From the December 2017/January 2018 Issue
All Decked Out-Foyer
Foyer | Swags of full and decadent garlands on the foyer’s wrought iron staircase incorporate nine different elements woven together by hand to customize the look: two types of cedar garlands, a […]
From the December 2017/January 2018 Issue
The More the Merrier-Great Room
A 16-foot tree holds its own under the high ceiling in the great room. Four-foot tall nutcrackers stand out on the mantel.
From the December 2017/January 2018 Issue
All Decked Out-Great Room
Great Room | In the double-story great room, holiday décor in wine, olive and copper draw from the room’s palette and scale. “Decorations had to be substantial enough to even […]
From the December 2017/January 2018 Issue
The More the Merrier-Living Room
Matching dog sculptures stand aside white poinsettias in the living room.
From the December 2017/January 2018 Issue
A Tale of Two Christmases-Façade
Façade | Warm LED exterior lights on shrubs and trees complement the Colts Neck property’s traditional façade. “I wanted it to feel warm and inviting but not overdone,” homeowner and […]
From the December 2017/January 2018 Issue
The More the Merrier-Foyer
Six-foot-tall nutcrackers stand at attention at each end of the foyer. White ribbon on the staircase marks a departure from the standard seasonal red and green. Classic poinsettias line the […]
From the December 2017/January 2018 Issue
All Decked Out-Focal Points
It’s important to create focal points on the tree “so the eye reads the story rather than trying to process a buffet of items,” the designer says.
From the December 2017/January 2018 Issue
Cherished Memories-Living Room
Living Room | A skillful mix of old and new gives the living room a timeless elegance. The columns are original to the house, while the cabinetry was custom-built. The […]
From the December 2017/January 2018 Issue
Providing Comfort & Joy-Exterior
A traditional wreath—created by Joanna Policastro—welcomes visitors to the residence. The two front clay pots feature grapevine wreathes adorned with faux roses, satin ribbon and Lady Amherst feathers. Large pinecones […]