Having recently put together a Lebanese inspired baby shower I decided to keep the same color theme of coral pink for my holiday decor and add a lotus theme. Above is lotus flower wreath that I put together using items found at a dollar store! This was hung in our entry hallway along with a simple display of Christmas cards.
Here's the overview with touches of coral pink, copper and gold.
I love my pink poinsettia and branches tablescape! After laying down silky sari fabric in dusty rose and champagne colors, I made this arrangement using branches, faux pink garlands, fresh poinsettias, cranberry potpourri and gold ball ornaments. (alternate photo here)
Here's a closeup of how I displayed the glass vases filled with potpourri. One vase stood upright and the other was casually laid on its side so that the branches spilled out to create more of a tablescape. (This inspiration came at 3am the night before)
The fresh poinsettias were kept alive by using floral water tubes.
For favors, I made Christmas crackers using the bath tissue paper rolls that I keep for craft projects. Click here to see what's inside.
I found these 10" faux evergreen wreaths at a craft store. They originally had pine cones on them so I took them off and added a single glittery copper ball ornament and jeweled ribbon from an Indian fabric store.
I used one of my alcoves to create a wintery dessert bar that housed my husband's homemade "Ikerdoodles" and store bought brownies, spice cake and cinnamon buns.
Candle wreath and mirror garland with lotus blossoms and gold trim.
This is my favorite arrangement of the day. We have been snowed in for about 2 weeks now are are seriously getting sick of it...so this arrangement manifests as a lotus blossom rising out of the winter snow and captivity. (soon I hope!)
Dinner was delicious and the company was fabulous! You can see a few more photos here...
Bravo!
I love that you used coral :)I may also have to borrow the vase laid sideways idea too!
I also hit up a dollar store and made artificial swags. In the pictures they look real don't they?
Posted by: bree | Dec 26, 2008 at 08:21 PM
Hi,
I just love your christmas decor...we had a pink christmas ourselves(courtsey my lil' girl)...and looking at your blog it truly made me feel nice.
It was so nice to bump into your blog.I am just as intrigued about how you hit upon the name...Lotus Hauz...I realize you love Indian things...and Hauz as I know it means pond in one of the Indian languages.Would love to see your posts in future.
Posted by: Rajee Sood | Dec 27, 2008 at 09:08 AM
gorgeous. how original the color scheme is. i like how it blends smoothly with the traditional iconic decor.
Posted by: maritessb | Dec 30, 2008 at 08:35 AM
You make Christmas look so special! :D Truly talented!
Posted by: Carlene | Dec 31, 2008 at 11:02 AM
love the colors! nice job :)
Posted by: rachel trigueiro | Jan 06, 2009 at 09:07 PM
wow... you actually inspired me to do some special Christmas next year myself
all the best in the coming year!
Posted by: Dusik | Jan 08, 2009 at 10:46 AM