Bridget Beari Holiday Gift Guide
What’s better than the joy of finding that perfect present for someone special? I opened Bridget Beari Home store because I love the feeling of helping people discover what brings them joy, and I get to do it all year round, not just on holidays and special occasions! I search the globe to discover beautiful objects that resonate with diverse tastes and styles and share them in the shop because, well, I can’t keep them all for myself!
Below is my present list of presents for the Goddesses, Glams and Gal Pals in your life. From the most luxurious chenille throw in yummy tangerine to a rose-covered vintage German Op art porcelain vase and elegant intaglio shadowbox, I curated this list based on what I love to give … and receive! Give me a call at the Store if you have any questions or need help finding an extraordinary gift for someone special including yourself!
PLUMP THROW PILLOWS
Decorative pillows are one of my favorite ways to freshen up a room. You can easily change your pillows up to add color, texture, style and even seasonality. Over the years I’ve shared many tips on how to change the look of your room by simply mixing up your pillows. But the key to designer level pillow pizazz is all in the plump! How do you achieve the luxury look of designer styled pillows? Size and filling (yes that could also apply to cupcakes, but today it’s all about pillow talk)! In this brief video, I will give you the tips to create perfectly plump pillows!
If you are inspired for plumping practice, here are just a few of our Bridget Beari Home Store pillows to perk up your space. Toss a few into your mix and see how easily you can create a whole new look.
Turkish silk velvet takes our papillon to new heights. The butterfly motif remains timeless in interior design because of its ethereal beauty and representation of rebirth, nature and metamorphosis. An elegant winged creature in cinnamon, gold and burnt orange rests on an opulent greige background — both functional pillow and fabulous work of art.
I love to mix and match pillow shapes as well as textures and colors. Handwoven in Argentina of Argentinian sheep wool on a traditional loom, this softly nubby round pillow’s repeating starburst pattern makes a truly unique statement. Its rich, neutral brown works beautifully with other colors.
Upcycled fur from Argentine Patagonia has been handcrafted into luxurious decorative pillows. Each of these luxurious pillows is one-of-a-kind, dip-dyed for a beautiful and subtle ombre effect, then finished with cotton backing.
This saffron velvet “ball” pillow is where luxury and whimsy meet. Its plump shape makes it a playful conversation piece and the sumptuous cotton velvet elevates the design. It feels wonderful to the touch and might encourage a refined game of toss!
Candle Round-up
We love the warm ambience that glowing candles create throughout our homes. Kyoto Quince is my home’s year-round signature fragrance, I love Moon Wisteria for fall and of course Winter Berry for the holidays!
Additional Decor items at Bridget Beari Home Store
MIX & MATCH YOUR DINING ROOM CHAIRS
A design trend that’s here to say is mixing and matching your decor. We call it, ‘Living the Mix’! Creating contrast is always an important consideration in a well-designed home. When it comes to dining rooms, we especially love a mix of chairs for both functionality and fabulousness.
Depending on your intent, countless dining room chair options await. Perhaps you need side chairs that fit in a narrower space and you decide to add different head chairs that make a bigger statement. You may want to offer the table heads a more luxurious and special experience with different chairs. You may have to fit in a brood of kiddos and/or guests! Or, you may just love the mix! In the end, the only real rule is what works best for you and your personal style and needs.
Whatever your design goals, Susan will give you the basics to consider in terms of material and style for the most beautiful balance when mixing up your dining chairs. When you’ve decided on your mix, take a seat… and perhaps a bow!
Below are some of our favorite dining chairs to mix and match and we have much more at the Bridget Beari Home Store!
We love using our White Linen Hostess Chair with our white wooden wishbone chairs for contrast in material and shape. The white color ties them together beautifully. And the castors are so great for ease of movement and cleaning!
Another lovely upholstered option with a slightly smaller scale sculpted in natural linen fabric. Its gentle curves and neutral hue allow this elegant chair to mix and match beautifully with transitional, contemporary or modern dining chairs and furnishings.
These cognac color leather chairs take a bit of the past and reinterpret it for contemporary interiors and lifestyles. The gold metal base adds elegance to this slightly more casual, rustic contrast stitching so it mixes well with a variety of dining chair styles.