For some reason Christmas this year seems to have flown by faster than usual, yes? The comfort and joy of the season is needed now more than ever, and I’m not planning on taking down the decorations anytime soon! Over the holiday weekend, I spent some time perusing Pinterest and stumbled upon the exquisitely decorated Beverly Hills home of interior designer Mary McDonald. It was featured in the holiday 2008 issue of Veranda magazine, and it is just as classic and timeless today. A citrus palette pops against blue and white Chinoiserie porcelain, and exotic peacock feathers add dramatic flair. Delicate paperwhites and fresh greenery enliven the elegant grey library. Fine antiques and portraits abound, creating a joyous home that stands the test of time.
Merry, Mary!
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Lovely and thank you for your classic design postings. They are a treat. Christmas ends on Epiphany on Jan 6 so keep those decorations up!
Thank you, Barbara! 🙂
Xx,
Andrea
The Glam Pad
Absolutely LOVE this home! So glad to see some real color instead of just neutral with touches of pale blue. Even thought that
is a pretty look, I’ll take classic design with saturated color any day! Love your website/blog. Thanks for all the lovely homes you
show us.
Thank you, Cindy for the kind words! I love color too!
Xx,
Andrea
The Glam Pad
My goodness, it’s lush. Love her style. I must have missed this one first time around.
Hi Cynthia,
I had seen bits and pieces of it floating around for years, but I had not seen it in entirety! Isn’t it amazing?!
Xx,
Andrea
The Glam pad
Beautiful! Would love to see the home without all the Christmas decorations as well. Love the Glam Pad! I look forward to every new article! Happy new year!
Joey
Thank you Glam Pad for bringing us this beauty to look at! After the Holidays it seems a bit dull after all the gifts are opened. My Christmas decor also stays up until Epiphany, but am always searching for ideas for after the decorations come down.
Love the haute Los Angeles style!
Talked to a good pal on Boxing Day, she said she took her Christmas tree down that day. What?!? On Boxing Day! It wasn’t a live tree, no sir, I will leave mine up. My decorations are over the top this year. No, no parties, no family in except son, then daughter and grand daughter in another night, but for my enjoyment. I moved from a very large log ranch with a towering fireplace to a modest cottage. I didn’t downsize my Christmas goodies. I will leave my 3 trees up til January. I wonder if Mary McDonald still lives in that house? I love orange and evergreen. Plus her antiques. Beautiful
Thanks fir the memory , very bold for 2008
Thanks for pretty post. Somehow I missed this!
X Mary McDonald