2011 My Omage to Frontgate

I was asked to do another presentation on Christmas Decor, and to come up with two arrangements to be raffeled off. While searching for inspiration I came across Frontgate! Wow what a site! I saw a beautiful arrangement done in green ribbons, hurricane light and an ornament. I thought wow I can do this, so I purchased wide red ribbon and to use as the accent, red brocade ribbon and a kickass red and gold ornament. I think it turned out spot on! The second arrangement is much less formal, using a wooden container, a heavy metal Reindeer, moss ribbon with a thin plaid ribbon as it's accent. A great gnarly poinsettia in bright glittery red, and a red and gold sparkly ornament. Whatta ya think,  cool huh!

2011 Christmas Decor in Our Bedroom

Serene setting, Sage Greens, Whites and Gold.

2011 Christmas Decor for my EntryWay.

All in gold and white, especially love my  white Angel Music Box, she was my Moms. I love the lamp, it had one of those dated long shades, and when I took it off this was what I found, I left it just as is, added a tassel and to me it's just perfect!

2011 Christmas Decor on My Dining Room Window Ledge

I found this very thick garland at an antique shop , and I just had to have it! It's loaded with fruit and pinecones. I use old ornaments from the 50's all in white, gold, silver with flocked Reindeers. Sparkling snowflakes scattered to catch the light of the two candles.

2011 Christmas Decorating for My Kitchen

I have a Terra Cotta painted kitchen, so I decorate using all copper colored ribbons and sparkly ornaments! Any Jello Molds are from My Mom, and I have incorporated them into my Decor. I especially love my Paper Mache Della Robbia Santa,  styalized SunFlowers, glittery copper pinecones, copper pearls, ornaments and Ribbons.

Yule Logs for Fall and Christmas

I was asked to do a decorating presentation on Fall and Christmas Decor, I was trying to think of something different that had not been seen. While looking through a magazine I came across a picture of a Yule Log Cake, hmmm I thought I could make the arrangement on a "Real Log"! So lucky the neighbors had just cut down an Old Oak tree, Free Logs! I came up with these designs, and they were a hit!

Teddy Bears

Grandaughter Kingsley wanted clothes for her bears, and after going to Build a Bear, I decided that I could make something cute and easy for her little hands to take on and off, and save money too! I came up with this little design, a gathered skirt on elastic, with or without little straps. I added a cute headband  by just gathered a tube of matching material on soft elastic and added a crochet rosette, and the best part was that Kingsley was sooo happy! Miss B is in Yellow, given to her by My Daughter when she was born. Kingsley is 14 years old now, but when she stays the night, she always tucks in Miss B too!