We usually don't do RED at Christmas!!

Normally, we don't do the traditional red and green Christmas. Normally, we don't do ANYTHING very traditional at 505. But this year, we let a little red drift into our holiday tableaus.

It doesn't scream Christmas, but it's a classy way to decorate for the season. Cream, white, silver and red look beautiful with the earthy pine cones, twigs and pheasant feathers.

Wow--the red really pops in the midst of all the white, cream and silver.

This gorgeous red and white pillow makes such a fashionable statement on the white bedding.

You don't need "Christmas" items to feel festive. Red straw balls help to usher in the mood without snowmen, reindeer or jingle bells.

The red chair peeking out behind the the holiday tray and trees helps to set the scene.

Ahhhhhh...a glorious display of glittery elegance, woodsy items, and yes....RED!!! Some traditions are worth keeping.

Turquoise is still a hot color!

So turquoise was the 2010 of the year; honeysuckle rose (a deep reddish pink) led the way in 2011. What's ahead for us in 2012? It seems that turquoise has proven to be a color with staying power. Even though the trend forecast for blues in 2012 calls for a more brilliant blue and a deep aqua, turquoise still pops up all the time...because WE STILL LOVE IT!!! A quick look around 505 produced the following blue clues:

Picked out this piece on our trip to Bali this summer and I looovvvve the old turquoise paint!!

Gorgeous pillow (actually have 2 of these in my living room right now...)

A turquoise accessory with pizazz!

We love the lines of this Scottish bench (and psssst....the color ain't bad either!)

So welcome the new colors for 2012...but don't be afraid to invest in a wow piece with turquoise. It doesn't seem to be going anywhere.