Style Watch: Christmas Banner in July (and winners!)

I could not let this month go by without squeezing in a “Christmas in July” post. Quite frankly, I have no clue where the whole “Christmas in July” thing came from, but when you live in South Florida Christmas in July isn’t very different than Christmas in December. Either way, it’s 80 degrees outside and the line at Target is so long that you’re convinced they’re having a “buy one, get a million free” sale.

Style Watch: Christmas in July | Damask Love Blog

For today’s Style Watch post, I’ve got a little bit of new combined with a lotta bit of old. The Banner Die collection is one of my favorites – and this time around I gave it a  “modern vintage” look. So you may be wondering what “modern vintage” means. Well…truth be told, I just made that up…but I think it fits the bill. Modern in it’s simplicity, but a little vintage with the use of doilies and burlap.

Style Watch: Christmas in July | Damask Love Blog

Style Watch: Christmas in July | Damask Love Blog

The burlap banner pockets and the monogrammed circles make this garland the perfect substitution for stockings. Fill each pocket with notes and sweets for a twist on tradition.

Style Watch: Christmas in July | Damask Love Blog

And before I go, I’m excited to announce the winners of the giveaways that were featured in Friday’s Damask Love Live: Revisited series. Thanks for hanging out with me and reliving the fun of Damask Love Live. Hope to see you at the next one!

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If you are one of the lucky winner, please send me an email so that I can get your goodies in the mail!

Style Watch: Christmas in July | Damask Love Blog

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About the Blog

Hey, I’m Amber Kemp-Gerstel - the crafty brain behind Damask Love, where creativity, color, and a little chaos come together. I’m a suburban mom of two, known for turning up the volume on everyday DIYs and showing up like your colorful, crafty BFF. Over the years, I’ve gone from psychologist to full-time content creator, TV host, and brand partner, with appearances on Making It, Today, and HGTV. When I’m not making stuff or on set, I’m chasing around my two boys, Markus and Maxwell, and laughing my way through the mess.

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4 Comments

  1. 7.28.13
    Caryn S. said:

    This is such a cute idea and I love the burlap. Congrats winners!

  2. 7.28.13

    oh my goodness, thank you so much for choosing me as one of your winners! how exciting! 🙂

    congrats to all of the winners!

    and gosh, those stockings are CUTE! 🙂

  3. 8.7.13
    Emily L. said:

    Thank you so much for choosing me as a winner!! I’m so excited to play with these stamps! I’ve sent you a few emails, just waiting to hear back 🙂
    <3 Emily L.

    • 8.7.13
      amber said:

      Hey Emily!! So glad you left another comment. Looks like your emails ended up in my spam folder!!YIKES! Off to send you an email now:-)