Day 30: Sanford Holiday Tour of Homes

A little late, but here is what we were up to on the last day of giving thanks for design.A day spent setting up our table scape for the Sanford Historic Trust Holiday Tour of Homes. Thats a mouthful, and it was certainly an event to match. Nearly 900 people spent their Friday evening walking the streets of Historic Downtown Sanford. The weather was perfect and the homes were cheerfully decorated to the nine. Here are are a few shots that I took with my iPhone - not the best quality, but you will get the picture. I will have to gather the pictures that my sister took with her Nikon and post them this week!The concept of An Urban Christmas for Two is simple...Anything Goes. We used mixed media to create an eclectic and worldly atmosphere. Setting the mood with lots of candles and creatively strung lights.We wanted to set the table with a simple elegance. No table cloths or runners, just the exposed wood trestle table we had donated from Washburn Imports. The setting was silver square chargers with gold rimmed Noritake China and atop we used an antique birds nest to tie in a natural element. Gold rimmed wine glasses accompanied by silver accessories create a subtle sense of glamour.The raffle table was illuminated from below creating a romantic ambiance and also provided a space to showcase some of my mothers body soaps. Six months ago, she launched her own brand of all natural bath and body products named Submerge. She graciously put together a "Stress-Less Bucket " filled with samplings off all her products. On the table I used one of my favorite Frank Lloyd Wright quotes:The accessory table vignette showcased a variety of different design elements. Here we said to "Skirt the Rules" - its okay to mix Silver and Gold, Old and New, White and Cream, Masculine and Feminine, Rustic and Chic. What some say you are not supposed to do.....we did. This backdrop was the focal point of the scape. Put together with some supplies at home depot, some creativity and a little time - we created this awesome backdrop for only $20! Rebar, Barbed Wire, Bed Sheets and Christmas lights...voila!!Hope you enjoyed our sneak peak into this weekends festivities. We will do a feature with the professional photos that were taken during the day tour soon!!! So check back!