TALK GREENVILLE
Will Crooks
For TALK Greenville

A welcoming wreath on the home’s front door is part of the holiday decor at Lauren and Philip Fontenot’s home in the Augusta Road area of Greenville
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Holiday decor at Lauren and Philip Fontenot’s home in the Augusta Road area of Greenville
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A traditional themed “real” tree in the formal dining room is decorated with a nod to colonial style in classic blue, gold and deep red.
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Stockings hung by the chimney with care are essentials of the holiday decor at Lauren and Philip Fontenot’s home in the Augusta Road area of Greenville
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Making clove covered oranges called pomander balls has become a holiday pastime for the Fontenot family as part of the holiday decor at their home in the Augusta Road area of Greenville
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Heirloom ornaments from Danbury Mint’s annual Gold Ornament Collection, gifted over the years from Lauren Fontenot’s grandmother and mother, fill the tree. Lauren says the Dove of Peace ornament holds special meaning as she received it after her grandmother’s passing in 2015.
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Holiday decor at Lauren and Philip Fontenot’s home in the Augusta Road area of Greenville
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Holiday decor at Lauren and Philip Fontenot’s home in the Augusta Road area of Greenville
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The chandelier above the table was intentionally chosen with the vision it could be decorated for holidays, festooned with a revolving wardrobe of décor based on the season ranging from holiday greenery to Mardi Gras beads. Paintings by Alexis Walter, left, and a large painting by Eden Flora, nearest the window, accent the space at Lauren and Philip Fontenot’s home in the Augusta Road area of Greenville
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At Lauren and Philip Fontenot’s home in the Augusta Road area of Greenville, a “nature” inspired tree filled with acorns pays homage to Lauren’s alma mater, Newcomb-Tulane College in New Orleans, La., whose symbols are the oak tree and acorn. Birds, pinecones, and feathers have been added over the years to complete the theme.
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At Lauren and Philip Fontenot’s home in the Augusta Road area of Greenville, a “nature” inspired tree filled with acorns pays homage to Lauren’s alma mater, Newcomb-Tulane College in New Orleans, La., whose symbols are the oak tree and acorn. Birds, pinecones, and feathers have been added over the years to complete the theme.
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Holiday decor at Lauren and Philip Fontenot’s home in the Augusta Road area of Greenville includes four trees, each with its own theme.
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The sitting room is decorated in shades of French blue, navy and pink, inspired by the aesthetic of interior designer Caitlin Wilson. Wedgwood ornaments gifted to Lauren by her husband, Philip, anchor the color scheme.
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Wedgwood ornaments gifted to Lauren by her husband, Philip, anchor the color scheme at the Fontenot’s home in the Augusta Road area of Greenville
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In the formal dining room, an 18th century French dining table and chairs, once belonging to Phillip’s grandmother, is decked out with a coppery-red linens and “Country Estate Winter Frolic” by Juliska dinnerware. The painting by Virginia Walker depicts oak trees which have special significance to the Fontenots.
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Holiday decor at Lauren and Philip Fontenot’s home in the Augusta Road area of Greenville
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Evergreen boughs drape the banister, adorned with needlepoint ornaments handmade by Lauren.
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At Lauren and Philip Fontenot’s home in the Augusta Road area of Greenville, wreaths hang from the picture molding in the sitting room, reminiscent of an English country Christmas
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Holiday decor at Lauren and Philip Fontenot’s home in the Augusta Road area of Greenville
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At Lauren and Philip Fontenot’s home in the Augusta Road area of Greenville, no room goes without holiday décor … the kitchen included. Bright holiday tones of pink and teal, with mistletoe hanging above – and a humorous nod to “kiss the cook.”
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Whimsical holiday decor at Lauren and Philip Fontenot’s home in the Augusta Road area of Greenville
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Holiday touches in daughter Lilly’s room at Lauren and Philip Fontenot’s home in the Augusta Road area of Greenville
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Holiday decor extends into daughter Lily’s room at Lauren and Philip Fontenot’s home in the Augusta Road area of Greenville
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