sparkle + shine

I always feel refreshed at the end of one year and the coming of another. So filled with hope of what the next year will bring and grateful for the events of the one past, a feeling that I will happily be raising a glass (or two!) of bubbles to tonight.

(via british homes and gardens)
Wishing you all the best in 2011!

Have a Glamorous + Joyous New Year!

I cannot believe that 2009 is coming to an end and that I actually made strides towards two of my three resolutions (I didn' cut back on my coffee intake--opps)! Thank you to all delight by design readers and fellow bloggers for making 2009 such a wonderful and exciting year. I cannot wait to see what 2010 brings!

(images via style and substance, sunday suppers, christine rudolph and scanned from January issue of vogue)
Wishing you all a very glamorous an joyous new year!

primping in symmetry

I have feeling that I am not the only one who spends more time in front of the mirror primping for New Years Eve than most nights of the year. Adding all the extra glitz and sparkle takes time! And I wouldn't mind spending that extra time in one of these perfectly symmetrical (and lovely) bathrooms.


(via nuevo estilo and maura mcevoy)
I think the bathroom is one room where symmetry seems natural and easily achieved.

new years eve {over the top to last minute}

For those of you that are not burnt out from hosting holiday parties and are brave enough to host New Years Eve--this post is just for you! These are some of my favorite palettes and looks for one of the most festive nights of the year. I am especially fond of the playful ethnic mood set by tones of chartreuse and a Moroccan flair. It is such a nice departure from the traditional shimmer and shine of the season.

And for those of you that really want to go all out---I love the idea of draping the ceiling with flowing ribbons, the glow of candles and injecting some Great Gastby glamour.

Or if you prefer a more modern feel why not play with a bold peacock inspired palette?

And if you are pulling the evening together at the last minute--don't fret! There is no reason that you cannot pull the paper whites (or other seasonal potted plants) from around the house to the table alongside some simple votives.

(images scanned from Set with Style and via Canadian House and Home, Anna Beckman, Jenifer Altman, Tricia Foley
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