LET'S GET DRAMATIC

We can't really talk about holiday decor without discussing a little styling in the dining room too...
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Along with my dramatic black Christmas tree, I'm going to have to create a table setting that can compete for attention! Perhaps some classic sophistication in black and warm neutrals (and a hit of red?)
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Or a super vintage inspired mint and pale pink (with doses of black to tie in with the tree of course). I could see this going very retro meets deco.
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Or, what my be my favorite (no surprise) a rich shade of green with tons of shimmering gold. Care to place your vote?

*images by benjamin alexander, alina gozina, signe vilstrup via dustjacket attic, mary macdonald, david roemer

24 comments:

  1. Oh, what an impressive chandelier in the first photo..

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  2. the gold and green are perfect for the holidays..rich in color and texture!!
    xox
    amanda

    www.lovenycstyle.com

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  3. My vote is the black with warm neutrals and plenty of gold accents to bring in the bling! It won't compete with your stunning black tree, will look amazing with those tan dining chairs (sooo good), and will keep your palette consistent throughout the space. It will also make a great photo op for the blog...tree and tablescape together...
    xo, stephanie
    www.bradshawstyling.blogspot.com

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  4. I vote for classic sophistication with black, neutrals, and a hint of red! Whatever color scheme you go with, I know it will be amazing. Love all these photos- great inspirations.

    XO,

    Sam
    www.ThePeakofTresChic.com

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  5. oh LOVE!! I cant wait to see the black dramatic look.
    knowing you its sure to be a knock-out! xo

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  6. Love this post, the dramatic look is fabulous!! I hope that you have been a fabulous week so far and enjoyed your holiday!! Check out my blog for my year celebration giveaway xoxo http://twirlingclare.blogspot.com/2011/11/year-celebration-giveaway.html

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  7. Anonymous29.11.11

    Love the drama, just amazing!
    x katrina

    http:://dotdot-dash.com

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  8. I'm partial to the black and warm neutrals and a touch of red. So sophisticated.

    www.rolalaloves.blogspot.com/

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  9. I think my vote is for option 1, primarily because that's the route I'm taking, and I think for your black tree it will look amazing.

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  10. black tree with emearld - TO DIE!

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  11. Gorgeous color palettes! I especially love the malachite in the room by Mary McDonald.

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  12. i like the idea of using the green with gold. so classy.

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  13. Pink for the holidays sounds fabulous!

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  14. Anonymous29.11.11

    Just romantic & darling.

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  15. Just love this post! So inspirational!

    xo

    www.PlumPrettySugar.blogspot.com

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  16. that's a wonderful mix of grays and greens and soft pink goes so well with it, thanks for the idea!

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  17. i think the black tree with the pinks and drama of a chandeliler like that...love it!

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  18. Gorgeous images. Have an exquisite week.

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  19. I am delighted with magnificent Blog, now I have what I need, a whole world of ideas full of perfect inspiration, I need to know more about my great passion for decoration. Congratulations.

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  20. I love all of these ideas-so dramatic!

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  21. shannon30.11.11

    Definitely black, neutrals, gold and a hint of red!! I am so looking forward to seeing your black tree. I've never heard of one!

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  22. Love the neutrals and black place setting idea!! With the perfect amount of ambience, it will certainly give that tree a run for its money!!

    xo
    Caitlin

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  23. Love the green with gold.

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