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21 Holiday Decorating Ideas We Love From Design Tastemakers
Whether your visions of merriment are glitz and glam or more muted, these holiday decorating ideas from design tastemakers are sure to delightand inspire. This winter, Auberge Resorts Collection has partnered with leading designers and brands to infuse its portfolio of properties with some seasonal spirit. As part of Wonderland by Auberge, creatives including Bronson Van Wyck, Ken Fulk, Nathan Turner, and Lela Rose drew inspiration from each of the properties surroundings and histories while putting their own signature spin on seasonal decor. Below, find six trends and more than 20 holiday decorating ideas that emerged from their merry-makingwhich can seamlessly transfer to at-home decorating.Coastal GlamAt the Vanderbilt in Newport, Rhode Island, Van Wyck channeled Gilded Age opulence with sumptuous Brunschwig & Fils textiles and showstopping trees. One tree is enveloped in metallic tinsel and crowned with a sparkling monogrammed topper, while the other offers a whimsical tribute to the seaside setting with lacquered coral branches, messages in bottles, shells, and glitter-encrusted crustaceans. I couldnt resist Alfred Vanderbilts story, a life brimming with drama, affairs, and infamy, says the event planner. Newports rich nautical past, combined with Vanderbilts brushes with historynarrowly escaping the Titanic, only to meet his untimely end aboard the Lusitaniaserved as inspiration for the marine-themed tree standing proudly in The Vanderbilts grand foyer. Houses & Parties founder Rebecca Gardner also took a glamorous approach to coastal decor for the tree at the Dunlin, near Charleston, South Carolina, which features sea green ornaments, faux coral branches, garlands of pearls, feathered accents, and a birds nest on top.Handicraft MomentsSeveral designers went for an artisanal feel with handcrafted trees and decorations. French firm Pierre Frey created life-size paper trees, which offered a minimalist contrast to the elegant surroundings at Domaine des Etangs in the French countryside. Presents at the base of the trees are wrapped in the companys wallpaper, perfectly matching the surrounding interiors. Meanwhile, in Costa Rica, artist Daniela Monge of Entre Nudos wove macram decorations and installations for the festivities at Hacienda Altagracia, including a towering macram tree. Lela Rose added a handcrafted touch to her tree at Bowie House in Fort Worth, Texas, incorporating paper star ornaments. The designer accented the tree with a reversible tree skirt featuring the designers Reyrosa toile (with a black gingham backside) and packages wrapped in neutral paper and tied up in black satin ribbon. The romantically draped ribbons and bows continue at Auberges Wildflower Farms in Hudson Valley, New York, and Primland in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. At Wildflower Farms, landscape designer Lily Kwong created an installation of native evergreens with cascading green and gold ribbons, evoking the custom of Wishing Trees. Leather goods company Ghurka incorporated chestnut and red leather bows in the tree, wreaths, and garlands in Primlands Great Hall.Merry and BrightWhile some designers kept it classic with red-and-green color schemes, some of the tastemakers chose less traditional palettes. Mexican art and design studio Mestiz collaborated with three of Auberges luxury resorts in MexicoChileno Bay Resort, Etreo, and Susurros del Corazncreating vibrant woven-wicker installations unique to each property. As a whole and individually, the installations celebrate the unexpected yet deeply symbiotic connection between Mexicos three seasthe Sea of Corts, the Pacific Ocean, and the Caribbean Seaand a singular native flora distinct to each property: pink bougainvillea for Chileno Bay Resort, purple trumpet for Etreo, and red tabachn for Susurros del Corazn, says Daniel Valero, founder of Mestiz. Colorful installations can also be found at Solage in Napa Valley, where Bay Area artist Angela Johal created a rainbow-hued tree of glassware by Estelle Colored Glass.All Buttoned UpCozy textiles are a focal point at properties across the country. Heather Taylor Home evoked tradition with gingham stockings and plaid chain garlands hung by the fire at The Inn at Matteis Tavern in Los Olivos, California. Bishops Lodge in Santa Fe partnered with luxury fashion house Zazi on the redesign of the propertys Valley View Suite, which showcases the companys handwoven textiles. And over on the East Coast, Turner put a Scandinavian twist on holiday style at Kennebunk, Maines White Barn Inn. The designer decked the hotels halls with whimsical table linens and stockings printed with woodland creatures.Forest FanciesTurner wasnt the only designer to draw inspiration from nature. Fulk created an eye-catching pine cone garland over the arched entrance to the Commodore Perry Estate in Austin. Inside, the AD100 designer used dried citrus in the garlands, wreaths, and trees that decorate the Mansion Living Room. And Markarian designer Alexandra O'Neill incorporated citrus, pomegranates, and dried flowers into the beautifully textured garlands that adorn the mantles at the Mayflower Inn & Spa in Washington, Connecticut. Terra-cotta pots of paperwhites and amaryllis greet guests in the lobby and the cozy Tap Room.Open-Air FestivitiesThe festive decor isnt limited to the interiors. Several collaborations brought the holiday spirit outdoors for celebrations in the snow or by the surf. Max Mara partnered with Aspens historic Hotel Jerome to devise a winter wonderland inside and out, including the Max Mara Holiday Caf in the Winter Garden. Guests can sip hot chocolate and cozy up in the seating area furnished with firepits and seating topped with the fashion labels luxe pillows and throws. After a day on the slopes, guests at Goldener Hirsch in Deer Valley, Utah, can enjoy an aprs-ski cocktail on the hotels patio, which has been outfitted by skiwear brand Perfect Moment with cozy pillows and red Adirondack chairsa nod to the resorts bright-red front door. And at Esperanza in Cabo San Lucas, design collective Onora brings the festivities to the beach with an outdoor dining and lounge area furnished with pieces by local artisans.
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