The faux wreath around the Indonesian deer is tagged ('deer wreath') so I can find it each year and when the box is opened I know just where to place it. This beautiful fruit garland always goes in the living room and I thus avoid too many December decisions. The star is a new addition ... just a...

Indonesian carved deer adorned with a gilded star wreath, Spanish brass candlesticks with large drip trays will keep the wax off the good table. Notice the ethnic embroidered piece behind the star wreath....this acts as a "saddle" and gives a bit of color that sets off the gold of the stars. I...

The tree is now a bargain ... it has lit up at least eight Christmas seasons. The lights are odd ... magenta, amber and purple, and yes ... some of the wires show through but you can either add more ornaments or call it real life. The decorations are mostly beaded or sequined with lots of stars...

Adorn your tree with irridescent balls of orange, red, purple and maroon joined with gold stars -- that's all the variety you'll need. When you see some ornaments you love, buy enough for the whole tree and enjoy the show for years. It's such a pleasure to know that you have a wonderful look and...

This carved wooden bowl is filled with beaded ornaments and a touch of faux greens. This sits on a hand painted Moroccan chest. Always keep an eye out for unique ornaments to add to a collection. Collect what you love, while keeping in mind a particular color run that will work in your home. ...

We used a large brass tray and added gilt stars and greens as well as large pine cones and tangerines. This is placed on a coffee table which has been draped with an ethnic saddlebag. The vignette is completed with a leather box and small Imari coasters.

A Santos wearing antique red and green and gold ribbon from India. He holds a septor and is standing in dried flowers from the summer, greens, ornaments and of course STARS!

Large Goose, using the same colors but different materials in the arrangement. I have added antique, clip on birds, washed pinecones (yes I am nuts!!) a lizard broach from a dear friend. This is all mixed into the faux wreath.....which will last through the holidays and beyond. Ginni

These deer are from Japan, circa 1940. Just good memories each time you open the seasonal box. The Christmas deer are set against red and amber lilies. They all want to be in the herd photo.....have a good season! Ginni

The holidays are a special time to enjoy your family and your home. This is a busy time of year for Virginia Burney Designs (that would be me!!) However, I love to make my clients homes sing for the holidays.

The whole family can gather around this 10' pine dining table, sitting on Quackenbush chairs with fabulous cushions on rush seats.

Here's a full view of the dining space featuring an antique child's wheeled hobby horse atop the rare three-door European pine armoire draped with faux greens to last through the season and topped with silvered glass ornaments. (Arranging tip: Stabilize round balls and ornaments with jar or bottle...

A small English pine chest holds a vintage Central American santos draped in ethnic fabrics and a double armed church candle holder (dated 1888). Use with taper candles or stemmed votives.

This 17" paper mache' rooster guards an old African wood bowl with faux apples (No applesauce opportunities here). The tall brass Spanish candlestick is one of a pair. The small red child's chair sits on a very colorful and very sturdy felt pieced rug.

The whole family can gather around this 10' pine dining table, sitting on the Quackenbush chairs with fabulous cushions and rush seats.

Here's a full view of the dining space, featuring an antique child's wheeled hobby horse atop a rare European three-door pine armoir draped with faux greens guaranteed to last through the holiday season and adorned with large silvered glass ornaments. (Arranging tip: Stabilize round balls and...