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16 years ago

Well, the larger of these two that was empty gave me a bit of a problem. I couldn't put a picture in there, or my tiny bear, as the cloche is made of WAVY glass! So I just put two roses in there and they show up pretty good I think.

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I found just the right size pillar candles at Home Goods yesterday for my red mercury glass holders.

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I moved the big (empty) hurricane from the bay window and put this little tree there instead.

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This is the metal card-holder spiral tree I got on sale at Collections Etc recently. I wanted it TO decorate for different holidays, not for cards. The topper is tree shape and a gold star, which I purposely left off till next

Dec. Also since you put this together in 3 other sections, I left off the 3rd rod, which shortened it about a foot, so it fits on my hearth perfectly! When the rods are unscrewed, the spiral just collapses flat for storage. I think its really neat. I hung glass hearts on it, put 3 little Valentine bears at the base, then the wood X n O are from Michaels that I decoupaged on.

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I saw this Royal Staffordshire rabbit Christmas plate on eBay last week and I just couldn't resist it!

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hugs, Karen

Comments (11)

  • 16 years ago

    Pretty pretty pretty!!
    I think the roses were a perfect answer to fill the empty cloche.
    The candles fit just right , love the valentine tree and the little rabbit next to it. He kinda looks like he's thinking up mischief. The collapsing tree is tooo neat and you spiced it up very well.
    Looove the rabbit plate to. I've been eyeballing various pieces of birdie/holly china trying to figure out which one I want. Still undecided. LOL

  • 16 years ago

    Looks like you were able to finish everything up nicely. I like the tree in the urn--will the kitties leave the hearts alone? I'd think they would love to bat at them.

    Candles finish off the pretty candleholders perfectly, and the roses were the perfect answer for your cloche.

    You are going to have so much fun with that little tree, and it is so great that you can make it taller or shorter to suit your needs. Looks really cute with the hearts on it.

    Your scrapbook covered letters turned out great. Did you use Mod Podge? I think that is a great way to decorate them and much easier than trying to paint a design on them.

    Good job, Miss Karen. Everything looks very festive and just perfect, and I sure can't blame you for wanting that darling plate--very sweet. ;o)

    Luvs

  • 16 years ago

    Finishing touches are lovely! The pillars are breath-taking! The roses are very pretty in the cloche...and I am lovin' your trees of "hearts"...looks very Valentine-y! Your new plate is so cute! Great finish! TFS! Jeanne S.

  • 16 years ago

    Karen, you've got some really pretty goodies! I love the cloche with the roses and that plate is beautiful.

  • 16 years ago

    Karen, I'm crazy about your red candlesticks. Very, very nice. I just love red, red anything!

    You did a super job on the tree. I think we are all going to be seeing a lot of it from now one.

  • 16 years ago

    Yep, OA, that spiral tree is going to find itself decorated for most all the Holidays I think. LOL. Hope y'all don't get tired of it. Collections Etc still has them on sale...hint, hint.

    Luvs, the cats are being super good at leaving the ornaments alone. Of course at first I hit everything with my spray bottle (water and Pine Sol mix), that sure kills their interest in stuff. And yes, just used Mod Podge on my wood letters. Those who can't paint, glue. LOL.

    I just love that Christmas rabbit plate. I don't recall seeing that pattern before. I'm sure there are probably more serving pieces for this pattern. I don't know the name actually, it hasn't arrived yet. That pix was from the eBay auction. But I'm curious what matching pieces would be.

    hugs, Karen

  • 16 years ago

    Karen... I love how you 'tweaked' everything and it all looks lovely. The roses are perfect in your cloche and also those candles for your pillars.
    I like the little tree in your window, and see so many possibilites with it.
    That bunny plate is just beautiful.

    jane

  • 16 years ago

    Karen, your finishing touches of V's decor look lovely. I just LOVE those red mercury glass pillar candle holders and now with the candles, they look even more outstanding. Cute tree(s) decor too!

    DD

  • 16 years ago

    Karen, you are so great at decorating. Wish I could come and play at your home. You seem to have so much to play with and if you don't, you go buy it. This is the reason I must continue to work! My DH is starting to get into my tablescaping so it will be more fun as time goes on.

    I keep telling him, I'm trying to spend hime rich. I bought a 3 tier glass stand at Ross today for $14.99, thanks to you.

    Punk

  • 16 years ago

    "Those who can't paint, glue." How true! That's what I do as well as I can't paint a brushstroke!

    I really like the roses in the cloche! I had a real DUH! moment when I saw that as I have been trying to think of something to do with my small, and only, cloche, as well as wondering how I can use some silk roses without doing an arrangement. So simple but very effective. Thanks for the idea.

    I love both your trees (both are great for any season) as well as your red candleholders and the cloche vignette, of course. Your new plate is perfect with your bunny (or should I say hare) collection.

    I gotta get a move on and finish my decorations. So many ideas to try!

  • 16 years ago

    Punk, I'm SO thrilled you found the stacked plates at Ross.
    Yay. I can't wait to see what you do with them. And I really wish you could come play with my stuff, you'd make some terrific table-settings and vignettes that would have me drooling. If only you could bottle a bit of your talent and send my way. I keep asking Luvs to do that too, but she refuses. LOL.

    LG, I look forward to seeing your cloche, and anything else. LOL. I'm so photo-obsessed its almost embarrassing.
    I wish all my rabbits and bunny collectibles were really hares, but they are kind of hard to find. Especially as I want the brown ones most of all, and realistic looking. The two now in the bay window are favorites of mine, even tho not brown.
    (do y'all know the difference in hares and rabbits? Besides the longer ears, they are usually larger and have longer hindlegs. Jackrabbits actually belong to the hare family. And hares give birth to babies fully furred and eyes open, ready to run. Rabbits build nests in burrows and dens and their little ones have no fur and can't see. There are other differences but these are the main ones. Not that you wanted a history lesson. LOL. I just have always liked the look of a hare best for some reason, not sure why.)

    hugs, Karen