Red and green are not always considered chic Christmas colors. They are used so frequently they have become cliche, and homeowners seeking an elegant holiday palette often turn to silver and gold or blue and white instead. Red and green can be very beautiful, however, if one looks to nature for inspiration. Red amaryllis on long green stems, winterberries and boxwood, limes and cranberries can make striking statements this season . . . 

 "Floral designer John R. Roberts topped a newel post with a ball of key limes and cranberries. He attached the fruits to a 3-inch foam ball using heavy-duty floral picks."
Design by Tommy Chambers.
Photography by Edmund Barr.
"Festive Holiday Staircases and Entryways" written and produced by Lucy Fitzgerald.

"A limestone-and-iron spiral staircase looks striking when dressed in holiday garlands."
Design by Stephanie Wohlner.
Photography by Edmund Barr.
"Festive Holiday Staircases and Entryways" written and produced by Lucy Fitzgerald.

"Red roses and greenery."
Interior design by Alessandra Branca.

 "Standing on a marble-top demilune table in the foyer, a vivid red amaryllis and an elegant Nymphenburg porcelain stag make a double impact with their reflections in a gilded mirror."
Home of designer Gregory Van Boven and David Belk in the Boston neighborhood Beacon Hill.
Interior decoration by Gregory Van Boven.
Photography by Eric Roth.
Written by Krissa Rossbund.
"Christmas in Boston" produced by Estelle Bond Guralnick.

"Winterberries and a glittery reindeer add festive flair to a living room table."
Home of designer Gregory Van Boven and David Belk in the Boston neighborhood Beacon Hill.
Interior decoration by Gregory Van Boven.
Photography by Eric Roth.
Written by Krissa Rossbund.
"Christmas in Boston" produced by Estelle Bond Guralnick.

"So simple, so elegant."
Home of designer Gregory Van Boven and David Belk in the Boston neighborhood Beacon Hill.
Interior decoration by Gregory Van Boven.
Photography by Eric Roth.
Written by Krissa Rossbund.
"Christmas in Boston" produced by Estelle Bond Guralnick.

 "Greenery-surrounded Georgian mirror."
Interior design by Richard Keith Langham.

"Aerin Lauder in the living room of her Manhattan apartment, designed by Jacques Grange, with a tree decorated with ornaments she has collected over the years. Her dress is by Valentino; the painting is by Robert Ryman, the curtains are of a vintage French fabric, the rug is from Le Décor Français, and the walls are painted in a custom shade by Donald Kaufman Color." 
Photography by Douglas Friedman. 
Written by Ingrid Abramovitch.

"Cherubs flanking the main entrance herald friends and visitors; magnolia and holly are signature holiday greens of the South."
Sam and Glenda Greeson's Charlotte, North Carolina, home.
Architect, interior designer: Sam Greeson, AIA, Meyer Greeson Paullin Benson Architecture/Interior Design.
Photography by Gordon Beall.
Written by Sandra S. Soria.
"Carolina Christmas" produced by Sandra Mohlmann.
 
"Even the marble bust gets a holiday crown."
Home of designer Gregory Van Boven and David Belk in the Boston neighborhood Beacon Hill.
Interior decoration by Gregory Van Boven.
Photography by Eric Roth.
Written by Krissa Rossbund.
"Christmas in Boston" produced by Estelle Bond Guralnick.

 "Roman shades fabricated by Durham Draperies in a Bennison print cover the master bedroom's French doors."
Interior design by Sandra Lucas, Lucas/Eilers Design Assoc. LLP.
Floral design by Gelea Copeland Clem, Copeland Design.
Photography by Werner Straube.
Written by Candace Ord Manroe.
"Christmas in the Heart of Texas" produced by Susan Fox.

"The powder room is the perfect place for holiday décor because of its small dimensions. A wreath or bouquet of greenery is enough to fill the space with cheer—and fragrance."
"51 Simple Holiday Decorating Tips" written and produced by Lucy Fitzgerald.

"Happy Holidays" Matches offered by Taigan.
"A deer pattern on one side and 'Happy Holidays' in French on the other." 
Sold individually - $2.50.
Available in color green with gold text.
Available in size 3 1/4" x 1 7/16"
Designed by Lettered Olive.

Brookline, Massachusetts, home of designer Anthony Catalfano and Steven Kapfhammer.
Interior decoration by Anthony Catalfano.
Photography by John Bessler.
Written by Krissa Rossbund.
"Designer Home with Multi-Hued Holiday Palette" produced by Estelle Bond Guralnick.

 "Bring warmth and cheer to blustery days by forcing bulbs into early bloom. Here’s how.
For Amaryllis to perform at their very best, they require warm temperatures, strong light and water.
If you receive amaryllis bulbs with dry roots, you can actually soak them in tepid water for a few hours to re-hydrate them." 
Tips and photography courtesy of Dig.Drop.Done.

 "If you love to look at amaryllis blooms but not the unattractive bulb, disguise it with a double-walled vase. Plant your amaryllis in a glass vase slightly larger that the bulb. Place the small vase inside a vase that is two-times larger. Fill the space in between with pebbles, potpourri, holiday candy, ornaments, fruit or pinecones."
Tips and photography courtesy of Dig.Drop.Done.

 "Colored metallic votives cast a festive glow in red and green."
Brookline, Massachusetts, home of designer Anthony Catalfano and Steven Kapfhammer.
Interior decoration by Anthony Catalfano.
Photography by John Bessler.
Written by Krissa Rossbund.
"Designer Home with Multi-Hued Holiday Palette" produced by Estelle Bond Guralnick.

"Swap out plain white candlesticks for festive green, red, or blue for a holiday touch. Establish a color theme by matching them to the table runner or linens for extra style points."
Photography by Werner Straube.
"51 Simple Holiday Decorating Tips" written and produced by Lucy Fitzgerald.

"A small wreath with red berries adds Yuletide charm to kitchen shelving."

"Put a bench to work on the off-season: Give it holiday spirit with an arrangement of holiday greenery, pinecones, gazing balls, and ornaments. Look around your garden for small spaces to stage a winter display. A basket of pinecones with cut boxwood will not only dress up an empty bench, but will also help you complete your gardening chores for the season."

"An outdoor courtyard, decorated with a vintage mirror and a wire urn filled with greens and branches, offers an interesting vignette from the house."
Greenwich, Connecticut, home of Cindy and Peter Rinfret.
Interior design by Cindy Rinfret, Rinfret Ltd. and Rinfret Home and Garden.
Architect: Jack Arnold.
Photography by Michael Partenio.
Written by Amy Elbert.

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