out the full post over at the Home Depot to see the amazing Holiday decor she created).  Kristin made those dalmatian curtains with a stencil.  Here is the post where she shares the instructions.  Her photos are amazing and her projects are really interesting. I promise you will be impressed. 

How do you like to decorate?  Do you like to do the same things every year? Or do you like to change things up?

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23 comments

  1. Design_FluffDecember 4, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    We change things up and revisit older decorations. I'm always game for black and white.

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  2. Jessie | The Design DaredevilDecember 4, 2013 at 5:21 AM

    This is sooooooo right up my alley! I am doing { Black + White +Gold + touches of Green } for my holiday decorating this year. I bought a ginormous gold tree!

    I don't know where I've been but I had no idea you were moving! How exciting?! I can't wait to follow all of your decorating adventures in the ne4w place!

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  3. Elizabeth @ The Little Black DoorDecember 4, 2013 at 5:42 AM

    I like to change it up every year, but use the same main ingredients. Glad you are allowing yourself a little holiday in the house even with the big move. :)

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  4. birdie to beDecember 4, 2013 at 5:50 AM

    Loving your board! And I absolutely love that black and white ribbon!

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  5. jackie jadeDecember 4, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    ooh now i'm kinda wishing I had went for white, black and gold décor. maybe next year! most of my decorations are tradition red, green and gold. good luck with the move! two years ago we moved into our current house on Dec 17 so it was kinda annoying having stuff in boxes and not really being able to decorate. hope you are able to do a little decorating!
    -- jackie @ jade and oak

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  6. Kristin@bliss-athome.comDecember 4, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    I'm all about this combo this year too. Love your examples :) xo Kristin

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  7. UnknownDecember 4, 2013 at 6:09 AM

    Me too! I love how it ties another classical element into the holidays! And of course love that you paired it with gold:)

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  8. Linda {Calling it Home}December 4, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    I love the black and white theme. I could never remember how I decorated the prior year, so it is different by default.

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  9. Sarah @ 702 Park ProjectDecember 4, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    I love the black and white stripe grosgrain ribbon! We are wrapping all gifts in brown kraft paper this year, and I've been looking for the perfect ribbon to go with it. I think this one is a winner!

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  10. UnknownDecember 4, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    I can't get enough of black and white anything...so classic! ABsolutely gorgeous!

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  11. AlyssaDecember 4, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    Our holiday decor is very colorful this year, but I love this black and white version–so classic and pretty!

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  12. LiliDecember 4, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    so elegant!!!

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  13. Gaby [The Vault Files]December 4, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    You seriously got me at black and white holiday! Really loving it ;)

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  14. Erin | Holtwood HipsterDecember 4, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    We typically go very colorful on the tree. But this year, I'm working on a slightly different take in this same vein... we plan to take the tree right on into our New Year's celebration. So I want to make sure it says par-tay!

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  15. HannahDecember 4, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    Love this. I think I'll do black white and gold for our tree this year too.

    Champagne Lifestyle on a Beer Budget

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  16. Sandy at You May Be WanderingDecember 4, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    Oh my goodness, Albertina, I love every one of these! I would never have thought black and white could be so stunning as Christmas decorations. xoxo

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  17. CindyDecember 4, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    you gave me an idea!! I have that round white table and had no idea how to style it!! but now I do :) Thank you!

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  18. elle [wonderfelle world]December 4, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    I love the idea of black and white (with gold) holiday decor - it's so me. I'm not much for the reds/greens/etc and I think this is so chic!!

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  19. Elisa of Fancy Free MeDecember 4, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    Loving all the b+w. it breaks my heart that you can't decorate. i can't imagine skipping a year. you hang in there, your new house is going to be beyond fabulous!

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  20. The Pink PagodaDecember 4, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    I LOVE the black and white striped grosgrain!!

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  21. AlexaDecember 4, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    It's just so classic and chic. I'm with you Albertina. :)

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  22. Chelsea **A Bit of Sass**December 5, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    The black and white bow is such an untraditional tree topper but so chic. What great holiday decor!

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  23. tbissettDecember 5, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    i LOVE the black and white themed gifts!! adorable!!

    Taylor
    tbissett.blogspot.com

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