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Inspired Holidays {Day 14}:: Christmas Decorating Power of Three

by | Oct 14, 2011 | 31 Days: Inspired Holidays, Christmas, Christmas Decorating, Seasonal Decorating & Entertaining

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Inspired Holidays {Day 14}:: Christmas Decorating Power of ThreeSouthern Living

I was looking at Christmas ideas and kept seeing THREES!

One is nice.
Two is pretty.
But three makes a real statement.

Inspired Holidays {Day 14}:: Christmas Decorating Power of ThreeBHG

How cute is this adorable stack of cake plates? It completely reminds me of THIS, below, from my house a few years ago! Ha!

Inspired Holidays {Day 14}:: Christmas Decorating Power of Three

At my house, we like to outdo everyone with the power of three, times two :-)

Inspired Holidays {Day 14}:: Christmas Decorating Power of ThreePottery Barn

Inspired Holidays {Day 14}:: Christmas Decorating Power of ThreeBHG

Inspired Holidays {Day 14}:: Christmas Decorating Power of ThreeBHG

This makes me want a polka dot tablecloth for Christmas. So fresh and pretty!

Inspired Holidays {Day 14}:: Christmas Decorating Power of ThreeBHG

How could you use the power of three in holiday decorating?

Inspired Holidays {Day 14}:: Christmas Decorating Power of Three
So many great 31 Day series going on! Check out all the links here.

Day 2: Plush Pumpkin Fall Giveaway!

Day 3: Why I Love this Season

Day 4: Ideas for Decorating Naturally

Day 5: Simple Fall Decorating around My House

Day 6: Your Holiday Style! In the groove? Or in a rut?

Day 7: Creative Memorable Holidays

Day 8: What Dessert to Make for Fall Parties!

Day 9: Things to Treasure List

Day 10: Tips for Mantels and Display

Day 11: Tips for Holiday Curb Appeal

Day 12: A Discussion: Candles and Holiday Scents

Day 13: The Most Versatile Seasonal Decoration

20 Comments

  1. kelly in georgia

    The polka dots and the pompoms are precious!! (Try saying that 3 times fast! lol)

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  2. Michelle Starling

    So many pretty ideas. I can’t wait for the holidays.

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  3. carrie

    That polka dot table cloth just makes me happy!! I want one!!

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  4. lisa

    oh my. so many great ideas. i just finished my fall porch…now onto christmas!

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  5. Dana

    I usually fill a 3 tier candy dish with mini ornaments. And, this year I’m looking forward to displaying a 3 candle nativity set from DaySpring.

    I’m gong to have to see where else I can incorporate the power of 3.

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  6. Imperfect

    I use a three-tier plate rack to hold place settings of my Spode Christmas dishes. I also tend to group three candle sticks on various surfaces. I use any odd number a lot in decorating. It seems to help the eye focus more – although that’s probably a widely known designers’ trick that has a fancy name!

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  7. Stacey

    On my kitchen table, I have a red serving platter and 3 tiny pumpkins lined up. I love it. Simple. Simple. 2 would be not enough, and 4 too many. 3 is perfect!

    I’ll be looking for more ideas like this for Christmas!

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  8. Jessica

    You are so right about the threes. I find myself buying three of things sometimes because I know it will group well together.

    Except three Christmas tress of course. Unless they are mini :-)

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  9. Mimi

    There’s tons of impact in threes. I love the wreaths. What a wonderful idea. I bought 3 ivory bottle brush Christmas trees last year. I will surely use them again this year. I’m inspired to look for even more triplets.

    Reply
  10. Karen

    Melissa,

    I loved all of these images…so fresh. Great ideas for the holidays (which will be here in a flash).

    Happy Friday.
    Karen

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  11. Lorrie

    Such beautiful ideas. Green and white is my favorite Christmas color combination – with a little silver and gold. So fresh and pretty.

    Reply
  12. Sharon

    I love the polka dot table cloth, too. Great pictures.

    Reply
  13. teresa

    I love the power of three…great inspiration~

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  14. Maya

    I love the power of 3 too. Seems to be a natural. Uneven numbers in general.

    Reply
  15. Sarah

    I think we are getting a new cookie tray (I don’t know the real name, but like plates stack on top of the other with space in between) and I think it has three so that will work. My mom always said that decorating with odd numbers looks better than even ones.

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  16. Sue M.

    Love these looks and especially the whole color theme of various greens with brown.

    Reply
  17. Susanne

    Good Morning…so much for the old adage “three is a crowd”. Has changed my “even” thinking. Happy Saturday everyone!

    Reply
  18. Glenda Childers

    Wow . . . three is very cool. I am off to explore my own stuff, to find some threes.

    Fondly,
    Glenda

    Reply
  19. Paula York

    I love the green polka dot table covering. Any idea where I can get one, or get fabric to make one?

    Reply

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