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My Christmas Decor!

Ok, it is time to share with you my Christmas decor! Wish I was a better photographer, but here it is.

The Santa head looks a little creepy here, but it looks great in person.

This tree is all about a “winter woodland Christmas”. I used lots of twigs and branches as well as these cute little birdhouses with pinecone roofs. I was very pleased how it turned out!

This is the best tree I think I have ever done and the pictures just didn’t do it justice.

My mom gave me some of her old pink ornaments that have a sort of vintage patina now. They look so beautiful. I added a few new ornaments here and there, including the “oh so cute” birdies from Micheal’s.

This post was really more for me to have my Christmas memories here for easy access and because I never get around to printing pictures, but I hope you enjoyed them anyway.

Thanks for reading!

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Not Your “Traditional” Christmas Tree

28 Nov

For those of you who love to do something different for your Christmas decor, these Christmas Trees are for you. These aren’t your “traditional” Christmas trees. Brought to you by the creative mind of Martha Stewart, these trees are beautiful and oh so chic. The gold tree above is a great twist on the traditional fir, and really makes a statement.

For those who really want to think outside the box, this bonsai tree is a really creative option for your Christmas tree. I my opinion anything looks good with glittery ornaments hanging in it, so get creative. The neat thing about this tree is you can use it without the ornaments year-round.

This one is my favorite!!! I have never seen a tinsel tree with rosette branch tips before, but apparently these were really popular back in the 60′s. Wish I could find one today. My favorite part (besides the vintage rosette branches) is the tin tray holding the tree, such a neat idea.

I hope you get some good ideas from these unique, not so traditional Christmas trees.

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Categories Christmas Decor

A Beach “Not too Themey” Christmas

26 Nov

This beautiful and frugal Christmas Decor idea came to me via the latest issue of Martha Stewart Living, and this craft I can actually do. This is a perfect way to decorate a beach house for Christmas without being too “beachy”! Just a little glue, a little glitter, some great shells from your walk on the beach, and you’ll have recreated this fantastic look.

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It’s never to early for Christmas!

14 Nov

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It is never to early for a little Holiday decor. These, from the latest edition of Veranda, in particular! I was so inspired my the perfect mix of traditional Christmas decor and modern elements. And it just goes to show, poinsetta are not the only flower you can decorate with for Christmas. This year, try mixing it up!!

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Categories Inspiration

My New Favorite Table Lamp!

7 Nov

Well I am on a roll. First I find a fabulous rug, “my new favorite”, then I find this beautiful lamp at one of my favorite lighting sources “Shades of Light“. I am truly digging on the french blue with the cream “Patesserie” stamp! It reminds me of an old tin they might have kept flour in at the old Patesserie’s in Paris!! I am in LOVE!

I’ve seen this lamp in person and the picture doesn’t completely do it justice. The lamp shade is the perfect shade of cream burlap, and the french blue is so soft and distressed just enough. They did such a fantastic job designing this one!