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FESTIVE NORTH CAROLINA HOUSE

Oznell — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 13:26:05 GMT

"Flower" magazine showed how interior designer Jane Schwab welcomed Christmas at her house with greens and also the help of a talented floral designer:

Smilax festooning the entry mirror:

Apparently, smilax is sentimentally important to Jane Schwab as something she grew up with, and her sister brings her fresh bundles of it from their hometown. I like the unorthodox way it is strewn:

In the family room, pine, holly and yew:

Did you already notice this lamb with his fresh wreath in the earlier entry hall photo? He so captures my heart. Hand-carved-- I wonder how old he is.

Seeded eucalyptus wreaths with twisted ribbon on gilded Italian sconces in entry:

Imagine having a floral designer at your beck and call! This is Jay Lugibihl, and he sure does nice work. The stag is vintage, hand-carved wood.

Amaryllis and smilax cascading from chandelier.

Magnolia, boxwood, yew and white tallow berry on the table.

Cedar, mixed with tulips:

I love the references to woodland deer, inside and out of the house. Feels a bit like a fairy tale!

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ms traditional — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 13:32:52 GMT

@Oznell how fun to see these pictures - thank you! i love those little shell salt dishes! what a find!

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50Mickey — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 13:34:25 GMT

Beautiful home and pictures show it off perfectly.

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shoptilyadropagain — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 13:50:28 GMT

Very Pretty but not my style.

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coconut1818 — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 13:56:37 GMT

That Christmas tree is absolutely perfect for that living room! Gorgeous home.

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DREAMON — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 14:21:59 GMT

This is stunning. It may not be for everyone or practical as far as longevity goes but I love it.

Can you imagine having a Florist who comes to your home weekly/daily to freshen up your arrangements...I can only dream

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queendiva — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 14:33:51 GMT

@Oznell : Not loving the use of greens and florals indoors in that house. IMO takes away from the STUNNING beauty of the details and furnishings, which are so my style.

Interesting use of tulips with cedar. Would not have occurred to me, but an interesting juxtaposition of materials.

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Ladylaughsalot — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 14:58:43 GMT

Such a beautiful home. Love the way it is decorated for Christmas.

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GingerPeach — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 16:15:44 GMT

This is wonderful, @Oznell

I am always in awe of the way designers and decorators use their ability to curate and edit to reach their desired end. It's a real skill.

The home is truly comfort and joy brought to life. (Those are my two favorite holiday words.)

I've been trying to find out what those three glasses with silvery rims and brown, cloudy insides are. The online story doesn't say. They look like glasses of a soft drink until you enlarge the image and see what looks like a silvery rim, or maybe even a whole silvery lid. They're on that lovely chest in the family room.

Candles?

BTW, the tulip arrangement looks as if the vase might have once been a Nest candle. I doubt she'd need to reuse anything, but the look is similar. Maybe she's just practical enough!

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vsm — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 16:24:55 GMT

Love absolutely everything about it, @Oznell -- especially those molded archways and the lamb (the Lamb of God, given the halo with the gold crosses). The smilax seems to relax the formality of the rooms a bit. Perfect blend.

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spiderw — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 16:43:00 GMT

What a lovely festive look and I love the way the smilax is draped on the mantle and chandelier. The wreaths are beautiful. The house is so appealing , its furnishings and decor just so nice!

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faeriemoon — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 20:59:38 GMT

Love!! Love greens. No hokey junk!

Greens, candles, lights, trees. Totally my thing.

(Love the deer too.)

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mspatmac — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 22:44:49 GMT

Beautifully done and with a few minor things I love it. The chandelier is magnificently done, My favorite.

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jannabelle1 — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 00:36:56 GMT

This is so pretty.....everything is done beautifully without being "overdone".

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jeanlake — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 01:06:14 GMT

Very nice -- you say North Carolina -- and I think .... Grandparents. Great memories and this home is lovely.

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Mimi 1883 — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 13:49:02 GMT

@jeanlake Beautiful! On a less grander scale, and prettier in my opionion, is a YouTuber, Becky's Feathered Nest; 2019 Christmas House Tour video. Her home is beautiful and the decor/decorations are quite stunning. She's a professional organizer and event planner. Her talents are limitless.

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beckyb1012 — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 15:35:46 GMT

I adore all those photos and the way they decorated with such taste. I bet there are no Ugly Christmas Sweaters in that home.

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ann1989 — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 18:34:15 GMT

Absolutely gorgeous home!

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Bridgegal — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 21:36:16 GMT

My favorite is the table with the mupliple bottles of Veuve Clicquot champagne on it. Yum.

While I like some greenery, there is just too much here for me. I do like the lamb and deer. Cute.

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bikerbabe — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 00:12:45 GMT

Pretty

I’ve never heard of or seen smilax? I had to look it up because I’ve never even seen the word before. 😂