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Holiday Decorating Ideas from the Atlanta Holiday House (7 comments)

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Last week I hit the Atlanta Holiday House over in Buckhead. The place is bananas - it is a 22,000 square foot, $14,000,000 spec faux chateau, and it was all dressed up for the Christmas holiday by many sought-after Atlanta designers. The decorations were the finishing touch upon $2,500,000 worth of furnishings.

The designers at the holiday house had many innovative holiday decorating ideas. I especially liked all of the different versions of Christmas trees, whether it was bare branches from a hardwood tree or a dress form in the laundry room (oh, I stopped counting laundry rooms at the fourth one - can you imagine?).

I'll share some more of the interior design of the holiday house in another ideabook, but for now, I'll just show you how it's done here in the South. We don't do anything halfway, well except picture taking - I was running late and forgot my camera, so these shots are from my phone. Sorry for the lackluster quality.

I should also mention that all of the proceeds from Holiday House go to The Save a Smile Foundation.
traditional Atlanta Holiday House 2009
This bare hardwood tree was one of my favorite pieces in the whole house. The ornaments were beautiful and the whole effect was breathtaking.
Atlanta Holiday House 2009
traditional Atlanta Holiday House 2009
Atlanta Holiday House 2009
traditional Atlanta Holiday House 2009
Atlanta Holiday House 2009
traditional Atlanta Holiday House 2009
This sweet little tree was in a bedroom (I believe; it's all kind of a blur at this point).
Atlanta Holiday House 2009
traditional Atlanta Holiday House 2009
This metal tree sculpture will work well in the house all year long, and during the holidays it's decked out.
Atlanta Holiday House 2009
traditional Atlanta Holiday House 2009
This little tablescape was in a very cute little girl's room.
Atlanta Holiday House 2009
traditional Atlanta Holiday House 2009
These conical trees looked like they were covered in poinsettia petals.
Atlanta Holiday House 2009
traditional Atlanta Holiday House 2009
This dress form got the tree treatment.
Atlanta Holiday House 2009
traditional Atlanta Holiday House 2009
Mini trees are a great addition to a bedroom.
Atlanta Holiday House 2009
traditional Atlanta Holiday House 2009
Think outside the vase: This wine bottle (in the wine tasting room, which is right next to the wine cellar, thank you very much) held a lovely arrangement.
Atlanta Holiday House 2009
traditional Atlanta Holiday House 2009
Here is a closer look.
Atlanta Holiday House 2009
traditional Atlanta Holiday House 2009
Spreading greens and red berries around shelves and objects is always a nice touch.
Atlanta Holiday House 2009
traditional Atlanta Holiday House 2009
Atlanta Holiday House 2009
traditional Atlanta Holiday House 2009
A whimsical table setting at one of the outdoor eating areas.
Atlanta Holiday House 2009
traditional Atlanta Holiday House 2009
Mirrors are a great place to hang garlands. Aren't these silver birds beautiful?
Atlanta Holiday House 2009
traditional Atlanta Holiday House 2009
Wreaths: They're not just for the front door anymore.
Atlanta Holiday House 2009
traditional Atlanta Holiday House 2009
Yes, so if you run out of places to put decorations, there's always the toilet tank...
Atlanta Holiday House 2009
traditional Atlanta Holiday House 2009
These glass snowflakes can stay up all winter long.
Atlanta Holiday House 2009
traditional Atlanta Holiday House 2009
If you are good at getting things done ahead of time, use your wrapped gifts as decorations.
Atlanta Holiday House 2009
traditional Atlanta Holiday House 2009
Atlanta Holiday House 2009
traditional Atlanta Holiday House 2009
Banisters and posts are another great spot for garlands.
Atlanta Holiday House 2009
traditional Atlanta Holiday House 2009
An outdoor tree and fireplace.
Atlanta Holiday House 2009
traditional Atlanta Holiday House 2009
There were quite a few outdoor rooms, complete with fireplaces. All of the mantles were covered in greens.
Atlanta Holiday House 2009
traditional Atlanta Holiday House 2009
This elegant vignette is from the master bedroom. I love how they have placed the wreath.
Atlanta Holiday House 2009
traditional Atlanta Holiday House 2009
Atlanta Holiday House 2009
traditional Atlanta Holiday House 2009
Mega pinecones for a mega fireplace!
Atlanta Holiday House 2009
traditional Atlanta Holiday House 2009
And finally...
Atlanta Holiday House 2009
traditional Atlanta Holiday House 2009
The big tree!
Atlanta Holiday House 2009
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Beautiful photos-very festive. I like the think outside the vase idea! Next time you're in the Buckhead area, we invite you to stop by and visit our store GLOBAL LIVING.
Fabulous decor ideas- thank you!
oldcharm says:
I wish I had an outdoor fireplace. The photo with the outdoor tree near the fireplace is beautiful. Thanks for sharing all these great ideas.
Just beautiful!! The bare limbs with the ornaments is so elegant-
anny says:
Man how much fun did these folks have decorating!
becky says:
Anny, I know, I am super jealous. Can you imagine if one person tried though - just the trees in the multiple outdoor rooms alone would have killed me.

I still want to do an all-robot tree with the ornaments from Paper Source someday!
It's gorgeous! nothing like that for putting you in the mind to decorate... decorate... decorate... for Christmas!
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