Inspiration 4.2

via Veranda

A Very Elegant Christmas

Some of you might remember this spread from the December 2008 issue of Veranda -- one of my favorite holiday spreads of all time. It feels luxurious, and warm, and exotic all at once. I love how designer Mary McDonald used both traditional holiday elements like lush evergreen garlands adorned with citrus fruits and more original ideas, like incorporating iridescent peacock feathers into the design.

While a Christmas like this is certainly out of reach for 99.999 percent of us, I still love poring over the pictures for inspiration. Every time I look at them, I discover something new. Happy Friday!