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Think Outside the Box

When it comes to home décor and tabletop accents, think outside the box—a grouping of plates make for an inventive piece of wall art; a crochet window panel adds elegance to a dining room table; and, a chic soap dish can be used as a cocktail-ring holder. We took some of Rachel Ashwell's favorite items and imagined them in new ways.

  1. Hanging Plates

    When mixed in a display with vintage china, these white dinner plates lend texture to artless walls.

    Hanging Plates

  2. Ornamental Arrangements

    Fresh flowers can be hard to come by this time of year, so instead, fill a vase with a mix of spherical Christmas ornaments. And, if you keep the color palette seasonless and classic, like blue and white, the decoration can last for months longer than mistletoe and holly.

    Ornamental Arrangements

  3. Side Dish

    While meant for the powder room, this brushed silver and white porcelain dish makes for stylish cocktail-ring storage.

    Side Dish

  4. Tree House

    During cooler months, display your hanging outdoor plants on a vintage dish atop a classic side table.

    Tree House

  5. Throw Rug

    While usually relegated to a mudroom, a classic rag rug is ideal for adding shabby-chic flair to family room furnishings. Toss one over the back of a sofa in place of a more-expected throw.

    Throw Rug

  6. Textural Table

    Add dimension to your diner table by layering textiles. This crotched-lace window panel can be folded and placed over a vintage swathe of fabric

    Textural Table

Rachel Ashwell

Rachel Ashwell

Soft colors and clean white paint are the trademarks of Rachel Ashwell’s Simply Shabby Chic™ style. Inspired by her English upbringing and her California lifestyle, the results are fresh, lovely and comfortable, at prices that are easy to live with.

Feather your guest’s nest with 6 festive favorites.

With the holidays quickly approaching, there's no time like the present to modernize your guest quarters. For Thomas O'Brien, that means mixing the comforts of home—lush pillows and supple towels—with a few design-forward pieces. here are his picks that are big on style but not on price.

  1. Dressed-up Vanities

    Before guests arrive, set out a tray with a bottle of sparkling water, a few premium chocolate, and a hand-penned welcome note. During their stay, visitors can use the space to store personal belongings like eyeglasses and jewelry.

    Dressed-up Vanities

  2. Stylish Slumber

    Boasting a modern rendition of a Moorish tile pattern, the Thomas O’Brien Indigo Duvet instantly dresses up the most basic of white sheets. Add a further dash of color and pattern with vintage accent pillows and a contrasting throw.

    Stylish Slumber

  3. A Perfect Bath

    A guest powder room should steer clear of excessive decoration. Instead, opt for neutral-toned linens and clean-lined storage pieces.

    A Perfect Bath

  4. Fresh Flowers

    Add some cheery color to the guest bedroom with an informal floral arrangement in a vintage-style vase.

    Fresh Flowers

  5. Suds Up

    With the incidence of lost luggage going up around the holidays, be sure that the lavatory is stocked with all the toiletries your guest might need, including a fresh toothbrush and toothpaste and unscented bath and body care.

    Suds Up

  6. Right on Time

    A bedside alarm clock encourages guests to keep their own schedule. This stainless steel model also boasts a classic dial and cord-free operation.

    Right on Time

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