Olioboard Holiday Blog Hop & Moodboard Challenge

Today I'm taking a break from my Guest Blogger Holiday Gift Pick series (which will resume tomorrow) to share the exciting design challenge I was asked to participate in from Olioboard. Olioboard is a great website that allows you to create your very own interior design moodboards using their extensive library of products and images, or you can upload your own. It's kind of a simplified version of Photoshop and the sky's the limit on what you can create! I was asked along with a handful of other bloggers to join in on the fun and create a moodboard centered around a decorating concept for the holiday season. Here's what I came up with...

For those of you who know me, you know I love color and strive to design "outside of the box", which is why I decided to stray from the traditional red and green Christmas color combo and go for something bold and edgy. I centered my moodboard around the colors fuchsia, black, silver and white. Definitely NOT what most people associate with Christmas decor, but as you can see from the items I pulled together, it can definitely be done tastefully. A few helpful tips on achieving this look:

* Try keeping a neutral backdrop with gray, silver and white. Layer in pops of color with accessories and ornaments to keep things from getting too busy and bright.

* A little bit of fuchsia goes a long way, so use it sparingly (I chose to incorporate a pink tree and flowers as the primary pink accents for this design).

* Instead of placing an arrangement of flowers in a vase, float single blooms in stemless wine glasses for a modern and sophisticated twist.

* To keep the overall look festive, be sure to incorporate shiny silver accents into the decor.

* And finally, have FUN while decorating for Christmas! Try new things, be open to fresh ideas and don't stress over any of it!

To get a better look at my moodboard and for info on all of the products used, click here. For even more holiday décor inspiration, check out the other blogger-created spaces showcased on Olioboard every day this week. Tomorrow, take a look at what Adrienne from 2modern has put together!