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Holiday Stock-Up Sale

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Stock up for next year!

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Tom and I live in a 100 year old attic. In reality, I guess most would call it an “apartment” but I prefer “attic”. It’s much more enchanting! We have lived here over five years and if it were up to me, I’d never move! This past summer we embarked on a small floor refinishing project which snowballed into an entire remodel! It was then that I committed myself to this place. Our itty bitty attic for rent has turned into a design laboratory! A vaulted sanctuary! A place I can’t wait to come home to every evening after work!

I introduce to you, our attic…

This is where it all began! Imagine a sea of teal carpet transitioning to a circa 1980 peel’n'tick tile… got it? Ok, now imagine 100 year old wood floors hiding beneath… Blasphemous right? I thought so too. I had been flirting with the idea of painted wood floors for a long time and was sold while watching a re-run of Million Dollar Decorators. That Mary McDonald spring boarded this get-up, and I thank her.

It didn’t end there though… while Senor Hall was ripping up the floors in the kitchen, he stumbled upon this! The original brick chimney! What?!? It was like Christmas! So of course we had to remodel the kitchen…

All those who know me well, know that I love food and therefore love kitchens! The birthplace of my husband’s cooking (and my occasional cookies) had to be special and a place where we could dine, talk and linger for awhile. I wanted each corner to sing to one another in a quirky, off-key Christmas carol! I think we did it – virtual high fives for everyone!

Our attic is a one bedroom, one bath, kitchen, living room and… an art nook! How lucky am I to have a place where I can doodle, watercolor, write love notes and dream of new projects?!?

It’s not big but every inch of it sings!

There are certain areas in everyone’s home that they naturally gravitate towards. For me, that would be my Living Room/ Family Room/ Everything Room! I only have one of them so I have to make it count!

My love affair with this space began with a sofa… That cutie pie tufted girl with the dimples in her cushions! We were destined for each other and through the Sunday naps and occasional salsa spills; she’s proven to be my most treasured purchase from Alice Lane!

I am in love with this season! Everything from the smells, the lights, the meaning and yes, even the commercialism I adore! I embrace it long before its socially acceptable and begin to decorate the second Halloween exits. People find reasons to give! Countertops are filled with family recipes and I am lucky enough to not just live in an attic but an attic above my mom and my dad in the home I grew up in. I am by definition a homebody because my home truly is my favorite place on earth!

- Suzanne

[photos by Meikel Reece]

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Holiday Tablescape Ideas

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Christmas is just around the corner! The time has come to decide on Christmas dinner decor. Here’s a few of our favorites:

Suspend a branch above your table and hang ornaments from it. We’ve done there here at our front desk. It makes it a dreamy ornament heaven as you eat.

Make it a natural Christmas with neutral linens and fresh sprigs of pine. Plant a few bulbs and adorn with pinecones for the centerpiece.

Dress your chandelier with a wreath and ornaments. Hang a few branches and cinnamon sticks on the backs of each chair. If you are doing place cards – hang those form the backs of the chairs with your arrangement.

Keep it simple with whites and shades of white. A touch of silver and plum will add some elegance.

How will you be decorating for your holiday dinner?

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Holiday Sale Reminder

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Looking for last minute Holiday Decor? Need some ornaments to embellish your gifts? Don’t forget about our sale going on now!

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Blogger Holiday Social 2011: Merry Christmas, Darling

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Last night was our 2nd Annual Blogger’s Holiday Social held here at Alice Lane. We did this last year and it was a great success – so much fun to get to rub elbows with the local talent.

Our theme this year was Merry Christmas, Darling and we wanted everything to feel very handmade and homespun. What better way to do that then sew our name tags and make homemade jam and fresh biscuits for the favors!

Here are some of Utah’s most talented!

There were delicious treats for everyone to indulge!

This year we decided to do a fun gift giveaway. Everyone brought something that they had made – showing off their talents and we did a drawing to exchange! All of the gifts were so lovely and perfect!

Here is a list of those who attended. Make sure to check out their blogs and see their amazing talents!

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Alice Lane’s Holiday Playlist

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The Christmas season is in full swing. The tree is decorated, presents are being wrapped – all the while listening to a few of our favorite holiday tunes. This is just a sampling of what we are listening to here at Alice Lane.

Merry Christmas Darling – The Carpenters

I’ll Be Home for Christmas – Diana Krall

Last Christmas – Wham!

Winter Song – Sara Bareilles & Ingrid Michaelson

Happy Christmas (War is Over) – John Lennon

Covered in Snow – William Fitzsimmons

Winter Storm – Joshua James

The Christmas Waltz – She & Him

Let it Snow – Michael Buble

Maybe this Christmas – Ron Sexsmith

River – Sarah McLachlan

Christmas Wrapping – The Waitresses

Sleigh Ride - Ella Fitzgerald

The Christmas Song – The Ravonettes

Baby, It’s Cold Outside – Zooey Deschanel & Leon Redbone

What are you listening to this holiday season?

[images via Pinterest]

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What’s in Store – Annie Selke’s Eddie Settee

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We just got in the sweetest little settee. She really is a charmer. Subtly striped with yellow and full of character – Annie Selke’s Eddie is for sure a winner!

56″W x 36″D x 36.5″H
$3,087.50