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GIVE THANKS Interiors Contributor Olivia Schmitz Senior Designer, Erin Melkonian Interior Design Photographer Ellie Koleen
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love Thanksgiving! Food, family, and a large table to gather are all you need. Thanksgiving is just a time to hang and reconnect without the pressure of gift giving. This year, I’m particularly excited to host family from all over the country. My brother is even making the trek from Berlin, so my table needs to be extra special.
Luckily, I’m super inspired by the current dried floral trend and conveniently they give a Thanksgiving table the perfect amount of harvest vibe. This year I went with a black, white, terra-cotta/copper theme. Gray is a predominant color in my home décor, so I pulled that throughout the table via the dried florals, as well as in the bud vases. A pop of mustard yellow, wheat, and shades of rust and dusty rose round out the modern yet organic color palette.
The plates are matte white and have an irregular, hand-crafted feel. The matte finish makes the setting feel earthy, but also very on-trend. Copper napkins with a white pinstripe communicate with the coolest concrete wood grain candleholders in terra-cotta pink color. On top of the napkins sit copper forged flatware that has a distinctly modern shape juxtaposed with a textured casual finish. The matte black pottery vases are the perfect foil to anchor the light-colored stems they hold. Overall, this table gives all of the Thanksgiving feels without feeling too precious to really dig in and enjoy. Bon appétit and Happy Thanksgiving.
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he holiday season is upon us. We all love the much needed time off and quality time with family and friends, yet the holidays are still a lot of work. I created a comfortable, simple, and stylish home for this time of year. With these five steps, you can beam your home into the holiday spirit with less fuss.
STEP 1: Find what’s ordinary and make it extraordinary. I cut down some branches from my Japanese maple tree and arranged them in a very basic glass vase I had in my closet. I hung ornaments from some of the branches, and used the arrangement as a centerpiece on a coffee table—it brings whimsy and enchantment to the room.
STEP 2: Get the perfect greens. This year my favorites include: juniper pine, white cedar, magnolia, weeping cedar, cypress, and long needle pine. I favored the long needle pine for this feature. Just like the name implies, its long needles provide an out-of-this-world modern flare, while the medium to light green hue of its body packs a big punch. Every year I talk about real versus fake. For this photoshoot, I used faux foliage. If you go faux, make sure to invest in high quality. Remember: what you pay for is what you get! If you are opting for live greenery, it is essential to keep them moist in the dry winter months. To lock in the moisture, you can treat the leaves with an anti-desiccant spray (sold at most nurseries). Keep them out of direct sunlight. And, mix different types to give your home the ultimate aromatic experience.
STEP 3: Set your table. I don’t always keep my table ready for service, but around this time of year it’s fun to feel prepared for an impromptu dinner with dear friends or family. I think a set table warms up your home and gives all the holiday feels. My table setting combines plain black plates (black is oh-so-cool for any season), a mixture of candlesticks, and garland of my favorite long needle pine.
STEP 4: Swap out existing art for wintery graphics. One of my favorite sources for artwork and photography is www.minted.com. The site has thousands of images that you can choose from, and with a wide range of sizes and framing options, this is a perfect source to find affordable seasonal art. I selected black and white framed prints to liven this home with holiday cheer. You can be sure decking the halls with this unexpected twist will make your home truly enchanting.
STEP 5: Wrapping the presents should be no hassle at all. I used white butcher paper and a simple black satin ribbon to wrap my presents this year. I like the high contrast of black and white, plus the satin ribbon gives an elegant touch. No matter the theme of your holiday décor, I encourage you to keep it simple, fresh, and inspiring.
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Beauty Chat:
Monique Samuels Beauty Editor Jessica McCafferty
In this new series for CVLUX, we will be chatting with today’s brightest TV and movie stars. First up, it’s our opening Beauty Chat with Bravolebrity Monique Samuels from The Real Housewives of Potomac.
JM: What is one beauty ritual you make sure to do daily? MS: I wash my face before I go to bed. There was a time when I didn’t think that was a big deal and I’d wake up and wash my face and think that was good enough, but washing my skin before bed has totally changed the way my skin looks and feels. It’s a rare thing if I have an acne breakout because it’s keeping my skin clear. You don’t realize how much the environment and just being outside tears down your skin. If you don’t have makeup on and you’re running around doing errands, you’re like “okay well I didn’t wear makeup today so I don’t need to wash my face before I go to bed,” but in actuality those pollutants and everything that’s in the air can cause just as much if not more damage to your skin. JM: What are some of your favorite products to use right now? MS: I love this brand called Ancient Cosmetics. They have a lot of natural skincare creams for the whole body, including your face. I love their natural soaps and face washes. They have this turmeric face wash that I am obsessed with. The fact that it has an expiration date lets me know that the ingredients are natural and pure. It’s not something you can leave on your shelf for a whole year and expect it to still work.
JM: How does your glam change and evolve? What inspires you to try a new look? MS: I remember when I first started the show, my makeup was heavier. It’s crazy because it actually aged me. My glam has changed because now I actually use less makeup. I’ll go for a dramatic eye or a nice lip, but when it comes to using foundation, I’ve used less and less over the years. I get a lot of compliments from people saying I look like I’m aging backwards and they ask what I’m doing or what’s my trick. I’m using less makeup and going for more of a natural look. I don’t want my makeup to look heavy and I don’t want the makeup to wear me. JM: What beauty advice do you have for other women on-the-go? MS: I’d love for people to check out my Not For Lazy Moms website, www.notforlazymoms. com. We have some beauty tips under “Maintaining Mommy” and some lifestyle tips on beauty and just trying to start from the inside and work your way out, when it comes to making changes in your body and skin. A lot of people want to be very topical all the time but they have terrible eating habits, they’re eating greasy food, they’re not drinking enough water. You can do topical all day but your skin is still going to suffer, so we talk a lot about other natural alternatives you can use.
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