Cozy and Coastal

About the design:

"This year marked our team’s third time returning to the Cliff House Maine, a stunning oceanfront resort in New England, to decorate for the holidays. We designed this year’s décor for the hotel’s 22-foot tree around a ""cozy and coastal"" theme that reflects the resort's oceanfront charm while embracing the sense of warmth of the holidays in Maine. We opted for a neutral color palette and ribbon in natural fabrics to evoke the season's coziness, accentuated by pops of gold and red berries for a classic holiday touch. We created clusters of ornaments, mixing Vickerman ornaments of various sizes and materials to achieve a natural and elegant feel. The clusters included ornaments ranging from 12"" Champagne Glitter Hail Balls to 5"" Natural Wool String Wrapped Balls, and everything in between, to create a balanced blend of textures and dimensions. To elevate the organic feel of the design, we incorporated fresh magnolia leaves and seeded eucalyptus branches, and used the ivory hydrangeas and large sugar pinecones from Vickerman to add texture and visual interest. We finished the tree design with a custom tree skirt and shearling throw pillows for the seating areas, and meticulously placed presents featuring natural florals under the tree, tying everything together. The result was a balance of elegance, seasonal warmth and the feeling of home, creating a breathtaking focal point that welcomed guests with the spirit of the holidays. We spread the holiday cheer into other areas of the hotel, including the Bald Head Coffee Shop, which we decorated with traditional red ornaments, and branch ball garlands from Vickerman. It is always a privilege to use these beautiful products to help us bring our festive visions to life at such a special destination. "