November 18th, 2011

My Black, Yes Black, Christmas Tree!

Posted by Pam

A couple of years ago, I purchased this prelit tree from HomeSense.  Our house does not have great, large spaces for Christmas trees, so this narrow version was perfect and I loved the uniqueness of the black.  As you can see it goes well with the décor in my living room.

 

I’m somewhat embarrassed to admit that after the Christmas season, we just carry the tree, fully decorated, to the basement and leave it there until we bring it back upstairs for the next Christmas.  Sometimes efficiency rules over creativity!

This tree needed some help!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When we brought it up this year, I knew it was time for some changes.  That boa had to go!!!!

 

I spent just $80 on some additional ornaments to kick this tree up a notch!

The tree after I tweaked it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I've never found a tree topper that I've liked. But I really love this bird is from Hudson Madison $20. I like that you can curve the feathers to suit your tree.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I used three different birds on the tree.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mercury glass and feather bird from HomeSense $3.99

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

White clip on bird from Hudson Madison $3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Glass" birds with feathers inside from HomeSense, set of 3 for $7.99

 

 

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November 14th, 2011

Our Favorite Christmas Ornaments

Posted by Pam

It’s that time of year again.  Time to deck out the house for Christmas!!  I love this time of year, but I admit that I’m cutting back my decorating and putting up only the decorations that I really love.  We’ve scoured the internet and checked out some local shops for our favorite ornaments this year.

 

  1. Double glass ornaments from West Elm $12.83  Super colourful or go with the metallic hues.  For a modern, funky tree. http://www.westelm.com/products/double-sphere-ornament-a870/?pkey=cchristmas-ornaments

 

 

2.  West Elm glass ornament with white feather inside $9.63  These would look fabulous with a lot of crystal.  I want them for my black,  yes, black Christmas tree! http://www.westelm.com/products/glass-ball-with-feather-ornament-c432/?pkey=cchristmas-ornaments

 

3. Who doesn’t like a mini chandelier? Look at these ornaments from West Elm $17.11 http://www.westelm.com/products/elaborate-chandelier-a872/?pkey=cchristmas-ornaments

 

4.  Love this bronze coloured mercury glass.  These ornaments from Crate and Barrel would look great paired with orange or apple green. And they are a great price at $2.95 http://www.crateandbarrel.com/holidays/christmas-ornaments/antique-glass-bronze-grooved-onion-ornament/s664921   Mix them up on a tree with these from Crate and Barrel http://www.crateandbarrel.com/holidays/christmas-ornaments/antique-glass-copper-textured-dot-ball-ornament/s249117 Also $2.95 each!

 

 

5.  Ok, I have a thing for feathers, so I absolutely adore this collection from Crate and Barrel.  There are three different sizes and they range in price from $2.95 to $3.95 http://www.crateandbarrel.com/holidays/christmas-ornaments/teardrop-ornament-small-with-peacock-feather/s675485   I would put these on a white, flocked tree with silver and Tiffany blue ornaments.  Stunning!!

 

 

Antique glass turquoise grooved onion ornament $2.95

Antique glass silver ribbed glitter ball, Crate and Barrel $5.99

 

6.  Set of three polka dot vintage looking ornaments $8.95 http://www.crateandbarrel.com/holidays/christmas-ornaments/set-of-3-antique-glass-polka-dot-ornaments/s391037  Love the dots!

 

7.  Glitter frame ornament. http://www.potterybarn.com/products/german-glitter-frame-ornament/?pkey=cornaments-trim-holiday $16.18 This is a bit of a splurge for an ornament, but maybe you just hang a select few in your tree.  Update the frames yearly with new pics.  Love the glitter!

 

8.  I love sparkle on a tree!  http://www.potterybarn.com/products/teardrop-jewel-snowflake-ornament/?pkey=cornaments-trim-holiday $11 This snowflake will shine!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.  Flock up your tree with these owl ornaments! http://www.westelm.com/products/owl-ornament-white-c584/?pkey=cchristmas-ornaments $6.42  There’s something calming about owls and these ornaments will give your tree an organic feel.  But don’t hesitate to add in some sparkle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

10..These are completely different owl ornaments http://www.zgallerie.com/p-8319-white-owl-ornament.aspx   $12 Love the sparkle on the beak and eyes.  Would look fantastic on a white tree!  Note that they are 10” tall, so you really only need a few.

 

11.  Mini glass ornament set – 6 for $24 http://www.zgallerie.com/p-11499-mini-glass-ornaments-set-of-6.aspx Comes in silver, red or turquoise.

 

12.  These glittery, sparkly ornaments make a huge statement, ranging in size from 7” to 11”  The antique silver hangers are stunning! $16  http://www.zgallerie.com/p-11399-abigail-ornaments.aspx     I found two fairly similar ornaments at HomeSense recently

 

 

Ornate mercury glass ornaments from HomeSense $4.99 to $5.99

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mercury glass & crystal ornament from HomeSense $5.99

 

 

 

13.  It’s for the birds…I don’t know what I love about birds, but maybe because you may actually find them in a tree!!!  Here are a couple that I found locally at HomeSense and at Hudson Madison http://hudsonmadison.com/

Set of 3 bird glass ornaments filled with feathers from HomeSense $7.99

Sparkly glass bird from Hudson Madison $4

 

Two of my favorite things...mercury glass $& feathers. HomeSense $3.99

Grey and brown feather bird clip from Hudson Madison $8

Glitter bird clip from Hudson Madison $3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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